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Behind the Scenes of Soap Queen TV

August 26, 2015 Filed Under: Bramble Berry News

This last Saturday, the team and I spent the day creating three full length videos and two shorts for Soap Queen TV. Creating videos for Soap Queen TV is a lot of fun and also a lot of work(!). The projects need to be tested several times (we’re talkin’ 10+ times for those soapy gems) to make sure they work perfectly. The ingredients for each project, and each step of each project, need to be prepped and ready to use. Each video also includes a script to make sure all the proper information is included. It takes a lot of time and manpower of not just me, but also the awesome team at Bramble Berry, to create the videos, but it’s so worth it once the video is released! For those of you watching our Periscope channel Saturday, you got to see some insightful and sometimes-unintentionally-hilarious behind-the-scenes filming. That added an entirely different dimension to our day.

During this filming session, we filmed two Soap Queen TV shorts demoing new soapy tools. These tools are perfect for cutting bars in half horizontally, or slicing off an imperfect top. These tools will be available soon on Bramble Berry, so keep your eyes peeled! Below is a circling Taiwan swirl cold process soap, scented with Energy Fragrance Oil. This swirl technique looks great when cut in half horizontally, then cut into bars.

In the photo below, you can see the bar on the far left has quite a lot of soda ash. The bar to the right has the soda ash shaved off, exposing a beautiful swirl. This tool is also great for perfecting the sides and bottom of bars. In addition, it creates great soap shavings and curls. Watch these tools in action in the Instagram video below!

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Facebook and Instagram Photo of the Week (Aug. 8th ~ 14th)

August 14, 2015 Filed Under: Bramble Berry News

This week is the start of a series of tutorials inspired by the Alps and The Sound of Music. The series includes the Sparkling Snow Sugar Scrub, which is made with Foaming Bath Butter. It also has sugar to exfoliate, and Fresh Snow and Spring Meadow fragrance oil for a clean scent. Snowflake Sparkle Mica and Super Pearly White Mica are added to make the scrub look like sunshine on snow.

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Silky Berry Cold Process Soap on Soap Queen TV

August 10, 2015 Filed Under: Cold Process Soap

This Silky Berry Cold Process soap was inspired by sweet and juicy berries. It’s made with Tussah silk fibers, which give cold process soap a silky lather and shiny appearance. The silk is dissolved directly in the hot lye solution, which is then emulsified in skin-loving oils. When working with hot lye water, be sure to wear safety goggles, gloves and long sleeves and pants. To learn more about safely dissolving silk fibers in lye, check out this blog post.

This project uses the Tall Narrow Wood Loaf Mold. This sturdy mold produces tall bars of soap which allows for a dramatic drop swirl effect. To create the swirl, soap is poured into the mold at varying heights which allows the soap to swirl within the mold. Before using this mold, don’t forget to line it! Lining a mold can be a little tricky at first, but is easy once you get the hang of it. This blog post shows you how to line any mold, step by step.

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Argan & Ginseng Gel Eye Serum on Soap Queen TV

July 2, 2015 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials

I’m so excited about this Soap Queen TV because it’s a little out of the normal soap project. Surprise! It’s an eye serum that also doubles as a great eye make-up remover. Argan & Ginseng Gel Eye Serum is gentle and skin-loving with ingredients like argan oil, jojoba oil and ginseng extract. Argan oil is known for its high content of antioxidants, and is popular for a wide variety of cosmetic applications. To learn more about argan oil, click here. Ginseng extract comes from the ginseng root, which is commonly used for homeopathic treatments. The addition of cera bellina wax gives this serum a soft and easily-spreadable gel texture. To apply, use your finger to gently pat the serum around the eye area…a little goes a long way! I recommend applying this serum at night before bed.

What You’ll Need:
1.2 oz. Argan Oil
.7 oz. Jojoba Oil
.2 oz (10 mL) Ginseng Extract
.2 oz. Cera Bellina Wax
.2 Vitamin E Oil
10 Slidey Lip Tins

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4.5 from 2 reviews

Argan & Ginseng Gel Eye Serum on Soap Queen TV

Prep time

30 mins

Total time

30 mins

This Argan and Ginseng Eye Serum is gentle and skin loving!

Author: Soap Queen

Recipe type: Eye serum

Serves: 10 tins

Ingredients

1.2 oz. Argan Oil
.7 oz. Jojoba Oil
.2 oz (10 mL) Ginseng Extract
.2 oz. Cera Bellina Wax
.2 Vitamin E Oil
10 Slidey Lip Tins

Instructions

In a disinfected heat safe container, add the argan oil, jojoba oil and cera bellina wax.
Melt the mixture in the microwave on 30-second bursts until it's fully melted. Be careful when removing the container, as it will be hot.
Add the vitamin E oil and ginseng extract to the mixture and stir until they're fully incorporated.
Carefully and slowly pour the mixture into the Slidey Lip Tins. Let them fully cool and enjoy!

