The Soap Box

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 . This is a great soap making recipe for beginners from this source. . . Ingredients: 6.5...

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,...

As a soap maker, we’re sure you’ve tested many looks, textures, colors, and scents for your soaps. After all, the product is the core of your business, right? Well, there’s no better way to win your customers hearts than through their stomachs! Although they can’t...

For most of us, we’ve just finished packing away the last of the Christmas lights, and tossed away the last leftovers from that insane New Years eve dinner party we threw – but spring is really just around the corner. With the biggest gift-giving day for lovers creeping...

While I had intended to put this article out at the beginning of the holiday shopping season so soapmakers had a chance to spin-off some of their own ideas from great products hitting the market, things didn’t work out as planned. I did not want this topic to be passed over, however,...

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...