The cost of making handmade soap cartoon molds is about 10 to 17 yuan.

1. Basic material cost (about 2.4-5 yuan per piece). The original materials of handmade soap include basic vegetable oil, sodium hydroxide, and water. Basic vegetable oils are generally composed of coconut oil, palm oil, olive oil, grape seed oil, etc.

2. Cost of essential oils and toners (about 5-10 yuan per piece). Essential oils and toners are the parts that can most increase the cost of soap. Essential oils are mainly responsible for the fragrance of soap. Good essential oils have a high-grade taste, and when added in a certain amount, the fragrance will appear.

3. Packaging cost (about 2 yuan per piece), the cost varies depending on the packaging. The cost of kraft paper is about 5 cents, and the PVC box is only 6 cents.