Facebook and Instagram Photo of the Week (April 4th ~ April 10th)

April 10, 2015 Filed Under: Bramble Berry News

Using milk in cold process soap gives it a luxurious and creamy feeling. For the next couple weeks, the blog will be full of projects made with milk. Adding milk to your cold process soap is different than using distilled water. If milk gets too hot, it can scorch. That creates an unpleasant smell and can discolor your soap. To prevent milk from scorching, it helps to freeze it beforehand. Then, add the lye slowly and stir well. Learn more in the How to Add Lye to Milk for Cold Process Soap Post.

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Buttermilk Bastille Baby Bar on Soap Queen TV

April 9, 2015 Filed Under: Cold Process Soap

In soap making, the term “bastille,” commonly refers to cold process soap made with at least 70% olive oil. Olive oil is extremely gentle, making it the perfect oil for delicate or sensitive skin. This Buttermilk Bastille Baby Bar is comprised of olive oil and a small amount of coconut oil for cleansing properties. This recipe also uses luxurious and moisturizing buttermilk. Carrot puree which is known for its antioxidant properties, is added at trace to give the soap a soft natural color. All these skin-loving and gentle ingredients make this bar great for babies and young children.

This skin-loving soap recipe was generously shared by Amanda from Lovin Soap (check out the original blog post here). Making soap with milk is an advanced soap technique. The key to milk soap is keeping the temperatures low by freezing the milk beforehand. Watch the video below to learn how, and check out the How to Add Lye to Milk for Cold Process Soap post. If you have never made cold process soap before, check out the Basics of Cold Process Soapmaking video series on Soap Queen TV; in particular, be sure to watch the video on lye safety.

What You’ll Need:
10″ Silicone Loaf Mold
27 oz. Olive Oil- Pomace
5 oz. Coconut Oil
8 oz. Buttermilk
2.5 oz. Carrot Puree
4.3 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye
1.5 oz. Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil

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What are your favorite skin-loving additives for cold process soap?

Facebook and Instagram Photo of the Week (March 21st ~ March 27th)

March 27, 2015 Filed Under: Bramble Berry News

The longer you soap, the more soapy supplies tend to build up. Before you know it, your house is overflowing with oils, fragrances and molds. This week had tips on how to use and care for your supplies. For instance, if your wood molds get messy, you can use a soap scraper/cutter to remove any hardened soap and polish them with Simple Citrus Furniture Polish. Silicone molds are easy to maintain, and can be cleaned with 99% isopropyl alcohol, dish soap and warm water. Read more tips in the How to Care for Silicone and Wood Molds post.

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How to Use 2-Part Silicone Molds on Soap Queen TV

March 24, 2015 Filed Under: Tips & Tricks

If you’ve ever wondered how to use 2-part silicone molds, this Soap Queen TV Short is here to help! Made of durable silicone, the 2-part silicone molds are great for creating soapy embeds. Simply secure the two ends pieces together , and place the molds into a container to position the molds upright. Then fill up the molds, and trim the soap as necessary. Looking for the next step? Check out the How to Make Rainbow Heart Soap video to watch these embeds in action!

Have you used a silicone column mold before? I would love to see photos of your projects on the Bramble Berry Facebook page!

Facebook and Instagram Photo of the Week (March 7th ~ March 13th)

March 13, 2015 Filed Under: Bramble Berry News

The weather here in Bellingham, WA has been gorgeous. The sunny days and warm temperatures have us thinking of sandy beaches. If it’s still cold where you live, you can bring the beach to you with our Sweet Sea Dreams promotion. As part of the promotion, several colorants are 15% off with the code: SWEETSEA. To see all the sale items, click here.

A combination of Cellini Blue Mica and Gold Sparkle Mica create a sea-inspired blue that makes the Mermaid Shell Melt and Pour Soaps stand out. To get a realistic clam shell look, several thin layers of soap are poured into the mold and a fork is used to create texture. The soap is finished with a fresh smell from Crisp Cotton Fragrance Oil.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Cold Process on Soap Queen TV

March 12, 2015 Filed Under: Cold Process Soap

Bright and cheery, it’s no wonder the Lemon Poppy Seed Cold Process was the top tutorial from 2014! With so much great feedback, you can now watch this project from start to finish in the Lemon Poppy Seed Cold Process video on Soap Queen TV. This soap is an advanced project, with a super straight mica vein and textured top. The fragrance combination of Lemon Verbena Yankee Type and Champagne smells bubbly and slightly sweet.

