Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Try this recipe from Make Your Own Cosmetics for a warming emulsion.
Ginger Citrus Body Emulsion
by HBN Founder and President Donna Maria
This body oil is special not only because of the aroma, but because of the luxurious feel of the oil and water blend. Shake well before using and you”ll love the feelling … Read More ...
Here is a nice tutorial from Brambleberry on making a lavender rebatch soap.
Charming Rustic Soap
Ingredients:
Hemp Rebatch Base
Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil
Lavender buds
Dark Purple Labcolor
Mold
About 1 Tablespoon liquid
(Note: Rebatch soap is unscented, uncolored Cold Process soap. With this simple starter base, you can customize your soap by adding … Read More ...
David Fisher has shared a recipe for his citrus honey bock soap, made from an amber beer. Combined with honey and citrus essential oils, this CP recipe sounds like it makes a warm and rich soap! Find the recipe here.… Read More ...
This foamy mug of green beer candle is a great, easy project for St. Patrick’s Day. When I think of St. Patrick’s Day, I always think of green beer and this candle from David Fisher is a fun alternative to leprechauns! Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
The Soap Queen has yet another great tutorial on her blog, this time for a plaid shamrock soap, just in time for St. Patricks Day! The project is a little bit more time intensive than the usual melt and pour soap, but makes a very unique and fun soap, so it’s well worth the effort! … Read More ...
If you have a facial or body scar, try this herbal oil to help soften and decrease keloid scars.
Herbal Oil For Scar Tissue
submitted by HTN President Donna Maria
This combination of herbal extracts may help soften and face scar tissue over time. Don’t give up after just a few applications!! It takes time … Read More ...
Try making your own cold cream with this recipe from Soapnuts.
Rose Cold Cream
1 1/2 cups rose petals
6 Tbs. Olive Oil
1 1/2 Tbs. beeswax
1 tsp. distilled water
Pick through rose petals and only use un-blemished ones. Pour olive oil into top of double boiler and turn heat to low. Slowly add … Read More ...
Make these sweet little slippers from an old wool sweater. Use a sweater that no longer fits (if you’re like me, you’ve accidentally shrunk a bunch of your sweaters!) or find one at a local thrift shop. Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Winter can wreak havoc on your hands, making them dry and chapped. Whip up this gardener’s salve to help heal cracked skin.… Read More ...
Mielke’s Fiber Arts has a great step by step tutorial on making felted soap, with lots of pictures to guide you through the process. Felted soap is good for gentle exfoliation.… Read More ...
Here’s a really unique thing to make out of an old walkman you may have hidden away somewhere. Instead of giving it away to Goodwill, make a soap dish out of it! Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
I adore this fun and glittery soap, made by the Soap Queen herself. This is an easy embed soap project and would make great gifts. Experiment with different color combinations and shades of glitter! Find the tutorial here.… Read More ...
How cute is the pattern for this bath wrap from Simplicity? I also like the neck pillow, slippers and eye masks available in this pattern set. Available here or at your local fabric or craft store (Simplicity 4747).… Read More ...
This homemade shaving cream can be made with ingredients found at your local supermarket or pharmacy chain. From the book, Better Basics for the Home, it was created to both reduce the toxins in your home and all the excess packaging they need. Find the recipe here.… Read More ...
These soap scrolls are fun, original and simple to make! This is a great weekend project, where all the ingredients can be found at the local craft store and the grocery store.
Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
