Loofah Sponges

The Loofahs this year are larger than the previous years product. They can be cut to whatever size you need. All the sponges have a 2-3 inch plus diameter. You won't find loofahs anywhere at this price. The sponges are packed flat and will expand to normal round shape after they have become wet. 

 

Loofah Projects for Melt & Pour Soap

You will need the following materials:

1. Loofah Tube Mold
2. Loofah Sponge
3. 3lbs Melt & Pour Soap Base of your favorite variety

1. Wipe out the inside of your loofah tube mold with rubbing alcohol to insure its cleanliness.
2. Rinse your loofah in a bath of 2-3 gallons water and 3-4oz bleach.
3. Rinse thoroughly in fresh water and squeeze out any residual water.
4. You can trim the ends of your loofah for a more attractive appearance.
5. Insert the end cap into one end of your mold.
6. Rinse your loofah sponge with warm water and squeeze out the excess moisture.
7. Insert as many Loofahs into the mold as you desire for your project.
8. Melt your soap in the microwave or double boiler.
9. You may add color and/or fragrance to your soap if you desire and mix well.
10. Pour your melted soap base into the loofah mold until you have completely covered the loofah.
11. Allow the soap to harden and come to room temperature. Do not skip this step.
12. Place your mold in the freezer for 2-3 hours.
13. Remove you soap from the freezer and remove the end cap.
14. Press the soap from the mold using your thumbs, and wrap in a paper towel until it returns to room temperature.
15. Slice your soap log in 3/4 - 1 inch slices using a carving knife.
16. Wrap slices in clear plastic wrap.

You will need the following materials:

1. Milky Way Rectangle Soap Mold
2. Loofah Sponge
3. 1lb Melt & Pour Soap Base of your favorite variety

1. Cut your sponge into 2 3/4 inch lengths
2. Rinse your loofah sponge with warm water and squeeze out the excess moisture.
3. Melt your soap in the microwave or double boiler.
4. You may add color and/or fragrance to your soap if you desire and mix well.
5. Fill mold 3/4 full with soap.
6. Insert loofah pieces into molds and cover with lightweight cookie sheet to hold sponges in place.
7. Allow soap to cool completely and pop from molds
8. Wrap in plastic wrap.

Cut the loofahs to desired lengths. Buy Rit Dye® in colors that you like. Follow the directions on the box, when thoroughly mixed, place the loofahs into the dye. Stir gently or if in a washer, mix on the gentle cycle, for about a minute. Then, let the loofahs soak for several minutes until color desired is achieved. Drain the colored water, then rinse with clean water or on the gentle cycle in the washer. Shake lightly to dry or spin dry for only a minute on the gentle cycle to remove excess water. Place loofahs in a warm dry place or put them outside in a sunny location to air dry.