Setting Up a Google Reader Account
Now I realize that some of my readers are more tech savvy than others. You probably aren’t here to learn about how to set up a Google Reader account. You’re here to read about soap! But let’s say you are […]
Five of my Favorite Blogs
I read a lot of soapmaker’s blogs as you might expect. But I also venture out into some other topics as well. Here’s just a taste of what I have in my Google Reader: #5 – Muthering Heights – Jessie […]
The Story of Two Soaps
This is the story of two soaps. Both came from the same batch, but one is lye heavy and the other is superfatted. Soapmakers are scratching their heads right now wondering how this could be! I was confused at first, […]
Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild
After making soap for nearly nine years, I finally joined the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild. The Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild is the only registered non-profit trade association giving a voice to the handcrafted soapmaker. The mission of the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild is […]
Can You Make Soap Without Lye?
Seems like a simple question, but a lot of people ask it. The simple answer is no. Without lye, there is no soap. Soap, by definition, is the result of a chemical reaction between fatty acids from animal or vegetable […]
On the Curing Rack: Lavender Lemon
Lavender Lemon is an all-natural soap packed with lots of scrubbiness. (Spell checker doesn’t think “scrubbiness” is a word, but I assure you it is!) This exfoliating soap is made with pulverized corn cob, fine pumice, and lavender and lemon […]
Going Green – Just a Trend?
I’ve been re-stocking my stash of essential oils this past week, and as the boxes arrive, I’m almost as excited about the abundance of packing peanuts as I am about the essential oils! So far, I’ve never had to purchase […]