Herb Soap Balls

Pour ¼ cup boiling water over 1 tablespoon pulverized herbs (suggestions: lavender, lemon grass, lemon verbena or chamomile). Add 4 or 5 drops essential oil, if desired, for stronger scent Steep 15 minutes. Pour over 2 cups shredded Ivory soap (equals 1 "personal size" bar). Mix well with hands. Pat into meatball-sized balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. For shaped soaps, pat into hamburger patty size, then use desired cookie cutter. Dry for at least 3 days, turning once a day to dry uniformly.