How to Make Hot Process Soap

Do you like the feel of soap made by the cold process method but do not like the wait?  Well, I have some good news?  There is a method called Hot Process Soap  that is very similiar to cold process but instead of allowing to saponify in the mold, instead the soap is cooked usually in a crockpot.  So if you wan tto learn how to make soap by this method, please check out this posting from Rustic Escentuals called How to Make Hot Process Soap.

Farm Fresh CP Soap

Would you believe this beautiful bar of soap used the Mantra Swirl technique?  Yes it was.  Want to learn how to make this cold process bar of soap?  Then check out the instructions from Wholesale Supplies Plus' Free Library...it is called Farm Fresh CP Soap. It will take an hour to make and you will get six slices of soap.

How Listening Can Boost Your Soap Sales

Are you new to selling your products or have been selling for awhile?  Did you know that listen and salesmanship go hand in hand?  It is true.  If you want to learn more then read How Listening Can Boost Your Soap Sales.

Argan and Olive Cuticle Cream

Do you love to pamper your nails? I found this recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Argan and Olive Cuticle Cream that you can add to your of your spa night. When you use this cream, it will soften your dry cuticles and moisturize your brittle nails. It will also brigthen your nails and make your hands nails look like you just got back from the salon.  Luckily this recipe is very easy to make.

Peachy Lip Scrub

Peaches are totally summer time.  If you love peaches in any form from cobbler to pie to just plain straight, here is a recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Peachy Lip Scrub.  This lip scrub can be used anytime time of the year when your lips needs a little TLC.  Whether they are chapped from the cold winter season or cracked and dried from the hot sun, this lip scrub will due the trick.

Fish-in-a-Bag Melt and Pour Soap DIY

I have received a couple of this adorable soap in the past.  And the water/soap has always been clear.  This is the first time that I have seen the soap colored blue.  So I thought since it is the middle of summer and somewhere in the United States there is either a state or county fair going on, I would share this project from The Soap Queen called Fish-in-a-Bag Melt and Pour Soap.  If your child is having a carnival fundraiser, this would be the perfect idea for a booth prize.

Lemon Verbena Yellow Plop Cold Process Soap Design

If you are a cold process soap maker looking for a different technique to try, I found this drop swirl recipe from Lovin' Soap called Lemon Verbena Yellow Plop Cold Process Soap Design.  If you have a favorite color or scent to want to use instead, then go ahead and jazz it up.

How to Save on Soapmaking: Tips for creating soap on a budget!

As you know as a craft or hobbyist, I can take some cash to support it. And creating soap is no exception because of all the ingredients and supplies you need. Sometimes it is hard to stay within budget. In a recent post by The Soap Queen called How to Save on Soapmaking:  Tips for creating soap on a budget tells you how to can save money and stay on budget.

Green Smoothie Whipped Body Butter DIY

Who does not like a whipped body butter?  Here is one from The Soap Queen called Green Smoothie Whipped Body Butter.  If you are a beginner in making body products, this is for you.  But if you are more advanced, you may want to try this recipe for yourself.  If this recipe is not for you, then I recommend checking out some other recipes that maybe more suitable.

Watermelon CP Loaf Soap

We are half way through summer.  Have you had enough watermelon yet?  Well if you have not here is a cold process soap recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus  called Watermelon CP Loaf Soap.  Even if summer comes to end sooner than you like then  extend your summer by making this soap, This should take an hour to make and yield (8) 1" slices.

Sunshine Lotion Tutorial

Do you like making your own lotions?  Here is a lotion recipe called Sunshine Lotion from The Soap Queen that is thick and creamy in texture, yet it is surprisingly lightweight on the skin. If you have never made lotion before, it is very simple.  Basically, it comes down to mixing water and a small amount of oil together.  But you are going to say that the two do not mix.  Well, you are right.  In order to blend them together, you will need an emulsifier. And since this product is made with water, you will also need to add a perservative. This is an intermediate level recipe that yields three 8 oz bottles.

