These cute little soaps are a must for Halloween and the perfect craft. You have to try these Jack O’ Lantern Vanilla Apple Soap Bars. You can make these adorable pumpkin soap bars with a simple melt-and-pour recipe. They’re perfect party favors or bathroom decorations.

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Get ready for Halloween with these adorable Jack O Lantern Vanilla Apple Soap Bars!

These adorable Jack-O-Lantern Vanilla Apple Soap Bars are perfect for Halloween! They are ideal for decorating bathrooms and kitchen sinks during Halloween and autumn and also make incredible DIY gifts.

You can simply add one to a cellophane bag, tie a ribbon around it, and there you go. They are perfect for teachers, friends, and family. They are made with a melt-and-pour soap base, colored with mica, and scented with a sweet autumn fragrance. This is the perfect Halloween craft. 

If, like me, you love nothing more than enjoying crafts for yourself or with children, this is a perfect option. The instructions are simple to follow, and making soap bars is easy if you have never made them before.

Once you try, you can use different molds and create lovely soap bars all year round. Here is everything you need to know to make these Jack-O-Lantern soaps.

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Melt, pour, and mold your way to cute Halloween soaps!

Adorable Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Soaps

Supplies

First of all, to make things easy, gather everything you need together and set it out on a flat work surface. A table is ideal for this. 

You will need:

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Easy Substitutions And Additions

Customize your soaps with these simple substitutions and additions. 

Scent: You could use different scents. Vanilla and apple are a great combination, but you could also use cinnamon, spice, or other autumn-themed fragrances.

Mold: Use different molds to create soap bars throughout the year. Add peppermint and use a festive mold at Christmas. Use flowery fragrances and a heart-shaped mold for Valentine’s Day. The options are endless.

How to make the Jack O Lantern Soap

Be sure to check out the full how-to and ingredient list below

Step One: Cut the soap base into 8 – 1 inch cubes. 

Step Two: Add 5 cubes to the measuring cup, and heat on high in 30-second intervals until melted—stir well between each heating session.

Step Three: Add six drops of each fragrance oil, then stir in the orange mica. Stir well until the color is solid.

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Step Four: Pour into two of the Jack O’Lantern mold cavities. Spray with rubbing alcohol if desired to reduce bubbles.

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Step Five: Add the remaining three cubes to the measuring cup and heat on high in 30-second intervals until melted—stirring well between each heating session.

Step Six: Add 3 drops of each fragrance oil, then stir in the purple mica. Stir well until the color is solid.

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Step Seven: Pour into one of the Jack O’Lantern mold cavities. If desired, spray with rubbing alcohol to reduce bubbles.

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Step Eight: Allow soap to set for 2 hours before unmolding.

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Add a touch of autumn with the sweet scents of vanilla and apple in every soap bar.

Notes and Tips

  • Be careful when heating the mixture. You don’t want to overdo it. If children are helping, they may need adult supervision at this stage. 
  • Rubbing alcohol is a great way to help reduce the bubbles in the mixture. 
  • Ensure you have a steady hand when pouring into the molds. 
  • Protect any tables by covering them with a cloth. 
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Wrap these soap bars in cellophane with a ribbon for the perfect Halloween party favor.

What age range is this craft suitable for?
This craft is suitable for older children and adults. Younger children can get involved but will need adult help pouring the soap bar mix and handling the hot liquid. They could have fun decorating the soap bars or wrapping them up as gifts. 

What if I don’t have all of the supplies? 
You don’t need to be specific about my suggested colors or fragrances. You can get creative if you have the main supplies to make the soap bars. 

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Jack O Lantern Vanilla Apple Soap Bars Set 5 – 3
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Jack O Lantern Vanilla Apple Soap Bars

These cute little soaps are a must for Halloween. You can make these adorable pumpkin soap bars with a simple melt and pour soap recipe. They’re perfect party favors or bathroom decorations.
Makes: 3 Bars
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Supplies
 

  • ½ pound melt and pour soap base divided
  • 9 drops Vanilla fragrance oil divided
  • 9 drops Apple fragrance oil divided
  • ¼ tsp Orange mica
  • tsp Purple mica

Equipment

  • Jack o lantern soap mold
  • Microwave safe 4 cup measuring cup with spout
  • Craft stick for stirring
  • Spray bottle with alcohol

Instructions
 

  • Cut the soap base into 8 – 1 inch cubes.
  • Add 5 cubes to the measuring cup, and heat on high in 30 second intervals, until melted – stir well between each heating session.
  • Add 6 drops of each fragrance oil, then stir in the orange mica. Stir well, until the color is solid. Pour into two of the jack o lantern mold cavities. Spray with rubbing alcohol if desired to reduce bubbles.
  • Add the remaining 3 cubes to the measuring cup, and heat on high in 30 second intervals, until melted – stir well between each heating session.
  • Add 3 drops of each fragrance oil, then stir in the purple mica. Stir well, until the color is solid. Pour into one of the jack o lantern mold cavities. Spray with rubbing alcohol if desired to reduce bubbles.
  • Allow soap to set for 2 hours before unmolding.
Course: Crafts

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