Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Sugar scrub cubes are a fun and easy project for beginner and advanced crafters alike. They are made with a combination of Clear Melt & Pour Soap Base, oil and sugar. The ingredients are quickly mixed together and poured into the mold. The soap base creates a texture that can be cut into small … Continue Reading
Goat milk is known for its skin-nourishing properties. In cold process soap, some soapers replace distilled water with goat milk to give soap extra creaminess. If you'd like to bring those properties to melt and pour soap, the Goat Milk Melt and Pour Base is made with a full 10% of liquid goat milk. … Continue Reading
If you're looking for a project to delight kids and animal lovers alike, these adorable Animal Melt & Pour Soaps will be perfect. They are made in the new 6 Cavity Kids Animal Silicone Mold, which features six different animals: a cat, dog, monkey, elephant, frog and penguin. Each cavity … Continue Reading
A few weeks ago I shared a recipe for Charcoal & Tea Tree Facial Bars made with cold process soap. I got quite a few requests to create something similar with melt and pour, so these Pure Charcoal Melt & Pour Bars were created! They are made in the brand new Pure Soap Silicone Tray Mold, … Continue Reading
A hot bath is the perfect way to relax and unwind - especially during the winter months. There are a variety of "bath additives," like bath bombs, bath oils, bubble bars and bath salts. In terms of DIY, bath salts are one of the easiest to make. Simply adding plain salt (such as Epsom salt or Dead … Continue Reading
Kukui nut oil (pronounced koo-koo-ee) is a luxurious oil that comes from the kukui nut tree. The kukui nut (or candelnut) tree is the state tree of Hawaii, and residents there have used the oil for many years. It's commonly used in massage and face oils because it's lightweight and does not leave … Continue Reading
A relaxing Hawaiian vacation is a dream for most people. If you can't make it there any time soon, do the next best thing - bring a bit of Hawaii to you! Kukui nut oil comes from the Aleurites moluccana tree, also known as the kukui or candlenut tree. It's the state tree of Hawaii. The oil that is … Continue Reading
Frankincense essential oil has a rich, smooth and slightly citrusy scent. The relaxing aroma made it a precious oil for centuries. It is considered sacred in many cultures. It is sourced from the resin of the Boswellia carterii tree, which is found in Somalia. There are a wide variety of claims … Continue Reading
The Coalition of Handcrafted Entrepreneurs works on small business and FDA issues. This is a brief update to bring you up to speed on legislative issues regarding potential cosmetic regulatory reform. With the political transition currently, there are a lot of unknowns legislatively. The Senate … Continue Reading
We are excited to introduce kokum butter to the Bramble Berry line! If you're unfamiliar with kokum butter, it's a hard butter that is most comparable to cocoa butter. Kokum butter melts slightly above body temperature and is known for its light, non-greasy feel on the skin. In cold process soap, … Continue Reading
At first glance, kokum butter looks a bit odd. It's crumbly and almost looks like it's covered in soda ash. But within those pieces of butter is something really special. It's ultra moisturizing, and leaves your hair and skin feeling soft and silky. Kokum butter has a firm texture that's similar … Continue Reading
Today, Shana of BΛTHVS is sharing her tips for creating a cohesive and thoughtful gift set. Shana is a pro when it comes to creating cohesive branding - take a look at her website and you'll see what I mean! These gift sets would be perfect for Valentine's Day, but Shana's tips apply to every type … Continue Reading
Michelle of Tea Time Creations is known for her beautiful soap cakes, cupcakes and other dessert-inspired soap. But Michelle doesn't just sell soap! Her company offers event rentals such as tables, china, and glassware. The combination of party rentals and soap party favors sets her apart in both … Continue Reading
Today, Tania of Soapish demonstrates an adorable soap packaging option for Valentine's Day. The project shows you how to create a hangable bar that's a great way to gift your product or display it in a retail store. Tania really went the extra mile and included a free "Cootie Catcher" printable (Get … Continue Reading