This is a fun thing to do for dad, but be aware that the drying time is 1 to 3 full days ... unless you have a hot sunny day and the mixture can dry in the sun.

What You Need:

• A few bars of soap
• An old cheese or veggie grater
• Oatmeal (optional)
• Mixing bowl
• Water
• Wax paper
• Cookie cutters (optional)
• Food coloring (also optional)
• Rope

What You Do:

1. Grate the soap bars into the bowl.

2. Add warm water slowly until mix is like a thick oatmeal.

3. You may add a touch of oatmeal for texture if you wish.

4. If you want the soap to have color, add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture.

5. Mix everything together and let sit.

6. Place a sheet of wax paper down on a flat surface. You will want to work on the wax paper so your mixture doesn't get stuck to the table.

7. Cut some rope --- make sure it is long enough.

8. Form the soap mixture into a ball around the rope.

9. At this point you can either shape the soap into a fantastic sculpture or you can use a cookie cutter to create a nifty shape.

10. Your rope soap will have to sit for one to three days until it is completely dry.