Dinosaur Soap

You can make your own all-natural, moisturizing glycerin soap with just one ingredient and a microwave. Then, add in some fun decorations, like tiny dinos, to make bath time a little more fun!

  1. Ages: 9 - 16

  2. 2+ hours

  3. Messy

  4. Grownup needed

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Materials you'll need

Step-by-step tutorial

  • Step 1

    Gather your materials. 

    Photo reference of how to complete step 1

  • Tip

    If you’re interested in making more super cool melt-and-pour soap, check out our Crystal Ombre Soap Making kit, available in the KiwiCo Store!

  • Step 2

    Melt the glycerin in a glass measuring cup or microwave-safe container with a spout. Heat in 20-second intervals until thoroughly melted, stirring with a metal or wood utensil in between heats.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 2

  • Warning

    Ask your grownup assistant for help– the glycerin is pretty hot!

  • Step 3

    Fill your molds halfway with a layer of melted glycerin. Let it sit for about five minutes.


    Photo reference of how to complete step 3

  • Tip

    If the remaining glycerin starts to harden while you wait, pop it back in the microwave!

  • Step 4

    Place your dinos or other decorations into the molds. Then, carefully fill the molds with more glycerin. Be careful not to overfill! It is better to under-fill than overfill. If you have air bubbles after pouring, gently tap the bottom of the mold.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 4

  • Tip

    If you have air bubbles after pouring, gently tap the bottom of the mold.

  • Step 5

    Wait about an hour (or longer, depending on the size of your molds) until the surface of your soap cools and hardens. Then, pop the soap out of the silicone molds.


    Photo reference of how to complete step 5

  • Step 6

    (Optional) Carve the soap into an egg shape using clay tools!

    Photo reference of how to complete step 6

  • Learn moremagnifying icon graphic

    Soap has been keeping humans clean for quite a long time! In the 1700s, the first bars of soap were mass produced and advertised as a way to stay clean and healthy. Through this DIY, you’ll explore a soap making process called “melt and pour”. Lots of soap makers use this technique because it’s easy and customizable. Makers can focus their attention on the look of their soap instead of working out the chemistry.

    But if you are interested in the chemistry of soap’s super cleaning powers, look no further than our video explaining how soap keeps us clean!

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