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Sea sponges add interest and extra lather to soap. In this cold process recipe, silk sea sponges are placed into each section of the 9 Bar Unfinished Birchwood Mold. When wet, the sponges become quite soft and act similar to a washcloth. The silk sponges used in this project come from the … Continue Reading
Inspired by the ocean, these bath bombs are made with real pearl powder. Pearl powder is made from milled freshwater pearls and contains nutrients like calcium and magnesium. The bath bombs also contain seaweed extract and they're topped with blue sugar pearls. Place one in your bath to feel like a … Continue Reading
This melt and pour soap is easy to make and brings a bit of the sea into your home. The wool sea sponges are quite soft and help promote a dense lather. The deep color comes from jagua blue extract, a natural colorant. Jagua blue extract is a unique ingredient. It comes from the Genipa americana … Continue Reading
An in-the-pot swirl is a classic soapmaking technique that results in a unique design every time. The batch is portioned off into separate containers, color is added, and the soap is poured back into the main batch. The colors are poured into different areas of the pot and at different heights. The … Continue Reading
Face masks are a fun and effective way to pamper your skin. This Seaweed and Cucumber Face Mask is full of skin-loving ingredients and suitable for a variety of skin types. It's created by emulsifying oils with water, and then adding a mixture of dry ingredients like sea clay and spirulina … Continue Reading
We have new items that are sure to inspire your summer projects. The Seascape Collection features crisp scents, natural exfoliants, and beautiful shades of blue. Shop all the new products here. Pacific Pearl Fragrance Oil As soon as you smell this bright and uplifting scent you'll … Continue Reading
Colorants add a beautiful look to handmade soap. Before getting started, it helps to know which ones work best for your recipe. Learn more about Bramble Berry colors below. What type of colorants does Bramble Berry carry? We carry pigments, micas, LabColors, and color blocks. They’re skin safe … Continue Reading
If you’ve ordered a wood mold from Bramble Berry, there’s a good chance Oryx made it. She’s been with Bramble Berry since 2012. Along with wood molds, Oryx makes products like the Swirl Tool Kit and the Heavy Duty Column Mold. That’s all done under the supervision of her dog, Theo. Oryx’s love of … Continue Reading
If you prefer a shower to a bath, shower steamers are a great option. They're made with baking soda and citric acid, just like bath bombs. But rather than placing them into a tub, the steamer is placed on the floor of the shower. The water activates the fizzing reaction and releases the essential … Continue Reading
This hot process soap is inspired by new Blueberry Thyme Fragrance Oil. With notes of ripe blueberries, rosemary, vanilla, and musk, it's a modern take on a classic fruity fragrance. The scent is the perfect complement to these rustic hot process bars. Embeds created with LCP Clear Melt and Pour … Continue Reading
The Bramble Berry customer service team gets about 2,300 emails, chats, and phone calls a week. That number jumps to more than 5,000 during the busy holiday season. They answer questions about everything from goat milk soap to starting a small business. We asked the team what posts they share most … Continue Reading
People ask us about superfatting all the time. This Soap Queen TV video is a good place to start - Bramble Berry CEO and Founder Anne-Marie explains what it is around 3:26. Soapmaking is a science at heart. When you add color and fragrance, it turns into an art. Each oil has its own … Continue Reading
As soon as we smelled new Raspberry Jam Fragrance Oil, we knew it was perfect for bath bombs. These Raspberry Jam Bubbling Bath Truffles are part bath bomb, part bubble bar, and part bath truffle. Raspberry Jam Fragrance Oil gives them a sweet, fruity, and completely delicious scent. This recipe … Continue Reading
Loofah sponge is a natural product that scrubs away dirt and adds a unique look to soap. When they're dry, they're quite hard and brittle. Once they're introduced to water, they soften and have a great scrubby texture for skin. Learn more about loofah sponges here. For this recipe, loofah sponges … Continue Reading