Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
In this episode of Soap Queen TV, I show you how to make Erin Pikor's (of Naiad Soap Arts) wildly popular solid sugar scrub soap. The original post on how to make these solid sugar scrubs is a classic project that our readers keep coming back to. In the video, I put my own little twist on this … Continue Reading
I love browsing Etsy for soapy inspiration and gift ideas when the seasons change. I hope these get you in the holiday spirit. I don't know about you but I'm ready to turn on the Christmas music and plunk down with a cup of hot cocoa. Oh wait ... the Christmas music is on and has been since the week … Continue Reading
Wouldn't these be an extra special Christmas gift? If you start your recipe this week it will be cutting it close with the cure time, so make sure to add a "ready to use date" on the packaging. Enjoy! Buy everything you need for this three part recipe in the click of a button! Cranberry … Continue Reading
Christmas is four weeks away. EEEEK! It's time to get started on your Christmas Projects! Check out some of our holiday favorites! Soap Queen TV: Gingerbread Man Soap Stocking Stuffer Salt Scrub, Stocking Stuffer Candle, Stocking Stuffer Lotion Pepperminty Bark Soap Soap … Continue Reading
Ever since Bramble Berry was a wee thing, I've celebrated employees' Bramble'versaries by baking something that they would like. Some things are a hit (Choco Salted Caramel Beer Cupcakes), some things were just a 'nice attempt' (Bacon Caramel Cupcakes). In this case, Kelsei has been with Bramble … Continue Reading
After making my poor family and friends wait for a full extra week so I could tell my folks in person, we're ready to share our little Bramble Bump news with the world. 2800 of you voted in the poll - as of this morning, the votes give a little girl the edge. Were you right? Now can you … Continue Reading
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. I hope you spent today with family or friends, laughing and reminsicing about fun adventures and memories. The best gift was that my husband made it home from his business trip to Saudi Arabia with one hour to spare before dinner. We're reading … Continue Reading
6 oz. Cocoa Butter 3 oz. Calendula-Infused Jojoba Oil 1.5 oz. Unrefined Hemp 14 oz. Shea Butter .3 oz. total, equal parts: German Chamomile, Carrot Seed, Frankincense (optional), Helischryum (optional), Get all of the ingredients you need in the click of a … Continue Reading
Even though I'm only 18 weeks along, my belly is stretched tight and it's itchy and peeling. It's really not all that attractive. Given that I make yummy products for a living, I took this on as a personal challenge! Stay tuned for the recipe later today. The oils I used: Cocoa Butter - Long used … Continue Reading
Q: What exactly is a fragrance oil made out of? I went to buy some today and noticed there was no ingredients listed. A: Fragrance Oils do not have full ingredient disclosure; they fall under 'Trade Secret' status with the FDA and so simply putting "Fragrance" on an ingredient list will … Continue Reading
Wow! Where did the day go? All of a sudden I look up and it's past 9 p.m. and I haven't even written my blog. Whoops! I've got some exciting projects underway for this week - a Belly Balm recipe to share with you, the Cranberry Fig soap instructions and (eeeek!) the sex of the baby. It's going to be … Continue Reading
Aromatherapy & Pregnancy : The History of Warnings Since I'm 4 1/2 months pregnant, of course I'm more careful than ever with soapmaking, fragrance oils and essential oils. Given some of the scary warnings about essential oils (and my proximity to them daily), I went to my friend and … Continue Reading
Melt and Pour Tools *really* make a world of difference for Melt and Pour soap designs, especially intricate patterns like the Thanksgiving Mold. What you'll need for this project: Thanksgiving Mold Non-Bleeding Brown, Green, Yellow, Merlot Mica and Liquid (Bleeding) Orange Melt and Pour Tool … Continue Reading
It's hard to believe that we've been doing the Soap Weekend Intensive for four years now! With last year's long waiting list, we are determined to get everything organized quickly so you can plan to visit Bellingham. The dates are set - June 10-12. Our Melt and Pour Teacher is still being … Continue Reading