Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
1. For Scent-Sational smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the wash.
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One can never have enough sources when it comes to packaging your hand-made creations!
For glass vials, glass & plastic jars, perfume bottles, bath salt jars, spice jars, gourmet packaging and an assortment of other packaging needs you might want to visit Sunburst Bottle.
Sunburst doesn’t have a minimum order, has reasonable shipping prices … Read More ...
There is nothing in the world like a nice warm bath with bath salts containing pure essential oils to help relax and soothe your mind and body! Giving scented bath salts for the holidays, birthdays or just to give to a good friend also makes a welcome gift!
Once you have made these gifts with … Read More ...
With 4569 members this yahoo bath and body group is a great source of inspiration and support.
Bath and body is a group dedicated to new recipes, tips and ongoing advice for all levels of crafters and
if your having trouble or would just like to chat to other like minded people then this group … Read More ...
We are looking for an editor who is interested in writing on Bath & Body Topics including soap making and home made
beauty supplies.
You should be able to keep up to date with the latest crafty news and product reviews as well as be able to seek out new websites, ideas and projects.
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Lush is a luxurious bath and body store that will draw you in just with the aroma flowing out the door. Unfortunately Lush is not in everyone’s price range and as a result recipes are sort out all over the internet.
This Lush Like Bath jelly recipe is easy to follow and a very close … Read More ...
Making your own cosmetics can be fun, but sometimes filling those little tubes and containers with hot from the stove product can be a bit tricky. Here’s a method that will help.
Fill a cake pan halfway with layer of uncooked rice, lentils or small beans. Stand the tubes or containers straight up so their … Read More ...
Body powder is a great way to keep cool in the hotter months! But did you know that the talcum used in many commercial powders has been shown to cause tumors in lab animals ? This talc-free recipe is a great alternative:
1/4 cup (59 ml) cornstarch
1/4 cup (50 ml) arrowroot powder
3 Tb … Read More ...
Bored with the same old soap molds? Try using non-traditional molds instead! You might be surprised at the result.
-plastic ice cube trays
-shoe boxes*
-plastic drawer organizers
-milk cartons*
-plastic Easter eggs
-clay flower pots
-PVC pipe
-tuna or sardine cans
-plastic sand toys or sand castle molds
-storage containers
-Jell-O molds
*Molds that … Read More ...
As many business owners can tell you, sometimes your business can start out as one thing and end up as another. Virginia based Flower Peddler is one of those companies. The family-owned store originally started as a floral design company, but ended up sharing their love of all things scented by turning their attentions to … Read More ...
Dad or another another important man in your life enjoy a good workout, but not the sore muscles after? This homemade sports rub makes a great Father’s Day gift for the active man. The thyme and eucalyptus essential oils have healing properties and the peppermint has a cooling effect. The Cedarwood oil adds a nice … Read More ...
Father’s Day is only a few days away! Why not make that special guy something this year? An classic shaving soap is something that most men can use, and he’ll be delighted to know that you made it especially for him. Unlike a lot of commercial soaps, this shaving formula won’t dry out his skin.… Read More ...
The latest (June/July) issue of Bust magazine is out on the newsstands and includes several natural solutions for getting rid of those pesky summer insects. The Buy or DIY section has an article on making a lemongrass spray-on tincture, an anti-bug essential oil and cute appliqued herbal sachets.
The second half of the article profiles … Read More ...
Everyone has heard of the popular site Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia that is edited by its users. Sites that are using Wiki’s open source software (called Wikimedia) have been popping up everywhere, including several crafting-related ones.
Soap makers will be delighted to know that a site devoted exclusively to their craft has recently been … Read More ...
Essential oils are extracted from natural substances such as flowers, herbs, fruits, spices and grasses. These oils are believed to affect the body’s physical and emotional properties, which is traditionally called aromatherapy. Here are some facts to keep in mind when working with essential oils.