Bath and body lotions make a great gift for just about everyone: teachers, kids, adults…everyone loves a flavored lotion. During the holiday season, you are already pinching pennies to make …
Recipe Ideas! Skin Care RecipesGift Idea: Bath & Body Inspired Lotions
Soap RecipesMelt and Pour 101: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting in Melt and Pour Soap If you have experienced difficulties with melt-and-pour soapmaking, you are not alone. When working with so many variables and different kinds of soap-making supplies, …
Soap RecipesMelt and Pour 101: Techniques
Beginner Techniques in Melt and Pour Soap Now that you’ve mastered the basics of melt and pour soapmaking, it’s time to move on to some beginner-friendly techniques. If you missed …
Soap RecipesMelt and Pour 101: Additives & Botanicals
Additives & Botanicals in Melt and Pour Soap Thank you for joining us again this Saturday for some melt and pour magic! It’s time to explore the wonderful world of …
Recipe Ideas! Skin Care RecipesDIY Coffee-Infused Body Butter
Did you know coffee can be a powerful ingredient in your personal care products? Check out the luxurious benefits for yourself with this quick DIY! ☕?
Soap RecipesMelt and Pour 101: Colorants
Melt and Pour Soap Colorants Last week we discussed choosing a soap base and today I wanted to dive into colorants. Sure, you can make plain white or clear soap, …
Soap RecipesMelt 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 …
Soap RecipesMulberry 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 …
Soap RecipesMelt and Pour 101: Introduction
This beginner-focused blog series, Melt and Pour 101, will focus on the very basics of melt and pour soapmaking.
Start Making MoneyHobby 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 …
Start Making MoneyHobby 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 …
Start Making MoneyHobby 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 …
Start Making MoneyHobby 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.
Holiday RecipesSurprise 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 …
Start Making MoneyHobby 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 …
Soap RecipesLavender 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 …