How to make a cement soap dish

• Bucket
• Latex gloves
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Duct tape

Materials you will need

• Cement
• Builder’s sand
• Water
• Cardboard
• Mosaic tiles
• Pattex FT101

Step 1

Start by making the mould out of cardboard. You need a base and four sides.

Step 2

Place duct tape on the base of the mould

Step 3

Place the pieces for the sides in a row and cover with duct tape.

Step 4

Secure the sides to the base with duct tape.

Step 5

Wear latex gloves and mix equal parts of cement and sand in a bucket. Add water in small increments and mix well until the cement has the consistency of dough.

Step 6

Press the cement mixture into the mould and remove bubbles by tapping the sides and gently banging the mould on your work surface.

Step 7

Leave to dry for at least 48 hours. Cut away the cardboard to release the hardened cement shape from the mould.