Gingerbread Man Lotion Bars

Well, Saturday is Halloween then the holiday madness will start.  I saw these really cute lotion bars from The Soap Queen called Gingerbread Man and I thought they were really cute.  I thought it would be a good idea to share this because it may get your creative juices flowing on what you want to make and give out this holiday season.  This is a beginner's level project that only takes 30 to 60 minutes to make and results in three 4 oz bars. So it would not take no time to make these but do not wait until the last minute to make these.  Just remember you have to order the supplies.

How to Make Soap Gems on Soap Queen TV

I think the first time I heard of soap rocks when I was watching QVC and they were selling them on air.  I have also seen them being sold at the East West Bookshop in Mountain View.  Andy the company that makes soap rocks does a beautiful job in making them look so realistic. I knew someone who make their own. Plus several years ago, The Nova Studio had a guest teacher who did a one day class.  If you have seen these types of melt and pour soaps and would like to attempt to make some, I found this tutorial which appears on Soap Queen TV called How to Make Soap Gems

Dry Flea and Tick Shampoo for Dogs and Cats

Many years ago The Nova Studio had a bootcamp that included a class on making products for dogs.  At that time you had to take the whole bootcamp in order to take the class.  I was only interested in that class because I do pet sitting on the side and wanted to make products for my clients  Over the years, they allowed students to take an individual class but sad to say they never offered that class.  So when I saw this Dry Flea and Tick Shampoo for Dogs and Cats from The Mountain Rose Blog, I wanted to share this with all of you who have dogs and cats.

Back to Basics: Crisp Cotton Swirl Cold Process

There are different kinds of swirl techniques for cold process soap.  I have done the swirl in the pot but I found this different technique from The Soap Queen.  The type of swirl used in this Crisp Cotton Swirl Cold Process Soap is referred to as a "drop swirl.   This means the colors are poured or dropped into a mold from varying heights.  As the soap is poured, it will begin to swirl inside the mold. This intermediate level soap project makes about two to three pounds of soap.

Lavender Goat Milk Melt and Pour Bars

If you are a melt and pour soap maker that has never tried using a goat's milk soap base, here is your chance.  This melt and pour soap project from The Soap Queen called Lavender Goat Milk Melt and Pour Bars uses a base that has 10% goats milk which gives the soap a creamy silky feeling. Plus it adds luxury and a touch of shimmer.  The lettering on the soap is a beautiful contrast to the base.  But do not worry, this soap also contains some clear soap base.  Go have some fun with this recipe!