Magnetic Soap Holder

Jennifer D. Butler
by Jennifer D. Butler
7 Materials
$10
10 Minutes
Easy

In order to produce less waste, (plastic) packaging should be avoided if possible. For example, instead of liquid soap from the plastic dispenser, use the good old bar of soap. With our solid wood holder with magnet, the floating soap is always within reach.


Soap without palm oil


The first soap was invented over 6,500 years ago: It consisted of lye and oil. In the past, olive oil was used to make soap, today palm oil is mainly used because it is a very pliable and, above all, the cheapest vegetable-based oil. Unfortunately, large areas of the rainforest are being destroyed for extraction – a catastrophe for climate protection, humans and nature. If you want to protect the environment, you’d better buy palm oil-free soaps.


What You Need


  • Solid wood scraps or strips from the hardware store, approx. 3 x 2 cm and 18 cm long
  • Strong magnet, glue
  • Bottle caps, soap
  • Waterproof adhesive tape
  • Clear lacquer, brush or lacquer roller
  • Waterproof glue, masking tape
  • Hand saw with cutting box, alternatively a jigsaw
  • Sanding block with 120, 220 sandpaper


Cut the holder


Miter the 18 cm long bar in two parts, so that you get one approx. 7 cm and one approx. 11 cm long piece. Then sand the surfaces and smooth the edges.



Glue the soap holder


Now you put some glue on the miter, put both parts together and fix the construction all around with masking tape. Wipe off any excess glue with a damp cloth.


Paint the surface


If the glue is well dry, remove any glue residue and carefully sand the holder again if necessary. Then remove the dust and varnish in two steps with 220 intermediate sanding.


Complete the soap holder


After drying, stick the magnet in the middle, approx. 1.5 cm from the outer edge, under the longer leg.


Press the crown cap into the soap.


Now attach the waterproof adhesive tape to the short leg for assembly and stick the soap holder in the desired position on the sink. 

Finished!
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  • Cherie Cherie on Nov 28, 2020

    As the soap softens, won't the bottle cap fall out of the soap? I love this idea, however, and probably will try it!

  • Carline Carline on Dec 10, 2020

    why not just glue the magnet on the wall?


  • Norma Norma on Nov 26, 2023

    seems like a lot of work. Wouldnt cap pull out as soap melts. Also wont soap trip onto sink and make a mess? Think ill stick with soap dish.

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  • DN DN on Nov 13, 2023

    You definitely have an eco-friendly spin in your article, like limiting the use of plastic wrappers and non-palm oil soaps. I’m curious to know why you use lacquer instead of more environmentally friendly options like tung oil or linseed oil.

  • DN DN on Nov 29, 2023

    Actually, that’s not the case at all. Like I said, I’m just curious. This particular article is very informative about particular strategies that individuals can use to reduce harm to the planet. I would think that less toxic wood finishing supplies would be another way to do that. I appreciate your comment!

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