Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Even though it's still cold in some parts of the country (and rainy here in Washington state), wedding season will be here before you know it. For the next couple weeks, the blog will feature DIY wedding ideas, including the Cold Process Soap Wedding Favor Tutorial + Free Printable. It has a soft … Continue Reading
June through September is generally considered wedding season. If you (or somebody you know) is getting married this year, you know how quickly those months will be upon us. There are so many details to organize and things to plan! One of the ways I made my guests feel special at my wedding was … Continue Reading
February has been a whirlwind with the release of my new book, Pure Soapmaking. To celebrate, I'm giving away a signed copy of the book, along with a $50 Bramble Berry gift certificate to one grand prize winner. Two runner up winners will win a $25 Bramble Berry gift certificate. Want to win? … Continue Reading
Just like food, bath and beauty ingredients have a recommended shelf life. Shelf life refers to the length of time that a product can be stored without it becoming unfit for use. If you make your own bath products, it's important to have an understanding of shelf life to ensure your products are … Continue Reading
Spring officially starts on March 20th. I can't wait for warmer weather, vibrant blooms and longer days. These adorable Chicks and Bunnies Melt and Pour Soaps are the perfect way to celebrate the upcoming season. In particular, I'm going to give them to family and friends on Easter. The kids will … Continue Reading
Last week, I had the opportunity to talk about the process of writing Pure Soapmaking at Village Books, a local book store in Bellingham, WA. It was a huge high to talk about the journey with fellow soapmakers, as well as friends and family in the audience. If you weren't able to attend the talk and … Continue Reading
Happy Saturday! Today is a low key day with the family, including lots of reading books about St. Patrick's Day, doing art projects, and playing in the backyard (weather permitting). This weekend I'm also spending any spare time reading over my scripts for Soap Queen TV. The team and I will be … Continue Reading
This week featured plenty of green and gold inspiration for St. Patrick's Day. The Celtic Melt and Pour Soap is made with Evergreen Mica. The shimmery evergreen soap is piped into the details of the Celtic Combo Limited Edition Mold for a festive look. To go with the green theme, the soap is scented … Continue Reading
Vivid hues can be achieved with all natural colorants. In fact, you can create just about every color in the rainbow! For this Natural Rainbow Cold Process Soap, I used six colorants in the Natural Colorants Sampler Pack to create layers of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. This soap is … Continue Reading
The most fundamental way that cold process soap can be customized is by using various combinations of soapmaking oils and butters. Each oil contributes something different to the final bar. For example, coconut oil is known for giving soap cleansing properties with a large fluffy lather. Olive oil, … Continue Reading
Green is one of my favorite colors for decor and crafts. This might be evident by the number of green tutorials here on the blog. From the lime green shown in the Lime in the Coconut Cold Process, to the soft green in the Creamy Cucumber Lotion, there is a shade for every project. With St. Patrick's … Continue Reading
Preston and Tyler of Sudz by Studz create and sell gorgeous cold process soap, lotion and balms in Sacramento, California. I met Preston at the Central Soapers Workshop last year, where he gave an engaging talk on Instagram and business. I was impressed and inspired by his passion for the industry. … Continue Reading
With St. Patrick's Day less than a month away, it's time to break out the green colorants and get crafting. It's also a great time to get inspired by shades of gold and rainbow color schemes. If you're looking for a little St. Patrick's Day inspiration, look no further. We've got tons of fun green … Continue Reading
Happy weekend everybody! The past few days have been fairly rainy and wet here in Bellingham, to nobody's surprise. But the days are getting longer and the nights are warmer so signs of spring are popping up. Last weekend we had a few days of sun, so the family took advantage of the weather with an … Continue Reading