Wet felted soaps

[tracey]

I fancy having a go at the felted soaps after seeing the tutorial on here. A simple question sprang to mind, with use as the soap diminishes,  does the wool shrink further too??! 

[halay]

The wool will shrink to a certain extent. When the soap has been completely used you will get an empty bag.

[tracey]

Oh ok thanks Nada. I don't have plans for a craft fair anytime soon but I bet it's the kind of thing that sells.

[lyn]

The remains can be used like a scrubby.

Children and people with arthritis find the felted soap easier to use than a slippery unclothed one.

[Shepherdess]

I tell people they make good cat toys when they are done. they felt down quite small. Your soap last longer though.

[tracey]

Thanks Lyn and Ann, will be making a few of those this week.

[zed]

Yeah, they sell well, Tracey. We made some for our group fair and also cut some in half for 'travel' soaps, they got loads of interest, and I think we sold 4 big and 2 small.

[tracey]

Excellent thanks Zed. Yes a nice whicker basket to display them in too, very eye catching.

[lyn]

You could also add some ribbon or pretty yarn and sit them in shredded tissue paper. A little card in your basket with an explanation of what they are may also help sales.

display of soaps

[halay]

Some really good ideas: I would never think of cutting soap in half to ge a travel soap. Thank you Zed. Lyn, your basket is really eye catching. Thanks for sharing.

[tracey]

Lovely display of soaps Lyn. The designs are limitless, maybe his and hers colours too ??!!

[zed]

I forgot that when I use natural/handmade soaps I use natural colours and fibres, and add a small band of brown parcel paper or jute string.

A variety of colours is always a good idea.

[Shepherdess]

I put mine in e a basket with little papers to explain them. I don't have a picture. A friend got one I will see if I can get her to send it to me.