Soap Challenge – Week 5
You know I always encourage you to go check out the link-up from the week before at this point! Some fabulous soaps as usual, and LOTS of learning experiences this week from the alcohol soaps. Here we are on the […]
Soap Challenge – Week 4 Link-Up
How did it go this week? Alcohol soaps can be rather challenging! I wasn’t overly excited about the way my Mokalata soap turned out with the kahlua, but it does smell rather amazing! Not only did I end up with […]
Soap Challenge: Week 4
This week’s challenge is going to be fun! We are making soap with alcoholic beverages. The sugars and alcohol create loads of lather, but they also create challenges when you put them in soap! If you’ve never made a soap […]
Soap Challenge – Week 3 Link-Up
I’ve heard all kinds of feedback about this week’s challenge – some people had a lot of fun, others not so much… I had fun making the cupcake soaps, but I’m still not convinced that I want to make more […]
Sneak Peek: Black Raspberry Creme Soap
Black Raspberry Creme is one of those fragrances that never goes out of style. I love it because it’s sweet and yummy – AND it is a dream to work with in soap. You get that creamy vanilla scent without […]
Soap Challenge: Week Three
Here’s your chance to go check out the link-up from last week! So many beautiful milk soaps made with a variety of milks! For this week, I am joining the beginner class as I have never attempted to pipe soap […]
Soap Challenge – Week Two Link-Up
This week’s challenge was to create a milk soap. There are so many different types of milk that can be used to make soap! When I announced the challenge, several participants told me they would be using coconut milk. Some […]
Soap Challenge: Week 2
Before I get started on this week’s challenge, I really have to tell you how impressed I am with the participants’ in-the-pot swirls from last week! If you haven’t seen them yet, please go check them out! If you are […]
Soap Challenge – Week 1 Link-Up
The Soap Challenge has already exceeded my expectations! Every day this week, there have been new people asking to join in! Officially, there are now 76 people from around the world who have told me they are participating, and there […]
Soap Challenge – Week 1
Thank you to everyone who has shown interest in the weekly soap challenge!! We have nearly 50 soapmakers who are planning to join us – nine are newbies, 24 are intermediate, and 16 are pros. (Some of you claim to […]