Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 OK, here's hoping this will start a fun thread! When I finish off my soap bars, I bevel the edges, which means I have lots of scrap soap left over. Some things that I do with them are: - use them in bath teas - use them in cream soaps - reform them to make guest soap balls - use them as add-ins in other soaps at trace, for a confetti-like look Any other ways to use the infinite amounts of soap scraps I have, either for sellable products or just so I don't waste them? Thanks! -- Debbie deb www.debrasrhapsody.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 On 30/06/06, Debra McDuffee <deb wrote: > > OK, here's hoping this will start a fun thread! > > Any other ways to use the infinite amounts of soap scraps I have, either > for sellable products or just so I don't waste them? > > Thanks! > > -- > Debbie > deb <deb%40bodyhealthcenter.com> > . > > > Hi Debbie, An idea that I've seen and bought my boyfriend here in Australia, which I might add, he loves! Its like a soap pouch/pocket. Basically two squares of material (one side is flannel, the other is thickish cotton or calico), sewn together on along three sides, then the fourth side is joined with velcro to allow renewal of soap bits. Add a strip of sturdy material across the material side as a strap to slip your hand through. The idea is to cut up bits of soap, insert the soap into pocket/pouch, and use in the shower as a flannel/scrubby thing. My boy uses his all the time. Where I bought this pouch from also sold bags of lovely brightly coloured squares and bits of soaps. The gentleman selling them said this product was easy to make and gave them a saleable item to use their scraps in. I think I paid about AUD$7-8 for the pouch and about AUD$10 for the bag of soap bits. His only advice was to hand the pouch between uses to make sure it is allowed to dry properly (not left where it can continuously get wet), otherwise it would just go to complete mush. Hope that all makes sense! Have fun Debbie! Hugs Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 I make soap balls from my scraps. Shred the scraps into small pieces using a cheese shredder, then place them in a boiling pouch or plactic sealable bag. Put the bag of soap scraps into a boiling pot of water and the pouch will float around. I flip it over several times and gently squeeze the pouch after every 15 minutes to see if it has softened up. Then add fragrance or essential oils, squish the bag around to make sure the soap is nice & gooey. Take it off the heat and (with rubber gloves as the product will be hot) start making soap balls. They are nice in a little box or to use as samples at craft fairs. Or you can sell them for 2 to 3 dollars or more per peice depending on the size. You can also add a nice peice of rope as your making them in the center to create soap on a rope too! I look forward to more replys on this thread.. Great topic Gloria Spars www.freewebs.com/ggsparks Holly Simpson <hollyjae wrote: On 30/06/06, Debra McDuffee <deb wrote: > > OK, here's hoping this will start a fun thread! > > Any other ways to use the infinite amounts of soap scraps I have, either > for sellable products or just so I don't waste them? > > Thanks! > > -- > Debbie > deb <deb%40bodyhealthcenter.com> > . > > > Hi Debbie, An idea that I've seen and bought my boyfriend here in Australia, which I might add, he loves! Its like a soap pouch/pocket. Basically two squares of material (one side is flannel, the other is thickish cotton or calico), sewn together on along three sides, then the fourth side is joined with velcro to allow renewal of soap bits. Add a strip of sturdy material across the material side as a strap to slip your hand through. The idea is to cut up bits of soap, insert the soap into pocket/pouch, and use in the shower as a flannel/scrubby thing. My boy uses his all the time. Where I bought this pouch from also sold bags of lovely brightly coloured squares and bits of soaps. The gentleman selling them said this product was easy to make and gave them a saleable item to use their scraps in. I think I paid about AUD$7-8 for the pouch and about AUD$10 for the bag of soap bits. His only advice was to hand the pouch between uses to make sure it is allowed to dry properly (not left where it can continuously get wet), otherwise it would just go to complete mush. Hope that all makes sense! Have fun Debbie! Hugs Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Hi Debbie and Holly, I do the same thing using a soap sock....a mesh cylinder with a drawstring, I bought these a while ago from the USA...cannot remember who they were from. Holly...Where in Aus are you?????? I am in Camberwell, Melbourne. (((HUGS))) Halina in Australia Halina's Heavenly Creations " Do what you can, for who you can, with what you have, and where you are. " www.halinasheaven.com ................................................................... " Holly Simpson " <hollyjae > Any other ways to use the infinite amounts of soap scraps I have, either > for sellable products or just so I don't waste them? Thanks! .................................... An idea that I've seen and bought my boyfriend here in Australia, which I might add, he loves! Its like a soap pouch/pocket. Hugs.....Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 I believe it was during the rennaisance that washing balls became popular. They would melt soap scraps and combine them with herbs and dried flowers. It was a way of making soap go further. Also, if the soap was harsh, it softened the effect and made it suitable for personal use. No reason why you couldn't try something like that. Joanne , Gloria Sparks <gloriasparks3 wrote: > > I make soap balls from my scraps. You can also add a nice peice of rope as your making them in the center to create soap on a rope too! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 On 01/07/06, Halina Ffrench <hffrench wrote: > Hi Debbie and Holly, > Holly...Where in Aus are you?????? > I am in Camberwell, Melbourne. > > (((HUGS))) > Halina in Australia > ----------- Hi Halina, Am in Mount Hawthorn, Western Aust!! ) Hugs Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 I like to use my scraps in making laundry soap. Haven't bought laundry detergent in a long time.........Ida - Debra McDuffee Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:57 PM soap scrap ideas please! OK, here's hoping this will start a fun thread! When I finish off my soap bars, I bevel the edges, which means I have lots of scrap soap left over. Some things that I do with them are: - use them in bath teas - use them in cream soaps - reform them to make guest soap balls - use them as add-ins in other soaps at trace, for a confetti-like look Any other ways to use the infinite amounts of soap scraps I have, either for sellable products or just so I don't waste them? Thanks! -- Debbie deb www.debrasrhapsody.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 besides using them for confetti sops, I take the beveled scraps, chop them up a little and make surprise soaps. I put a small layer of colored M & P in a mold, a small pile of the scraps, spritz with alocohol and cover with more M & P. Sell them as " A soap with a surprise soap inside " . Some people use them for laundry. I make a 100% lard soap for making laundry powder - don't see any reason to waste supper fatted soap on my clothes when I can sell it and besides, my clothes don't need the superfatting Lard is the cheapest of all my soaping oils so it doesn't cost me as much to use lard soap for laundry as it would to use any of my other soaps and it sells well too. Paula .......... in Michigan I used to have super powers but my therapist took them away When I finish off my soap bars, I bevel the edges, which means I have lots of scrap soap left over. Some things that I do with them are: - use them in bath teas - use them in cream soaps - reform them to make guest soap balls - use them as add-ins in other soaps at trace, for a confetti-like look Any other ways to use the infinite amounts of soap scraps I have, either for sellable products or just so I don't waste them? Thanks! -- Debbie deb www.debrasrhapsody.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hi Debbie, I make all purpose house cleaning soaps with it. In a gallon jug I put soap slivers, borax, baking soda, EO and water .. a bit vinegar sometimes too. Then I shake it all up and I'm ready to clean! In the kitchen I'll put slivers into a container with some water and EO's and use that for handwashing dish/kitchen soap. *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com On 30/06/06, Debra McDuffee <deb wrote: > > OK, here's hoping this will start a fun thread! > > Any other ways to use the infinite amounts of soap scraps I have, either > for sellable products or just so I don't waste them? > > Thanks! > > -- > Debbie > deb <deb%40bodyhealthcenter.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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