Five Star Gift Ideas

For your soapmaking enthusiast grandson, there are plenty of wonderful gift ideas to fuel his passion and creativity. Consider these meaningful and personal gifts that will help him continue exploring and honing his soapmaking skills.

1. Soapmaking Kit: A comprehensive soapmaking kit is an excellent gift to encourage your grandson's hobby. Look for a kit that includes all the essential ingredients, molds, fragrances, and step-by-step instructions. This way, he can dive right into creating his own unique soap creations at home.

2. Quality Soap Base: A high-quality soap base will allow your grandson to experiment with different scents, colors, and additives without worrying about the basic soap formulation. Look for a variety pack with different types of bases like shea butter, goat's milk, or glycerin to expand his options.

3. Essential Oils: Essential oils play a crucial role in soapmaking, as they provide the much-loved scents and therapeutic benefits. Consider gifting him a set of essential oils in various fragrances like lavender, peppermint, lemon, or eucalyptus. This way, he can create soaps for different moods or occasions.

4. Molds and Cutters: Help your grandson give his soap creations a unique shape and design by gifting him a set of silicone soap molds. Look for molds in different shapes and sizes, such as rectangular, square, circular, or novelty shapes like animals or flowers. Additionally, a set of soap cutters will help him achieve clean and professional-looking bars.

5. Natural Additives and Colorants: Expand your grandson's soapmaking options with natural additives and colorants. Consider gifting ingredients like dried flowers, herbs, clays (such as french green or rose), activated charcoal, or natural exfoliants like ground coffee or oatmeal. These additives will not only enhance the appearance of the soaps but also provide additional skincare benefits.

6. Soapmaking Recipe Book: A comprehensive soapmaking recipe book will serve as a valuable resource for your grandson to discover new techniques, recipes, and design ideas. Look for a book that covers various soapmaking methods and includes beautiful visuals to inspire his creativity.

7. Safety Gear: Prioritize your grandson's safety by gifting him essential safety gear like goggles, gloves, and an apron specifically designed for soapmaking. This will not only protect him from potential accidents but also create a sense of professionalism and seriousness around his craft.

8. Soap Packaging Materials: Complete your grandson's soapmaking experience by providing him with attractive packaging materials. Look for soap boxes, labels, ribbons, or bags that he can use to present his handmade soaps as thoughtful gifts for friends, family, or even potential customers.

Remember to include a heartfelt note expressing your support and excitement for his soapmaking endeavors. Your thoughtfulness in understanding and nurturing his passion will not only make him feel appreciated, but also inspire him to take his soapmaking skills to new heights.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Barbi Jean says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“My boyfriend is very much into constellations and astronomy. Recently we were watching a beautiful meteor shower and I knew then exactly what I was getting him for Christmas. It is absolutely beautiful. It’s very sentimental yet fascinating. Awesome gift!!!”