Soap Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Whipped soap can be made with either soap or detergent.
2. 2
   Soap retains color in foam better and is easier to clean up, too.
3. 3
   Soap flakes give a better texture than powdered soap.
4. 4
   The child makes whipped soap himself.
5. 5
   First, s/he pours water into mixing bowl and adds soap flakes.
6. 6
   S/he beats soapy water with eggbeater until mixture is frothy, but not stiff.
7. 7
   (If soap gets too stiff, it will be too difficult to use because it gets too slippery to apply. Also it will crack when it dries.)
8. 8
   S/he stirs in color (food color or tempera).
9. 9
   Colors will be pale.
10. 10
    You can use without color to look like snow.