How to Make Three Mermaid-Inspired DIYs (Water Candles, Bath Bombs, and Wall Art)!

If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a mermaid, these DIYs are for you! 😀

Water Candles

What you’ll need:

  • Seashells – I use these large shells and these small shells in the video
  • Acrylic paint
  • Clay glaze – I like the Sculpey Gloss Glaze
  • Clear plastic (take from packaging)
  • Candle wicks – can take from birthday candles
  • X-acto knife
  • Glass container for candles
  • Water
  • Canola oil

Bath Bombs

What you’ll need:

  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 1/4 cup citric acid 
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup epsom salt
  • 3 tsp olive oil
  • 2-3 tsp water, depending on humidity (2 tsp worked for me on a rainy day, likely use 3 tsp on a normal day)
  • 1/4 – 1/2 tsp essential oil
  • Soap / food color
  • Bath bomb mold – I use these in the video

Wall Art

What you’ll need:

  • Canvases – I use these in the video
  • Acrylic paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Sand
  • Seashells
  • Gold letter stickers
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How to Make DIY Kawaii Animal Soap Donuts!

Today we are making DIY Kawaii Animal Soap Donuts that’ll make you want to wash your hands every second of the day ? Okay, so maybe not that often BUT I do love using these cuties and I hope you all enjoy them too! ?

Supply List

  • Soap base (find at Michael’s or any craft store!)
  • Soap coloring
    • Can also use food color sparingly!
  • Silicone donut mold
  • Silicone cupcake liners
  • Cookie cutters for ears
  • Sprinkles (optional)
  • Royal Icing – recipe below

Royal Icing Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 T meringue powder
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-3 T water
  • Gel food color

Directions

  1. Blend all ingredients together until stiff peaks form (7-10 min).
  2. Color accordingly with gel food color

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