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This fun and whimsical soap is perfect for anyone a little unsure of working with powder colorants because it uses Color Blocks! Color Blocks are pre-mixed, intensely colored little nuggets of soap. You just shave off a bit to get the color you want and mix it into your melted soap. There's no … Continue Reading
Introducing Color Blocks for Melt & Pour Soap by Bramble Berry Soapmaking Supplies! We know how frustrating it can be to make a bar of soap only to find clumps of colorant once you pop it out of the mold. To help, we have created Color Blocks that allow you to color your soap easily to … Continue Reading
Happy Labor Day everyone! We finished one urban hike (that's my fancy way of saying I pushed the stroller up and down hills in the neighborhood and then pushed it into town, baby included), brunch with friends, a long nap (we're in nap transition - 2 naps to 1 nap) and are getting ready to head to … Continue Reading
Jamisen has had a busy few weeks, trying to pack in all the glory of summer in fifteen days (or less). Summer came to Washington State a few weeks ago and we have done our best to introduce Jamisen to all things sun, water, and sand related. Throwing rocks in the water is his new favorite pastime … Continue Reading
"I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity." -Eleanor Roosevelt … Continue Reading
I love love love color. From packaging inspiration to pops of color in the fashion world to wonderful soapy creations, COLOR is all the rage. We spent a super fun but slightly grey week in one of our favorite getaway spots (family pictures to come soon!) and upon my return, these great little soaps … Continue Reading
Product knowledge is essential for delivering excellent customer service. This is especially true when taking on a completely new and mechanically unique product like the Bath Bomb Maker (and eh hem, not all of us on the CS team are mechanically inclined, cough cough). So when the newest member of … Continue Reading
Meet the U11 Baseball State Champs! My wonderful Bramble Berry team told me that I had to be back in the office by 2:30 last Wednesday. What the heck did they have up their sleeves? I had no idea at the time but I played along and planned my workout around meetings and was back to the office right … Continue Reading
Who’s ready for another challenge? This time it's going to be all about cold process soaps and Team Bramble Berry is so excited to see what you will come up with! Just like our Make It Monday Melt and Pour Challenges (#Layers, #Embedding, #Swirling and #Sculpting), each week will have a different … Continue Reading
Etsy recently updated their policy on a variety of products that many Soap Queen readers and Bramble Berry customers make: products to help with acne (usually containing Tea Tree Essential Oil), anti-wrinkle creams and serums (often containing luscious ingredients like Tamanu Oil or Seabuckthorn … Continue Reading
Last week we put out a call for pinners to join us on our brand new community Pinterest board. We were looking for soapers who were committed, crafty and ready to pin! Members of our community board will have the opportunity to share fun and inspirational pins like packaging, design inspiration and … Continue Reading
"When you teach your son, you teach your son's son." -- The Talmud … Continue Reading
We have been working with a small local manufacturer to create these remarkable machines. Our Bath Bomb Maker will allow you to make numerous Bath Bombs in a fraction of the time. The machine is an investment. If you are just starting out, I would not recommend this product for you. You'll … Continue Reading
We've recently given the TeachSoap.com site a major facelift. And, with this new look, we want new recipes. Calling all crafters - we want YOU to help us out! Do you have a bath bomb, soap or toiletry recipe you've been dying to share with someone? Now you can. We are currently accepting submissions … Continue Reading