Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
"As long as you're having fun, that's the key. The moment it becomes a grind, it's over." -Barry Gibb Bramble Berry's Chief Operating Officer Norman takes the office bicycle for a spin makes good on a lost bet. =) … Continue Reading
Every week on Bramble Berry's Facebook page I get to see some of the most creative and unique bath and body products on the market. I love how willing you all are to share your homemade recipes and fun soapy pictures with us. I hope you are ready to drool for this weeks winner, it's a real treat! … Continue Reading
Another addition to the series of Bramble Girl Sprinkle tutorials - Mini Flower Bath Bombs! The sweet little flowers pair fabulously with the Strawberry Tart Melt and Pour Soaps and the Ombre Gift bags for a gift package that your guests are sure to appreciate. Try out your own color scheme with … Continue Reading
Hi everyone! It's me, Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove! I love helping out here on Soap Queen. I hope you like this post! When it comes to glycerin soap inspiration, I always find glass beads to be an amazing source of ideas. The same qualities of glass (color, translucence, surface texture, and … Continue Reading
Who would have guessed how entertaining a chemistry lesson on molecular structure could be. We soap makers sometimes think of ourselves as mad scientists. We get a kick out of the chemical reactions that occur during the process of saponification. Kevin Dunn, PhD is the Elliott Professor of … Continue Reading
I wasn’t sure going into this how much I would comprehend. I understand the reaction of Saponification on a very basic level. I was familiar with Kevin Dunn as he is of some “fame” in the soapmaking world, so of course I wanted to hear him speak. … Continue Reading
Baby Lily … Continue Reading
Hey everybody! It’s Amy Warden with Great Cakes Soapworks! I've got a surprise for you while Anne-Marie is lying low after Baby Lily's arrival. … Continue Reading
Between the arrival of Miss Lily and getting recaps from our HSCG Conference guest bloggers (here, here and here), there has been serious excitement in the air here. Let's take a look at some of my favorite happenings this week in social media. I have been making it online in between feeding Miss … Continue Reading
This week's Facebook Photo of the Week has a twist; instead of featuring just one soap, it features an entire display of soaps! It's bound to give you some extra soapy inspiration for the holiday weekend. … Continue Reading
Have you ever made milk soap? Did you add the lye directly to the milk? Ewww! What’s that smell? … Continue Reading
First in our series of Bramble Girl Sprinkle tutorials - Strawberry Tart Melt and Pour Soaps. These adorable little guest-sized soaps make for a wonderful token of appreciation for guests. Paired with flower-shaped mini bath fizzies and packaged in a sweet ombre gift bag your guests should be … Continue Reading
Don’t you just love a beautifully swirled soap? I love to see colors gently swirled together. The possibilities of colors and designs are endless. I have read about the Peacock Swirl. But I haven’t tried it. Frankly, I was a little intimidated. … Continue Reading
Amber and I just returned from a quick visit to the hospital to see Anne-Marie and family, including little Miss Lily (it isn't official but the name has stuck so far!). Mama and baby are doing great, with baby clocking in at 6 pounds 2 oz and 19 inches. But let's just cut to the chase; the chase, … Continue Reading