Making Arko pucks?

I thought I saw where someone posted how to make Arko conform to a shaving cup or make pucks. Of course, I can't find it now.

I thought it had something to do with grating it, pressing the shavings into a cup, adding some water, then let it sit and dry. Is that pretty much the process?

Smashing it with your thumb will work.

nemo said:

Smashing it with your thumb will work.

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+1. Arko is a soft soap so grating it is not necessary. As Doug said, it can be shaped into any container.

Okay. I haven't used it yet and it feels too hard in the wrapper but I'll give it a try. Thanks all.

It's firm as a stick but you can press it down with some force.

I prefer it as a stick. I've got the last bit of a stick in my mug only because it was too small for me to hold onto for using as a stick.

nemo said:

Smashing it with your thumb will work.

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ARKO is really soft, so pressing it into a container is dead easy.

I just sliced mine like a salami and then pressed it into my Old Spice mug. Works great as a mug soap.

I just took the stick and pushed it into a glass bowl. Works perfect. I prefer that to the stick.

BSAGuy said:

I just sliced mine like a salami and then pressed it into my Old Spice mug. Works great as a mug soap.

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This is exactly what I did. No need to add any water. I also pressed another stick and a half into an empty deodorant container. Works great as a clean, roll-up shave stick.

lowjax said:

I just took the stick and pushed it into a glass bowl. Works perfect. I prefer that to the stick.

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Been doing that for years -- well, into a wood bowl. Best way to enjoy one of the world's best shaving soaps, IMHO.

Man-handle that thing and cram it in a container!

DanSmith, I think this Wiki entry is what you are thinking about. I use it for non malleable soaps, but Arko doesn't need it.

psst. Lots of other great stuff in our Wiki as well.

I just smooshed it down into my beautiful new shaving cup from Goodwill ($0.59!!!). Worked great and was a lot easier than I had originally thought. Thanks all!

arco comes in a puck guys, i own one....http://www.amazon.com/Arko-Shaving-...ing+soap&pebp=1422762554105&peasin=B00C8A2NHS

We know, but that's the standard red plastic container.

I like my ARKO either as a stick, or mashed into a nice stainless steel tin.

isit different? ive never tried a stick

I got crafty one day, and shredded Arko, Williams, and some lavender Glycerin Soap. At about 75% Arko, now I have a version that is slicker, and smells like a walk along the creek. It's a hobby to be enjoyed right?!

I'm an Arko convert! I smooshed that stick into my cup the other day and used it a few minutes ago. Nice...very nice. The smell doesn't put me off a bit. I actually enjoy it.

Has anyone ever tried adding essential or fragrance oil to a stick of Arko while pressing it into a cup? Curious as to the results if you have.

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Has anyone ever tried adding essential or fragrance oil to a stick of Arko while pressing it into a cup? Curious as to the results if you have.

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I recently bought some Arko (in a stick) and man that stuff stinks! I cut the stick into pieces, put it them in a Tupperware bowl, and warmed it for 15 seconds in the microwave. It was very soft then, and I pushed the pieces into one, shaped to the bowl. I then added some Musk cologne (just a few drops) and put the lid on to let it sit/soak for a few days. The Arko absorbed the Musk cologne, but now smells like a men's room urinal where the men have been drinking Musk.

So, I emptied out the Arko and put the Tupperware in the dishwasher. Now my wife is mad because the dishwasher smells bad and the Tupperware bowl still smells bad.