Grapefruit-Thyme Soap on a Rope
Recycle your used yogurt cups to make your own soap-on-a-rope. So easy!
Yield: 3 soaps
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Clean, empty Jello boxes (or any other small box)
- Rope, cut into 8" segments
- Clothespin (for holding rope in place)
- Sharp knife
- Cooling rack + parchment paper
Materials
- Melt and pour soap base I used this goat's milk base
- 10 drops each Grapefruit thyme and Roman chamomile essential oils
- Dried chamomile flowers
Instructions
- Cut your soap base into small chunks and place in a microwave-safe container. A little soap base goes a long way, so I started with about 1 pound of soap and added more if needed to fill my yogurt cups. Microwave the soap in 30 second intervals until it is completely melted.
- Once your soap has melted, add 10 - 15 drops of each of the essential oils and stir with a plastic spoon or popsicle stick.
- Prep your empty Jello box by punching a small hole in the unopened end with a sharp knife.
- Fold the rope in half and feed the folded end up through the hole. Tie the loose ends together.
- Place the Jello box on the cooling rack with a piece of parchment paper underneath. Pour the melted soap base into the box (it will drip a bit, but not too much!) and use a clothespin to hold the rope in place. Sprinkle with dried chamomile flowers (optional).
- Let cool for about 2 hours before slowly peeling off the box.
Notes
After using your soap, put it somewhere it can dry when not in use, otherwise the rope may mildew.