Craft Fairs and Festivals I’ve done many craft fairs and festivals over the years, and can tell you that selling your soap is fairly easy. You just have to have good pricing and of course it’s even better if there is little to no competition. Over the years I have learned some things when attending…
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Witch Hazel Oil Uses Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub that is native to North America, but it is now grown in Europe and Asia as well. This shrub can get up to 20 feet tall and produced lovely flowers that are yellow to red in color. The bark and leaves are used to…
How to Pick a Business Name
How to pick a business Name When choosing a name for your business, take the time to really think about it. Throw some names out to your friends and family or ask their advise. Ask your customers, your barber or hairdresser. My hairdresser named my business. We tossed a few names around that I had…
Soap Making Problems – troubleshooting soap making
Soap making does not always go perfectly, especially when you’re learning cold process soap making. Even experienced soap makers occasionally run into problems like soft soap, lye pockets, cracking, or dreaded orange spots (DOS). The good news is that most soap making problems can either be fixed or prevented once you understand what caused them….
Neem Oil Uses: How to Use Neem Oil Safely
🌿 How to Use Neem Oil Safely (Complete Guide) Neem oil is one of those powerful natural remedies that every homesteader, gardener, and natural skincare enthusiast should have on hand. Whether you’re dealing with skin conditions, pests, or even household cleaning, neem oil is incredibly versatile. Living off-grid, I’ve come to rely on simple, multi-purpose…
Craft Fairs and Festivals – what do I need?
I have a couple Craft Fair to do lists – the first one is for what I need to do the weeks leading up to an events. Not all craft fairs and festivals are the same so the lists can vary a bit.
Baby Soap Recipe – Cold Process
Baby Soap Recipe: A Mild & Gentle Soap for Sensitive Skin When it comes to bathing your baby, most parents want a soap that is pure, gentle, and free from harsh chemicals. Baby skin is delicate and absorbs much more than adult skin, which makes ingredient choice especially important. This baby soap recipe is formulated…
Hot Process Soap Making Instructions
Hot Process Soap Making Instructions When making soap the Hot Process way you are adding external heat after the oils and lye solution have been mixed and come to trace.
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Properties of Soap Making Oils Understanding Hard and Soft Oils for Better Soap Bars Each oil used in soap making brings its own unique characteristics — from lather quality to hardness and conditioning benefits. Finding the right blend of oils is key to crafting a bar of soap that cleanses well, feels luxurious, and lasts…
Soap and PH – how to test your ph levels
🧼 Soap pH Testing: How to Test Homemade Soap Safely Testing the pH of your homemade soap is an important step in making sure your soap is safe, well-made, and gentle on skin. Soap making is chemistry. When oils and lye combine correctly, they form soap and glycerin through a process called saponification. If the…