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Martini Soaps Add mini ice cube soaps to a martini glass or another special container for a great gift! From "Craft Lab" episode DCLB-261

Jennifer Perkins and Debbie Chialtas make mini-cubed soaps with mini ice cube trays. This is a great idea for making simple soaps for around the house or to fill chic containers to give as gifts!

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Materials:

glass measuring cups
microwave
clear glycerin soap (Melt & Pour)
green and red liquid colorant
peppermint fragrance
rubbing alcohol in spray bottle*
2 mini ice cube trays
craft sticks
martini glass - optional
*Fill a small spray bottle with rubbing alcohol to break any surface bubbles on the soap while it’s still liquid.

Steps:

1. Cut clear soap into 1-inch chunks and place in a glass measuring cup (figure A). Melt enough for 1-cup in the microwave.

2. Add a few drops of red color and stir with a craft stick (figure B).

3. Add 2ml of fragrance and continue to stir.

4. Pour the mixture slowly into the mini ice cube trays, filling to the top of the cube walls.

5. Spray the soap in the tray lightly with rubbing alcohol to eliminate air bubbles (figure C).

6. Let the trays sit at room temperature for 10 minutes until set. If desired, put in freezer for 5-10 minutes to loosen the cubes.

7. Unmold the martini soaps out of tray and let dry overnight to eliminate moisture (figure D).

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Debbie Chialtas
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