Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Sometimes you wonder which rock you live under when it comes to crafting ideas. If you are new to soap
making then you are going to want to keep reading. Use bubble wrap at the bottom of your molds for a honeycomb effect.
Read the full tutorial here Soapqueen.com.
With the silly season fast approaching it’s time to start making those Hand-mad gifts. Before you turn out some randomly boring Bath Bombs try this technique for adding a little frosting to the top of your flat bath bombs. You can use brights or pastel bombs for different looks. Add a bottle of wine, some … Read More ...
How adorable are these Snow Globe Soaps? I can not think of anyone who would not love receiving these for Christmas. (feel free to send me some). They really are not as hard as they look and even a beginner could pull off something presentable enough to give away to family and loved ones. For … Read More ...
The raw-ness of this rustic soap really appeals to me. This is not exactly a traditional recipe but it is as close to it as one can get. African black soap is a bar of medicinal goodness helping to cure mild skin complaints.
For several different tutorials (including the one above) check out Soaprecipes101.com.… Read More ...
I am pretty sure we have covered a tutorial for a soap box before, but I couldn’t resist this drawing with the cute little Washi tape corners. This box is suitable for all types of soap making. Just make sure you want a big batch.
For the full tutorial and real photos (without Washi tape) … Read More ...
This is one of the best melt and pour Herbal Soap tutorials I have seen, the soaps in this picture look amazing and inviting and herbaly healthy 🙂
For the full tutorial you need to visit Thenerdyfarmwife.com where she explains all the do’s and don’ts on making a successful melt and pour herbal soap.
If … Read More ...
These adorable Chick soaps are by Goplanetearth.com and looks very simple to make using a Bathbomb mold.
These would be adorable for a Baby Shower or Easter gift. For the full tutorial check out their blog.… Read More ...
A quick little melt and pour Halloween Soap tutorial to get you in the holiday mood. These would look adorable all bagged up. (be sure to add NON EDIBLE) to them as there is always some kid who gives soaps a lick. For the full tutorial visit Goplanetearth.blogspot.
I know I say it all the time , But this really does look good enough to eat! Imagine the smell from this soap Mmmmm.
This is a Hot Process soap so it is not for the faint hearted when it comes to soap making. Personally I love a good ole melt and pour method … Read More ...
This jar of body scrub resembles a lemon butter rather than a salve for your skin. Technically you could eat this if your heart so desired. That’s what is so great about DIY recipes 90% of the time they are edible.
Lemons are refreshing, revitalizing and leave your skin smelling divine. This scrub is so … Read More ...
I bought a bag of dried Calendula flowers around 1 year ago. I had big plans and thought I would actually get time to fulfill those plans once my daughter started school, but it never happened. I am left with around 500 grams of dried Calendula flowers, now that might not seem like a lot … Read More ...
Sometimes all it takes to make some something is a little love and care. Hand-made soaps are perfect for gift giving, Soap no matter how stinky, scratchy or pink it will always get used. There is always at least one occasion when you need to reach in to the back of the bathroom cupboard in … Read More ...
Stepintomygreenworld shares these great recipes to get you out of the chemical habit and in to a more natural state of well-being. You will be surprised at just how easy these recipes are.
Geranium Hand wash – Chemical free hand wash that will leave your skin soft and clean.
Natural Deodorant – You won’t believe … Read More ...
This one is a little on the weird side, but then I don’t have an overwhelming love for Bacon. Soap needs to be made with some fat so why not some Bacon fat? Check out this tutorial for making your own soap with bacon fat. Bacon Fat Soap.… Read More ...
This melt and pour soap is embedded with plastic spiders ( I hope they are plastic). Visit the Peakcandle.com website for the full tutorial on how to make these soaps. They would be perfect for little gifts or for a spooky Halloween bathroom. Halloween Spider Soap Tutorial.… Read More ...
