Candle & Soap Making: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Lye Sources
Without lye, there is no soap. But the most common supplier for home-based soap makers, Red Devil, has been discontinued. Here are some places you can get it.
Without lye, there is no soap. But the most common supplier for home-based soap makers, Red Devil, has been discontinued. Here are some places you can get it.
Make Cold Process Soap
Step by step instructions to make cold process soap
Step by step instructions to make cold process soap
Olive Oil Soaps
Easy Recipes for making Castile Olive Oil Soap
Easy Recipes for making Castile Olive Oil Soap
Soap Making Basics
Want to make your own hand made soaps - but just a beginner Start here for a quick primer in soap making - Fun projects and how-to projects as well as explanations of all the materials tools and ingredients involved
Want to make your own hand made soaps - but just a beginner Start here for a quick primer in soap making - Fun projects and how-to projects as well as explanations of all the materials tools and ingredients involved
Goat's Milk Soap
Instructions for making goat's milk soap with either liquid or powdered goat's milk soap
Instructions for making goat's milk soap with either liquid or powdered goat's milk soap
Citronella Candles
Directions for making mosquito repelling outdoor citronella bucket candles
Directions for making mosquito repelling outdoor citronella bucket candles
Create a Soap Recipe
Want to learn how to make soap? Create your own soap recipe from scratch - balance your oils and get exactly the results you want.
Want to learn how to make soap? Create your own soap recipe from scratch - balance your oils and get exactly the results you want.
Candle Basics
Bring some warmth and light into your home by making your own hand made candles - Fun creative and easy to learn
Bring some warmth and light into your home by making your own hand made candles - Fun creative and easy to learn
Liquid Soap
Instructions to make liquid soap from scratch
Instructions to make liquid soap from scratch
Melt and Pour
Step By Step Instructions to Make Melt and Pour Soap From Cutting and Weighing the Base to Adding Fragrance and Color
Step By Step Instructions to Make Melt and Pour Soap From Cutting and Weighing the Base to Adding Fragrance and Color
Grocery Store Soap
You don't have to have a lot of fancy ingredients to make great soap. This recipe uses only oils that I found at my local market.
You don't have to have a lot of fancy ingredients to make great soap. This recipe uses only oils that I found at my local market.
Make a Lye Solution
Step by step instructions to safely make a lye-water solution for use in making cold process soap
Step by step instructions to safely make a lye-water solution for use in making cold process soap
Soap with Milk
You're not limited to just using distilled water in your soap making. Many soapers make soap with goat's milk, coconut milk, or even buttermilk. Making the lye solution for your soap is a bit more tricky though. Follow these steps to get the best results.
You're not limited to just using distilled water in your soap making. Many soapers make soap with goat's milk, coconut milk, or even buttermilk. Making the lye solution for your soap is a bit more tricky though. Follow these steps to get the best results.
Scent Blending
Create custom fragrance blends of fragrance or essential oils for your soaps and candles with this simple blending guide
Create custom fragrance blends of fragrance or essential oils for your soaps and candles with this simple blending guide
CP Shaving Soap
Recipe for shaving soap - olive oil shaving soap
Recipe for shaving soap - olive oil shaving soap
Best Lye Calculators
Lye Calculators for Cold Process Soap
Lye Calculators for Cold Process Soap
Fun Candle Making Project
Step by step instructions for making sand candles
Step by step instructions for making sand candles
Soap Making Recipes
Directory of soap making recipes from basic soap making recipes to soaps with botanical additives to specialty soaps
Directory of soap making recipes from basic soap making recipes to soaps with botanical additives to specialty soaps
Natural Colorants
Natural colorants in soap making don't have to be boring and muted. Many plant materials, spices and herbs give lovely colors to your soap.
Natural colorants in soap making don't have to be boring and muted. Many plant materials, spices and herbs give lovely colors to your soap.
Organize Your Craft Room
Great articles and resources to help you organize your craft room
Great articles and resources to help you organize your craft room
Floating Candles
Simple floating candles can make a simple bowl of water into a centerpiece. And they're EASY to make!
Simple floating candles can make a simple bowl of water into a centerpiece. And they're EASY to make!
Loofah Soap
Step by step instructions to make melt and pour loofah soap - unmolding the soap
Step by step instructions to make melt and pour loofah soap - unmolding the soap
Mosquito Essential Oil Blends
Mosquito repelling essential oil blends for making citronella candles with more than just citronella oil
Mosquito repelling essential oil blends for making citronella candles with more than just citronella oil
Propylene Glycol
Discussion of Propylene Glycol in Soap, Cosmetics and Household Items
Discussion of Propylene Glycol in Soap, Cosmetics and Household Items
Fizzy Bath Bombs
Instructions to make basic fizzy bath bombs.
Instructions to make basic fizzy bath bombs.
