Cheese grater
Large bar (4.5 oz) white soap, such as Ivory, or Ivory flakes
Large bowl
Liquid food coloring
Water
Potato masher or plastic sandwich bags
Molds, muffin tins, ice-cube trays, optional

Grate soap into the bowl. Add 1-1.5 tablespoons of food coloring and a few drops of water to the grated soap. Using a potato masher or your hands slipped into plastic sandwich bag “gloves” blend and squish the mixture until it’s of modeling-clay consistency and the color is thoroughly incorporated. Add additional drops of water or coloring as needed. (Note: Make the mixture a few shades paler than desired the crayon will darken as it dries.) Roll mixture into fat logs, create free-form shapes or press it into molds, tins or ice cube trays. Place crayons on a cookie sheet covered with waxed paper and let dry for 2 days or until hard. If you’ve used molds, pop out crayons. (**Crayons might stain grout, so watch kids if there is tile in or around the tub. Try to rinse immediately after play.)

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