Sculpt Your Own Soaps with Sentosphere! Science Kits for Kids aged 8 years+

Sculpt Your Own Soaps with Sentosphere! Science Kits for Kids aged 8 years+

Jul 25, 2025 · Brands · Craft-Ideas · Gift-Guides

The Sentosphere Sculpting Soaps Workshop is a creative DIY crafting kit that combines hands‑on art and basic cosmetic science. It’s perfect for kids aged 8 and up—an engaging blend of creativity, sensory play and gentle learning.

The Sculpting Soaps Workshop is a gorgeous craft‑science hybrid that brightens bath time with customised, decorative soaps. With safe, easy-to-use ingredients and clear instructions, it’s ideal for sparking creativity and learning with plenty of playful possibilities.

 

 

🧼 What’s Included

  • 450 g of glycerine soap base – melts quickly in a microwave or bain‑marie 
  • 2 silicone mould sheets with multiple shapes (hearts, flowers, shells, fish) 
  • 3 colourants + 1 white (opaque) pigment + 1 fragrance (e.g., water‑lily scent) 
  • 2 beakers + 5 pipettes for measuring and mixing 
  • Instruction sheet to guide through the process 

 

🎨 How It Works

  1. Melt the soap base until liquid.
  2. Add chosen colours and fragrance using beakers and pipettes.
  3. Pour into moulds – combine clear and opaque layers to create artistic effects.
  4. Cool for a few minutes, then turn out your custom soaps

 

Educational & Fun Benefits

  • Explores science of soap-making (melting, mixing, setting) 
  • Encourages colour blending, texture play, fine motor skills through pipetting and moulding.
  • Adds a sensory dimension with vibrant hues and pleasant fragrances.
  • Safe for skin: tested to cosmetic standards and labelled hypoallergenic and medical-lab approved 
  • Vegan formula and free from harsh chemicals

 

This creative activity combines artistic expression with basic cosmetic science, offering a fun and educational experience.

Why not try the other Sentosphere DIY Craft Kits - 

  • Soaps and Scents Nature Workshop
  • Gloss Party
  • My Bath Workshop
  • Vegan Candles Workshop
  • My Perfume Workshop
  • Crystal Chemistry Workshop
  • Slime Workshop

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Amelie Bradshaw

Amelie Bradshaw

Growing up in the family business, I have been a tester of many of the items we sell ever since I was small. Attending trade shows and creating demo videos I have an undertsanding and experience of a lot of the arts and crafts. I also manage our social media and help with the selection of new brands and products 🎨
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