The Soap Box » soap maker 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 Want To Write For Our Newsletter and Blog?? http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2010/11/05/want-to-write-for-our-newsletter-and-blog/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2010/11/05/want-to-write-for-our-newsletter-and-blog/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:23:38 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=335 There’s no better marketing tool than being known as an expert and an authority in your niche. As a soap maker, you’ve likely acquired a ton of knowledge about Soap Making over the years – a lot of it by getting great advice from friends and colleagues, and probably even more by trial-and-error. Soap Making is such a wonderful art form, and we are continually looking to spread information and advice to our Soap Maker friends and customers!

How to Write For Our Newsletter

(will also be featured in our blog)

If you have a self-written unpublished article about soap making or the soap making industry – simply submit it to social@cibariasoapsupply.com for review. If it’s approved for inclusion, you’ll be notified via email. We will include your name, a short bio, and a link to your website on the article, and you are of course credited for your article’s creation.

What Kind of Soap Making Topics Are We Looking For?

- How-to’s
- Tips and Tricks
- Ingredient Suggestions and Ideas
- What’s in demand (what your customers are asking for and are generally attracted to)
- Packaging Ideas and tips – as well as special resources

- Holiday Soap Making  and Soap Making Business ideas, suggestions, and content
- Anything else relevant and helpful to Soap Makers

- Oh, and Soap Making Recipes are also accepted!

If you have any other questions, give us a shout via our Blog Comments Section -Twitter, Facebook, or our Website Contact Form!

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]]> http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2010/11/05/want-to-write-for-our-newsletter-and-blog/feed/ 2 The 2010 Soap Maker’s Marketing Guide http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2010/06/04/the-2010-soap-makers-marketing-guide/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2010/06/04/the-2010-soap-makers-marketing-guide/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:25:38 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=196 Greetings friends!

It’s been a fun-filled year at Cibaria Soap Supply. Can you believe that it’s half way over already? We are celebrating the 1 year launch of our newly designed Soap Supply site, as of last month!

Happy Birthday to Cibaria Soap Supply!

As a special gift to celebrate not only our first year as a spiffy e-commerce operation, but also the Handcrafted Soap Maker’s Guild Conference, we decided to give away a very special gift to our friends and customers at HSMG. If you were there, you may remember even signing up for this incredible gift at the Cibaria Soap Supply booth at HSMG.

We wanted our giveaway to be something that not only was free, but something that empowered our Soap Maker clientele with the knowledge that they needed to get some amazing things done in 2010. We wanted this gift to arm YOU, The Soap Maker, with the ability to launch a POWERFUL Internet marketing campaign on a budget.

The gift is an amazing eBook called:

“The Soap Maker’s Guide to Building a Strong Brand and a Rock Solid Internet Marketing Plan”.

This knowledge-packed informational book was written by an experienced Internet Marketing Consultant and site designer, who happens to work with us. She has over 11 years of experience in all aspects of internet marketing, design, branding, and the newly minted social media marketing tactics that produce amazing results.

This eBook stresses the importance of a brand, and the power of building a community around that brand and it’s cause.

We’ve gotten great feedback so far, but we’d love to YOUR thoughts!

If you received this eBook, we want to know what you thought about it, and if you have implemented any of the concepts from it. If so, how did they work?

Do you have any questions?

We want to hear from you! :)

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]]> http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2010/06/04/the-2010-soap-makers-marketing-guide/feed/ 2 A Basic Soap Making Recipe http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2010/06/04/a-basic-soap-making-recipe/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2010/06/04/a-basic-soap-making-recipe/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:30:25 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=176 Ever wondered how you could get started making soap, without getting into something to difficult? This is a wonderful recipe for beginners, and it really gives you a feel for basic soap making

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This is a great soap making recipe for beginners from this source.

