Soap on a Rope Recipe
This soap on a rope recipe creates a fun, simple soap bar with a creamy lather and a built-in rope hanger. An easy melt and pour recipe, this is the perfect soap bar for beginners!
Servings: 9 bars
Equipment
- Spray Bottle filled with rubbing alcohol (optional)
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs Melt and Pour Soap Base pre-cut for easier measuring is helpful
- ¼ Teaspoon Activated Charcoal Powder adjust for desired darkness
- 20 Drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
- 15 Drops Sandalwood Essential Oil
- 10" Jute Rope sections several of them
Instructions
- Cut the melt and pour soap base into small chunks, and add them to a double boiler. Melt the soap base, stirring occasionally, until completely smooth.
- Add the activated charcoal powder to the melted soap base. Using an immersion blender or whisk, blend the charcoal powder into the soap base until well dispersed.
- Once the soap is well blended, stir in the cedarwood and sandalwood essential oils.
- Pour the soap base directly into your silicone loaf mold.
- (Optional) Lightly mist the top of the soap with rubbing alcohol. This will break up the air bubbles and leave a smoother surface on your soap.
- Cut your jute rope into 10 equal pieces, each around 10 inches long. Tie the ends of each rope together to create a loop. Trim any uneven ends. Gently press the knot end of the rope loop 1/2" into the soap on the side of the mold, leaving the remaining rope hanging over the edge. Repeat this process with the remaining rope pieces, spacing them evenly along the mold (about an inch between each).
- Let the soap harden completely in the mold for at least 24 hours. Once fully cured, gently pop the soap out of the mold.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the soap loaf in between each jute rope, creating individual bars with built-in hangers. Allow the soap bars to cure for an additional 48 hours before using them.
Notes
- Scroll up to the post for the step-by-step process with images. I also included a video of the process here in the recipe card!
- Work quickly once the soap base is melted, as it can start to harden.
- Feel free to experiment with different colors and fragrances to create your own unique soap.
- Wear heat-resistant gloves when handling the hot soap, and be careful not to spill it.
- For best results, store cured soap in a cool, dry place.