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Gwen Neucall of Beyond the Picket Fence shares a video detailing the entire process of how she makes her signature Working Woman soap start to finish. Check out the video posted on The Storque.

I came across a fun way to repurpose Wii packaging on Craftster – reuse it as a chocolate or soap mold! See more on Flickr.

Many of you may already be thinking about all those handmade holiday gifts you plan to make. If you need a few more ideas and/or instructions, check out the blog 101 Handmade Gift Ideas. Below are links to the bath…

Go Planet Earth posted a video tutorial showing how to create Melt & Pour Candy Cane Swirl Loaf Soap. The tutorial utilizes the Square Loaf Mold, one of their top sellers. View other tutorials here.

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 has…

Perfume Kits as some really cute free downloadable soap labels and soap cigar band labels available on their site, including this cute one for Halloween! 

Find them all here.

Here’s some pretty pumpkin soaps to inspire your Halloween soapcrafting!

1. Chocolate Pumpkin Spice cake soap, 2. pumpkin soap, 3. Pumpkin Spice Soap, 4. Elegant Pumpkin Pie Spice Soap

Here’s some fun Halloween themed soap inspiration!

1. Ghouls & Goblins Soaps, 2. BOO Glow In The Dark Ghost Soap, 3. Candy Corn Loofah Soap, 4. OwlSoap

Ylang ylang oil is one of my favorite essential oils.  It has a lovely scent and is fantastic in perfumes, and can help ease anxiety, depression, and stress.

The Essential Wholesale blog has a helpful post on ylang ylang oil and its different…

Not quite Halloweenish, but still close and very fun, The Pink Toque has a tutorial on a melt and pour Batman soap. Also, as a bonus, there is a link to a very cute matching knitted Batman washcloth!

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SoapyLove has a great tutorial on their blog for a gothic pumpkin soap, a classy and more modern take than the usual Halloween designs.

Find all the instructions here.

If you make cold process soap, now is the time to get started on your Halloween and fall themed soaps! David Fisher of About.com has shared a recipe for a pumpkin pie soap using real pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice!   Delicious! 

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Watermelon seed oil properties
from Aroma Web

Botanical Name: Citrullus vulgaris
Aroma: Faint. Slightly Nutty.
Viscosity: Light.
Absorption/Feel: Penetrates Well.
Color: Yellow.
Shelf Life: Indefinite/Highly Stable

Notes: Watermelon Seed Oil (WSO) is a very nourishing yet light oil with good absorption. It is a good choice for use…

If you’re new to soapmaking, learning all of the common terms can be a bit confusing. Luckily, Soap Making Essentials has put together a great glossary of common – and uncommon – soapmaking terms to help you! Check it out…

Soap Artisan Friends of Etsy is hosting a contest and giveaway!  The challenge is to describe yourself with soap colors, layers, scents, etc.   Visit here and leave a comment voting for your favorite entry and you just may win a…

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