Essential Oil of the Week - Lavender Essential Oil
Monday March 31, 2008
A little bit floral, a little bit woodsy, a little bit herbal - lavender and lavender essential oil have been used for centuries to scent soaps, cosmetics, linens, candles, wash ... Read More
Spring Fragrances for Your Candle and Soap Making
Wednesday March 26, 2008
Spring has sprung! It's time to incorporate some of the bright, clean, green, fresh, floral and fruity fragrances into your candles and soaps. Here are my (current) favorite springtime scents ... Read More
Fizzy Bath Bombs - A Spa in Your Own Bathtub
Friday March 21, 2008
What's a little bit bath salt, a little bit bath oil, a lot relaxing, and a lot of fizzy fun? You guessed it...the fizzy bath bomb. They can be made ... Read More
Candle Making and Candle Burning Safety
Monday March 17, 2008
I am firm believer that making candles is just half of the process of enjoying candles. The other half is burning them. But both must be done safely. Here are ... Read More
Bell, Book and Beeswax Candle - or rather, Beeswax Book Candle
Saturday March 15, 2008
Do you want to make some candles, but don't want to have to melt wax? Yes...it's possible...using beeswax sheets. From simple pillars to votive holders, there are many different simple ... Read More
Beer Candles - Green and Otherwise
Wednesday March 12, 2008
St. Patrick's Day is around the corner, so it's time to bring out one of my favorite "food" candle projects - frothy mugs of beer! Candle makers make candles ... Read More
You Gotta Know Your Bunnnies - A New Way of Looking at Lye in Soap Making
Tuesday March 11, 2008
I've taught a lot of soap making classes over the years. One of the key concepts that people sometimes have a lot of confusion over is the whole idea of ... Read More
Fun Melt and Pour Soap Projects
Wednesday March 5, 2008
Whether you're a beginner soap maker, have some kids to entertain, or just looking for some cool easy projects, try one these melt and pour soap projects:
Gem Stone Soaps - ... Read More