Five Star Gift Ideas

For your friend who enjoys making handmade soap and bath products, there are several thoughtful gifts that can enhance their passion and creativity. Here are a few ideas that may inspire you:

1. Soap Making Kit: Consider gifting a comprehensive soap making kit that includes a variety of essential oils, molds, colors, and additives. This will not only expand their range of ingredients but also encourage them to experiment with different scents and designs.

2. Natural Ingredients Set: Help your friend take their soap making to the next level by presenting them with a collection of high-quality natural ingredients. This could include organic carrier oils, botanicals like lavender and chamomile, clays, and dried herbs. Such a set will enable them to create unique and luxurious soaps.

3. Handmade Soap Recipe Book: Gift your friend a book filled with soap-making recipes and techniques to help them explore new ideas and expand their skills. Look for one that contains a variety of recipes, from basic to advanced, and includes tips and tricks from experienced soap makers.

4. Soap-Making Workshops: Check if there are any local or online soap-making workshops in your friend's area. Enrolling them in a hands-on class or gifting them an online course can provide valuable knowledge, inspiration, and a chance to connect with other soap makers. This experience will further nurture their passion for creating bath products.

5. Soap Molds: Upgrade your friend's soap-making equipment by finding unique soap molds that align with their interests. You can choose from a wide range of options, such as silicone molds in various shapes (flowers, animals, geometric patterns) or personalized molds with their name or favorite design.

6. Essential Oil Set: Essential oils play a vital role in soap making, as they add fragrance and therapeutic properties. Consider gifting your friend a set of essential oils that includes popular scents like lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, and citrus. Ensure that the oils are of high quality and suitable for soap making.

7. Decorative Packaging Materials: Help your friend elevate the presentation of their handmade soaps by providing them with beautiful packaging materials. This could include eco-friendly gift boxes, wrapping papers, ribbons, labels, and water-resistant stickers. Encourage them to showcase their creations as wonderful gifts for loved ones.

8. Subscription to a Soap-Making Magazine: A subscription to a soap-making magazine will keep your friend updated with the latest trends, tips, and techniques in the industry. They can explore new recipes, stay inspired, and connect with other soap makers through articles, interviews, and featured stories.

Remember, the most meaningful gift is one that reflects your friend's personal interest and passion. Choose something that will enhance their soap-making journey and bring them joy, inspiration, and new possibilities.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date when she/he was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”