Day 81 - soap

"Use a bar of soap to make something new."

I've recently started making my own laundry detergent, using this recipe. So, I used a bar of soap to make a new batch today. I just couldn't justify wasting a bar of soap.

bar of ivory soap.

soap gratings. don't add that to your taco!

melted down with some water.

finished product, with a curious onlooker.

Side note: I also make my own fabric softener, which consists only of water, baking soda, and vinegar. I can't recommend it highly enough. It's super cheap, easy and fast to make, and works great! I have only had one mishap with it so far - where I realized half-way through my work day that an article of clothing smelled like vinegar. I think some had gotten left in the Downy ball and emptied out onto a couple of items after the wash cycle was done. Oops!