Alpha Mom posted a fun project that will make great last-minute holiday gifts. Follow the directions to create your own Snow Globe Soaps.
School Library Journal
School Library Journal
, a monthly publication with articles and reviews for school and public librarians who work with young people, highlights several book titles that focus on hand-crafted soaps and candles. These books are perfect for those looking for … Read More...
Dexter bloodslide soap
I love the Showtime show Dexter and was excited to see these inventive bloodslide soaps in homage to the show’s main character. The bloodslide soaps are made by Bloodbath. For those who are not fans of Dexter, Bloodbath also … Read More...
SoapyLove book review
Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove has published her first book, SoapyLove: Squeaky-clean projects using melt and pour soap
, and it does not disappoint! SoapyLove is not only a great introductory book for the beginner melt and pour soap crafter, but … Read More...
Halloween spooky soap tutorial
Make these fun spooky soaps from HGTV.com as a party favor at your Halloween party! They are also a great sugarfree trick or treat giveaway.
Find the instructions here. Link no longer valid
Pumpkin pie soap recipe
This pumpkin pie soap recipe from Mom’s Budget is a great way to start celebrating the start of autumn. Make now and use Halloween molds, or use Thanksgiving soap molds later in the year!
4 Oz glycerin soap (clear & … Read More...
Halloween mold sale
SoapCrafters is having a sale on two 3-D Halloween molds. Each mold is in two parts and makes one soap. Find deals on the spooked pumpkin and spooky pumpkin while supplies last. Halloween will be here all too soon!
Swirled soaps
I love the look of swirled soaps and it is a skill that practice really does make perfect. These are some of the loveliest I found on Flickr. Follow the links for shop information.
1. Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet, 2. … Read More...
Shaving soap recipe
David Fisher of About.com has shared his recipe for a luscious cold process shaving soap. The recipe includes a high amount of castor oil for a nice, thick lather and cosmetic clay to help purify your skin as a bonus. … Read More...
Mandarin essential oil properties
Mandarin Essential Oil properties
from Aroma Web
Mandarin Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata
Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed/Expressed
Color: Greenish Orange
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: Very sweet, citrusy, fruity.
Possible … Read More...
Milk and cookies soap tutorial
Go Planet Earth has shared a tutorial on making this scruptious looking milk & cookies melt and pour soap!
Find the easy to follow video tutorial on their blog.
Properties of coffee essential oil
Coffee Absolute essential oil profiles
From Aroma Web
Coffee Absolute
Botanical Name: Coffea arabica
Common Method of Extraction: Solvent or CO2 Extraction
Color: Dark Brown
Consistency: Medium to Thick
Perfumery Note: Base
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Description: Strong, … Read More...
Mineral salts for men tutorial
Jennifer Perkins and Sabrina Collins shared a tutorial on making a spa gift for men – mineral bath salts in a shot glass. This is a great personalized gift for Father’s Day, coming soon! Find all the instructions, via Craft … Read More...
New Villainess goods
Villainess has just released even more luscious products, to my delight. My favorite is the Dad Pack, just in time for Father’s Day. The Dad Pack is stocked with manly scented soaps and unscented Whipped! body cream. Also looking … Read More...
Poison Ivy soap recipe
How to Make a Natural Poison Ivy Soap
By JuDea Bentley from eHow.com
This is a very easy recipe for homemade soap that can be used for poison ivy or other uncomfortable rashes. This soap is also great for sensitive … Read More...
Round soap tutorial
Sherrie of Birch Bark Soap has created a great tutorial on making round or loofah soaps for The Soap Bar. Find the instructions here. While this is for cold process soap, it can be easily modified for melt and … Read More...
Earth clay soap recipe
Earth Clay Soap Recipe – Melt and Pour
From the Soap Making Forum
1 lb. vegetable glycerin soap
1 T. Clay
2 T. Jojoba Oil
1/4 Cup Distilled Water
Colorant and Scent
Be sure to mix the clay separately. I … Read More...
Properties of rosemary essential oil
Rosemary Essential Oil from Wavelengths Natural Health
Botanical (Latin) Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Extraction: steam distillation, Part of Plant: flowers
Aromatic Qualities: herbaceous, minty, woody
Possible Uses:
acne, arteriosclerosis, asthma, bronchitis, candida, cellulite, circulation – poor, colds, colitis, dandruff, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, … Read More...
Villianess Soaps
I’ve mentioned Villainess’s awesome products before, but I just can’t resist raving about them once more now that holiday shopping season is underway. What I am currently in love with right now are the Smooch! scrubs in Pyromania, Dulces … Read More...
Villainess bath products
Villainess makes luscious bath products in unique scents and fragrance combinations. Their scrubs, soaps, whipped body cremes, and facial products use high quality and luxurious ingredients. They also have a helpful scent description for each of their products to help … Read More...