Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
This technique is quick, easy and gives a beautiful result. So I thought it would be perfect for a Soap Queen short video! Dry brushing mica onto finished soap is a fast way to highlight the detail of a soap mold design. Although it will wash off in the first or second use, you'll still have a … Continue Reading
Hi there! This is Jeanee from Dirty Laundry. You might remember me from Soap Queen TV making cupcake bath fizzie frosting and petit four soap. Today I want to talk about defining and expending your niche for your business. The Petit Four Soap Kit What is your niche? A niche is a distinct … Continue Reading
Have you used Bramble Berry's new Brazilian Clays yet? Otion did and they came up with this fabulous Paisley Melt and Pour Soap that was done exceedingly well. Read on to be inspired and learn how they made it.~A-M PS - This injector tool is the secret weapon of many talented melt and pour … Continue Reading
Now that Anne-Marie has delivered her second child (congrats!), it's the perfect time to share some of my best tips to help you successfully combine motherhood and business. After 13 years in business, a husband and two children, I have learned a lot about this topic. I have done some things … Continue Reading
Long summer days mean more sunshine (I hope!), and to celebrate the summer sun I thought it might be fun to highlight a very sunny flower: calendula, more commonly known as marigold! Not only is calendula lovely to grow in your garden, it adds a number of wonderful properties to soap. The herb has a … Continue Reading
Hello from BabyLand! Baby Lily has proven herself to be a model baby. She eats constantly and sleeps the rest of the time. I've made it into work a few times (woo hoo!) and that's been exciting. I do love me some soap lab time and I miss my Brambleberrians when I'm home. It all depends on how the … Continue Reading
If you are anything like me you would much rather make soap than deal with the web related issues that go along with a business. Personally, I would rather be “pecked to death by baby ducks” than run the gauntlet of web optimization, however it is a pertinent part of running your small business. How … Continue Reading
Happy June! I can't believe the year is almost halfway done. If you need some inspiration for your summer bath and body products, be sure to like us on Bramble Berry's Facebook page and subscribe to our blog posts here on the Soap Queen. Are you ready for this week's winner? Check 'em out … Continue Reading
These past two weeks have been a blur with taking care of a tiny, beautiful baby girl (who eats nearly every hour!) and watching as Jamisen adjusts to not being an only child (which he is doing surprisingly well). I still (barely) found the time to round up some favorite Pins, Vines and Tweets for … Continue Reading
No summer is complete without a trip to summer camp. Sleeping under the stars, adventurous outdoor activities, pancake breakfasts and of course, the annual camp-wide talent show are all part of the fun, right? Well, we surely didn't want to miss out! So pack up your sleeping bags and don't forget … Continue Reading
I'm excited to announce the winners of our Instagram contest, and I hope that you enjoy these soaps as much as I did! It was a blast not only to see all of the fun and creative soaps, but also the photography skills employed by just the click of a phone camera. If you want to see all the entries in … Continue Reading
These fun ombre bags are the perfect thing to hold the mini flower bath fizzies and strawberry tart soaps from the Baby Sprinkle favor series. Ombre is all the rage right now, it's like the sophisticated sister of traditional tie-dye. The idea is to distribute color in such a way that it "fades" … Continue Reading
I have always wanted to make whipped soap, also known as Floap. It floats in the bathtub, looks like whipped cream, can be piped like frosting, and it’s not something we've ever done before! I must say, there are quite a few things I’ll do differently next time, but I’m still thrilled with how … Continue Reading
It's been said that the sky is the limit, and that was definitely my inspiration for the mold I'd like to share with you all this evening. While I love molds like our 5 lb. loaf mold and our 9 bar wood mold, sometimes you have to get vertical! The Vertical Wood Mold allows you to do some creative … Continue Reading