DIY Christmas gifts are my favorite things to make! There is nothing more personal than a gift that you made yourself, in my opinion. There are so many awesome ideas and DIY gifts that you can make right in your own home. 

I don’t consider myself crafty or creative in any way. However, I find these easy recipes and then am able to make them — woohoo! 

These candy cane soaps are layered and simple to make. Plus, they have a delicious peppermint scent that makes them perfect for the Holiday season! Consider making a batch of this to keep in your guest bathroom so that when you entertain this Holiday season, your guests have something festive to use!! 

Homemade Layered Candy Cane Soap Recipe

Supplies:

• 1/2 pound melt and pour goats milk soap base cut into cubes (each cube is approx. 1 ounce)
• 1/2 pound melt and pour clear soap base cut into cubes (each cube is approx. 1 ounce) 
• Red soap coloring
• White pearlescent mica coloring
• Red cosmetic glitter 
• White cosmetic glitter 
• Peppermint essential oil 
• Candy Cane soap scent
• Spray bottle of rubbing alcohol
• Loaf Soap Mold
• 2 microwave safe bowls or measuring cups

Instructions:

Red: Step 1:  Add 8-12 cubes of the clear soap base (this depends on how thick you want each layer to be) to a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup and melt soap cubes in 30 second intervals, stirring after each until completely melted.

Step 2: Add 1 teaspoon of candy cane soap scent.

Step 3: Add 10 drops of Peppermint essential oil to container.

Steps 4-5: Add 1-2 drops of red soap coloring and stir. If color is not what you want, add 1 drop and stir until desired color is achieved. (Keep track of how many drops you use so each layer is the same color!)

Step 6: Add 1 teaspoon of the red cosmetic glitter to container and stir. Add more glitter as desired.

Steps 7-9: Spray bottom of mold with rubbing alcohol to prevent bubbles from forming on the bottom. Pour red soap mixture into mold. Spray with rubbing alcohol to prevent bubbles from forming on the top. Allow to harden completely before pouring the next layer. Each layer will need more time to dry as they get thicker as you move to the top of the mold. You can tell if the layer is not hardened if you blow on it and you see ripples.

 

White: Step 1:  Add 8-12 cubes of the clear soap base (this depends on how thick you want each layer to be) to a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup and melt soap cubes in 30 second intervals, stirring after each until completely melted.

Step 2: Add 1 teaspoon of candy cane soap scent.

Step 3: Add 10 drops of Peppermint essential oil to container.

Steps 4-5: Add 1 teaspoon of white mica coloring and stir. If color is not what you want, add ½ tsp. more and stir until desired amount of sheen is achieved. (Keep track of how much mics you use so each layer is the same pearlescent awesomeness!) You can leave this step out if you like as the soap base is already white. I love this mica as it adds a sheen to it the soap on its own does not lend.

Step 6: Add 1 teaspoon of the white cosmetic glitter to container and stir. Add more glitter as desired.

Steps 7-9: Spray red layer of mold with rubbing alcohol. This helps each layer adhere to one another. Pour white soap mix into mold. Spray top with rubbing alcohol to prevent bubbles from forming. Allow to harden completely before pouring the next layer. Each layer will need more time to dry as the size of the soaps get thicker as you move to the top of the mold. You can tell if the layer is not hardened if you blow on it and you see ripples.

 

Steps 10-15: Repeat steps 1-9 for each alternating layer until mold is filled or you have the height you want for your soaps. Allow to harden to least 24 hours. Gently remove loaf from mold and remove soap. Cut soap into bars. Store in an airtight container until ready for use,

**If you do not have the loaf mold I used, that is fine! You can use any mold you like and get the same layered effect. If so, you may need to adjust the amount of soap you use. The important thing is that you have fun!