DIY Halloween Melt and Pour Soap Bars With Essential Oils: Fun Customizable Recipe

Whether you’re planning Halloween party favors, fall gifts, or just want to make your bathroom a little more festive, this easy tutorial shows you how to make adorable jack-o’-lantern soap bars using your favorite essential oil combinations.

No lye or complicated tools required, just melt, color, pour, and enjoy!

In this post, you’ll get step-by-step instructions, a supply list, and five spooky scent blends made entirely with pure essential oils, no artificial fragrances here.

DIY Halloween Melt and Pour Soap Bars Ingredients

• ½ pound Melt and Pour Soap Base
• Essential oils (list scent options below or link to the scent section)
• Mica powder – orange and purple (or your choice)
• Halloween Silicone Soap Mold
• Glass measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl
• Stir stick/spoon
• Optional: Rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle

How To Make Halloween Melt And Pour Soap Step by Step

Cut the Soap Base

Slice your soap base into eight 1-inch cubes for easy melting.

Melt Half the Soap Base

Place 5 cubes into a microwave-safe measuring cup. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each session, until fully melted.

Alternatively, heat gently over a double-boiler.

Add First Mica Color and Essential Oil Blend

Add your first essential oil blend (about 6–7 drops total) and orange mica. Stir until evenly colored and scented.

Pour Colored & Scented Melted Soap Into Molds

Carefully pour into two mold cavities. Lightly spray with rubbing alcohol to remove bubbles if desired.

Melt the Remaining Soap Base

Add the remaining 3 cubes to the measuring cup. Melt as before.

Add Second Color and Different Essential Oil Blend

Stir in purple mica and another essential oil blend (about 3–4 drops total). Mix well.

Fill The Second Mold

Pour into the remaining jack-o’-lantern mold. Spray with alcohol to reduce bubbles.

Let Set For A Few Hours

Let the soaps harden at room temperature for about 2 hours before removing from the molds.

Essential Oil Blends for Halloween Melt And Pour Soap Bars

Each of these blends consists of pure essential oils in combinations that evoke a Halloween vibe. The quantities are formulated for a 3-oz soap mold. Adjust the number of drops for additional multiple soap bars.

Witches’ Brew

A mysterious, earthy-spicy blend with a grounding herbal twist. Great for spooky-themed or darker-toned soaps (black, green, purple).

• 2 drops Patchouli
• 2 drops Clove
• 2 drops Rosemary
• 1 drop Orange

Ghostly Glow

Bright and airy with a touch of mint — perfect for ghost soaps or glow themes. Use in white, pale green, or glow-in-the-dark mica soaps.

• 2 drops Peppermint
• 2 drops Lemon
• 1 drop Lavender
• Optional: 1 drop Eucalyptus (for a cooler feel)

Pumpkin Moon

Creamy, cozy, and warmly spiced — like a magical pumpkin patch at dusk. Best for orange-toned soaps or pumpkin molds.

• 3 drops Sweet Orange
• 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
• 1 drop Vanilla oleoresin (or Benzoin)
• 1 drop Ginger

Forest Shadows

Deep, woodsy, and slightly smoky — like a nighttime walk through enchanted woods. Best for darker or green-hued soaps.

• 2 drops Cedarwood
• 2 drops Juniper Berry
• 1 drop Frankincense
• 1 drop Vetiver or Patchouli

Candy Cauldron

Sweet citrus with a hint of spice — playful and perfect for kids. Ideal for fun shapes or layered colors.

• 3 drops Grapefruit
• 2 drops Tangerine
• 1 drop Cinnamon
• 1 drop Spearmint

Looking for more scent ideas? Get 15 more Halloween essential oil blend recipes.

Tips for Success When Making Halloween Melt and Pour Soap Bars With Essential Oils

• Use a microwave-safe container with a spout for easier pouring into the molds. A glass measuring cup works well.
• Melt the soap base in short bursts (30 seconds or less), stirring in between to avoid overheating or scorching.
• Cool the melted soap base slightly before stirring in essential oils to preserve their scent. Adding essential oils to very hot, melted soap can cause them to evaporate.
• Mix mica powder thoroughly to avoid streaks or clumps. A mini whisk or a popsicle stick works great.
• Spritz with rubbing alcohol right after pouring to help remove bubbles from the surface of your soaps.
• Let the soap cool completely before unmolding to prevent dents or soft edges. Keep it overnight for best results.
• Clean your molds between batches if you plan to reuse them for different colors or scents.

