Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Lately, I've been obsessed with swirling because of these new swirl tools -- they make achieving techniques like the Peacock Swirl a breeze! For this tutorial we tried our hand at the Peacock Swirl's counterpart, the Frog Foot! Simply drag the Easy Swirl Tool in a different way (basically, the … Continue Reading
After we posted our Cold Process Leopard Spot Tutorial, one of the commenters asked if we could make this out of melt and pour. Challenge accepted! You could easily whip a top to make this look even more similar to its cold process counterpart. This is a fun project that utilizes our 4-in-1 Mini … Continue Reading
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I can't believe more than a month has passed since the Soap Crafting book was released. Since then we've seen some jaw-dropping soaps, and even started the Soap Crafting Club to get you more involved in our soapmaking community. Last month we announced the Pinterest-iffic Soap Crafting Contest so … Continue Reading
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Over the years, we've amassed hundreds (if not thousands??) of soap molds. We've got 3D molds, wooden molds and countless fun patterned molds. Sometimes though, it's nice to have a simple mold that allows the soap itself to shine. If you're experimenting with new colors or techniques or just want a … Continue Reading
"A smile is a curve that sets everything straight." -- Phyllis Diller "Smile: it is the key that fits the lock of everybody's heart." -- Anthony J. D'Angelo Happy Sunday everyone! =) I've got a busy week ahead at home of cleaning closets and harvesting the last of the potatoes (and yes, yes, I … Continue Reading
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We can't help but be a squeaky clean office -- we're surrounded by so much soap all the time! So when Order Manager Carla heard about the 2nd annual Muds to Suds Relay Race, we couldn't wait to dive into a muddy pool or three. The race took place early Saturday morning, and we had 13 Brambleberrians … Continue Reading
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Welcome to the end of September, everyone! It seems like just yesterday it was summertime, and we've been taking advantage of the changing seasons by getting out and about as much as possible. We enjoyed an evening out on the beach and have been taking plenty of pre-dinner walks throughout our … Continue Reading
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Another week has just passed and I've seen so many amazing soaps shared in our community. We just finished up our Soap Crafting Pinterest Post and I can't wait to see your versions of the recipes from the Soap Crafting book. What an honor (!!). To see what other soapers are making, check out our … Continue Reading
I'm no stranger to making multiple batches of soap and perfecting recipes and techniques. It's just part of soaping! However, the Peacock Swirl technique set a new record for me -- we tried this recipe at least 6 times, resulting in more than 40 pounds of soap! Some of our batches didn't quite make … Continue Reading
Earlier this year we featured a guest post by Amanda Griffin about her trip to Haiti. Amanda runs the Lovin’ Soap Blog, and it was inspiring to read about how she taught Haitian women to make soap and start the road to financial self-sufficiency. We've been waiting to hear more and are delighted to … Continue Reading
In this quick little short I show how to make a lovely bath soak. It's filled with skin-loving ingredients like Calendula, Lavender, and Colloidal Oatmeal. It's so fast and easy to make you'll never take a plain bath again! Click here to get everything you need for this project … Continue Reading
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It's the last day to enter our Pinterest-iffic Soap Crafting Contest! We've already seen some fantastic pins, Instagrams and even a few book reviews of Soap Crafting. We can't wait to see more, so show us what you've got, soapy friends! Some of the entries we've received so far! Clockwise from … Continue Reading
Earlier this month Jamisen started preschool, and I can hardly believe he is almost three years old (sob). My (totally and completely not attainable) dream is to be a Pinterest Mommy so to help him get a jump start on learning, I've been searching Pinterest for fun, easy and affordable activities … Continue Reading
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This week we've been inspired by the changing weather and temperatures in the Pacific Northwest. On Sunday we featured the super skin-loving Shea Butter, which can make your even winter-chapped skin feel luxurious. On Tuesday, our most recent melt and pour project reminded us of the stormy grey … Continue Reading