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 using a wire cheese slicer to cut thin strips of soap. You can make soap specifically for making ribbon's, curls and chunks but don't forget that this is a great way to use up soap ends and uneven bars. The strips can be any size, shape or colour.

2. Create enough ribbons to fill your soap mold...you can use less but do not use more.

3. Once you're ready to make the soap, warm the mold and ribbons 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 if you haven't adjusted your recipe. You may want to have another mold on hand to put any extra base in if your mold fills too high.

5. When your soap has reached a thin trace start mixing in all of your additives. Begin with colour and botanicals, then the scent and end with the soap ribbons. Pour the soap base into your soap molds. Be sure to tap the mold onto your countertop to remove any air bubbles.

6. Insulate your soap as normal and after the insulation period is complete, you can cut the bars.