Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Want to learn to make this Autumnal glittery soap? Then sign-up for the Bramble Berry newsletter now! This delightful project is the main feature of our soon to be sent email newsletter. To sign-up click on this link and fill out the brief form. Once you sign-up you will receive an email that you … Continue Reading
This time of year is really exciting for us at Bramble Berry and Otion. It's when people start to think about Christmas - if they're a small business, they're thinking about Christmas and stocking up for holiday shows and if they're a hobbyist, they're thinking about what they can make to show love … Continue Reading
If you don't follow me on Twitter,you might not have seen these business related articles I posted about this week. There are some gems in there; enjoy! 37% - 48% of entrepreneurial propensity is genetic: http://ow.ly/wfvl Blog post: Looking for a mentor? Check out, "How To Find A Mentor": … Continue Reading
This summer, I was lucky enough to meet Patti, one of our long time Bramble Berry customers and a very talented cold process soapmaker. She recently soaped up with some of our micas (including two new ones - the Matte Yellow and Super Green) and graciously agreed to share her results and thoughts … Continue Reading
I've always wanted to make soap cupcakes but stopped at the frosting. Due to my own laziness, I didn't want to use many special ingredients, and I find pastry bags totally intimidating! So I decided to do a little experimenting and have come up with an extremely simple and fun recipe that requires 2 … Continue Reading
Thank you for your enthusiasm about our iPhone Soapmaking App. To answer the most commonly asked question, yes, the iPhone does metric. Just go to the 'Settings' button and scroll down until you see the 'Soap' app. Select it. There are two settings you can change - the Welcome Screen (you can turn … Continue Reading
This video demonstrates a technique I shared with Mario Bosquez on Living today (a Martha Stewart Sirius radio program) . The whole crew loved it so much I thought I should share it with my Soap Queen TV viewers too! I love this innovative and economical project. It's a great way to make reusable … Continue Reading
I was so enchanted by the comment left on the 'What's New at Bramble Berry' post that I just had to share (and can I just say that I wholeheartedly agree with Ayesha's husband's assessment?). Want to know what you're missing? Pick out your bar here. Anne-Marie, I have been meaning to msg you … Continue Reading
This project is perfect for any time of the year but especially for Halloween! Dress up your little ghoulish goblins with homemade face paint. Recipe: 1-tbsp. of Lip Balm Base 5-8 mini-scoops Pigment/Oxide of your choice 1 mini scoops of Titanium Dioxide 1 drop of Liquid … Continue Reading
Back to the Nostalgia life. If you missed the first part of this interview get caught up HERE. Now, if you don't mind, Elea and I are going to pick up where we left off... Anne-Marie: Your packaging is adorable! How long did it take to perfect the look you were going for? Elea: A long time! It … Continue Reading
We got this note from a customer today and it was a perfect, wonderful afternoon surprise: This company makes me extremely happy. And then I spend a lot of money. sigh... But I'm HAPPY about it! Thank you for your great service and selection. I tell all my students about you. The best soap … Continue Reading
"Nostalgia Life: The simple, natural pleasures. Taking time to laugh with our children, nurture friendships and watch a butterfly’s erratic flight. Enjoy a warm cup of honey tea and give thanks to all the beautiful things around us." Elea Lutz is the founder of one very cool soap company, … Continue Reading
Botanical Name: Abies Sibirica Bramble Berry's Fir Needle Essential Oil is natural and comes straight from Siberian Fir twigs and needles (native to Russia and Mongolia). The steam distillation method is applied to create a colorless to pale yellow oil. It has a smooth, fresh, evergreen aroma … Continue Reading
In case you missed the tutorial on how to rebatch soap, you can find it here. I got the super bright colors in the loaf above with using the Bramble Berry Labcolors line for the Yellow and Purple and the Liquid Non Bleeding Blue Oxide for the blue color. The best soap supplies on the internet are … Continue Reading