AboutMaryAnn F. Kohl Expertise I am an expert in anything about art for children, but not crafts. I have written over ten books of art ideas for kids, using materials found commonly in most homes. I like easy ideas!
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MaryAnn F. Kohl, author
Experience began writing in 1985 after teaching elementary aged kids for ten years
Question I have searched high and low for these. I only found a website that
sells the Dri-Pak brand at 9.95 a pound. Do you know where I can
find for cheaper? or is it okay to grate Ivory soap for your crafts?
Thanks so much and we love your book, Preschool Art!!
Leticia
Answer Hello, Leticia:
Sorry to report that no one makes soap flakes anymore for us common folk anymore, that I know of.. I grate a bar of soap on a cheese grater, or put some bars of soap through a Cuisenart (I haven't tried a blender). It doesn't take long, and I believe it's worth it for projects needing soap flakes. Otherwise, my best advice is --- SKIP THAT ART PROJECT. :o)
I wish Ivory would still make the flakes.
I wonder: Would the Dri-Pak people sell you something smaller for school use... or maybe, go ahead and buy the pound of flakes and share them with other schools or groups?
Well, I think the easiest is to grate some soap flakes. Wish I had better advice or results for you.
