How to Make Viral Grape Soap Balls at Home

Grape balls of fire! Make those satisfying, realistic grape soap clusters hanging from a faucet or shower head. Here's exactly how to make them.

What You'll Need

• Round Silicone Mold (spherical cavities for grape-sized balls)
• Clear melt-and-pour soap base (or glycerin soap)
• Purple soap colorant (liquid or mica)
• Grape fragrance oil or lavender oil
• Natural cotton or hemp twine
• Double boiler or microwave
• Rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle

Step 1: Prepare the Soap

1. Cut your soap base into small cubes and melt in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring between each.
2. Add purple colorant and fragrance oil. Stir until uniform.

Step 2: Prepare the Twine

1. Cut natural cotton or hemp twine into equal 15–20 cm lengths.
2. Tie a knot at one end of each piece **this knot anchors the twine inside the soap ball.

Step 3: Pour & Embed the Twine

1. Pour the melted soap into each round mold cavity.
2. Insert the knotted end of a twine piece into the center of each cavity while the soap is still liquid, leaving the string hanging outside the mold.
3. Immediately spritz with rubbing alcohol to remove bubbles.

Step 4: Set & Unmold

1. Let the soap cool and harden completely at room temperature or in the fridge for 1–2 hours.
2. Gently pop each soap ball out of the mold. Each ball will have a string attached.

Step 5: Assemble the Grape Cluster

1. Gather 3–5 soap balls together into a cluster shape.
2. Use the excess twine from each individual grape to wrap and tie them together with a secure knot, holding the bunch shape.
3. Add a final piece of twine or a small ribbon bow at the top to create a realistic stem.
4. Pull all strings tight so the cluster holds its shape firmly.

Tips for Success

• No bubbles: Always spritz with rubbing alcohol right after pouring.
• Green grapes: Skip the colorant for a translucent, realistic green grape look.
• Shimmer: Add a pinch of purple mica powder for a natural waxy grape sheen.
• Best mold: Use a 3D spherical silicone mold for perfectly round balls — ours is perfect for this project.

Ready to make your own? Shop the Grape Ball Silicone Mold here.