Valentine’s Day is coming quickly. If you are in the unfortunate few that haven’t picked up something special for your sweetheart, your window of opportunity is closing quickly. Although the …
Bulk Apothecary’s Top Ten Bestselling Fragrances
You asked and we listened! Many of our customers inquire about our best selling fragrance oils, and for great reason. They want the best for their business! The truth is, …
Melt and Pour 101: Choosing a Soap Base
Base Breakdown With over 30 melt and pour soap bases to choose from, there is a lot of variety for you to build your soap creations upon. Both SFIC and Stephenson manufacture fantastic soap …
Mulberry Mosaic Soap
Introduction What a blizzard we faced here in the Midwest! Cleveland, Ohio saw snow accumulations of upwards of 18 inches! Thankfully, it occurred over the weekend so many of us were …
Melt and Pour 101: Introduction
This beginner-focused blog series, Melt and Pour 101, will focus on the very basics of melt and pour soapmaking.
The History of Soap
Who thought of soap? Where did it come from? How is it made? How exactly does it work? Sure, we know that soap will get the dirt off your body, but how does it do that? We’ve got answers.
Painted Christmas Tree Soaps
Getting Started Christmas is just around the corner! Can you believe how time flies? I wanted to share with you a fun family activity that makes for a fantastic homemade …
Hobby to Business Series: Craft Show Season
Preface Craft show season is once again upon us, providing the perfect venue for Artisans to get out in the public eye and gain some exposure. As more and more …
Hobby to Business Series: Where to Sell Your Product
Where to Sell Your Product Finding a place to sell your handmade goods can seem overwhelming if you’re not sure where to start. It’s a no-brainer that one of the …
Oatmeal & Honey Face Mask
The Incredible Properties of Oats It’s no secret that oatmeal offers powerful skin benefits. As a matter of fact, its use for treating skin conditions dates back to Ancient Egyptian …
Hobby to Business Series: Labeling Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of the Labeling segment in our Hobby to Business Series. Ideally, you have now either conjured or created a vision for your logo and labels. Maybe …
Hobby to Business Series: Cosmetic Labeling
Today we will explore some of the general cosmetic labeling guidelines as well as some useful tips to take into consideration.
Surprise Inside Spider Soap
Halloween is a fun time of year, not only for the little ones but adults as well! Whether you still like to dress up, visit haunted houses or like to …
Hobby to Business Series: Packaging
Product packaging tells the story of you and your brand. Not only does it make a great marketing tool, but it also helps you and your product stand out among …
Lavender Cold Process Soap Recipe
Introduction to Cold Process Soap If you are reading this blog post, chances are you have already heard of or have used cold process soap. It surpasses melt and pour …
Hobby to Business Series: Establishing Your Brand
Over the last few weeks, we’ve explored the first steps of turning a hobby into a business. With products developed and numbers crunched it’s time to define your brand identity. …