The Soap Box » Soap Making http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com Exploring Soap Making and Soap Making Oils Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:01:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Valentine’s Day Soap Making and More http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2012/01/27/valentines-day-soap-making-and-more/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2012/01/27/valentines-day-soap-making-and-more/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:01:29 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=526 We hope everyone is having a wonderful New Year! Can you believe that we’re already finished with the first month. By now, you should have all of the Christmas soaps sold, the decorations put away, and perhaps you have possible regained most of your energy back from the chaos of the Holidays. We know recovery time is often needed. :) For those of you who like to get a head start on your soap making, you’ve probably already either made your Valentine’s Day soap, or have it setting somewhere if your office, house, or soap making studio. We’re really excited about this Valentine’s Day, since every year, we seem to see more and more soap makers doing higher sales and reported more demand for their product.

We imagine chocolate scented anything is terribly popular around this time of the year (or anytime for that matter!). Below are some amazing Valentine’s Day soap Making ideas. <3 We’re feelin’ the love already!

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Handmade soaps featured in this post were made by the following:

 

Great Cakes Soap Works

Misiuk

DeShawn Marie

 

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]]> http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2012/01/27/valentines-day-soap-making-and-more/feed/ 1 Winter 2011-2012 Soap Making Showcase Series http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/11/30/winter-2012-soap-making-showcase-series/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/11/30/winter-2012-soap-making-showcase-series/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:30:05 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=507 We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! What a wonderful Holiday! The colors, the cozy fires, and of course the great food! We have begun our Winter 2011-2012 Soap Making Showcase Series, and we have gotten some amazing photos sent to us of some of the gorgeous Handmade Soaps that you have made for the Winter and Holiday season. We’re going to try to highlight everyone that sends in their photos, so feel free to send yours to us!

Now on to today’s Featured Soap Making Showcase!

Featured Soap Maker: Linda White

Company: The Healthy Soap Company / Linda’s Healthy Naturals

Hails from: Missoula, Montana

 

Bright Marble 2 Earthy Clean Golden Layers Orange, Clove & Lemon Oatmeal soap Plain White Soap Sage Sage

 

 

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]]> http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/11/30/winter-2012-soap-making-showcase-series/feed/ 2 Winter Contest and More!! http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/11/15/winter-contest-and-more/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/11/15/winter-contest-and-more/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:00:50 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=500 If you haven’t already signed up on our homepage to recieve our Cibaria Soap Supply exclusive email newsletter, then you what I mention next will be a complete surprise! Otherwise, you may have already opened your exclusive newsletter and are well on your way to winning big! So what’s the news?

I am happy to announce the latest opportunity to win big At Cibaria Soap Supply with our

Winning In Winter Contest!

How it works:

For every order that you place on Cibaria Soap Supply.com during the months of November and December, you are automatically entered into our “Winning In Winter” contest for the chance to win…

What You Can Win:

We are giving away not one, but THREE chances to win a $30.00 Cibaria Soap Supply Gift Certificate! You could be one of our THREE lucky winners!

If you’re looking to stock up on Fixed Oils / Carrier Oils this season, now’s the time to do it! We’ll announce our THREE winners at the very beginning of January!

Good Luck!

 

 

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]]> http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/11/15/winter-contest-and-more/feed/ 1 Fall and Winter at Cibaria Soap Supply http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/11/14/fall-and-winter-at-cibaria-soap-supply/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/11/14/fall-and-winter-at-cibaria-soap-supply/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:04:22 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=490 It’s that time of year again, and we are eagerly awaiting viewing your Fall and Winter soap creations! Every year, the handmade soap making bar is raised when seasoned soap makers release their new colors, scents, and shapes. In addition to this, we’ve been online long enough to see many of our newbie online soap making friends flourish into insanely talented handcrafted soap makers!

It’s truly inspiring!

As per usual, I don’t blog empty-handed. I am holding on to an announcement, that is sure to make your Holiday season a bit more special.

So stick around, be sure to follow our Twitter, and our Facebook – You’re not going to want to miss this update!

Want to Know Before Everyone Else Knows?

If you’re already signed up for our Cibaria Soap Supply Email List – then you’ve got the special privilege of knowing this announcement before ANYONE else does! Not signed up? Don’t fear! It’s not too late to sign up for our email newsletter, simply enter your email address on in the newsletter slot on our Soap Supply Website!

 

 

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]]> http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/11/14/fall-and-winter-at-cibaria-soap-supply/feed/ 0 Gorgeous Summer Soap Making to Inspire! http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/07/07/gorgeous-summer-soap-making-to-inspire/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/07/07/gorgeous-summer-soap-making-to-inspire/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:04:15 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=466 Over here at Cibaria Soap Supply, we really really love the summer! And in our neck of the woods, summer has sure taken it’s sweet time to get here! Even in otherwise “Sunny” Southern California, we’ve experience long months of rainy / gloomy weather in what is otherwise known as the hottest time of the year for us! Just as of a week or two ago has the weather started to warm up to it’s normal mid-90′s temps and the gloomy and rainy days have hopefully shown the last of themselves.

