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We've been having a lot of fun creating food-inspired soap lately. For this recipe, we used a technique similar to the Horse Sculpted Layers tutorial. Thick soap is scooped out of the mold in a particular shape, and the negative space is filled with more soap. Because this carrot shape is not … Continue Reading
Bee pollen powder is created by safely collecting excess pollen from the legs of bees. The excess pollen creates granules, which are ground into a fine powder. It has a natural honey scent, similar to beeswax. Bee pollen powder adds a light yellow color to white melt and pour and cold process … Continue Reading
The Circling Taiwan Swirl is a twist on the classic Taiwan Swirl. The design involves swirling soap down the length of the mold and then swirling around the edge of the mold. That pulls the soap in a circular motion and creates a beautiful and delicate look. See the technique in action in the How to … Continue Reading
It's no surprise that providing good customer service is an important part of running a small business. This post has tips about how to interact with customers so they'll keep coming back. Why it's important As a small business owner, you wear a lot of hats. The thought of making time to answer … Continue Reading
There are so many design options for cold process soap. This Tomato Garden Soap has a few that create a truly unique bar. There are melt and pour embeds, a charcoal pencil line, and a sprinkle of poppy seeds on top. The recipe is made with ingredients from the new Farmers Market Collection. … Continue Reading
Our new Farmers Market Collection is inspired by fresh finds from around the U.S. There are so many ways you can incorporate those finds into your projects. Whether it's adding avocado or using a color palette inspired by lavender, we've got you covered. Find farmers market inspiration … Continue Reading
We love experimenting here in the Bramble Berry studio. If there are leftovers, there's a good chance they'll wind up in soap. We've made recipes with La Croix, coffee, kombucha, and more. Bramble Berry CEO and Founder Anne-Marie has been trying all things DIY and sharing the results here. One of … Continue Reading
New Blueberry Thyme Fragrance Oil - part of the Farmers Market Collection - is inspired by artisan cocktails that blend sweet and savory elements. It has notes of lemon, Spanish rosemary, and vanilla. Those notes inspired the design in this cold process recipe. A combination of red sandalwood … Continue Reading
Alfalfa is a perennial flowering plant that's often used to feed livestock. For that reason, we paired our alfalfa powder with the new 6 Cavity Silicone Goat Mold to create these adorable bars. Of course, we used the Goat Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base, which contains 10% goat milk. The alfalfa … Continue Reading
There are a lot of things to remember when preparing for a farmers market. Even with the best planning, there are items you may not think to bring. We reached out to makers on Instagram to find out what they recommend. Find their tips below. Liz, Soaps & Sunflowers The biggest help when I’m … Continue Reading
The Bramble Berry team is a diverse group of people who love creating, being active in the community, and spending time together. What started as CEO and founder Anne-Marie selling a few supplies out of a 400 square foot space is now more than 80 employees researching products, pouring fragrances, … Continue Reading
Body scrubs are one of our favorite quick and easy projects. This Raspberry Jam Salt Scrub comes together in about 15 minutes and it leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth. The base is fine grained pink sea salt, which is known for its beautiful color. A touch of beet root powder amplifies the … Continue Reading
This hair conditioner is made with a combination of carrot seed oil, carrot extract, and carrot essential oil. Carrot seed oil is known for its silky texture and carrot essential oil is known for its carotene and vitamin A content. Both ingredients leave hair feeling soft and moisturized. Carrot … Continue Reading
We went all in on this Avocado Soap. It’s made with avocado oil, avocado butter, and of course, Avocado Fragrance Oil. It’s a fresh scent with notes of blackberry, grassy mint, and cucumber. The fragrance is part of the new Farmers Market Collection - click here to see all the new products including … Continue Reading