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Welcome to the end of another week! We started the first Monday back from the Thanksgiving break with an interview with one of our favorite soapers, Andrea from Soap4Squares. Then, we shared a scrub to buff away that wintery dry skin with our Rough Patches Wash Tutorial. Walnut shells are a super … Continue Reading
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Welcome to the end of a very chilly week, everyone! We're packing up the kids this weekend and driving 4 hours out to the coast for a mini vacation at a cute little cabin. The kids have never been in the car for that long, so it's going to be an interesting drive for sure. We're bringing one of … Continue Reading
If the frost on car windshields this morning was any indication, we're in for a long, cold winter. With temperatures dropping in the 20s this week (brrr!), we decided to embrace chilly December by making this winter weather-inspired soap. The walnut shells in this tutorial not only make for … Continue Reading
Are you excited to make your first batch of cold process soap? Make sure you prep your colorants! In this Soap Queen Short we show you what you need to prepare your colors beforehand to ensure an even pigmentation and give you more time to work with your soap. The more prepared you can be with all … Continue Reading
When it comes to scrubby washes, there are hundreds of options. I'm picky about what goes on my body (working at a soap company will do that to you!), and I wanted a scrub that was gently exfoliating as well as leave my skin feeling smooth and soft. This Walnut Shell Wash was the result. It contains … Continue Reading
The soaping community is as diverse as they come, but it's safe to say we all have one thing in common: we all like to "nerd out" when it comes to soap! Andrea Edgar took that idea step further in 2010 when she opened Soap4Squares, her soapy business that caters to fellow soapy nerds. Andrea has … Continue Reading
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Whoops! With Thanksgiving, I totally forgot to post our Facebook Photo of the Week. What can I say? All those delicious carbs just had me in a forgetfulness state of mind. Yum, yum! But before we get to the winning photo, did you have a chance to check out our tutorials and posts last week? Last … Continue Reading
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Who could have predicted that the same condiment squeeze bottles that hold mustard and ketchup could actually turn out to be indispensable soapmaking tools? We got our 12 oz. Squeeze Bottles in at the beginning of November, and have been soaping up a storm with them. … Continue Reading
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So many fabulous photos were entered into our #BrambleTart Make it Month Contest that we decided to feature them all! This month's sample fragrance oil was the delightfully sweet Cranberry Chutney, and it's a wonderful holiday scent that pairs wells with other sweet fragrances. We received a variety … Continue Reading
We hope that everyone had a fantastic holiday yesterday -- we sure did, and today we've got a very special cold process recipe for you. If Instagram 'likes' equal popularity, this Rainbow Squirty Swirls soap may be our most popular soap yet (see for yourself -- more than 120 'likes,' wow)! This … Continue Reading
Warmest wishes on this special day to your family from our family. We enjoyed our delicious Thanksgiving dinner and are letting the food settle before dessert. In the meantime, we had fun reenacting the Thanksgiving story for the little ones. Give your family extra hugs today and count … Continue Reading
Really, this could be called 'Human Massage Oil' since it's not just good for babies but boy oh boy, little babies do love it. =) In this Soap Queen Short, I show how to make a baby massage oil and then try it out on Lily. She loved it. If you don't have a baby, this recipe is also a wonderful … Continue Reading
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Gift-giving season is here and we want you to be all stoked up with a variety of soapy, DIY presents. This gift guide has everything from gifts for the family and projects for the beginner and the advanced soaper. You don't just have to make the gift yourself. If you have a crafty friend or family … Continue Reading
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If you're a dark chocolate fanatic like I am, you know that it's almost impossible to avoid it over the holidays (or for that matter, anytime). With our Dark Rich Chocolate Fragrance Oil, you can indulge as much as you want without any of the calories! This sweet scent is as realistic as they … Continue Reading