hello all. i found some of those condiment spreading knives at thrift store for 10 cents each and those thing are fantastic for scooping out soap from tubs or where ever i really like the fact that they are metal bladed so a quick rinse and they are ready for the next sample and they are sturdy enough that after i scoop out sample i can use the knife to press it into bowl...they come in so many whimsical styles too i even have seen a spider man one and fruits and pets and light houses.. you name it and you can find one probably. and did i mention they work fantastic.....