Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Happy Friday Everyone! Today, the Soap Queen readers have a chance to win the Color with Confidence PDF by the fabulous and talented Lori Nova from the Nova Studio. Lori is a two-time award winner (Best of Show at the Soap Guild) and three-time speaker at the Handcrafted Soapmaker's Guild … Continue Reading
Recipe 1 oz. Shea Butter 1 oz. Beeswax 1 oz. Cocoa Powder .4 oz. Castor Oil .8 oz. Vitamin E Oil .9 oz. Avocado Oil 25 Heart Lip Balm Containers Buy everything you need here! STEP ONE: Combine the Beeswax, Castor Oil, Vitamin E Oil and Avocado Oil in a heat safe container and … Continue Reading
In the new 'How to Make Lotions' video released today (available for purchase at Bramble Berry), I talk about parabens and my belief that they are safe and effective for use. If you missed my moldy lotion post, click here to read and see first hand why preservatives are necessary in lotions. My … Continue Reading
Ahhh...Love is in the air. I'm off to Seattle today for business meetings and continuing education but I couldn't leave without sharing these adorable expressions of bubbly love. Check out these super cute Valentine's Day Soaps (all available from Etsy).Black Metal Love Conversation Hearts by … Continue Reading
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Thanks to all who commented on last Tuesdays post. All of the comments were entered into a drawing to win a Free iPhone/iTouch soap application. Whoop! It was so much fun reading what was in your soap pots and for those who Tweeted, thank you! I read each and every one of them and was blown away … Continue Reading
Summary of the blog in case you’re in a hurry: 1. The book ‘Crucial Conversations’ is about having great conversations when the stakes are high. Starter points for doing this: i. Focus on controlling your body’s … Continue Reading
Reed Diffuser Basics Ingredients Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) Rubbing Alcohol Reeds Reed Bottle Mix 1 part fragrance and 1 part DPG. Next add rubbing Alcohol to thin it down to a watery consistency (usually less than 25% of the total blend). The amount you use will … Continue Reading
We've had numerous customer questions regarding fragrances 'freezing' in transit. So I thought others might be interested in the "fix" as well. Below is a fragrance oil (Hello Sweet Thangto be exact) that we left outside in the cold overnight. This is what the fragrance looked like after a night in … Continue Reading
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We have two lucky codes for two lucky winners for a free full-service version of the iPhone SoapApplication - it works on the iPhone and iTouch. The Soap App calculates your lye and water for your recipes and allows you to change the size of your recipe with just two easy clicks. Soap App works in … Continue Reading
I listened to a great audio CD on the way to work this morning - an interview with Wayne Dyer by the publisher of Success Magazine. Aside: if you don't subscribe to Success Magazine and you're a small business owner, you should. It's chock full of business advice, interviews with inspirational … Continue Reading
Being socially responsible is one of Bramble Berry's core values. That means a lot of things (from recycling, to paying extra for green energy, to being a 'water wise' workplace), including donating time and money. To that end, since our inception in 1998, we've always donated a portion of our … Continue Reading
It's a beautiful Sunday evening here in Bellingham, WA. I hope you've all had a fabulous weekend and got to relax a little bit today. I've spent the day with my fabulous husband and mother in law. And, I also found time to conduct a little eyelash experiment (and who better to share it with than my … Continue Reading
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We've got some new additions to the line up of products at Bramble Berry. 8 oz Bottles with Natural Pump Tops, Silver Spray Tops or White Disk Caps. Take your pick! 4 oz Jars Perfect for lotions, balms and scrubs!Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Mold Makes a professional looking, mondo sized bath … Continue Reading
Soap Queen TV is back with a fun and unique project perfect for Valentine's Day! This year we are focusing on other types of projects and techniques including Cold Process Soapmaking, Lotions, Scrubs and so much more so stay tuned! Soap Queen TV - Massage Candles from Soap Queen on … Continue Reading