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Powerful, beautiful and full of fire, the appeal of dragons can't be denied. Dragons have been reimagined for decades, from the menacing Smaug in "Lord of the Rings," to the friendly Toothless in DreamWorks "How to Train Your Dragon." Now, with the popularity of HBO's "Game of Thrones," dragons are … Continue Reading
I started Soap Queen in 2007. At the time, blogging was relegated to dark and cobweb laden corners of the internet. I started to blog because I wanted a direct outlet to speak to fellow soapers and Bramble Berry customers. As Bramble Berry had grown, I couldn't answer every single email myself, pack … Continue Reading
Nail polish is an easy way to add color and personality to your look. Nail art has recently flourished, and there are now more nail polish options than ever before. While nail polish is fun, it can take a toll on your nails. This Nourishing Nail Polish Formula contains skin-loving argan oil to help … Continue Reading
Kangaroo Apple Soap Studio creates colorful cold process soaps that showcase what an artform soapmaking is. Several months ago, the talented proprieter Lisa won the Facebook Photo of the Week contest with an intricate swirl cold process soap. After looking at her soap, I immediately wanted to know … Continue Reading
Even with all the fun and explosive (haha, punny!) personal drama lately, I couldn't miss the Central Soapers Workshop. Man, what an amazing line-up of speakers! It's been 4-5 years since some of us were in the same room together. It was great to catch up with friends. Soapmakers are the most warm … Continue Reading
Happy weekend everybody! This past week has been full of change. As the house gets worked on after the boiler explosion, we have been staying with friends and family. I feel so grateful to have a strong support system through this period. Luckily, the kids have adjusted well to the change of … Continue Reading
The longer you soap, the more soapy supplies tend to build up. Before you know it, your house is overflowing with oils, fragrances and molds. This week had tips on how to use and care for your supplies. For instance, if your wood molds get messy, you can use a soap scraper/cutter to remove any … Continue Reading
Princess stories often include themes of true love, happiness, magic and morality. They are universally appealing. When these themes are mixed with plenty of sparkle and beauty, what's not to love? This Once Upon a Dream Cold Process was inspired by the magic of fairy tale princesses. In particular, … Continue Reading
Investing in quality soap molds take your products to the next level. Soap making molds come in various shapes, sizes and materials. Among the most popular kinds of molds are silicone and wood molds. With proper care, both wood and silicone molds will last for years. Caring for Silicone … Continue Reading
If you've ever wondered how to use 2-part silicone molds, this Soap Queen TV Short is here to help! Made of durable silicone, the 2-part silicone molds are great for creating soapy embeds. Simply secure the two ends pieces together , and place the molds into a container to position the molds … Continue Reading
Choosing a fragrance from all the fragrances out there is a big choice! There are sooooo many good ones =) One important factor to consider is fragrance discoloration. Some fragrance oils change the color of soap due to various components within the oil. The most common type of fragrance … Continue Reading
With Easter less than a month away, it's officially "egg" season. It's time to decorate eggs, hide eggs and of course, eat eggs! Hands down, my all-time favorite egg dish is deviled eggs. It's such a classic appetizer, and is always a crowd pleaser. These deviled eggs feature creamy avocado in the … Continue Reading
The ocean is an abundant source of inspiration. It's full of color, texture, sounds and smells. For the past two weeks, the ocean influenced a wide range of projects. From eye shadow to cold process soap, the Sweet Sea Dreams projects featured plenty of sparkle, aquatic color schemes and fresh … Continue Reading
As many of you know already, it was a hectic week for my family and I. We are currently working on cleaning up after a boiler in our house exploded. The great news is my family is safe and doing well. You can read more about that in the Soap Queen Has a Mess to Clean Up post. One of my favorite … Continue Reading