Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
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When the Winter 2014 Swap was announced back in January, we knew it would be big -- we just never anticipated how big! This has been the largest swap to date, with more than 200 swappers from across the country sending in melt and pour, cold process and hot process soaps. A snapshot of a few of … Continue Reading
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All of the snow has melted in Bellingham. It's (finally) starting to feel like spring has sprung! The whole family took a quick trip to Hawaii with my parents for a little surf and sand. It was wonderful to enjoy the sun rays and sand. Back at the office, we are busy clearing room for the latest … Continue Reading
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This week was jammed packed with inspiration and exciting events. If you are looking for a fun way to try new soap projects and connect with fellow soapers, there are still a few spots open in the Spring Subscription of Soap Crafting Club. For more information about the club, head over to this … Continue Reading
This beautiful technique is called the 'Taiwan Swirl' because of the first YouTube video that showcased this style of soapmaking. The most difficult part of this recipe is keeping the batter at a light enough trace to get wispy lines. You can change the look of the design by changing the size of the … Continue Reading
For many soapers, opening a retail store is a dream come true. Sites such as Etsy & eBay make it easy to complete sales online. However, there's nothing quite like a brick & mortar store to display your creations and interact face-to-face with customers. With a year and a half of soaping … Continue Reading
Solid perfume is a great way to carry fragrance with you without worrying about spills. This Cherry Blossom perfume is made with Bramble Berry Solid Perfume Base. It contains several skin-loving oils, like Coconut Oil and Avocado Oil. Cherry Blossom Fragrance Oil is a subtle fruity floral scent, … Continue Reading
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It's Contest time! But this time we are mixing things up a little. You aren't competing to win something for yourself but for someone else. Someone very special..... Here's how it works. You post an image of a gift you have made for someone else (it can be anything; a cake, a crochet scarf, … Continue Reading
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The only way to make soapmaking better is to have a friend craft along with you. Join the Soap Crafting club, and receive personalized attention from Amber and I, but you'll also be able to interact with fellow soapmakers from around the country. Two Soap Crafting club sessions have been held so … Continue Reading
"Laughter is an instant vacation." - Milton Berle We recently took a family trip to Hawaii with Grandma and Grandpa Faiola. My Dad had a medical conference and invited us to tag along so I cashed in all of our air miles and we took off an adventure.It was our first time traveling … Continue Reading
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The first week of March flew by, and this week on the blog was all about helpful tips and surprising combinations. Sunday's Soap Queen Cuisine recipe took a healthy twist on the donut. These Vegan Maple-Sriracha Donuts are a flavor combination so wild it works! If you're looking for a lotion with … Continue Reading
Don't be caught without your green this St. Patty's Day! This cold process soap recipe features clean green and yellow soap layers enhanced by a cute Four Leaf Clover Stamp. Embellish with a little gold sparkle mica and you've got a bar of soap fit for a leprechaun's pot of gold. … Continue Reading
Coloring lip balm can be tricky. Often times, getting the perfect oil and wax blend is difficult to master, and the color in melted balm is different than the color on your lips. To eliminate the guesswork, the spoon trick is an excellent way to quickly identify the color and texture of your dried … Continue Reading
Little extras often make a good lotion a fantastic lotion, and this Argan & Shea Lotion has no shortage of extras. The recipe is highly customizable, and you can choose between three different scent, color and extract options. All three options contain powerful and unique skin-loving … Continue Reading
It's been many years since I learned the ins and outs of percentages, ratios and parts. I get plenty of practice playing with them though since almost every day is a soap day around here (lucky me!). It is one of the more common questions that our stupendous team gets whenever soapers are trying to … Continue Reading