Understanding IFRA Guidelines for Essential Oil Use in Soap

According to Lovin' Soap, it is important to understand IFRA (International Fragrance Association) guidelines for essential oils used in soap and how these guidelines affect how much of a certain essential oil you can use in your soap.  In a recent posting titled Understanding IFRA Guidelines for Essential Oil Use in Soap, Lovin' Soap discusses who the IFRA is and how to research on essential oils and more.  It is very informative.

Toilet Tabs

Would you like to make your own cleaner for your bathroom toilets?  I found this recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Toilet Tabs. These tabs are lemon scented which will leave your toilet bowl and bathroom smelling clean and fresh.  All you have to do is drop one in the bowl and watch the fizzing action take place.  The combination of baking soda and citric acid will help soak awy stains and leave a fresh scent.

Lemon Cold Process Soap Cupcakes DIY

It has been quite awhile since I took a class at The Nova Studio on how to make cold process cupcake soaps.  I really liked the class taught by Ruth Esteves but I have not tried to make the soaps on my own.  I do plan to do it some day.  But in the mean time, I found instructions from The Soap Queen called Lemon Cold Process Soap Cupcakes.  I love lemons so I really want to try this.  But just to let you know that this is an advanced technique and you should get 6 soap cupcakes from this recipe.

Black Bath Bombs: A Cautionary DIY

I have heard that Black Bath Bombs are everywhere.  But I have not seen them but I am guessing that they can be messy if you you use them.  If you have purchased or received them as a gift, you should use them with caution. The Soap Queen recently wrote a post called Black Bombs:  A Cautionary DIY that you should read.

Beach Glass Aroma Crystals

Would you like to have something attractive to bring a nice aroma to your room?  I found this project from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Beach Glass Aroma Crystals.  These aroma filed crystals will fill any room with the scent of cobalt beach glass. This is very easy to make. Once you are done, all you have to do is pour the crystals into a small bowl and place in a smaller sized room.  Stir the crystals once a week to redistribute the fragrance.
   

Watermelon Soap Pops

Watermelon is my favorite summer time fruit. When I get the chance I eat as much of this fruit as I can. If you love watermelon as much as I do...here is a fun melt and pour soap project from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Watermelon Soap Pops.  It is a moderate level project and you will get six soap pops.

Rice Flower and Shea Cold Process Soap

Here is another interesting cold process recipe from Wholesale Supp;lies Plus.  It is called Rice Flower and Shea Cold Process Soap. This recipe uses shea butter which makes a creamy and lathery bar of soap.  With this recipe you can get really creative on how you do your layering...you came make really thin or big thick lines.

Orange Peel Swirled Soap Tutorial

One of my favorite scented soaps is orange spice.  But I found this cold process project from The Soap Queen called Orange Peel Swirl Soap.  This soap uses four different shades of orange to make a bright orange swirl. If you use the recommended fragrance for this recipe it behaves really well. The swirl technique in this project was done with an easy swirl tool and a comb swirl tool.  I will have to look into getting those two tools and give this recipe a try.

Blue Mahoe CP Soap

Here is a swirled cold processed soap project from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Blue Mahoe CP Soap that uses the faux funnel technique.  Each time you make this soap, you will be surprised because it will come out different each time. 
           

Kauai Red Sea Salt Scrub DIY

Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own salt scrub but you do not know where to begin?  Salt scrubs are the easiest body product to start off with.  This recipe from The Soap Queen Kauai Red Sea Salt Scrub is for those beginners out there.

Blue Swirls MP Loaf Soap

Do you love the swirl technique in a cold process soap but you are a melt and pour soap maker?  Do not despair...you can also get close the same effect.  In this project from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Blue Swirls MP Loaf Soap.  This is a moderate level project that takes a half hour to make. The recipe yields 20.75 loaf.

Lemon-Lime Spinning Swirl Fail

I have to say that I love lemon lime soda, so when I found this cold process soap recipe from Lather Be Soaping called Lemon Lime Spinning Swirl Fail. Watch the video clip to see how this failure became a success.

10 Tips For Selling Your Handcrafted Soap Online

So  you have been thinking of selling your bath products online?  If you want to start selling your products online and want to be successful doing it, I found a posting from Lovin' Soap called 10 Tips for Selling Your Handcrafted Soap Online that steering you in the right direction.