# 6 Things To Make From A Bar Of Soap

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Put a bar of soap to good use with this list of 6 things to make from a bar of soap. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for an affordable gift idea or a way to use unused soaps that are cluttering up valuable drawer space there is something for you here.

## 1. Facial Cleanser

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This amazing cleanser is just goats soap and water! You could also [follow this tutorial](http://dontwastethecrumbs.com/2014/09/diy-homemade-facial-cleanser/) using other types of soap to make a liquid hand or body wash. This is a fantastic tutorial for anyone who just isn’t keen on bar soap!

## 2. Soap Carving

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Follow this soap carving technique to transform an ordinary bar of soap into something special that would make a lovely gift.

## 3. Fragrance Clothes

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Put a bar of soap into a bag and hang it amongst clothes or hide it in your drawers of clothes to add a fresh and subtle fragrance. [Click here to find out how to sew a small drawstring bag](http://www.threadingmyway.stfi.re/2013/07/small-lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html?sf=oevlegn), perfect to hang.

## 4. Pin Cushion

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This soap pin cushion is a beautiful gift idea to give anyone who loves to sew! It is so simple to make, looks lovely and smells great. A total win! [Follow this link to find out more.](http://www.thriftyfun.stfi.re/tf36536911.tip.html?sf=eglrgjd)

## 5. Homemade Laundry Soap

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Reduce the number of chemicals in your detergent by making this homemade laundry soap. [Recipe found here.](http://www.momsaware.stfi.re/laundry/44-homemade-laundry-soap.html?sf=vxdldrv)

## 6. Washcloth Soap Fish

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This washcloth soap fish would make an adorable gift and is a fun craft project for children to complete. [Click here to find all of the directions.](http://www.teacherhelp.stfi.re/make_a_washcloth_and_soap_fish.htm?sf=kewxadv)