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If you’re ever feeling uninspired, head to your local farmers market. The sights, smells, and makers there are sure to get your creativity flowing. Our new Farmers Market Collection will too - it has fresh products handpicked for you. Shop all the new Farmers Market products here. Avocado … Continue Reading
Here in the Pacific Northwest, the cherry blossom trees are blooming. Their delicate pink petals are the inspiration for these Cherry Blossom Bath Bombs. They're also inspired by the creative bath bombs by Willow and Honey Gourmet Soap Co. Their abstract style of mica painting is so fun to create - … Continue Reading
The Charcoal Facial Soap is one of our most popular recipes to date. We decided to make it into a kit so it’s even easier to try. The Charcoal Facial Soap Kit comes with ingredients like tamanu oil, activated charcoal, and tea tree essential oil. The ingredients were specifically chosen for oily and … Continue Reading
Lemon and poppy seeds are a classic combination. These mini soaps are made with lemon peel powder and poppy seeds for texture, along with Sweet Meyer Lemon Fragrance Oil for a fresh and tart scent. The new 9 Cavity Silicone Guest Oval Mold creates adorable bars that fit perfectly in your hand. If … Continue Reading
We have 9 new molds that will be staples in your collection. They include basic shapes like circles, squares, and rectangles. And because they’re made with silicone, the molds are sturdy, flexible, and easy to use. Find all the Basic Shapes Molds here. Top row, left to right: 6 Cavity Silicone … Continue Reading
This Swirled Rose Soap is a blend of old and new – it has a classic design and a modern scent. The subtle swirl is created with a technique known as an in-the-pot swirl. It's easy to do and every bar looks different. Once the soap is in the mold, pink rose petals are sprinkled on top. To cut, lay … Continue Reading
Are there beads of liquid on your melt and pour soap, or do the bars look powdery? Are they slippery and wet to the touch? This is a common reaction referred to as “sweating” or “glycerin dew.” In this example, the glycerin dew is concentrated around the outside of the bars. Melt and pour soap … Continue Reading
The Bramble Berry studio has several sushi addicts. While brainstorming new project ideas, we kept going back to recreating a classic sushi roll with cold process soap. We tackled the project with melt and pour back in 2009, but it was definitely time for a redo. We're thrilled with how this soap … Continue Reading
Handmade products are the best option for the skin. If you plan to sell them, it’s important to communicate that to as many people as possible. Learn more about how to market your products below. Social media is a great way to showcase your products and connect with potential customers. Instagram … Continue Reading
Rebatch soap feels amazing on the skin and you don’t have to work with lye. Just heat the base, customize it with your favorite additives, and spoon into a mold. What’s not to love? This Wildflower Rebatch Soap is simple to allow the flowers on top to be the star. It's made with Luxury Rebatch … Continue Reading
These bath bombs are inspired by the soft texture of rose petals. Flowers are painted on each bath bomb using a mixture of mica and 99% isopropyl alcohol. The technique takes a little practice, and some minor painting skills come in handy. After a few tries you'll get the hang of it - each bath bomb … Continue Reading
This Orchid Lotion is a thick and luxurious product - perfect for protecting the skin from harsh weather. Jojoba oil is well known for its absorption and moisturizing abilities. Bramble Berry's orchid extract is dispersed in fractionated coconut oil, which has a lightweight and non-greasy feel. … Continue Reading
Soaking in a hot bath is a great way to fight the winter chill. These Wild Rose Bath Salts are a simple recipe of Dead Sea salt and pink sea salt, which are known for their skin-loving properties. Learn more about salt in your bath and beauty products here. The salts are scented with Wild Rose … Continue Reading
Baby's breath flowers are a delicate addition to any bouquet. They usually play second fiddle to larger flowers, but for this soap we let baby's breath take center stage. We kept the design extremely simple - the entire batch is colored white and dried baby's breath flowers are placed on top. To … Continue Reading