Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
You know what that means? It's time for ice cream, hot dogs and cold lemonade. Here in Bellingham, Washington, we haven't had a true summer's day yet. It has been raining and thundering and hailing and raining some more. The sun is shining today (finally) and we are loving every precious … Continue Reading
Pooka hits it big with this interview on CBS News. I love what they say about helping others and paying a good deed forward. Prepare to be inspired! The best soap supplies on the internet are found at Bramble Berry. Click here to browse Bramble Berry. Have a question about this blog … Continue Reading
I love it when the Otionites have to work an entire shift themselves. They can't go outside to get food because there's no one to mind the store. They start to obsess about food - all kinds of delicious, ooey gooey food. Do you remember their kiwi soap from last year? Yep. That was another hungry … Continue Reading
Click here to see the entire list of Commonly Asked Craft Show questions. Click here to see the answer to "Why does your soap cost so much?" Click here to see the answer to "Cool! How is this made?" Click here to see the answer to "Cool! Can you teach me to make this?" Cool! Where do … Continue Reading
This is our new soft beige mica. We love it for mineral makeup bronzers, foundations, eyeshadows and lipsticks! It is a nice neutral color that acts as a base for many of the foundation recipes in our Mineral Makeup Guide.Of course, the colorant works in melt and pour soap as well. The best soap … Continue Reading
Thank you SoapyElephant for this cute Cupcake bag and Candle! It is totally handmade and colorful. You can buy your own here for the ultra affordable price of $12. Get 'em fast before Michelle gets carpal tunnel syndrome. Thank you for the kind and generous gift. The best soap supplies on the … Continue Reading
I was thrilled to get this yummy Margarita Shea Butter Soap from SeaGarden Design last week. I especially liked the nice touch of the flamingo stir stick and faux martini olive. Despite being sent all the way from Florida, it still arrived totally safe and sound. Thanks for thinking of me. … Continue Reading
American Flag Soap_0157 Originally uploaded by haikunatural If you haven't had a chance to enter the American Flat Soap Contest, head over to the TeachSoap Forum here to enter. It's the kind of contest that everyone can win! Here's the deal: Create an American Flag soap using any technique … Continue Reading
Step # 24-25This green stock color was the right scent but too small in amount and too dark for the job; it needed more soap. Step # 26-27 After adding a sufficient amount of soap melting and mixing well more pigment and fragrance was added 'til the color and scent were perfect. Because it's easy … Continue Reading
Step # 19-20Dip a white object to the depth the soap will be poured to see if sufficient richness has been achieved. If so, mist your mold for the next layer. Step # 20-21Draw and inject your pink to finish off the flower, returning any remaining soap to it's container. Rinse injector in … Continue Reading
Kathy LaShure in California is the lucky winner of 4 ounces of Patchouli Dusk, Smoky Patchouli and 1 ounce of Patchouli Essential Oil. Thanks for taking our Patchouli survey. Look for a blog post in the upcoming few weeks on the results. The best soap supplies on the internet are found at … Continue Reading
Step # 7-8After melting and mixing color fill injector and squirt color where desired (returning any unused soap back into container) Step # 9-10 Rinse injector and any tools in your pan of simmering water, after each use while preparing next color. The tip of the injector simple needs to … Continue Reading
We just received a new shipment of PJ's Melt and Pour tool kits. I've broken this post into a few parts worth. I hope that you find it helpful for making artistic melt and pour soaps a la PJ. This M&P tutorial is helpful even if you don't have a cool PJ Tool Kit. Step # 1-2Make sure your mold … Continue Reading
Day Two of the Alabama Soap Meeting did not disapoint (click here for Day One). Jen Merk, the 10 year (outgoing) President of the show kept things running smoothly. The Demonstrations were particularly interesting on Day Two. My favorite demonstration was one on hand dipping candles. Who knew it … Continue Reading