If mixture sticks to fingers add a little soap. If it is crumbly add a few drops of water. Place on plate and let dry for two days. You may decorate with stickers. You can wrap four to five soaps in plastic wrap decorating with ribbon, yarn etc. and give to a friend for a gift.
Soap is safe to wash with.
This activity can easily be a Fun Family Devotion. You could use it while explaining giving, friendship, how God created everyone different using different cookie cutters, Noah and the animals using different animal shapes. Dad and older children can join in the fun. Both will like it. For younger children this activity helps develop fine motor skills and following directions.