Herbal Oil Infusion
Directions on How To Make an Herbal Oil Infusion for Soap Making
Directions on How To Make an Herbal Oil Infusion for Soap Making
MP Shaving Soap
Instructions to make Melt and Pour Shaving Soap
Instructions to make Melt and Pour Shaving Soap
Container Candles
Step-by-step instructions for making basic container candles.
Step-by-step instructions for making basic container candles.
Making Lye from Wood Ashes
Links to sources of how to make lye the old fashioned way - from wood ashes and water
Links to sources of how to make lye the old fashioned way - from wood ashes and water
Alternative Lye Solutions
You're not limited to just using distilled water in your soap making. Many soapers make soap with goat's milk, coconut milk, coffee, tea or even beer. Making the lye solution for your soap is a bit more tricky though.
You're not limited to just using distilled water in your soap making. Many soapers make soap with goat's milk, coconut milk, coffee, tea or even beer. Making the lye solution for your soap is a bit more tricky though.
Measurements vs Percentages
Scale your recipe to any size as well as understand the proportions of each oil in the recipe.
Scale your recipe to any size as well as understand the proportions of each oil in the recipe.
Candle Projects Directory
Directory of Candle Projects at Candle and Soap Making at About.com
Directory of Candle Projects at Candle and Soap Making at About.com
Citronella Torches
Step by step instructions to make citronella torch candles
Step by step instructions to make citronella torch candles
Ice Candle
How to make an ice candle - beautiful and easy
How to make an ice candle - beautiful and easy
Coconut Milk Soap
Step by step instructions for making soap with coconut milk
Step by step instructions for making soap with coconut milk
Lavender-Mint Soap
Recipe and Instructions to Make Lavender Mint Multi-Layered Soap
Recipe and Instructions to Make Lavender Mint Multi-Layered Soap
RenderingTallow
Step by step instructions on how to render tallow or beef fat for use in soap and candles
Step by step instructions on how to render tallow or beef fat for use in soap and candles
Add a Little Extra
Superfatting cold process soap recipes is common - it adds extra moisturizing qualities and gives you a fudge factor.
Superfatting cold process soap recipes is common - it adds extra moisturizing qualities and gives you a fudge factor.
Photo Candles
How to add a photo to your candles using either waterslide candle decals or embedding photos into a hurricane shell
How to add a photo to your candles using either waterslide candle decals or embedding photos into a hurricane shell
Basic Bath Salts
Basic instructions to make bath salts
Basic instructions to make bath salts
Morning Mint
Step-by-step instructions for Morning Mint melt and pour soap - easy soap making project
Step-by-step instructions for Morning Mint melt and pour soap - easy soap making project
Antiquesoapbooks
A Collection of online scans of antique soap making books from decades to centuries ago.
A Collection of online scans of antique soap making books from decades to centuries ago.
Basic Soap Equipment
A list of the basic soap making tools and equipment you need to get started making soap
A list of the basic soap making tools and equipment you need to get started making soap
Natural Colors in Candles
Natural Colorants in Candles - Natural Colors in Soy Wax Container Container Candles
Natural Colorants in Candles - Natural Colors in Soy Wax Container Container Candles
Mitre Box Soap Mold
Step by step instructions to make a great soap mold out of a mitre box and some wood strips.
Step by step instructions to make a great soap mold out of a mitre box and some wood strips.
Soap Exfoliants
List of exfoliants you can use in your soaps
List of exfoliants you can use in your soaps
Saponification
definition of saponification in soap making
definition of saponification in soap making
Simple Votive
Easy candle making project-make a simple votive candle-step by step instructions
Easy candle making project-make a simple votive candle-step by step instructions
Soap Making Safety
Tips and information to help you make soap safely.
Tips and information to help you make soap safely.
Rolled Beeswax Candle
Instructions for making a simple rolled beeswax candle. Great for kids.
Instructions for making a simple rolled beeswax candle. Great for kids.
Dripless Candles
Candle Making - How to make a candle dripless.
Candle Making - How to make a candle dripless.
Floating Flowers
Step-by-step instructions to make molded floating flower candles
Step-by-step instructions to make molded floating flower candles
Clay Soap Sampler
Recipe for making soap with clays
Recipe for making soap with clays
Peppermint Ice
A wintery wake up for your shower that's cool to look at and cool to wash with.
A wintery wake up for your shower that's cool to look at and cool to wash with.
Hard White Soap
recipes for old fashioned hard white soap
recipes for old fashioned hard white soap
Trace
When making cold process soap you must wait until the mixture reaches trace - once you have seen it you will know but trace makes soap making beginners nervous
When making cold process soap you must wait until the mixture reaches trace - once you have seen it you will know but trace makes soap making beginners nervous
Cucumber Soap
Recipe for cucumber soap
Recipe for cucumber soap
Pumpkin Pie Soap
Ready for fall flavors and scents? This pumpkin scented soap uses real pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice! Almost good enough to eat...and fabulous in the bath!