To celebrate summer’s triumphant arrival, we’ve compiled a showcase of some of our favorite Summer-Inspired Soaps! As you can see, they range quite a bit in method, scent, shape, and color. We wanted to try to include as many soap making methods as possible, and hopefully we were successful in doing this!

 

Handmade Summer Soap Ice Cream

This oh-so-cute creation was crafted by Lily Bay Soap, which doesn’t seem to have a working Etsy page at this time. If anyone knows where this person currently sells, please let us know, and we’ll link their store!

Summer Soap Making Watermelon Bar

SUPER Cute Watermelon Soap Bars – and they smell like watermelon too! Crafted by Sweet Body Soaps

Soap Making Natural Organic

Words can’t describe how we feel about this soap! It’s just all-around impressive! Besides looking like a deliciously edible treat, this soap features bright colors, and fruit molded shapes on top! We’re not sure how they achieved this look, but it’s great! Crafted by Alegria Mediterraneo Soap

Raspberry Lemonade Loofa Soap

This quenching Raspberry Lemonade Loofa soap looks as refreshing as it does colorful! Gorgeous, vivid colors with a citrus-looking loofa in the middle make this creation a true favorite! Crafted by Eliza Grason

Shea butter Pomegranate Soap

Shea Butter Pomegranate Soap – Made with Olive oil, Coconut oil, Sweet Almond oil, distilled water, sodium hydroxide, Shea butter, fragrance, and mica – This fresh creation hits the spot with perfect moisture and scent combinations! Crafted by Sutter Buttes Soap Company

Unique and Creative Summer Handmade Soap Making

This Wildberry Zinger Tea soap is bright, cheerful, and creative! We’re loving the white against the neon colors, and the adorable dotted theme. This unique creation was crafted by Burnt Mill Candles & Soap

Cold Press CP Soap Making

A CP Soap With Mango Butter and Avocado Oil – This passionate, but simply summer soap looks fresh and lively, as well as moisturizing! Crafted by MacSoapy

Amazing Coconut Thai Goatsmik Soap

This nourishing soap features an awesome variation of the traditional coconut and it’s scent combines coconut milk with lemongrass, vanilla and musk. Crafted by Wicked Soap

Cool Citrus Basil Cold Press Soap

Cool Citrus Basil Soap – provides a cool and refreshing kind of clean – perfect for those who spend a bit too much time in the sun happen to get sunburnt – or those who just love the nourishing moisture and clean that this great soap will bring! Crafted by Forget Me Not Soap Shop

Cold Press handmade Soap

Cold Press Boston Tea Party Soap – Features the cool and collected colors of a nice summer breeze! Ingredients include: Coconut oil, palm oil, Shea Butter, Castor Oil, Olive Oil, Avocado oil, vegetable Shortening, Canola Oil, Fragrance, Micas, grapeseed oil, and Cosmetic grade Glitter. Crafted by: Nature’s Essence Soaps

Summer Soap Making Ideas

Caribbean Coral Reef Soap – SLS FREE – We love this soap’s bright colors, and all-natural ingredients that include Olive Oil, Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, Avocado Oil, and Castor Oil! Crafted By Happy Bubbles Soap!

Handmade Soap Oils

This Sweet Orange Blossom Soap is radiant and skillfully crafted to look nice, neat, and put-together. It’s colors scream summertime sunsets and it’s ingredients include all-natural glycerine with goat’s milk for a smooth and moisturizing lather. Crafted By: It’s Almost Bath Time

What are Some of YOUR Favorite Summertime Soaps? Feel free to leave your 2 cents in our comments!

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ORDER LEAD TIMES:

All orders placed before 2PM on a business day will be shipping within 2 business days.

This change has been put in place to ensure that our orders are going out accurately and efficiently. As we enter our busiest season of the year, we very much appreciate your continued business and look forward to growing with you and your Soap Making efforts!

- The Cibaria Soap Supply Team

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]]> http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/05/03/shipping-lead-times-have-changed/feed/ 0 The Difference Between Coconut Oil 76 and 92? http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/04/19/the-difference-between-coconut-oil-76-and-92/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/04/19/the-difference-between-coconut-oil-76-and-92/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:49:11 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=451 We’ve had a few questions from our customers about this particular topic. I’m sure you’ve wondered it at one point (perhaps as a newbie soap maker?) In my case, I don’t make soap (yet), but have had to become versed in what these carrier oils do and how they work in handmade soap making, and I can tell you that the details can be daunting! Luckily, I have our trusty and reliable Twitter and Facebook community to turn to when the questions are tossed my way!

 

What is the Difference Between Coconut Oil 76 and Coconut Oil 92?

The numbers in the product titles are representing the point at which the solid coconut oil will start to melt into a liquid. Coconut Oil 76 will begin to melt at 76 degrees F, while Coconut Oil 92 will begin to melt at 92 degrees F.

Will this affect my Soap Making Recipe and Final Soap Outcome?

I’ve done a bit of research into this and have come up with a few facts from Soap Makers around the web.

1. Unless a recipe specifically calls for a 76, 92, or Virgin Coconut Oil, you are safe using any of these three coconut oils varieties.

