DIY Shower Jellies Jewels DIY (LUSH Inspired)

I have a friend with twins (actually I have several friends with twins) and she needed a quick idea for the boy/girl pirate and mermaid birthday party. I thought treasure and these shower jelly jewels came to mind. They were a huge hit once kids figured out what they were. I think the adults liked them more. I've made shower jellies before *look here* and these are similar to what you can't buy at LUSH.

DIY Shower Jellies:

• 1c boiling water
• 2 tbps Agar Agar
• 1/2c clear body wash
• soap colorant or food coloring
• spoon, fork, pot holders, microwave, fridge
• container(s) to serve as mold for jellies
• optional: body-safe essential oils if your body wash isn't scented

To Do:

• Add agar agar and body wash to 1c of boiling water. Add as much colorant as desired if your body wash isn't tinted. You can use colored body wash.
• Mix well and pour into container of choice. I've used plastic cups, to closer resemble the Lush version, molds of different shapes, bowls, and ice cube jewel molds, as pictured.
• Allow to cool and form into jellies completely. This may take a few hours. Remove from mold and use or store in a cool, dry place. Do not store them in the shower. They'll melt.

FYI:

• These are not edible, so if you're making them for kids, make sure they are old enough to be aware of this.
• Do not use regular Jello as it has sugar and no one wants to be sticky.
• While I have had zero issues with dish soap over the dozens upon dozens of times I have made this, (I am aware it is harsher on skin that body wash), use at your own risk. Stick to the body wash. Same goes for shampoo.
• While you can use 1 packet of gelatin, Agar Agar (I use this a lot in my petri dishes I use for testing beauty products) is a great vegetarian alternative. You might have to play around with adding more agar and follow the directions. Some require salt.
• These jellies will melt if left in hot areas, so I store mine in the fridge. If I'm in making these in a very hot climate, I'll add 2 packets of gelatin just in case.
• I also freeze them for an extra cool treat.
• Currently LUSH has a version that has sparkles--look for mica online to add.

Would you make or try these?

Extra Elle:

Speaking of jewels, yesterday I attended a Kendra Scott fall preview event--you might have seen my Snaps (ellesees). I have a pair of emerald Elle earrings that remind me of these! It inspired me to move this post to today!

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