5 Tips for Using Fresh Ingredients in Soap
Have you ever looked in your kitchen cabinets and thought, “Huh, I wonder if I can put that in soap?” […]
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Tips for Soaping in Small Spaces
Soap supplies tend to add up fast. A few fragrances here, a few molds there – all of a sudden your
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How to Set Up Your Market Display
Preparing for a market can seem overwhelming. There are supplies to transport, displays to set up and potential customers to
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Are Markets Right for You?
Photo courtesy of Old Whaling Company. Photo by Leslie Ryan. When you first start making soap, you’ll soon find you have
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Why is My Cold Process Soap Soft?
Cold process soap requires patience. It needs several days to harden in the mold. Then, it needs to cure for
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How to Make Soap Last Longer in the Shower
Cold process soap is very different compared to soap made from surfactants. Cold process soap is made with natural oils
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How to Use Tea and Coffee in Soap
Here in the Pacific Northwest, it’s starting to feel like fall. The leaves are changing, the temperatures are dropping and
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Why Did My Soap Crack?
You poured your soap into the mold and everything looks wonderful. But, when you look at the soap the next day…ack!
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Common Soapmaking Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Photo by Lara Ferroni. If you’re new to soaping, the process can seem a bit overwhelming. You can learn how
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How to Save on Soapmaking: Tips for creating soap on a budget!
Photo by Lara Ferroni. We all have a budget. Sometimes it’s difficult to fit hobbies into that budget. Soaping is no