Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
As you may already know, I love kale. If it were possible to include it with every meal, I would. Kale's hearty leaves are great in smoothies, as well as sauteed, baked and raw. This simple salad recipe is a staple in my diet, and with added avocado, parmesan cheese and crunchy walnuts, it's full of … Continue Reading
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Welcome to the end of April, everyone! It's hard to believe it's almost May, and I've been busy doing some spring cleaning and prepping my garden. Needless to say, I'm excited for more sunshine and more evening walks with the kiddos. In Bramble Berry land (Bramblandia?), we just wrapped up two … Continue Reading
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Providing soapers with tips, tricks, resources and inspiration is rewarding and fun. This week we reached out to soapers all over the world with the Soaping all over the World: Resources for International Soapers guide. We also shared a SQTV Short about an easy trick for How to Clean Oily Containers … Continue Reading
We're all about intricate swirls, lovely layers and exotic techniques, but sometimes you want something simple and elegant. This two-layer soap features a classic black and white color scheme. The key to this technique is keeping the layers smooth and straight. The little something special in … Continue Reading
Here's a quick video illustrating one of my all time favorite clean-up tricks. After making lip stick recently, I was faced with a dark red, oily and waxy mess. It may seem like an impossible task; but with a little melt & pour soap it couldn't be easier. I bet you have some great tips of … Continue Reading
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This past month at Bramble Berry, we've held more contests than a carnival! We had two running simultaneously, and now it's time to reveal the winners. Show Mom Love was inspired by Mother's Day, and it encouraged participants to show off a beautiful handmade gift they had made for someone else. … Continue Reading
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While there are many wonderful things about soaping, perhaps one of the best things is that it can be enjoyed by anyone. No matter what level of craftiness you are or where you live in the world, most any adult can take up soapmaking. On our Facebook page, we regularly see soapy creations from all … Continue Reading
"Life is more fun if you play games.” ― Roald Dahl Happy Easter Weekend =) We did an Easter Egg hunt with Jamisen. He was beyond euphoric about the whole concept of sugar. Trying to explain to him why Easter happens was a little tricky. The internet was no help either. I stumbled over an … Continue Reading
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Nearly unheard of 5 years ago, you can't pick up a bath and beauty product now without it touting the almost magical properties of Argan Oil. While usually I take outrageous beauty claims like that with a grain of salt, this is one oil that packs a serious punch. … Continue Reading
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With just a few days until Easter, we are in full spring mode. To celebrate, yesterday we kicked off our Easter Egg Hunt. Participating is easy: simply find ten Soap Queen Egg gifs on BrambleBerry.com and then email to receive two exclusive cold process recipes along with a PDF on how to use … Continue Reading
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Easter Sunday is coming up this weekend, which means lots of sweet goodies, egg-dyeing and of course, Easter egg hunts. But who says Easter egg hunts have to be for kids only? The Easter bunny has gone digital, and from now until April 21st we're inviting you to participate in our online Easter egg … Continue Reading
We're getting back to the basics today with this cute cube melt & pour. This project is great for beginners and it's also an excellent way to build some basic melt and pour skills. It requires that you keep a close eye on your temperatures because you don't want to melt the delicate jojoba beads … Continue Reading
If you're a new soaper, the amount of resources, guides and tutorials to sift through can seem overwhelming. To make things seem a little less daunting, we're collecting the best resources from around the Bramble Berry network. We're always excited to welcome new soapers in our community, and … Continue Reading
Part of the prep work for the Moisturizing Avocado Bar, my favorite recipe in the Soap Crafting book, involves mashing up half a real avocado. When we filmed the recipe for a live Soap Crafting Club session, we had some leftover avocado and I wasn't about to let it go to waste! I love eating … Continue Reading