Handmade Soap on a Rope: Behind the Scenes in the Studio
In the Studio: Pouring a Batch of Something New
If you have been around for a while with me, you'll know I like to create new batches form time to time. Today, I worked on a project I’ve been wanting to bring to the shelves for a while now-Soap on a Rope!
If you’ve been using handcrafted soap for a while, you know the struggle of keeping a bar dry so it doesn't turn into a soft puddle on the edge of the tub without a soap dish. Adding a simple, natural rope loop fixes that completely—and honestly, it just feels like a classic, cozy addition to your shower routine.
Since I poured the soap today, I wanted to take you behind the scenes of how these are made, what happens next, and why good soap takes a little time and patience.
Why Put Soap on a Rope?
I love making cold-process soap because it keeps all the goodness in the bar—rich oils and natural butter that leave your skin feeling clean, soft, and nourished, never stripped or dry.
Adding a rope loop gives you a few extra perks:
-It actually lasts longer: Hanging your soap gives it 360-degree airflow. When it dries out completely between uses, the bar stays firm and lasts twice as long.
-No more slippery bars: Loop it over your wrist while you lather up so it doesn’t go sliding across the tub or shower floor.
-Saves tub space: If your shower wire racks are already full, you can just hang this right from the showerhead or a simple hook.
-Ditch the plastic: Just like our regular bars, these come packaged plastic-free, making it an easy swap away from bottled body washes.
What Happens Next: The 4 to 6 Week Wait
One question I get asked a lot is why handmade soap takes so long to make. Unlike mass-produced store bars made with synthetic hardeners, traditional cold-process soap needs time to rest.
Here is where this batch goes from here:
The Pour (Today): I mixed and poured the raw soap into the mold today, letting the oils and lye do their work to transform into real soap.
The Cut (Tomorrow): Tomorrow, I’ll unmold the giant block, hand-cut it into thick, substantial bars, and set them on my curing rack.
The Cure (4 to 6 Weeks): Once cut, the bars go straight onto my curing racks. Over the next month or so, water slowly evaporates out of the bars.
When Will They Be Ready?
Once this batch finishes curing on the racks, I’ll inspect each bar, wrap them up in eco-friendly packaging, and put them up on the website.
If you want a head-up the moment they are officially cured and ready to ship, make sure you're on the email list or following along on social media. I’ll share updates as they age on the racks!
