Posts tagged the joy of melt and pour soap crafting
La Brea Tar Pits Soap Recipe

La Brea Tar Pits soap is loaded with oatmeal, pure Bulgarian Lavender and Australian Tea Tree essential oils, cornmeal and extra shea butter. This soap is for those of you who garden, paint, fix your car, or need a super cleansing soap. And yes, it does remove tar.

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How to Craft High-Quality Melt & Pour Soap: Tips for Beginners and Aspiring Sellers

Learn the basics of crafting melt & pour glycerin soap, from selecting the right soap base to understanding fragrance oils and essential oils. Whether you're creating soap as a hobby or planning to start a small business, this guide will help you avoid common mistakes and test your products effectively.

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8 Reasons to Love Lavender

Lavender plants love being in the sun and their roots need plenty of aeration. They grow in the city as well as in the country. Lavender is thought to have originated in India, but it thrives in the Mediterranean, France, Spain, Bulgaria, and Croatia. Successful crops of lavender come from many parts of the United States, Australia, Tasmania and South Africa.

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Oatmeal, Honey, & Goat's Milk Soap Recipe

Looking for a luxurious, all-natural soap that’s as gentle as it is nourishing? This Oatmeal, Honey & Goat’s Milk Soap Recipe is the perfect blend of soothing ingredients that will leave your skin feeling soft, hydrated, and rejuvenated. Made with high-quality goat’s milk, the natural exfoliation of oatmeal, and the sweet, skin-loving benefits of honey, this melt and pour soap is perfect for anyone looking to indulge in a homemade skincare treat. Whether you're a DIY soap-making enthusiast or just starting out, this simple recipe is an easy way to create your own spa-worthy soap bars in the comfort of your home.

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Is Melt and Pour Soap Handmade or Handcrafted?

Melt and pour soap crafting is a legitimate craft. It’s not just slicing up soap, popping it into the microwave, and getting a perfect bar of soap each time. There are color and fragrance considerations. What, if any, skin-loving additives will you put in your batch? What type of mold will you use?

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Melt and Pour Soap Presentation
Rooibos Tea and Pink Kaolin Shampoo Bar Recipe ~ New eBook + Excerpt
Interview with a Soap Crafter – Odette Handley, Riverlea Soap
What's So Great About Pascalite Clay?

Pascalite clay, a rare mineral mined near the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming, has been used for centuries for its purported healing properties. This non-swelling clay, rich in calcium, iron, and magnesium, is claimed to treat various ailments, from skin irritations to energy revival, and is considered more effective than other common clays.

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Berry Blue Christmas Soap Recipe
The Prepper's Guide to Soap Crafting and Soap Storage ~ Excerpt
It's Crafting Season ~ Consumer Beware!
Confessions of a Fragrance Fanatic