Servings: 0
This recipe also makes for a fun craft activity for a group of moms, children, and friends.
Ingredients
For Scoopable Jar Jelly
- 1 packet of unflavored gelatin (or 1 tablespoon from your bulk can)
- 1 teaspoon Fine Pink Salt
- ½ cup liquid soap (unscented Dr. Bonner's works great)
- ¾ cup boiling hot water
- Food coloring
- Favorite Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil
- Plastic storage jar with lid
For Firm Jelly Cubes
- 3 packets of unflavored gelatin (or 3 tablespoon from your bulk can, in place of the 1 packet specified for soft jelly)
For Creamy Color Cubes or Jelly
- 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
Instructions
Make the Bath Jelly Base
- Empty the packet(s) or measure gelatin into a bowl and set aside.
- Carefully pour the boiling hot water over the gelatin powder.
- Let the gelatin dissolve completely.
- Add the liquid soap to the gelatin, and, if using, the optional powdered milk
- Add 2 to 3 drops of food coloring, and 4-5 drops of fragrance or Essential Oil.
- Stir gently so as not to aerate too much.
- Add any remaining ingredients if desired, such as glitter, flower petals, or herbs -- or for children -- a tiny plastic toy or treat to encourage bathtime, being careful to monitor that they toys are not swallowed or stuck up the nose.
Scoopable Jelly
- Pour the jelly base mix into a clean bowl or jar-type storage container and allow to set for several hours in your refrigerator.
- To use, scoop a small amount into the bath under running water, and return balance to refrigerator.
Firm Jelly Cubes
- Pour the jelly base mix into a clean FLAT storage container (such as a casserole dish, brownie dish, etc), and allow to set overnight in the refrigerator.
- When firm, slice into cubes and keep cubes in a jar or container in the fridge.
- Add one or two cubes to bath water.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
Avoid mold by keeping it in an airtight container in a cool place at all times. Dispose when spoilage is present.
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