Found this on Etsy, any clue how to do something like this??

[xxxtennillexxx]

I found this on Etsy and my kids would LOVE them!!! Does anyone have clue how to do something like this? I'm fairly new to soap making (M&P only) and have no clue where to even start...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/58891733/15-exploding-frog-soap-halloween-favors?ref=sr_list_29&ga_search_query=soap&ga_search_type=category&category=bath_and_beauty&ga_page=5&order=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

I would love to do something like this for halloween favors for my kids' classes!

[lauramw71]

I have NO idea, but HOW cute is that????

[babygirl]

those look awesome. I would love to know how to make them.

[MissMori]

I'm guessing they pour a very thin shell of m&p into a frog shaped mold, allow to set, and then fill it with bath bomb mix, compress and then pour more m&p to seal it all in.

[Loulougirl]

omg those are so cute! What a fun idea!

[CareBear]

try searching on "exploding frog tutorial" on google or the like

Edited October 14, 2010 by CareBear

[MissMori]

Try these:

http://www.budget101.com/creepy_crawly_bath_buddies.htm

[ladysj]

Those are cute however, I'm confused on being able to get 2 to 3 uses per frog. I would think all of the foaming stuff would be gone with the first use. Just curious

[LuminousBoutique]

looks to me like they poured melt and pour soap around a bath bomb. Not too hard... you'd just need a mold that let you have enough space to fully surround the bath bomb.

[smellywax]

This person has the TM next to the frog on his listing yet this tutorial has been out for a while?

[LuminousBoutique]

if you look at the other pics, its a perfect round bath bomb inside it.. so I really think they likely just pour some soap in, plop the bath bomb in the center, then top it off.

[MissMori]

This person has the TM next to the frog on his listing yet this tutorial has been out for a while?

He may or may not have a trade mark on the name "Exploding Frog Soaps". It wouldn't be the first time I've seen someone use the trade mark symbol without actually having a trade mark. You can't trade mark, copyright or patent an idea (bath bomb inside m&p soap) you can trademark and copyright your unique look, name, name of your product. Patents are for inventions, not ideas.

[MissMori]

if you look at the other pics, its a perfect round bath bomb inside it.. so I really think they likely just pour some soap in, plop the bath bomb in the center, then top it off.

I was looking at that too. If there is too much soap, how much washing/bathing would you have to do before getting to the exploding part? For kids to have the most fun with it, I'd think that it would be a one use product with the pay off after bathing head to toe and a bit of tub time.

[xxxtennillexxx]

Try these:

http://www.budget101.com/creepy_crawly_bath_buddies.htm

I so want to try these for my kiddos!! Thank you for the links!!

[babygirl]

My son would love those. I those will be at the top of the list of the things I want to with. Do you think they would be easy enough for a first time soaper?

[NancyJo]

Here you can see the bath bomb in the middle of the frog:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54454317/5-exploding-frog-soaps-by-howards-hometm

[Carriegsxr6]

He may or may not have a trade mark on the name "Exploding Frog Soaps". It wouldn't be the first time I've seen someone use the trade mark symbol without actually having a trade mark. You can't trade mark, copyright or patent an idea (bath bomb inside m&p soap) you can trademark and copyright your unique look, name, name of your product. Patents are for inventions, not ideas.

A patent can also be a special "process". Which in a way is an idea.

The TM symbol doesnt mean it is registered. Otherwise it should be the R with a circle around it.

Edited November 16, 2010 by Carriegsxr6

[MBKD]

I saw a video on Youtube where a girl made these. Maybe do a search on there.

[CareBear]

This person has the TM next to the frog on his listing yet this tutorial has been out for a while?

TM simply means that the persons says "it's mine all mine". Doesn't mean that it is.

When can I use the trademark symbols TM, SM and ®?

Any time you claim rights in a mark, you may use the "TM" (trademark) or "SM" (service mark) designation to alert the public to your claim, regardless of whether you have filed an application with the USPTO.

http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/Basic_Facts_Trademarks.jsp

for more, check out http://www.uspto.gov/faq/trademarks.jsp#Basic007