Embed Soap Ribbons

You can make this fun decorative soap by embedding soap ribbons (thin strips of soap) into your soap base. This soap making idea is easy to do and you can create a variety of looks. Try a solitary dark color in light base or the opposite, a light color in a dark base. Better yet, use multiple colors for a festive look.


1. Start by cutting the strips using a cheese slicer.	2. Create enough of the ribbons to fill the soap mold.

3. Once you're ready to make the soap, warm the mold and curls in the oven with the additives while you make the base mixture.

4. Before you pour the soap base, remember that the mold will fill much higher than normal. You may want to have another mold on hand to put any extra base in if your mold fills too high.

5. Be sure to pour the thinnly traced base soap very carefully so as to not mess up the design. Alternatively, you can put the ribbons into the thinly traced base and then pour the mixture into your mold. The latter method works best with small curls. Be sure to tap the mold onto your countertop to remove any air bubbles.

6. After the insulation period is complete, you can cut the bars.

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