For most kids, bath time actually means play time! From rubber duckies to mermaids, the bath is a fun place to let kids’ imagination run wild. These Melt and Pour Bath Crayons give kiddos another way to get creative in the tub. Made with melt and pour soap and LabColors, these crayons are perfect for doodling in the shower and tub. They even work great on paper!
This tutorial creates three sets of six colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Each tube uses undiluted LabColor to give intense color, so no need to dilute! A simple and quick project, these crayons wash away easily from the tub. To be on the safe side, test the soap crayons in a discrete area on your tub before unleashing your child’s creativity.
What You’ll Need:
4 oz. Clear Melt and Pour
 18 Lip Balm Tubes
Lip Balm Pouring Tray (optional)
3 mLÂ White Tea and Ginger Fragrance Oil
Red LabColor (small)
Orange LabColor (small)
Canary LabColor (small)
Emerald LabColor (small)
Brilliant Blue LabColor (small)
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ONE: In a heat-safe container, melt the clear melt and pour in the microwave using 10 second bursts. Add 3 mL of White Tea and Ginger Fragrance Oil, and stir to thoroughly combine. If using the Lip Balm Pouring Tray, insert the lip balm tubes into the tray. We found the tray made it much easier to pour the soap!
TWO: Pour .6 oz. of the melted soap into a small container, and add 1 mL of undiluted Red LabColor. Use a spoon to thoroughly mix in the color. If necessary, place the container into the microwave using 2 second bursts to reheat the soap, making it easier to pour.Pour soap into three  lip balm tubes and spray the tops with 99% isopropyl alcohol to disperse any bubbles.
THREE:Â Pour .6 oz. of the melted soap into a small container, and add 1 mL of undiluted Orange LabColor. Use a spoon to thoroughly mix in the color. If necessary, place the container into the microwave using 2 second bursts to reheat the soap, making it easier to pour. Pour soap into the three lip balm tubes and spray the tops with 99% isopropyl alcohol to disperse any bubbles.
FOUR: Repeat the process with the yellow, green and blue colors. If necessary, reheat the melt and pour in the microwave using 2 second bursts.
FIVE:Â When making the purple hue, we found the best results came from mixing the Red LabColor with the Brilliant Blue LabColor. To achieve our purple hue, we mixed 3 drops Brilliant Blue LabColor with 7 drops Red LabColor using the Droppers with Suction Bulb. Stir to fully combine the colors, and pour into three lip balm tubes.
SIX: Allow the soap to fully cool and harden, for approximately 30 minutes. Remove from the tray, and enjoy!
What is your kids favorite bath time toy? Jamisen loves playing with his trucks and trains in the tub, while Lily is obsessed with this fun bath toy =)
Melt & Pour Bath Crayons
Ingredients
- 4 oz. Clear Melt and Pour
- 18 Lip Balm Tubes
- Lip Balm Pouring Tray optional
- 3 mL White Tea and Ginger Fragrance Oil
- Red LabColor small
- Orange LabColor small
- Canary LabColor small
- Emerald LabColor small
- Brilliant Blue LabColor small
Instructions
- In a heatsafe container, melt the clear melt and pour in the microwave using 15 second bursts. Add 3 mL of White Tea and Ginger Fragrance Oil, and stir to thoroughly combine.
- Pour .6 oz. of the melted soap into a small container, and add 1 mL of Red LabColor. Use a spoon to thoroughly mix in the color. Pour soap into three lip balm tubes and spray the tops with 99% isopropyl alcohol to disperse any bubbles. If necessary, place the container into the microwave using 2 second bursts to reheat the soap, making it easier to pour.
- Pour .6 oz. of the melted soap into a small container, and add 1 mL of the Orange LabColor. Use a spoon to thoroughly mix in the color. Pour soap into the three lip balm tubes and spray the tops with 99% isopropyl alcohol to disperse any bubbles.
- Repeat the process with the yellow, green and blue colors. If necessary, reheat the melt and pour in the microwave using 2 second bursts.
- When making the purple hue, we found the best results came from mixing the Red LabColor with the Brilliant Blue LabColor. To achieve our purple hue, we mixed 3 drops Brilliant Blue LabColor with 7 drops Red LabColor using the Droppers with Suction Bulb. Stir to fully combine the colors, and pour into three lip balms tubes.
- Allow the soap to fully cool and harden, this will take about 30 minutes. Remove from the tray, and enjoy
