Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
We're hooked on the Great Cakes Soapworks Soap Challenges! They're a great way to practice new techniques and learn from other soapers, and this particular challenge was all about finishing off the soap with a mica swirled top. It's a relatively simple yet beautiful technique that adds the perfect … Continue Reading
When making soap from scratch, there's one thing you just can't avoid: lye. Without lye, your soap just isn't soap! Working with lye may seem daunting at first, but if you learn proper handling techniques, take precautions and follow basic safety guidelines, there is no reason to fear it. You may be … Continue Reading
The seasons are changing, and one of the best indicators of that is the stormy grey skies that have blanketed Bellingham Bay. White caps may have replaced gentle waves, but that inspired us to create this ocean-hued melt and pour project. We took inspiration from sea glass, with its transparent … Continue Reading
This is the last installment of our basic Bramble Business Series. If you'd like me to blog about other business subjects (anything!), post a comment. Now that Lily is at home most days, I'm going to have even more time to write those meaty business blogs =) We're ending this basic series by … Continue Reading
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Skin-loving, luxurious and downright decadent, top product formulators can't get enough of Shea Butter! Over the last few years Shea Butter has grown in popularity in the bath & beauty product scene. With its versatility in soap, lotion and lip balm, it's easy to see why. Bramble Berry … Continue Reading
It's hard to believe this little girl fits inside a Watermelon but she is still under 11 pounds, in the 5th percentile for weight and height and yes, fits inside a watermelon. She wasn't thrilled about the watermelon. I suspect it was rather chilly inside that fruit. This is what it looked like … Continue Reading
Welcome to a very special edition of our Soapy Social Media Roundup. Why is it special? It's Friday the 13th! Hopefully you haven't crossed paths with any black cats or broken any mirrors today. This superstitious day has gotten me thinking about Halloween and the quickly approaching holiday season, … Continue Reading
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We're heading into fall with plenty of projects and posts to keep you busy. Earlier this week, we featured a French Macaron-inspired bath fizzy recipe as well as continued our Bramble Business Series with a primer on Twitter (we've also covered how to set up a Facebook page and an Etsy shop). We've … Continue Reading
If you didn't get to take a tropical vacation this summer, making this Hawaiian shirt-themed soap might be the next best thing. Big, bright flowers of color give this soap a special pop, and it's scented with our brand new Shave and a Haircut Fragrance Oil, which was a favorite of our 2013 S.O.A.P. … Continue Reading
"Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11." --President Barack Obama … Continue Reading
If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably noticed the Bramble Berry office is full of French Macaron fans. We've had them as snacks during meetings, been treated to homemade ones by our fabulous Customer Care team member Tina, and served them as treats at the Soap Crafting release Party a few … Continue Reading
Twitter is one of many online social networking services that allows you to 'microblog' (or tweet) text and picture-based messages in 140 characters or less. There are more than 340 million tweets sent daily and 500 million registered users as of last year (and that includes me; follow me here). … Continue Reading
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On Thursday, August 29 I was so lucky to participate in an author event at Bellingham's locally owned Village Books. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I was touched by the support of friends, family, soapmakers and the Bellingham community. The evening started off with a ticketed event … Continue Reading
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Happy September! This week started off with the beginnings of a wet and windy Pacific Northwest fall, which made us long for hot cocoa, warm sweaters, and the holidays (it's never too soon to celebrate!). If you are looking to bring on the fall spirit, try out our Falling for Pumpkin Pear or Apple … Continue Reading