Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
This is not your typical salt bar. Those, also known as spa bars, are typically made from at least 80% coconut oil, at 15 to 20% superfat and 50 to 100% salt. So you would use 1 pound of oils to 1 pound of salt. Sound complicated ? Really it isn’t just follow this fantastic … Read More ...
If you are looking for fun and festive ways to wrap a block of soap then check out this roundup. The smallest of gifts can stand out in a room filled with presents with these simple to follow designs.
The temptation to eat this will be great but the desire to soak in it will win you over. The presentation of this chocolate scrub is amazing. It looks delightful I am sure it smells delightful. Full instructions and tutorial here.
I love giving sugar scrubs as gifts as they are so easy to make … Read More ...
What I love most about this soap is actually the name “Yuletide Cheer”. I can only imagine how great it smells. It is made using a blend of Bramble Berry’s Christmas Tree Cybilla and Elements Bath and Body’s Rocky Mountain Christmas fragrance oils. For the full recipe including a video on how to cut the … Read More ...
You still have time to make some Holiday soaps for friends and family. This St Nicholas mold is detailed and filled with nostalgia. If you are looking for something a little more festive then check out the full range at Milkywaymolds.com.
Making your own soaps for Christmas? Check out these Christmas soap making molds… Read More ...
You know those moment’s where you go “Wow why didn’t I think of that?” Well this is one of those.
Oilandbutter shares her brilliant idea for making a Gingerbread house from a silicone cookie mold. It is adorable! Check out her blog for all the tips and tricks to make sure it comes together as … Read More ...
Fortune cookies are lot’s of fun but how about making some Fortune cookie soaps. These would be perfect for party or wedding favors. I would suspect it might take a little practice to get it exactly right. Make sure you leave enough time before the big day to have a few practice runs. The key … Read More ...
Snow globes are one of those age old traditions that just keep on coming back. There is something sweet about the simple Snow globe and these soaps are just as adorable. The ooze Christmas fun and cheer. Crafts Unleashed share their tutorial on just how to make these adorable little soaps.
Looking for more Snow … Read More ...
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 ...
