
4 cups grated plain soap - I used Ivory soap as I didn't have any plain made up.
2 cups Borax - I used 20 Muleteam Brand
2 cups Washing Soda - I used Arm & Hammer Brand
Mix it all together and use just 2 tablespoons per load.
Yes, really, just 2 tablespoons!
I made a double batch and filled my new container you see in the picture above. A vintage bulk size tin with the label intact and an enamelware lid that actually fit it. I was hunting for an enamelware pot and lid, but this caught my eye and I had to have it. $15 for the 2 pieces and I feel like I got a bargain as it will last for years.
I took some measures to protect my new treasure since it will be used near water and will sit on top of the dryer. I spray painted the inside with some left over Rustoleum to seal it. Then I used clear nail polish to seal the top and bottom lip so it would not rust or leave a rust ring on my dryer. In order to protect that beautiful label I coated it with artist's glaze/sealer I had that I use when labeling my bath salts. Voila! And the red works perfectly as my accent color in my kitchen, just through the door, is red.

I have had a thing for peacocks for as long as I can remember, maybe it had something to do with visiting someone that raised them when I was a child. I was given several of the long stemmed tail feathers to take home and I was hooked. Notice the painting below that the new figurine sits near, it too has peacocks. I bought this watercolor many years ago from the artist and it has always been my most favorite painting.
2 comments:
I love your Clabber Girl container! I would have snagged that for $15 too! I thought I'd drop by and visit you since you visited me. Your cats are beautiful.
Thanks for the kind words, I really like your blog and some of your links that I checked out.
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