Crafternoon activity suggestions

[Vicki C]

Ok hive mind… my sister and niece (adult, >40) are coming to my house for an afternoon of bath product making. Would love to hear your ideas for what to make - I was thinking about sugar scrubs, whipped body butter, cp soap… the thing is I want them to be able to make something on their own rather than watching me. I have space for them to work, but only have one mixer. Your thoughts? I also would love for them to have some creative freedom with whatever they make.

 

[justsomeguy]

If you've got spatulas you might try lotion bars or lip balm
No SB required.

 

[dibbles]

Sounds like fun! Do you have room for one to be making soap while the other is making something different?

If you have the ingredients to make bubble scoops, those are pretty. I like the lotion bar/lip balm idea. They could definitely make scrubs or bath salts. Solid perfume is another option if you have any small tins/jars.

 

[Vicki C]

If you've got spatulas you might try lotion bars or lip balm
No SB required.

You know I was thinking lotion bars could be fun… yoo hoo! @Zing ?

 

[KiwiMoose]

Got any soap dough? Or time to make some soap to use for dough?

 

[Vicki C]

Got any soap dough? Or time to make some soap to use for dough?

Ooo yes I could do that…

 

[Zing]

It's already crafternoon so FWIW, I'd go with lip balms and/or lotion bars because of the near-instant gratification. Keep us posted. And yeah, 2 more converted!

 

[Vicki C]

Sounds like fun! Do you have room for one to be making soap while the other is making something different?

If you have the ingredients to make bubble scoops, those are pretty. I like the lotion bar/lip balm idea. They could definitely make scrubs or bath salts. Solid perfume is another option if you have any small tins/jars.

I like those ideas - I’ve never made bubble scoops I bet my niece would love them. I do have lots of space. Especially if I clean up and clear my work tables.

It's already crafternoon so FWIW, I'd go with lip balms and/or lotion bars because of the near-instant gratification. Keep us posted. And yeah, 2 more converted!

Haha yes it’s not until this weekend so I can plan a little. Knowing my niece she’d love creating little gift boxes for her friends. Lotion bars, bubble scoops, lip balms…
If they spend the night, we could pour some soap.

 

[AliOop]

That all sounds super fun to me. Can I come over too?

 

[Vicki C]

That all sounds super fun to me. Can I come over too?

Yes! What fun that would be.

 

[dmcgee5034]

Sugar scrub is easy to learn about and do. I’ve been doing this with groups using the BB Golden Sugar Scrub recipe as a base, then adding in a vitamin E and preservative. Everyone loves making it and the end product. And you don’t need a mixer - bowls and spatulas are perfect! Most fun for them - picking their own scent and mica color, so they can have custom scrubs. Have fun!

 

[akseattle]

I did an afternoon of melt & pour with my sisters in August, everyone had an amazing time.
It was easy and safe. There were 10 of us, I didn't make anything so that I could supervise, answer questions, etc. But everyone had their own different taste in colors, fragrance, mold selected. They each made 3-4 bars. A couple sisters had specific gift ideas in mind, others for themselves, etc. It was really fun.
I've done it with a couple friends, too.

 

[ScentimentallyYours]

How about long soap dough shapes to insert in one loaf of CPOP soap. Little shapes for toppers. Cut the next morning.

 

[Vicki C]

I did an afternoon of melt & pour with my sisters in August, everyone had an amazing time.
It was easy and safe. There were 10 of us, I didn't make anything so that I could supervise, answer questions, etc. But everyone had their own different taste in colors, fragrance, mold selected. They each made 3-4 bars. A couple sisters had specific gift ideas in mind, others for themselves, etc. It was really fun.
I've done it with a couple friends, too.

You must have a big family! I have four sisters. No brothers. I was thinking a crafternoon with all of them could be fun. Maybe.

 

[Vicki C]

Sugar scrub is easy to learn about and do. I’ve been doing this with groups using the BB Golden Sugar Scrub recipe as a base, then adding in a vitamin E and preservative. Everyone loves making it and the end product. And you don’t need a mixer - bowls and spatulas are perfect! Most fun for them - picking their own scent and mica color, so they can have custom scrubs. Have fun!

That’s funny I have started making sugar scrubs on the recommendation of the same niece - she has been my tester. She is in the know about what is “in” - helpful since I’m old (and dorky ).
And btw the threads on SMF about sugar scrubs have been very helpful!