Alajane Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I bought my granddaughter a set of soap crayons at Target last weekend and her parents can't get her out of the bathtub!! I told them I thought I could make some crayons for her but now that I think about it, I can't figure out how to get the colors deep enough for crayons? I have on hand M&P soap in white and clear and liquid soap colors. Is this what I need or is there a special kind of colorant that will color soap darker but not color the tub??!!Also, where can I get molds for crayons?TIA,Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDGM Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I used the tube ice cube trays from walmart. The ones that are made to make sports bottle ice cubes... I think it ran about $1.50 or so for the tray.As for colors I dont know this answer but someone will!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 Thanks--I thought I had seen those somewhere but couldn't remember where! Now to find out about colors! But CDGM, you said you used these, so did you make crayons? And if so, what did you use for colors?TIA,Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Not CDGM, but if your going to use M&P, just use liquid colors for M&P. It will color the soap, but not sure if it will write in color, KWIM? Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 Thanks, Sherie. I haven't gotten dark colors with liquid in M&P, but I guess I may have just not used enough. I was just afraid that if I used enough to make a bright color, it would stain the tub. I guess I should try it soon before my kids move into the house they're buying!! (Try it out in the old tub, huh??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I could be wrong but I think they are water based so the M&P colors should not stain your tub or grandchildren. You might just make a small sampe (say using a dixie cup) and color as dark as you'd like and then throw it in the tub and swirl it around in the water to see. Comet or OxiClean should get it if looks like it's going to stain. Is your tub porcelan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDGM Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I used some colors I got from WSP but all I could get were pastels.... hoping my new colors I got from Terri might give me bolder colors. No problems with staining the tub, but a problem with one little boy that wouldnt let his "crayon" go and just carried it around all day sniffing it! lol (was scented JS Bazooka Bubble Gum) The worst part of making these is sharpening them... my hands were so sore the next day! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 How DO you sharpen them? Just using a knife or is there some kind of sharpener? I figure that since I'm just making them for family use (and the child is only 18 months old), that I probably won't bother sharpening--I'm sure after she uses them a few times they're probably flat on the ends anyway. That's the way I remember my own children using crayons!P.S. Sherie, I wasn't ignoring your response yesterday--I left work and forgot to check back last night. Thanks for the help.Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I used to sharpen them but don't anymore. It doesn't matter to the people buying them at least from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDGM Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I fought with the veggie peeler to sharpen mine. Wasnt too hard just took forever and I hate that stupid "tool". I never was able to get a real pretty point but it turned out sufficient! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimeec324 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 CDGM, Those are very cute!! I am going to have to give them a try in the new ice cube tray I bought!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDGM Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Thank you... they were fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 These are mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Wow, all the crayons are really cute. Great idea.. Not sure I would venture to this since I have so much on my plate, but very cuteChristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livelovebath Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 It may also be fun to do these with the kids... I did them once at a comunity centre drop in I used to run...Country Crafter also has a recipe on here heres the link...http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6633&highlight=soap+crayonsits like the third post down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 Thanks so much for the suggestions.Wow, you people have some great looking crayons!!! The packaging is fantastic, too.Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Here's a link that might help http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6056&highlight=crayons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 Thanks so much for posting that link--some good close-ups of her crayons which should help me in my own creation!!Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 It may also be fun to do these with the kids... I did them once at a comunity centre drop in I used to run...Country Crafter also has a recipe on here heres the link...http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6633&highlight=soap+crayonsits like the third post down...That is a lot like rebatching. I just use M&P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 jwahlton, your picture is so amazing--the crayon labels and boxes are so realistic. Do you make your own boxes? I'm just wondering--it looks like much too much work, so I don't figure I'll sell these, just want to make them for DGD.Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassy-girl Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I use a carrot sharpener, works like a dream.. got mine from Herehttp://shop.brylanehome.com/product-123/7810/41089/1.htmedited to add that i save all the shavings for a brightly colored confetti soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 Oh, that's an excellent idea! I thought there was surely some other way to sharpen those. Thanks so much for posting the link.Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livelovebath Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 That is a lot like rebatching. I just use M&PTrue... for when I make them I use m&p but the older kids really liked grating up the soap... just have to be very careful, and make sure the kids are old enough....And the younger kids liked mushing up the soap with their hands... deffinatly not a way to make them to sell or give as a gift BUT.... the kids loved making them!!! plus this way theres no heat so no one will get burnt...ask me how I learned that one lol It always ends up being me that gets burnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speciallymadeby Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 What type of "papers" do you use on the crayons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 jwahlton, your picture is so amazing--the crayon labels and boxes are so realistic. Do you make your own boxes? I'm just wondering--it looks like much too much work, so I don't figure I'll sell these, just want to make them for DGD.JaneSorry, just saw this. Yes I make my own boxes and labels. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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