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Craft Project: Soap Fish

Soap Fish

This is a vintage pattern that was originally made with an oval bar of Sweetheart Soap. Since Sweetheart Soap is no more, you will have to improvise. The soap that I have used for this pattern was found at the Dollar Tree Store. The fish in the picture at the right is sitting on the box that the soap came in.

Approximate Time: About an hour

Materials

2 nylon net squares (12 inch, yellow or orange)
2 wiggly eyes 12MM
twist tie
small scrap of red felt or foam
white glue
6 bulletin board push pins
Optional - sequins of assorted colors

Instructions

Stack the squares of net, lay soap on the net diagonally in the center of the square.

Gather in your hand and draw as tightly as possible at the back of the bar. See photo.

Secure the nylon net with a twist tie. Or you could use a piece of yarn. Pull the nylon net gently to form the fish tail.

Using photo as your guide, glue the eyes in place. Cut a small heart shaped mouth from the felt or foam and glue to the front of the fish. Push 3 pins along the top at a slant for the fin.

Push 3 pins into the bottom of the fish, 1 in front, and 2 behind. This is the base for the fish to stand on. Glue sequins of assorted colors randomly on the tail of the fish, if you wish.

By Harlean from Hot Springs, Arkansas

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About The Author:
Harlean Greathouse is a mother of three who has been married for 45 years. Long time readers of ThriftyFun will probably recognize her as Harlean from Arkansas, the name she has posted under as a valuable member of the ThriftyFun community. She specializes in wood crafts and enjoys designing crafts using recyclable materials, knitting, crochet and has been an arts and crafts vendor for over 35 years. Harlean has a CD available with 11 unique crafts designs for only $5.00 (including shipping). For more information visit:
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