Ready for fall flavors and scents? This pumpkin scented soap uses real pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice! Almost good enough to eat...and fabulous in the bath!
Dog Soap Recipes
Recipes for flea repelling dog soap
Recipes for flea repelling dog soap
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil is by far the most popular essential oil in both soap making and candle making.
Lavender essential oil is by far the most popular essential oil in both soap making and candle making.
Mining for Gem Soap
Easy Melt and Pour Soap project - Gemstones with colored mica
Easy Melt and Pour Soap project - Gemstones with colored mica
Easy Soap Science
Simple experiment demonstrates how soap cleans.
Simple experiment demonstrates how soap cleans.
CP Soap Making Videos
A collection of step by step videos demonstrating cold process soap making
A collection of step by step videos demonstrating cold process soap making
Hurricane Candle
Step-by-step instructions to make a hurricane candle shell - advanced candle making project - how to make hurricane candle shells
Step-by-step instructions to make a hurricane candle shell - advanced candle making project - how to make hurricane candle shells
Tomato (Basil) Soap
recipe for tomato basil soap
recipe for tomato basil soap
Fun Soap Variation
Step by step instructions to make whipped soap - room temperature cold process soap
Step by step instructions to make whipped soap - room temperature cold process soap
Candle and Soap Videos
Video instructions to get you started making soap and candles
Video instructions to get you started making soap and candles
Carrot Juice Soap
Recipe for carrot juice soap
Recipe for carrot juice soap
Coffee Soap
Great soap making recipe for cooks and coffee lovers alike - removes garlic and fish odors from hands
Great soap making recipe for cooks and coffee lovers alike - removes garlic and fish odors from hands
Green Tea & Lemongrass Soap
Recipe for green tea & lemongrass soap
Recipe for green tea & lemongrass soap
Squash Lantern
Looking for innovative, easy and fun ways to add some life and light to your holiday centerpiece? This tea lite lantern, made from a carved out squash is a lovely, easy project.
Looking for innovative, easy and fun ways to add some life and light to your holiday centerpiece? This tea lite lantern, made from a carved out squash is a lovely, easy project.
Baby Food Jar Candles
Instructions for making candles with baby food jars
Instructions for making candles with baby food jars
Melt and Pour Fun
Melt and Pour Soap Scrubbie - Easy Soap Making Project - Great for kids - fun soap making project
Melt and Pour Soap Scrubbie - Easy Soap Making Project - Great for kids - fun soap making project
Great Kids Project
Step by step instructions to make a stained glass votive holder
Step by step instructions to make a stained glass votive holder
Mosquito Votives
instructions for making citronella mosquito repelling votive candles
instructions for making citronella mosquito repelling votive candles
Soap Felting
How to felt soap - A combination washcloth and bar of soap - this project uses simple wool and simple soap to make a wonderfully unique soap presentation - soap felting
How to felt soap - A combination washcloth and bar of soap - this project uses simple wool and simple soap to make a wonderfully unique soap presentation - soap felting
Balloon Candles
Using a simple balloon, you can make interesting candle shells that can be used in a number of fun projects
Using a simple balloon, you can make interesting candle shells that can be used in a number of fun projects
Add Some Sugar
Adding sugar to your soap helps increase lather and bubbles
Adding sugar to your soap helps increase lather and bubbles
Easy Molded Candle Project
Basic candle making instructions for a molded pillar candle.
Basic candle making instructions for a molded pillar candle.
Shred Soaps
Step by step instructions to make soap with shreds or chunks
Step by step instructions to make soap with shreds or chunks
Autumn Leaves Soaps
Bring a touch of autumn into your bathrooms and kitchens with this easy to make melt and pour soap project.
Bring a touch of autumn into your bathrooms and kitchens with this easy to make melt and pour soap project.
Candle and Soap Labels
Top Picks for Resources for Labelling Candles and Soaps - Candle and Soap Label Resources
Top Picks for Resources for Labelling Candles and Soaps - Candle and Soap Label Resources
Lye Excess in Liquid Soap
An explanation of Catherine Failor's Liquid Soap recipe formulations - and the excess of lye
An explanation of Catherine Failor's Liquid Soap recipe formulations - and the excess of lye
Dry Perfume Roll-on
Dry Perfume Roll-on or Body Oil Spray with Cyclomethicone
Dry Perfume Roll-on or Body Oil Spray with Cyclomethicone
Add a Bit of Salt
Adding a bit of salt to your soap can help increase hardness - an inexpensive and easy soap making tip
Adding a bit of salt to your soap can help increase hardness - an inexpensive and easy soap making tip
Make Chunks for Candles
Instructions to make wax chunks for chunk candles - materials needed
Instructions to make wax chunks for chunk candles - materials needed
Candle Making Safety
Candle making safety - tips, rules and instructions for making candles safely
Candle making safety - tips, rules and instructions for making candles safely
Fisherman's Soap
Recipe for Fishermans Soap - Allegedly Attracts Fish
Recipe for Fishermans Soap - Allegedly Attracts Fish
Marbled Container Candles
Instructions to make a marbled container candle - Basic Setup
Instructions to make a marbled container candle - Basic Setup
Recycling Wax Scraps
Any candle maker - or even candle user - will have lots of odds and ends and scraps of candles left over. Here are some ways to reuse them.
