Lavender scented soap sticks
- 4 ounces unperfumed white bath soap, grated
- 5 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons lavender flowers, ground in food processor
- 1 -2 drop lavender oil
- 1 drop food coloring (optional)
- vegetable oil
- For the cardboard tubes you can make these using white cardboard and masking tape- tape up one end well, so the mixture doesn't run out.
- Place the soap and water in a large bowl and place in the microwave on high 2-3 mins (or melt over a pan of simmering water) Stir the mixture and add the lavender, oil and color if using.
- Mix well.
- Using a funnel pout the mixture into the tubes, standing upright til soap sets about 2-3 hours Remove the mold and cut the soap diagonally into short sticks.
- Polish with few drops of vegetable oil on a soft cloth Great gift ideas- Wrap in bundles with organza ribbon and a silk flower hot glued to middle of bow.
unperfumed white bath soap, water, lavender flowers, lavender oil, coloring, vegetable oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lavender-scented-soap-sticks-62585 (may not work)