Guest Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Just come back from shopping (yuk!!) have been stocking up on cornflour, shaving foam and was hoping to find soap flakes in Asda....didn't do them. Any ideas where to get soap flakes????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I can usually get them from BOOTS but bought some in bulk from TTS last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Also got mine from TTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 http://www.tts-group.co.uk/Product.aspx?cr...2966&rid=26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo A Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 i bought some of "Granny's Soap Flakes" from Tescos recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I get mine from sainsburys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 in tescos and i have seen them in asda next to the washing powders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westie Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Morrisons also sell them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 As you mentioned soap flakes, I knew I had seen a recipe for soap snow. Here it is........ 2 cups soap flakes half cup water Whip with mixer, adding more soap or water as needed until the consistency of very thick whipped cream. Dip hands in water before moulding so that the snow won't stick to them. Uses:- snowman or snowballs, frosting cardboard. You can also press it through a pastry tube or use pastry cutters. Dries to a pourous texture that lasts for weeks. I found the recipe in a very old PPA book "Fun and Food for Playgroups". I haven't tried it - has any one else? Sue J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Never used soap flakes before Sue. Looks like a great messy play opportunity. I can almost smell that fresh, clean smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 You can use SueJ's recipe in a piping bag to "write" letters (good for developing grip and fine motor control) if you leave the letters they will set quite hard. You can add food colouring at the beginning with the water. I did this on an outdoor course last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Thanks for that Marion - can't wait to try it now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Has anyone had any problems using soap flakes - allergies etc? Sue J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Thanks for the snow idea, I've only ever used them in the water tray, must add my class love them. tend to put gloves on the children I know have sensitive skin Sue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 If you make it the night before it is great so thick and slimy!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 After seeing the recipe in my book and posting it on here - plus your comments on it - it sounds great. When I go shopping I'll buy soap flakes and give it a try. Sue J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 As you mentioned soap flakes, I knew I had seen a recipe for soap snow. Here it is........ 2 cups soap flakes half cup water Whip with mixer, adding more soap or water as needed until the consistency of very thick whipped cream. Dip hands in water before moulding so that the snow won't stick to them. Uses:- snowman or snowballs, frosting cardboard. You can also press it through a pastry tube or use pastry cutters. Dries to a pourous texture that lasts for weeks. I found the recipe in a very old PPA book "Fun and Food for Playgroups". I haven't tried it - has any one else? Sue J Brilliant - must get some floap sakes and try it out! Maz (left in my spoonerism - because it is one of my better ones!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I recently bought soap flakes from the local hardware store! Anita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Will you try it at your setting Anita? Sue J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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