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Happy weekend! I recently finished up in Nashville for the 2x4 Live Workshop. It's always so inspiring to meet other small business owners. I'm currently writing a blog post about the experience, so be on the lookout for that tomorrow. Back at the office, we launched the new Spring Fever Fragrance … Continue Reading
With temperatures in the 60s this week, you can feel the seasons changing in Washington state. So, it's the perfect time to introduce the Spring Fever Fragrance Collection. The collection includes four new fragrance oils - Sunflower, Clover and Aloe, Blooms and Berries and Blueberry Jam. Right now … Continue Reading
Soap inspiration can come from many places, including historical events! This soap was inspired by the Mexican flag to commemorate Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican army's victory over French Forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. This design could also work as an Italian … Continue Reading
Last week, all the bars for the Cold Process Soap Swap 2016 were swapped and sent. If you participated in the swap, keep your eyes out for your box of goodies soon! If you're unfamiliar with the swap, the basic idea is that soapers send us 10 bars of soap. Then, we swap the bars and send 10 new bars … Continue Reading
Spring is officially here! The weather is warmer, the days are longer and plants are in full bloom. If you're in need of spring project inspiration, the new Spring Fever Fragrance Collection is here to the rescue. The collection includes four amazing new fragrance oils: Sunflower, Clover and Aloe, … Continue Reading
Carmen of Earths Raw Beauty has been soaping for less than a year, but you would never know it by the number of techniques she has mastered. I first stumbled on her colorful soap on the #SoapShare tag on Instagram, and was in awe of her abilities. Each soapy design showcases a different technique, … Continue Reading
Happy Easter from our family to yours. I hope you're all having a fantastic day. We are having a low key family day today. Jamisen found an old Roomba vacuum cleaner and is letting it chase him around (literally; that is happening as I type). Lily is with my Mom reading and my husband Chris … Continue Reading
Happy Saturday! Today the family and I are getting ready for Easter Sunday tomorrow. It's a bit strange having Easter so early this year! My parents, brother, sister-in-law and niece are coming over for dinner and egg-dyeing. To dye our Easter eggs, we try to use LabColors, click here if you'd like … Continue Reading
This week was all about bright spring colors. The Neon Geometric Melt and Pour Soap features pink, yellow, green and purple angled layers. The layers are made by propping the mold at an angle and pouring the soap in. To go with the spring colors, the soap is scented with Yuzu Cybilla Fragrance Oil. … Continue Reading
If soap could have a theme song, this Couture Confetti Cold Process Soap would sing, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper. Featuring a hot pink top layer, confetti-filled bottom layer and lots of sparkle, this soap is the epitome of fun and girly. The confetti layer is created by grating … Continue Reading
At the beginning of the month, we had a Share Your Favorite Soaping Tip Contest. The tip could pertain to soap, bath bombs, lotions, or any other bath and beauty project. We received close to 400 comments, and I was so impressed with all the tips. I definitely learned some new tricks! If you're … Continue Reading
If you're ready to celebrate spring, it may be time to break out a little neon! These Neon Geometric Melt and Pour Bars incorporate bright shades of green, pink, purple and yellow to create a complex design. The geometric shapes are created by pouring the soap while the 10" Silicone Loaf Mold is … Continue Reading
For the past two weeks, the blog has been full of wedding inspired tutorials. These projects were specially designed to give as wedding favors or gifts. Bath and body products are a great way to thank your loved ones for sharing your special day. They are also easy to customize with colors and … Continue Reading
Castor oil is an extremely unique fixed oil. It has a thick and viscous texture and a slight odor. In cold process soap, it contributes to large bubbles and is known for its cleansing properties. Due to its lathering ability, it's a common ingredient in other soapy products such as solid bubble … Continue Reading