Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Thank you to Heather at Croq Zine, DollarStoreCrafts.com for taking the cool Tattoo Soap idea from this morning's tutorial (wow! that's fast work!) and showing everyone (even the non-soapmaker) how to make Tattoo Soaps for under $2. Croq Zine is a blog is dedicated to bringing you crafts that … Continue Reading
When we dreamed up this fragrance, we were envisioning something that was like a Red Hot Cinnamon with a touch of sweet. The fragrance ended up being more edible than spicy and we're in love with the result. Of course, because of the sugar content in this fragrance, it does discolor soap a bit so … Continue Reading
Another ingenious idea from Johanna in the warehouse (check out her Etsy store here) to make even the most plain soap absolutely burst with personality. She used temporary tattoos to adorn her Halloween soaps. Johanna tells us it is a little tricky since the tattoo wants to slide around and not … Continue Reading
This artcard is made of pinholes. $45 here. The artist pokes each hole, individually, through the page to create this piece of art. The best soap supplies on the internet are found at Bramble Berry. Click here to browse Bramble Berry. Have a question about this blog post? Come join us … Continue Reading
This simple soap project was created by Johanna in the warehouse. She is a powerhouse of fabulous ideas - just click here to be taken to a retrospective of her soap designs. This project starts with the same basic steps as Soapylove's birthday cake soap with the layering concept. Check out that … Continue Reading
Thanks to Jones Soda for their super cool customized label program, I was able to get some custom soda pops for a fun prank to pull on my family. They come packed in this very cool custom made packaging solution, with little cut outs for each of the 12 bottles. My Mom went gaga when she saw the … Continue Reading
Do you have one of our now-discontinued Birchwood Molds? Have you broken a divider? Do you need another ring? Rings are free if you pay shipping. Check out the box I just found when cleaning! Just email me info (at) brambleberry (dot) com Do you need a divider? I found a large box of those … Continue Reading
Lest you get discouraged in your crafting and think that my projects always turn out lovely, here are the first attempts at finding the perfect color for this project: The two test videos above were made using Orange Mica and Black Oxide. Perhaps oil soluble black oxide wasn't the best … Continue Reading
I am diggin' the Pirate Flag soap by RoseValley here. It would be perfect for the upcoming holiday or just an enticement to get an 8 year old boy to wash up without complaint. $3.50 for this bar is a bargain. The best soap supplies on the internet are found at Bramble Berry. Click here to browse … Continue Reading
Lest you get discouraged in your crafting and think that my projects always turn out lovely, here are the first attempts at finding the perfect color for this project: The two test videos above were made using Orange Mica and Black Oxide. Perhaps oil soluble black oxide wasn't the best choice … Continue Reading
Looking for something a little different to give for Halloween treats? Or maybe you just want to try doing something a little different at your Halloween celebrations this year. Making bath fizzies is a safe and easy project for kids - and it's sugar free! Ingredients and tools: 1 pound citric … Continue Reading
This is an exclusive Bramble Berry mold with lots of possibilities. It's not just an elephant and donkey to amuse the kiddies (but it would work for that as well). $6.50 here. The best soap supplies on the internet are found at Bramble Berry. Click here to browse Bramble Berry. Have a … Continue Reading
Johanna (Bramble Berry warehouse employee and one of the most creative soaping forces in North America) was inspired by by Soapylove's most recent tutorial here. Here's what she came up with. We're doing an old-fashioned faint over the realism she was able to pull off with some simple household … Continue Reading
A big thank you for a great shout out from Alpactate2008 - a rancher in Texas with over 100 acres of land and "six alpacas and two guard llamas right now to enjoy, plus our lab mix dog, April." They said: When not cleaning pastures or painting chicken coops, I have been looking into the idea … Continue Reading