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You’ll love these natural soap bars with no artificial additives. Start with a shea butter soap base, and add a bit of honey powder for a natural color and exfoliating particles, and you’ve got a luscious soap bar. Make this simple diy soap recipe today!

Need a fun activity for any time of year? Try these Natural Honey Beehive Soap Bars! It’s one of the best simple DIY crafts that both kids and adults will enjoy making together.
You only need a few easy-to-find ingredients and a cute soap mold to put this nourishing project together. Trust me—this one’s a winner!
These soap bars are naturally colored with honey powder and scented with vanilla for a gentle, skin-loving bar that feels just as good as it looks.
Make sure to give the soap enough time to fully set so your bars are firm and ready to use.
This is such a fun activity to have ready for a family craft day, rainy weekend, or homemade gift idea—and it’s a great way to keep everyone creative and entertained.

Simple Natural Honey Beehive Soap Bars
The best part? These soap bars don’t take long to make, but the results look (and smell!) amazing.
Depending on the age of your kids, they may even be able to make this soap craft all on their own (with some help melting the soap base, of course)!
Of course, crafting together as a family is always encouraged—it’s the perfect way to make memories and share the fun. Once they’ve made their own soap bars, they’ll be so proud to use them—or wrap them up as thoughtful gifts!
Be sure to follow the simple step-by-step instructions below to get started.
Why You’ll Love This Craft
Supplies
- ¼ lb shea butter, melt and pour soap base
- 1 ½ tsp honey powder
- 15 drops vanilla essential oil

Equipment Needed
- Beehive soap mold
- Microwave-safe measuring cup with spout
- Wooden craft stick for stirring
These are all easy-to-find craft items, so you might already have them at home. If not, you can order them online or pick them up at your favorite craft store.
Tip: Try experimenting with different essential oils or adding a pinch of dried herbs for extra flair!
How to Make Natural Honey Beehive Soap Bars
Cut the soap base into 1-inch cubes and add them to the microwave-safe measuring cup.

Heat in the microwave on high in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
Add the honey powder and vanilla essential oil. Stir gently with a wooden stick until everything is well combined.


Carefully pour the mixture into the beehive molds.
Allow the soap bars to cool and set for at least 1 hour before removing from the mold.
Optional tip: Place the molds in the fridge for quicker setting, especially on warmer days!
More Fun Crafts to Try
Bonus: Check out even more bath and body crafts for creative fun all year round!

And that’s it! These Natural Honey Beehive Soap Bars come together so easily. Whether you’re making them for self-care, thoughtful gifts, or just a cozy afternoon project, they’re sure to be a hit!

Natural Honey Beehive Soap Bars
Supplies
- ¼ lb shea butter melt and pour soap base
- 1 ½ tsp honey powder
- 15 drops vanilla essential oil
Equipment
- Beehive soap mold
- Microwave safe measuring cup with spout
- Wooden craft stick for stirring
Instructions
- Cut the soap base into 1 inch cubes, and add to the measuring cup.
- Heat in the microwave on high heat in 30 second intervals, until fully melted.
- Add the honey powder and essential oil, stir until combined.
- Pour into the molds, and allow to set for 1 hour.