Ivory Soap Science

In the mood to do some fun science? Well grab a bar of Ivory brand soap(only Ivory) and a paper towel. Do not use aluminum foil.

Heat up the Ivory soap in the microwave, and you will see it puffing up like a cloud.

If you are worried about it making a mess, it looks like it will be wet, but I found myself comparing it to the texture of a dry paper towel. I put it in a bowl and played and molded away. Caution: If you do not "puff" it all the way in the microwave, it will have solid, HOT piece on the bottom.

Since it is dry, it can chip off and make a big problem. If it get everywhere, don't wet it. It will stick. After I was done playing with it, I smushed it down to a flaky powder.

I then decided to make it into soap again.

I added water to it and molded it into a sphere. I put it in a different open container and let it dry for a few days. If you want to get creative, here is an awesome link on how to make it into shapes and color it! Click here for link.  Bring out the inner kid in you and try it!