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Ingredients:

Preparation:

Mix your lye solution first and set it aside to cool. Measure and heat your solid oils until completely melted. Measure and add the liquid oils to the melted solid oils. When both the lye and the oils are at about 100-110 degrees, slowly pour the lye solution into the oils. Stir with a stick blender, alternating short blasts with the blender and stirring. Mix the soap until it reaches a light trace. Add the fragrance oil. Mix them into the soap thoroughly. Pour the raw soap into your mold and let it sit for 12-24 hours until it has cooled off completely and is hard enough to cut. Remove it from the mold and slice into bars. Let it cure an additional 2-4 weeks.

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]]> http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2010/06/04/a-basic-soap-making-recipe/feed/ 5 We’re Going to HSMG 2010! http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2010/02/10/handcrafted-soapmakers-guild-show-201/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2010/02/10/handcrafted-soapmakers-guild-show-201/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:44:44 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=152 We’re Going to Denver for the Handcrafted Soap makers Guild Show!

We have been getting asked by many people if we’d be attending the 2010 HSMG show. Well, we are! I’m very happy to announce that we’ll be there walking the floor – ready to mix, mingle, and catch up with some of our favorite soap making customers and friends!

Are you going to HSMG?? Let us know, and we’ll keep a lookout for you! We love meeting our online friends and customers!

A New Blog Layout

The Soap Box has a new layout! We’ve made the blog a bit more streamlined and easier to read though. It’s also easier to share our helpful content with your friends on your preferred social networks. We’ll be adding and modifying as the weeks progress, but we’re happy with the kind very words we’ve received so far!

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]]> http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2010/02/10/handcrafted-soapmakers-guild-show-201/feed/ 6 Soap Making Soap Supply Essentials http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2009/12/03/soap-making-soap-supply-essentials/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2009/12/03/soap-making-soap-supply-essentials/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:01:35 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=94 Since I have yet to make my first soap, (yes, it’s been very busy around here), I am still exploring the wide world of Soap Making Supplies and accessories. So far, I know that you need fragrance oils, Carrier Oils, lye, coloring, and molds. I’ve seen all kinds of other things like mica and even soap add-ins like flowers, loofahs, and coffee beans. Floral

In the short time that I’ve been learning about soap, I’ve seen some absolutely amazing creations. Many people are making layered soaps with swirls, some are making layered soaps with top layers that are clear and glittery. Some soaps are made for specifically for the eco-conscious. Others just leave me amazed and hungry, due to their striking resemblance to food. :)

I’ve seen some of the photos that you all post online that show your extensive shelves of soap making supplies and materials, and it’s truly baffling! Most of you gals (and guys!) have a LOT of stuff! I never knew soapmaking was such an ‘extreme’ craft, but apparently it’s overtaken many kitchens, spare rooms, and even garages.

This leads me to the question of the day: What Soap Supplies can you NOT live without?

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]]> http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2009/12/03/soap-making-soap-supply-essentials/feed/ 4 Welcome to Cibaria Soap Supply’s Blog! http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2009/05/22/welcome-to-cibaria-soap-supplys-blog/ http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/2009/05/22/welcome-to-cibaria-soap-supplys-blog/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 17:35:33 +0000 Soap Oils http://blog.cibariasoapsupply.com/?p=10 We’re proud to welcome you to our new blog! We’re going to be updating regularly, making friends, and offering priceless tips and advice on soapmaking. To learn more about what this blog, please head on over to our About section.

Cibaria Soap Supply Our main website (www.CibariaSoapSupply.Com) is currently undergoing design maintence. Our site currently features many great options that allow you to create Wishlists, and even add comments to certain products that you can use as reminders for various soaps you may be thinking of making. You can also create your very own account with our website to gain access to your past orders, current order status’s, and even check for a tracking number once your order ships. You can now securely make purchases on our main website, so do feel free to browse our product line for your carrier and base soap oil needs.

Thank you for stopping by – We’re looking forward to serving you well on our new blog, social networks, and of course on our e-commerce site.

-Cibaria Soap Supply

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