W O W... I think I could sell these at the farmers markets in Maine all summer long! GREAT idea! Thanks, Heather!

I'm sure some people will think this is too 'country'...but this is cute!

I would think you could use other types of jars -empty jelly, etc. You can also buy pump tops only at Bed Bath & Beyond if you want to start your assembly line for gifts and craft shows.

Great DIY, thanks!

Great idea for the couple dozen I bought a few yrs ago!
Thanks for sharing.

Sorry, but I think it looks really awkward with that plastic lump sitting atop a metal and glass jar. Might look better with a metal soap pump, though.

OTOH, liquid soaps are expensive, and their plastic packaging is bad for the environment. After two decades of using liquid handsoaps, I finally switched back to bar soap earlier this year (Dove unscented). Not only is it cheaper and better for the environment, my hands are also soft as a baby's bum. I used to have to grease my hands up every morning with that Neutrogena hand cream just to keep the skin from splitting and bleeding. No more. That's one less plastic tube I'll need to buy every couple of months.

why do you need a man that's willing to get his hands dirty?

What mjr said.

I bought one of these pre-made on Etsy and I love it. I just fill it up with Dr. Bronner's and use it for hand & dish soap. Looks super cute on the counter!!

it's a grand idea, but I too am confused about the man who's willing to get his hands dirty. What for?

Thanks to Heather (and Apartment Therapy) for sharing this gem! Its so simple and perfectly logical...I'm going to try it out right away and fill it with homemade soap.

Love this, thanks!

I'm firmly in the liquid soap camp. It's more sanitary. It doesn't leave nasty soap scum. Creamy formulas won't strip your skin. And you can buy in bulk.

Bar soap is made with palm oil, which is harvested from the Indonesian Rainforest, destroying orangutan habitat. I have yet to find a bar soap w/o palm oil. Soooo, liquid soap can actually be more environmentally friendly, just choose the right kind.

I just realized, the concern is the plastic bottle the liquid soap comes in. Well, I guess it's up to you to decide which is the lesser of two evils.

MJR, ew! I don't get a fortnightly manicure for nothing, you know. Men don't mind getting a bit rugged with glue on their hands, but I need mine to stay looking dainty and nice. DIY – no thanks!

If you DO buy your soap in bulk (as I do), this setup is perfect. Just replace the lid with another ring and top when you need to refill and take it to the store.

You can buy nicer metal pumps for this project at www.onedreamdesign.com/sink/indexpumps.shtml They make some cool ones and glueing down is not necessary with a collar ring. But her pictures are really nice.

Oops forgot the http part http://www.onedreamdesign.com/sink/indexpumps.shtml

The site also shows how to make some up with cool recycled and repurposed bottles.

I love this...I saw one in a magazine and want to make it, although I do want to try a metal pump. I dislike bar soap a whole lot lol.

I believe the man with the hands part was her being playful referring to the epoxy that could possibly get on your hands.

ugh. find a man. really?

ane i've never seen an old mason jar with an all metal lid- mine all have glass inserts! where would you find an all-metal one? so that i can proceed with getting my hands dirty.

This is a cute idea but i think it would look better with a metal pump. I'm thinking of making one for my kitchen. I have all stainless steel appliances, so i would like to keep with that theme.
There is a website, Onedreamdesign, i believe that sells them for a reasonable price.