Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Saipua is a small family owned business located in Hudson Valley, NY. Dedicated to small business, they have continued to produce small batches of olive oil based soap since 1999 to assure quality and sustainability. You will gasp when you check out their nicely designed site. Look how fresh and … Continue Reading
(card design by MaybeYouShouddie) 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 at Bramble Berry's Facebook page and we can help you out with any of your soapy questions! … Continue Reading
Big kudos go to Christina in Customer Service for making this adorable Jelly Roll soap. Some of her layers are separating because she waited too long in between layers but the soap is still very cute and stays together well in the shower. She used Dark Rich Chocolate for the dark brown, Carmel … Continue Reading
My friend Bob Pritchett wrote a great book called, "Fire Someone Today." It's a must-readfor new businessess. One of my favorite chapters is entitled, "Nobody Loves your Baby Like You Do!" As any mother can attest, her baby is always the most smart, the cutest, the most athletic and the happiest … Continue Reading
Oh Bakerella, you are a genius Get the recipe and instructions over at Bakerella's Blog here. 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 at Bramble Berry's Facebook page and … Continue Reading
This is what happens when one part of the Advertising Team develops the insert and another part of the team makes up the ad. There is a small part of me that thinks that I might be the only one that thinks this is totally ironic though? The best soap supplies on the internet are found at … Continue Reading
Here are the final results of the loopy swirl soap! Check out Day one and Day two to see how I made them. 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 at Bramble Berry's … Continue Reading
From deep in the trenches, Johanna at Bramble Berry has revised and perfected a lipstick recipe to compliment our new Apricot Blush Mica. It's such a nice, springtime color. Sheer Lipstick (revised and perfected) .5 oz White Beeswax 1.75 oz. Castor Oil .06 oz. Shea Butter .06 oz. Hemp … Continue Reading
Thank you to former Otionite Paige for sending this to me. This is why it is so important to use proper preservation in all of your products. Germall Plus is best in powdered, dry products. Germaben II is good in lotions and Phenonip is ideal for oil based products. You can find the link to the … Continue Reading
felted soaps I just found these amazing felted soaps by Lana de Flor. I had previously been a bit proud of my felted creations but these are so amazingly detailed and creative - even the orange has slices and the ladybug has spots - that they put my soaps to shame. You can buy felted soaps … Continue Reading
Click here for Day One on pouring and making the swirls.Step Five: Repeat Steps 1 - 4 with the Heavy Metal Gold Mica. I used a flexible Silicone Baking Pan in a circle for the Heavy Metal Gold color.Step Six: Position the Purple Swirls on the bottom of the mold with the Gold Loops on top in a … Continue Reading
Welcome to my fun Loopy Soap tutorial! What in the world is Loopy Soap? Follow along and find out. Utilizing our still-not-finalized, waiting-for-harder-plastic loaf molds for Melt and Pour and our ultra cool silicone baking tray mold, this soap is easy to make. You'll need: Clear Melt … Continue Reading
If you missed the Kumquat blends post, click here to see more Kumquat Blends. Kumquat is on salethis month! Click here to be transported to Bramble Berry's Monthly Sale page. Thank you to Soap Queen reader, Rian, for this blend: 1 part kumquat and 1 part peach She says, "It smells so … Continue Reading
I am mid-way through the book, "The Art of Stress Free Productivity." I'm preparing for a radical shift in 2008 with my personal filing system. I've been keeping my desk clean and tidy for five months with a few minor breakdowns. It's been a struggle (click here, here, here and here to read about … Continue Reading