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

This amazing cleanser is just goats soap and water! You could also follow this tutorial 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

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

3. Fragrance Clothes

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, perfect to hang.

4. Pin Cushion

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. 

5. Homemade Laundry Soap

Reduce the number of chemicals in your detergent by making this homemade laundry soap. Recipe found here. 

6. Washcloth Soap Fish

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.