DIY Valentine’s Day Ring Soap Bars

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Are you looking for a unique homemade gift idea for Valentine’s Day? Learn how to make DIY Ring Soap Bars. It’s easy and fun for kids!

Side view of heart shaped ring soap bars with Valentine's Day theme

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and you’re probably starting to look for some cute homemade gift ideas! If you’re as tired of the traditional candy that is handed out among school-aged kids as I am, consider giving DIY Ring Soap Bars as gifts this year!

All you need are a few simple supplies and you can literally make these adorable DIY gifts in minutes! It’s better and easier than battling the crowds at stores to find kid-friendly Valentine’s gifts!

And if you need more ideas for the big day, check out my list of the best Handmade Gifts for Valentine’s Day.

Supplies and Tools

  • 20 ounces of melt and pour soap
  • 4-5 drops of vitamin E oil
  • 1 teaspoon of strawberry fragrance oil
  • 1 teaspoon of bubble gum fragrance oil
  • Lilac and red or pink soap colorant
  • 6 plastic Valentine heart rings
  • silicone heart mold

Step-by-Step: How to Make Valentine’s Day Soap Bars

Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to learn how to make fun Valentine’s Day Soap Bars with Rings or other toys in them.

Step 1: Melt Half of Soap Base.

Most melt-and-pour soap bases come in a large block with 1-ounce cubes that can be cut/broken apart. Separate 20 of the cubes from the block of soap base. Chop or grate the soap cubes into smaller pieces and place half of them in a double boiler over medium heat. Stir frequently until the soap is completely melted.

Chopped up melt and pour soap.

Step 2: Add Oils and Colorant.

Add 2-3 drops of Vitamin E oil, 1 teaspoon of strawberry fragrance oil and a few drops of the red or pink soap colorant to the melted soap and whisk to combine.

Stirred up pink melt and pour soap.

Step 3: Fill Mold with Melted Soap.

Immediately, pour the melted “pink” soap into the heart-shaped molds, filling each mold only halfway. It will harden within 2 minutes of pouring into the molds. If the soap hardens too fast, just place the double boiler back on the stove for a minute.

Mold filled up half way with soap.

Step 4: Melt Other Half of Soap Base.

Add the other half of the soap cubes to your double boiler, and heat over medium until the soap is completely melted. Add 2-3 drops of vitamin E oil, 1 teaspoon of bubblegum flavoring oil and lilac soap colorant and stir well to combine. Be sure to stir really good or some of the soap that settles to the top will remain white in color. It will just give your soap a 3-layer look like mine if you don’t mix well enough.

Lilac color melted soap in a bowl

Step 5: Add Melted Soap to Mold.

Pour your soap base mixture into each heart mold and fill up to the top.

Silicone mold filled with melt and pour soap.

Step 6: Press Rings into Soap.

Wait 1 minute before gently placing a toy ring into the middle of each soap mold. The soap should be firm but not completely hardened.

Heart rings pressed into soap in a silicone mold.

Step 7: Chill Soap to Harden.

Place the silicone mold in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour. Remove the soap bars from their molds and place in an airtight container for storage up to 6 months or place in organza bags or a mason jar for gifting.

Finished Valentine's Day Ring soap bars on a pink table setting.

Tips for Making Ring Soap Bars for Valentines’ Day

Answers to all of your questions about making these Valentine’s Day Soap Bars complete with fun heart-shaped rings.

How many soap bars does this recipe make?

This recipe will make 6 Ring Soap Bars, so simply multiply the ingredients by the number of people you want to make soap bars for and you’re all set!

Customizing these soaps for boys and and girls

While all of the little girls in your child’s class will go crazy over these Ring Soap Bars, the little boys may not. You could stick another toy in half of the soap bars for the boys too. Things like ninja figures, toy cars or these adorable mini fidget spinners would make a good choice!

Can I use essential oils instead of fragrance oils?

Yes, essential oils can be used, but ensure they are skin-safe and use them sparingly. Read my post on using carrier oils with essential oils for more tips on safe essential oil dilution ratios for kids.

Can I make these soaps in different shapes?

Absolutely! Feel free to use any silicone mold of your choice. Choose different shapes for different holidays.

Is this project suitable for kids?

Yes, with proper adult supervision, especially during the melting process as the soap base does get hot and can burn without caution.

Can I add other decorations to the soap?

Yes, consider adding small decorative elements like glitter or dried flowers, but ensure they are safe for skin contact.

How long do these soap bars last?

When stored properly in airtight containers, they can last up to 6 months.

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Overhead view of 3 ring soap bars for Valentine's day gifts

DIY Valentine’s Day Soap Bars Recipe

Learn how to make ring soap bars for Valentine's Day gifts. Great for classroom parties.
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Prep Time: 0 minutes
Active Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Makes: 6 soap bars

Supplies

  • 20 ounces melt and pour soap
  • 4-5 drops vitamin E oil
  • 1 teaspoon  strawberry fragrance oil
  • 1 teaspoon  bubble gum fragrance oil
  • Soap colorant - lilac and red or pink
  • 6 plastic Valentine heart rings

Tools

  • silicone heart mold

Instructions

  • Chop or grate the soap cubes into smaller pieces and place half of them in a double boiler over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the soap is melted.
    Chopped up melt and pour soap.
  • Add 2-3 drops of Vitamin E oil, the strawberry fragrance oil and a few drops of the red or pink soap colorant to the melted soap and whisk to combine.
    Stirred up pink melt and pour soap.
  • Immediately, pour the melted “pink” soap into the heart-shaped molds, filling each mold only half way.
    Mold filled up half way with soap
  • Add the other half of the soap cubes to your double boiler, and heat over medium until the soap is completely melted. Add 2-3 drops of vitamin E oil, the bubblegum flavoring oil and lilac soap colorant and stir well to combine. Stir well or some of the soap will settle are the top and stay white and give your soap a 3 layer look like mine.
    Lilac color melted soap in a bowl
  • Pour into each heart mold and fill up to the top.
    Silicone mold filled with melt and pour soap.
  • Wait 1 minute before gently placing a toy ring into the middle of each soap mold. The soap should be firm but not completely hardened.
    Heart rings pressed into soap in a silicone mold.
  • Place the silicone mold in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour. Remove the soap bars from their molds and place them in an airtight container or place them in organza bags for gifting.
    Finished Valentine's Day Ring soap bars on a pink table setting.

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