2. Fractionated Coconut Oil is one that I am told will generally be specifically named in a Soap Making recipe, so this is one that you may not want to use unless it specifically calls for it. Fractionated coconut oil (FCO) is produced by heat rather than cold pressing, and it’s a liquid at room temperature. Many like using FCO because it’s light, and sinks in quickly.

3. There seems to be a preference by Soap Makers to use Coconut Oil 92 during the summer months because of it’s higher melting point.

 

We’d LOVE to hear your 2 cents regarding the use of Coconut Oil 76 and Coconut Oil 92! Insert your comments, suggestions, findings, and ideas below!

 

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]]> http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/04/19/the-difference-between-coconut-oil-76-and-92/feed/ 1 Sunflower Oil Price Update http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/03/14/sunflower-oil-price-update/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/03/14/sunflower-oil-price-update/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:08:37 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=438 Sunflower Oil – one of nature’s amazing gifts to Soap Makers and bath / body experts! It features a brilliant amount of Vitamin E, and Soap Makers have been utilizing it’s moisturizing properties for ages.We generally love it because it’s cost efficient, and has a nice, long shelf life. In addition to adding a nice protective layer to the skin, this oil also features some amazing healing properties.

Prices on Our Sunflower Oil

Due to shortages, you will notice the price of our Mid Oleic Sunflower Oil and High Oleic Sunflower Oils rise this month. This may also occur on our Organic Sunflower Oil as well. We will continue our efforts to pass the best possible price onto you, our highly valued customer!

- The Cibaria Soap Supply Team

 

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]]> http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/03/14/sunflower-oil-price-update/feed/ 0 Survey Time! What Do you Want us To Stock? http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/01/28/survey-time-what-soap-making-oils-do-you-want-us-to-stock/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/01/28/survey-time-what-soap-making-oils-do-you-want-us-to-stock/#comments Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:35:53 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=417 Want Cibaria to stock more Soap Makings Oils and Butters?

This is your chance to voice your needs! Below, you will find a very important survey.  Cibaria Soap Supply invites you to voice your Soap Making Oil needs! Please select up to 20 items that you are currently buying or needing to buy, but haven’t been able to find on our store. We are especially calling upon our existing customers, as well as those who need to buy from us, but currently don’t because we don’t carry all of your preferred products.

If you are not planning on purchasing in the near future, or are out of our shipping proximity, we kindly ask that you refrain from voting in this survey, so we can keep the data as accurate as possible for our valued Cibaria Soap Supply clients.

Make Your voice heard! Your VOTES COUNT, as they WILL directly affect what products we add to our store!

Select up to 20 products that you’d like us to stock:

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]]> http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/01/28/survey-time-what-soap-making-oils-do-you-want-us-to-stock/feed/ 2 When Is It Time to Turn Soap Making Into a Business? http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/01/17/when-is-it-time-to-turn-soap-making-into-a-business/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2011/01/17/when-is-it-time-to-turn-soap-making-into-a-business/#comments Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:20:28 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=410 We’ve all been there at some point in our lives; a crossroads that leaves us scratching our head in wonder. Do we take the plunge or not? Will my friends and family think I’ve lost it, or can I legitimately making a living doing what I love?

Ultimately, this decision can’t be taken lightly, and it’s one that generally imparts a huge impact on our lives, as well as on our immediate family’s lives. Many Soap Makers that we’ve spoken with have gone from hobby soap makers to making soap as a full-time or even a part-time business. We reached out to our Soap Making friends and colleagues on Twitter and Facebook to find out what made them turn their hobby of Soap Making into a full-fledged money-making machine! While we know that most don’t bring in the big bucks as soon as they start out, we’ve found that quite a few figured they’d charge people for what they were already doing for free. A little extra income never hurt anyone, right?

Out of the bad economic chaos, many Soap Makers found themselves looking for work and when they couldn’t find any, they created their own. That’s exactly what @dreamingtreesw of Dreaming Trees Soap Works did.”We lost our jobs, and there was still no jobs out there, so we made our own and we haven’t turned back since”.

Other stories that we’ve heard are equally as admirable. Tami Thornton of Beehive Soap and Body Care says

“After helping my husband in his business for 30 years, I decided it was time to start a new challenge! So, after the children were basically out of the house, and Bachelors Degree was finally completed, it was time! Been in business about a year and a half now… and loving it!”

And a good amount of other Soap Makers were just happy that someone was willing to pay them to do what they loved, just as a few of our Twitter friends who shared similar stores.

Belonger Botanicals began “as soon as someone offered to pay for the product”.

It’s definitely a joyful experience when you realize that someone finds value in the things that you create. We talk to hundreds of Soap Makers per month, and we find that the joy and care that go into their products really do make the difference. Many people say that once you go “handmade” with your soap, you never go back! (to the store-bought stuff, that is!)

Day Three is another great example of a Soap Maker making the easy decision to turn their passion into a business. They expressed that they started their hobby became a business “when we realized that people actually wanted to give us MONEY for doing something we’d do for FREE!”

Now that’s passion!

We’d LOVE to hear your story and your thoughts! Are you considering turning your Soap Making hobby into a business? Did you already take the plunge!? Tell us about it below!

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