Global Field Ready Portfolio/Surprise Soap
| Type | Hygiene Promotion Equipment |
|---|---|
| Authors | Multiple (please see Manual) |
| Location | Iraq |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2017 |
| Made | Yes |
| Replicated | Yes |
| Tools | 3D Printer |
| Cost | USD 1.5 |
| Uses | Hygiene Promotion, Hand Washing |
| Making instructions | https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA008_Maker_Manual.zip |
|---|---|
| Design files | https://www.appropedia.org/File:Wa008_Eng_Dwg.zip |
| Risk assessment | https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA008_Risk_Assessment.zip ; https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA008_Test_Plan.zip |
| Schematics | File to large 167MB |
| Hardware license | "CERN" is not in the list (CC-BY-SA-4.0, CC-BY-SA-3.0, CC-BY-SA-2.0, CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0, CC-BY-NC-SA-3.0, CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0, CC0-1.0, CERN-OHL-S, MIT, GPL, ...) of allowed values for the "Device hardware license" property.CERN |
| Licensor | Field Ready |
| Certifications |  Verify |
Surprise Soap is a bar of soap used to incentivize hand washing, featuring a plastic toy on the inside that is revealed as the soap is used, with the toy becoming closer to fully exposed the more a person washes their hands. It is 3D printed using ABS plastic filament.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | WA008 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Start Date | 2016-10-26 |
| End Date | 2017-12-23 |
| Designer | Multiple (please see Manual) |
| Maker | Susan Long |
| Main Materials | ABS plastic |
Readiness levels
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| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 5 |
| Maker Readiness | 4 |
| User Readiness | 5 |
| Tech Readiness | 5 |
| Risk Readiness | 4 |
Manuals
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Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.
Gallery
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| Authors | Field Ready |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Location | Iraq |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Ported from | https://airtable.com/appRIACJlkMhNibwR/shrqwRqxAVvaF1q4z/tblJv98WkMMsgDRiE/viwQARb0J2MZZQ2GH (original) |
| Cite as | Field Ready (2026). "Global Field Ready Portfolio/Surprise Soap". Appropedia. Retrieved October 13, 2026. |