Product Review – Emerging Green Soap Making Kit

DIY Soap making kit by Emerging green

Soap making made easy with this soap making kit and mold
Making melt and pour soap is a quick and easy introduction to the craft, and it’s a great way to try soap
making because you don’t need a lot of supplies or time to try it out and see if you like it.
I wanted to make a larger than normal batch of soap for holiday gifting, so I was excited when Emerging
Green sent me their soap making kit and molds to sample.

The kit contains a wooden box with lid, a silicone mold that fits inside the box, and a bamboo and
stainless steel cutting tool with measurements on it so you can cut your soap to a consistent size.
The mold is 9.84 (L) x 2.36 (W) x 2.75 (H) inches, so it’s perfect for a good sized batch of soap that you
can easily make at home without a huge outlay in supplies.

I made a batch of pumpkin spice soap that almost filled the mold and used about a pound and a half of soap base. You of
course don’t have to fill the mold all the way to the top if you want to make smaller bars.

Once the soap is cooled and hardened, it’s easy to pop out of the mold.

The cutter requires a bit of assembly (you screw the bar into the base, then add the wire that actually
cuts the soap). I had a bit of trouble with the cutting but I think that’s because my soap was so dense
and the oats might have gotten in the way and I’m admittedly not very strong. But with a bit of patience
I was able to use it to cut the soap.

This kit would be a great gift along with some soap base and other basic soap making supplies for
someone new to soap making, or a good thing to add to your collection if you already enjoy making soap
and might like to make a slightly bigger batch than you are able to with individual molds.
The soap mold and cutter kit is available on Amazon.
Have you ever tried a soap mold or cutter like this? I’d love to hear about it!

If your idea of Halloween fun includes a little bubbling, fizzing magic—without the sugar crash—these DIY Halloween Bath Bombs are your new favorite trick and treat. Think spooky swirls, candy-free gifts, and a little self-care potion-making, all rolled into one bewitching bath-time delight.

These are perfect for mums who’d rather stir up a bath bomb cauldron than bake another round of cupcakes for the class party. They also make fang-tastic gifts for teens, neighbours, or anyone who needs a little seasonal sparkle in their soak.

Why You’ll Love These Spooky Bath Bombs

Kid-safe ingredients – No creepy chemicals here
Great for gifting – Pop into mini cauldrons, treat bags, or mason jars
Smells like fall – Think pumpkin spice, candy corn, or sweet orange
Budget-friendly – Uses pantry staples and affordable citric acid
Easy to customize – Add spiders, glitter, glow-in-the-dark mica, or even a surprise toy

Ingredients

1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup Epsom salt or fine sea salt
2 tsp sweet almond oil (or coconut oil)
1 tsp water or witch hazel in a spray bottle
10–15 drops essential oil (sweet orange, lavender, cinnamon, or candy-like blends)
Natural colorants or skin-safe mica powder (orange, purple, black, green)
Optional: eco glitter, mini plastic spiders or Halloween charms
Silicone molds or mini plastic cauldrons

How to Make Halloween Bath Bombs

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and Epsom salt. Whisk until it’s smooth and uniform—like a dusty spellbook.

2. Blend the Wet Ingredients

In a small bowl, mix your carrier oil and essential oils. Add your chosen colorant and glitter here too. If using black, go light—it can stain tubs if overdone.

3. Combine with Care

Slowly drizzle the wet mixture into the dry mix, whisking continuously. It should feel like damp sand. If it clumps when squeezed, you’re ready. Mist lightly with water or witch hazel if too dry.

4. Add Hidden Surprises

Press a small plastic spider, glow cube, or toy into the center for a trick-or-treat effect!

5. Mold It Up

Spoon the mixture into your molds, pressing firmly. Let them dry at least 24 hours before popping out.

Spooky Variations to Try

Spider Surprise

Hide a plastic spider inside and use black mica for a creepy crawl effect.

Pumpkin Spice Delight

Add a dash of cinnamon and orange essential oil with orange coloring.

Glow-in-the-Dark Witch Bombs

Use glow mica and store under light for a fun bathroom glow!

Boo Bombs for Kids

Make ghost-shaped fizzies using a silicone mold and sweet vanilla oil.

Packaging Ideas for Gifting

Wrap in cellophane with twine and a tag: “Drop in warm water and summon a spooky soak!”
Nestle in mini cauldrons from the dollar store
Use kraft boxes lined with Halloween tissue paper for classy spooky gifting
Add a punny printable tag like “You’re the bomb!” or “Witch, please!”

Tips & Tricks

Don’t over-wet your mixture—it can fizz prematurely.
Use gloves to avoid stained fingers.
Let kids help with colors and pressing (just maybe keep the glitter far away unless it’s a full moon).

Why These Are Better Than Candy

Let’s be honest—October sugar overload is real. These bath bombs are a charming alternative that still feel like a treat. Plus, they turn your bathroom into a spa and a mad scientist lab.

Whether you’re making them for your kids’ school party, teen Halloween sleepovers, or your own pumpkin-scented peace and quiet after bedtime chaos, these DIY bath bombs are a crafty way to keep Halloween fun—and fizzy.

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