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Has your cold process soap ever looked gelatinous after a few hours in the mold? It's likely going through gel phase. That's a part of the saponification process where the soap gets hot - up to 180°F. It doesn’t affect the quality of the final bars, but it does affect the way they look. You … Continue Reading
If you’re looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift, try these Heart Lotion Bars. They’re made with sweet almond oil, cocoa butter, and Vanilla Select Fragrance Oil. The bars are solid at room temperature, but melt on contact with the skin. They're great for extra dry patches like elbows, … Continue Reading
Soapmaking is both a science and an art. Countless variables, like temperature, can affect the look and feel of your soap. Cold process soap that gets too hot can form glycerin rivers. They don’t affect the quality of the soap, but they do affect the way it looks. Glycerin rivers create a … Continue Reading
When people look into how to make soap, they're often intimidated by how many ingredients they need. Even if a recipe only has 3 oils, they also need lye, molds, containers, etc. That's why we created Quick Mixes. They're bags of premixed oils designed to make it easier for you. All you have to do … Continue Reading
Lemon and poppy seeds are a classic combination. This hot process recipe is scented with a bright and bubbly combination of Lemon Verbena and Champagne Fragrance Oil. It's also made with poppy seeds for exfoliation. The end result is a cheerful bar that smells great and leaves skin feeling … Continue Reading
Valentine's Day is exactly one month away. These Classic Heart Melt & Pour Soaps are the perfect way to spread love to the special people in your life. They're ready in just a few hours, and one batch makes about 8-10 bars. They're scented with Crisp Apple Rose Fragrance Oil. It's one of our … Continue Reading
Patchouli essential oil has an earthy, smoky scent. It can elicit strong opinions because it's an assertive fragrance, but what many people don't know is how versatile patchouli essential oil is. It adds depth and complexity to a variety of scents. It blends wonderfully with floral, citrus, vanilla, … Continue Reading
Preservatives are an important part of DIY bath and body products. They help prevent mold and bacteria growth, which extends the shelf life of products and makes them safe to use. Check out this post for more information on the options we carry and how to use them. Preservatives are recommended … Continue Reading
Orange 10X Essential Oil is fantastic in soap. In this Uplifting Orange Melt & Pour, it acts as a natural colorant and gives the bars a zesty scent everybody loves. This project is suitable for beginners with a few tips. First, the flower embed needs to be made ahead of time. Once it's … Continue Reading
If you want to customize soap down to the last ingredient, cold process is a great option. You get to choose the oils, colorants, scents, and more. Once you find your perfect recipe you can start getting creative with the designs. Cold process soap is made by combining oils and sodium hydroxide … Continue Reading
It was a busy year for Bramble Berry, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. In 2018 we launched 4 collections, reworked our kits, and made all our fragrances phthalate free. We also brought in more than 130 new products and used them to create plenty of projects for the blog and Soap Queen … Continue Reading
This recipe has everything you need to relax after a long day. It’s made with lavender 40/42 essential oil, borage oil, and Epsom salt. The dried lavender on top is a simple finishing touch that makes the bath bombs perfectly giftable. Borage oil is lightweight and has amazing skin-loving … Continue Reading
We launched four collections in 2018 - Modern Floral, Farmers Market, Seascape, and Hygge. With each one we brought in new oils, fragrances, botanicals, and packaging that inspired tutorials for the blog and Soap Queen TV. Below you’ll find our top 10 tutorials from 2018 in no particular order. … Continue Reading
Rebatch is a technique that involves melting shredded cold process soap and customizing it with additives. This Lingonberry Rebatch Soap is made on the stove top, but you can also use a slow cooker or a double boiler. The key is low and slow heat to prevent burning. The recipe is scented with a … Continue Reading