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The kids have their chocolate bunnies and marshmallow chickens, but what do the adults have for Easter? Why not treat your senses to a basket of goodies for the bath? Oils, scents, candles, lotions. And Easter egg soap. |
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You will need bulk glycerin soap (available at craft stores and online), soap dyes, essential oils for fragrance (if desired), a double boiler, plastic Easter eggs, ear syringe (available at drug stores), strong tape, an egg carton, a drill.
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Drill a small hole in one end of plastic Easter eggs, a little larger than the end of the ear syringe. Put egg halves back together and tape securely (soap mixture is hot and may leak).
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Melt bulk soap in a double boiler (we used ramekins in a large cast iron skillet supported on wooden skewers, which seemed to work great) over simmering water.
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Add dyes and fragrances, lightly, after glycerin has melted completely. A little oil goes a long way, so be careful.
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With egg-mold securely in place on egg carton or other support, very carefully squeeze a syringe-full of soap and transfer to plastic egg. With the eggs and syringe we used, it took about three syringe-fulls to fill each egg. The soap is warm, but does not burn through the syringe, but be careful of the boiling water. If using different colors or oils, clean the syringe in hot water after each use.
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Cool eggs in refrigerator for about an hour. Once cooled, place each egg in hot water for a few minutes, then untape and remove soap from mold. Any blemishes or seams can be smoothed out with a pairing knife and 3M scouring pads. Arrange in a basket with candles, bath oils, lotions, loofahs, and other relaxing bath items.
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