# Tie Dye Soaps This DIY Craft Idea Makes Beautiful Tie Dye Soaps that are Perfect for Gifts By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tie-dye-soaps References: [abeautifulmess](http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2015/07/make-your-own-tie-dye-soap.html) Laura Gummerman has revealed a playful and creative craft idea to design homemade tie dye soaps. The process begins with two cups of pure white [melt-and-pour soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection) that are placed in a microwavable container and melted into a liquid form. The soaps must be stirred at 30 second intervals as they are being melted. Allow the soap to cool before pouring it into muffin tray-like containers that are line with droplets of soap dye. At this point an [oil fragrance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-peachy-soap-bar) can be added, but it's not necessary. When the molds are filled half way, spray them with rubbing alcohol and add drops of soap dye. Continue filling and add a few more drops of color on top, after spraying with more alcohol. Use a popsicle stick to stir the soaps and leave to set. These tie dye soaps add a touch creativity to bathroom decor while still functioning as a cleaning aid. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Soap Making:** A trend of creating homemade soaps using unique design techniques like tie dye, offering a personalized and creative alternative to store-bought products. - **Crafting for Self-care:** A trend of using DIY crafts, such as tie dye soaps, as a form of self-care and relaxation, creating a customized and mindful experience. - **Personalized Gift Ideas:** A trend of giving personalized gifts, like tie dye soaps, that showcase creativity and thoughtfulness, providing a unique and memorable present. ### Where This Applies - **Handmade Soap Industry:** The handmade soap industry can explore tie dye soap-making techniques to create artisanal and visually appealing products that stand out in the market. - **Craft Supply Industry:** The craft supply industry can cater to the demand for tie dye soap-making materials and tools, offering a wide range of dyes, molds, and fragrance options to DIY enthusiasts. - **Gift and Home Decor Industry:** The gift and home decor industry can incorporate tie dye soaps into their product offerings, providing customers with unique and customizable options for decorating their homes or gifting to loved ones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Bath Bomb Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-bomb-making.md) - [Festive Moldable Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-body-works-shapeable-soap.md) - [Fun Candy-Free Easter Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-soap.md) - [DIY Soy Candle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-soy-candle.md) - [All-in-One Bath Bomb Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-bomb-making-kit.md) - [Playful Autumn Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-soaps.md) - [Quirky Holiday Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gifts-under-10.md) - [Computational Undersea-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection.md) - [Whimsical Artist-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-art.md)