Gifts for the New Year are especially nice to receive when they are made with their own hands. A magnificent holiday present will be handmade soap in the form of Santa Claus, Christmas trees or New Year's toys. Creating such a gift is not difficult. The main thing is to purchase the necessary set of components and various molds.
Benefits
Soap made at home is a beautiful and very necessary gift. He will be liked not only by relatives, but also by colleagues. The advantages of such a presentation include the following features.
- Uniqueness. New Year’s figures made of “handmade” soap are of high value and differ from factory products. Each product is unique and has no analogues.
- Versatility. Soap is used in everyday life. Therefore, such a gift will not only decorate the restroom, but will also be used for its intended purpose. In addition, it is much more pleasant to enjoy a beautiful soap in the shape of a Christmas tree or a snowman than a standard rectangular product.
- Environmental friendliness. Household chemicals, which are used in factories, may contain harmful components. Handmade soaps are created entirely from natural ingredients.
- Individuality. Creating a New Year's gift from soap, you take into account all the preferences of the person who receives it.
You will have the opportunity to create a “soapy” figure with a certain aroma and shade.
Ideas
Naturally, do-it-yourself soap for the New Year is necessary in the "winter" theme. Before you start creating an original gift, pay attention to the options presented. So, figures from soap can be made in different forms.
- Christmas trees. The classic version, which implies a different color (from traditionally green to creatively pink). In addition, a “soapy” Christmas tree can be made elegant (decorate with toys and a garland).
- Santa Claus. The main symbol of the New Year will undoubtedly please everyone - "from small to large." A bearded wizard can be with a bag of gifts or in a harness with deer. Everything will depend on your imagination.
- Snowman. Such a figure made of soap will perfectly decorate the bathroom and add a festive mood.
- Ball. Christmas-tree toys always evoke the most positive emotions. To create them from soap will turn out in different colors.
- Snowflakes. The original option will be red or blue figures.
- Symbol of the year. A great option for a gift would be “soapy” animals, which are a symbol of the coming year.
In addition, handmade soap can become the personification of a person’s hobby. For example, a friend who is interested in sewing can give a present in the form of a button.
What do you need?
In order to create a beautiful Christmas figure from soap, you will need:
- soap base (white or transparent);
- dyes;
- set of molds;
- flavorings or essential oil;
- alcohol.
Note that in no case should you take perfume as a flavoring. Such a soap can cause an allergic reaction, and its smell will turn out too harsh. Use essential oils. For Christmas figures, a light aroma of lemon, ginger, juniper or lavender is suitable.
Master Class
In order to make a “soapy” Santa Claus, take:
- transparent basis;
- dyes (red and white);
- flavoring;
- base oil;
- pearl powder;
- acrylic paints;
- set of brushes;
- dropper;
- alcohol;
- silicone mold.
Melt the soap base in a water bath or using a microwave. We divide it into two parts. In the container with the first liquid add red dye, a teaspoon of base oil and flavor. The second part is painted white and use the same ingredients. We take the silicone form in the form of Santa Claus and fill its bottom with a soap base in white. Let her freeze. Then we cover its surface with alcohol and use a pipette to fill the red coat with the “coat”, “hat” and “boots” of the figure.
When Santa Claus hardens from soap, we cover it with mother of pearl and with a brush we paint with acrylic paint the eyes and nose.
At the request of the main winter wizard, you can decorate with a bag of gifts. It is also made from a soap base, which is poured into the appropriate form. Attach the bag (already frozen) to the figure with a few drops of water. Liquids are added to the attachment point and a “soap” bag is applied.
We wrap the finished figure in wrapping paper and fix it with a golden ribbon. A great gift made by yourself is ready!
Note that in this way you can make fragrant Christmas trees, snowflakes and New Year's toys. If you have a desire to create a three-dimensional figure from soap, for example, a snowman, then you need to purchase a special split form made of silicone (3D).
In it, “parts of the body” are gradually poured into special grooves, allowed to solidify, and then the figure is glued together.
Watch the next video for a workshop on creating a New Year’s set of soap.