What You’ll Need:
9.9 oz. Coconut Oil
9.9 oz. Olive Oil
9.9 oz. Palm Oil
3.3 oz. Rice Bran Oil
4.6 oz. Sodium Hydroxide
10.8 oz. distilled water
Titanium Dioxide
Fizzy Lemonade Colorant
Luster Black Mica
1 tbs. Poppy Seeds
.5 oz. Lemon Verbena Yankee Type Fragrance Oil
1 oz. Champagne Fragrance Oil
10″ Silicone Loaf Mold
Optional: Sodium Lactate

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Rainbow Hearts Melt & Pour on Soap Queen TV

February 17, 2015 Filed Under: Melt & Pour Soap

This Rainbow Heart Melt and Pour soap will make you smile with plenty of sparkle, color and hearts. Inspired by a previous Soap Queen tutorial of the same name, the design has been updated to include more hearts and color in each bar. Pink Grapefruit Fragrance Oil gives the project a bright and happy scent.

This melt and pour soap includes six vibrantly colored heart embeds created with the Mini Heart Silicone Column Mold. Color blocks are used to give each heart a different rainbow hue. To help the layers and embeds adhere, having a bottle of 99% isopropyl alcohol nearby is crucial. Spraying rubbing alcohol in between and after pouring layers helps the soap stick together, and disperses any bubbles on top.

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Facebook Photo of the Week (Jan. 31st ~ Feb. 6th)

February 6, 2015 Filed Under: Bramble Berry News

One of my favorite things in life is to look at beautiful things; specifically, YOUR beautiful soap creations. My book hashtag, #soapcrafting, on Instagram has many stunning photos already. But because I just can’t get enough of your photos, I’d love to see even more! Each Friday, I will pick a photo on Instagram to win a copy of the Soap Crafting book, and share on Bramble Berry Instgram account. To enter, use the hashtag #soapshare on your Instagram photos. I can’t wait to see your soapy projects. =)

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Rose Clay Exfoliating Mask on Soap Queen TV

January 14, 2015 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials

Easy to make and fun to use, clay masks are the perfect way to give facial skin extra TLC. In this Soap Queen TV short video, Anne-Marie shows you how to make a clay mask that moisturizes and exfoliates. Made with luxurious argan and meadowfoam oil, this mask gives the skin essential nutrients such as vitamin E. As you wash the mask off, the walnut shells and clays gently exfoliate away dry, flaky skin.

This mask has a thick, spreadable texture. If you prefer a thinner mask, you can add slightly more oil. When removing the mask, use a gentle cleanser to thoroughly rinse off the clay. Because of the vibrant red color, the clay does have the possibility to stain washcloths. Using a cleanser and hands works just fine when removing the mask.

What You’ll Need:
2.4 oz. Rose Clay
.7 oz Kaolin Clay
.3 oz Walnut Shells
1.4 oz Argan Oil
1.2 oz. Meadowfoam Oil
.1 Evening Primrose Extract
1.8 mL Phenonip
4 oz. Jar with White Twist Cap

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4.8 from 6 reviews

Rose Clay Exfoliating Mask on Soap Queen TV

Made with moisturizing oils and skin loving clays, this facial mask moisturizes and exfoliates.

Recipe type: Face Products

Serves: One 4 oz. Jar

Ingredients

2.4 oz Rose Clay
.7 oz Kaolin Clay
.3 oz Walnut Shells
1.4 oz Argan Oil
1.2 oz Meadowfoam Oil
.1 oz Evening Primrose Extract
1.8 mL Phenonip
One 4 oz. Jar with White Twist Cap

Instructions

In a large bowl, add rose clay, kaolin clay and walnut shells. Stir to combine.
Add the argan, meadowfoam oil, phenonip and evening primrose extract and stir to combine. The mixture will be quite thick, but keep stirring!
Once the mixture is thoroughly combined, place the mixture into the jar and enjoy!

In the Pot Swirl Cold Process on Soap Queen TV

January 8, 2015 Filed Under: Cold Process Soap

In this throwback Thursday episode of Soap Queen TV, I’m joined by Christy from KB Shimmer to create a brightly-colored in-the-pot swirl cold process project. This stunning technique produces beautiful results, and every bar looks unique. Made with vibrant LabColors and scented with Energy Fragrance Oil, this soap screams of a tropical vacation!

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