How to Package or Gift Homemade Halloween Soaps

Homemade Halloween soap bars make delightful gifts for all ages. Here are a few fun and festive ways to package them:

Wrap in clear cellophane bags and tie with orange or black ribbon. Add a handmade tag with the scent name for a personal touch.

Use Halloween treat boxes or tins for a more polished gift set — perfect for teachers, coworkers, or party hosts.

Bundle with other DIY treats, such as bath bombs, lip balms, or simmer pot jars, for a seasonal self-care gift.

Label each soap with the scent name and ingredients. This can be helpful if your recipient is sensitive to any essential oil or other ingredients.

Store in a cool, dry place if making ahead — essential oils are delicate, so keep them away from direct sunlight and heat.

More Halloween DIY Ideas

Pumpkin Spice Melt and Pour Soap

Bring cozy autumn vibes to your sink or shower with these easy homemade pumpkin spice soap bars. The recipe uses glycerin melt and pour soap base, pumpkin powder, and pumpkin spice essential oil blend.

These melt and pour bars are easy to customize for Halloween by using themed soap molds and dye colors, and scenting them with a Halloween essential oil blend.

Pumpkin Spice Body Butter

After you lather up with your favorite homemade melt and pour soap, lock in moisture with a fluffy pumpkin spice whipped body butter.

Easy to make with just 3 ingredients, this body butter recipe whips up light and creamy with shea butter, optional orange mica, and a warm spice blend. Massage a small amount onto damp skin for a soft finish and a cozy fall scent that lasts.

Fall Scented Soy Candles

Lighting homemade, fall-scented soy candles is an easy way to fill your home with a cozy hygge ambiance.

Soy jar candles are super easy to make and customize for Halloween with scents and colors. Add orange, black, or purple candle dye for that classic spooky look, and add a few drops of a spooky blend.

Tip: Use small glass jars or tins and finish with twine or kraft labels for a gift-ready touch.

Halloween Simmer Pot Recipes

Naturally scent your home with bubbling cauldrons of citrus, spice, and herbs.

In a small pot or slow cooker, combine water with sliced oranges, cinnamon sticks, cloves, rosemary sprigs, and a few drops of essential oils such as orange, cinnamon, or cedarwood. Let it simmer gently to release a festive fall aroma.

Tip: Add star anise or dried apple slices for a witchy touch, and don’t forget to top off the water every hour!

Candy Corn Sugar Scrub

Make your own layered sugar scrubs that look just like candy corn, but without the sugar crash!

Divide your sugar scrub base into three bowls and color each layer with natural mica: yellow, orange, and white.

Scent each section with a cheerful blend like sweet orange, vanilla, and a hint of peppermint or spearmint. Layer carefully into clear jars.

Tip: Chill each layer in the fridge briefly before adding the next to keep the lines crisp.

Witch’s Apothecary Bath Soak

Create a magical bath soak using Epsom salts, dried herbs, and essential oils.

Mix Epsom salts with dried lavender, calendula, or rose petals, then scent with a grounding blend of rosemary, patchouli, frankincense, and clary sage. Package in glass jars with “Witch’s Brew” labels for a fun twist.

Tip: Add a little black lava salt or dried hibiscus for a more dramatic visual effect.

Full Moon Essential Oil Roller Blend

Capture the moody energy of Halloween night with this grounding essential oil roller blend. In a 10ml roller bottle, combine fractionated coconut oil with 3 drops vetiver, 3 drops frankincense, 2 drops lavender, and 2 drops bergamot. Apply to wrists or temples for calm focus during fall rituals or evening journaling.

Tip: Add a moonstone or obsidian chip to the bottle for a mystical touch.

Making your own Halloween soap bars is a fun and festive way to celebrate the season with no harsh chemicals. This is an easy cold process with lots of room for creativity.

Whether you’re crafting with kids, making gifts, or simply treating yourself, these DIY Halloween melt and pour soap bars with essential oils bring just the right amount of spooky charm to your fall self-care routine.