Cream Soap: Something Different
This cream soap is a project that I started in January! Since I had the day off from the farmer’s market, I decided to finish it up this afternoon. Cream soap is a hybrid of liquid and bar soap, and […]
Super Easy Facial Scrub Recipe
I just recently found this recipe and tried it tonight. I loved it! The best part – it only takes ten minutes – tops. Here, you try it. Go to your kitchen. Get out the baking soda, a tablespoon, and […]
Haute Market, Here I Come!
I decided to take the plunge and actually sell soap at the next Haute Market coming up Thursday, October 9, 5-9pm at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park, KS. It’s a shopping party and fall fashion show all rolled into […]
On the Curing Rack: Apples & Spice
This scent has been a favorite since the first year I made soap. The quintessential fragrance for fall; it really reminds me of a steamy cup of wassail. I added a bit of ground cinnamon to the soap, and utilized […]
Politics That Could Ruin My Business
I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz lately about the FDA Globalization Act of 2008. It’s been going on for several months now, and I think it’s time to let you know about it too. I’m not one to get […]
How to Make Colorful Soap: Final Reveal!
Here it is! I’m very pleased with the way it turned out, and there are fewer air pockets than I thought! For next time, I think I might do one third of the batch in the colored imbeds. It would […]
How to Make Colorful Soap: Day Two
Ok, today’s process is fairly easy. Start by chunking up the colorful soap. I discount the amount of water that I use upfront in my soap recipe so my soap is ready to cut the next day. If you don’t […]
How to Make Colorful Soap: Day One
I set out to make a duplicate of this colorful soap that I made as a test batch called “Celebration”. I believe it sold quickly first and foremost because of the beautiful colors. It also smelled really great, so I’m […]