Any candle maker - or even candle user - will have lots of odds and ends and scraps of candles left over. Here are some ways to reuse them.
Cyclomethicone
Definition of Cyclomethicone
Definition of Cyclomethicone
Iced Tea Gel Candle
How to make a gel candle that looks like a glass of iced tea!
How to make a gel candle that looks like a glass of iced tea!
Honey in Soap
Information about using honey in hand made soaps - recipes included
Information about using honey in hand made soaps - recipes included
Liquid Soap Dilution
Dilution help for making liquid soap
Dilution help for making liquid soap
Household Soap Combo
A great combination of soap for any household -Gardener's Soap great for cleaning dirty hands - Mechanic's Soap for the grimiest jobs - and Kitchen Coffee Soap to battle cooking odors
A great combination of soap for any household -Gardener's Soap great for cleaning dirty hands - Mechanic's Soap for the grimiest jobs - and Kitchen Coffee Soap to battle cooking odors
Beeswax Tea Lites
Unique and easy candle making project using beeswax and cookie cutters - perfect for holiday candle table settings or center pieces
Unique and easy candle making project using beeswax and cookie cutters - perfect for holiday candle table settings or center pieces
Valentine's Fragrances
My favorite Valentine's Day Soap and Candle Fragrances
My favorite Valentine's Day Soap and Candle Fragrances
Poinsettia Soaps
Bring the holidays into your bathrooms and kitchens with this easy to make melt and pour soap project using silk poinsettia flower petals.
Bring the holidays into your bathrooms and kitchens with this easy to make melt and pour soap project using silk poinsettia flower petals.
Coloring Fizzy Bath Bombs
Step by step instructions for coloring your fizzy bath bombs
Step by step instructions for coloring your fizzy bath bombs
Cocoa Butter
Profile of Cocoa Butter in Soap Making
Profile of Cocoa Butter in Soap Making
Top Note
Top note the fleeting bright volatile scent When blending fragrance and essential oils for soap candles or aromatherapy attention must be paid to the characteristics of each oil Each oil has a top note middle note and base note
Top note the fleeting bright volatile scent When blending fragrance and essential oils for soap candles or aromatherapy attention must be paid to the characteristics of each oil Each oil has a top note middle note and base note
Fragrance & Essential Oils
A discussion of the difference between fragrance oils and essential oils in candle making and soap making.
A discussion of the difference between fragrance oils and essential oils in candle making and soap making.
Not Quite as Scrubby
Instructions for two variations on super scrubby loofah soaps
Instructions for two variations on super scrubby loofah soaps
Magic 180
Most waxes melt at between 120 and 140 degrees. But adding the fragrance oil at a lower temperature will not give you the best results. What temperature is best to add the fragrance oil to your candles?
Most waxes melt at between 120 and 140 degrees. But adding the fragrance oil at a lower temperature will not give you the best results. What temperature is best to add the fragrance oil to your candles?
Citrus Honey Bock
Recipe for Citrus Honey Bock Soap
Recipe for Citrus Honey Bock Soap
Using Liquid Lye
How to use a liquid lye solution in soap making
How to use a liquid lye solution in soap making
Cocoa Butter Massage Bars
Instructions, ingredients and recipe for cocoa butter massage bar - recipe and ingredients
Instructions, ingredients and recipe for cocoa butter massage bar - recipe and ingredients
Soap on a Rope
instructions to make soap on a rope using 3D soap mold and single cavity soap mold
instructions to make soap on a rope using 3D soap mold and single cavity soap mold
Chunk Votive Candles
Instructions to make chunk votive candles
Instructions to make chunk votive candles
Beeswax Variations
Simple instructions for making a rolled taper out of beeswax sheets.
Simple instructions for making a rolled taper out of beeswax sheets.
Neat Variation
Easy step by step instructions to make a two-color rolled beeswax candle.
Easy step by step instructions to make a two-color rolled beeswax candle.
Middle Note
Middle note the heart of the fragrance long lasting When blending fragrance and essential oils for soap candles or aromatherapy attention must be paid to the characteristics of each oil Each oil has a top note middle note and base note
Middle note the heart of the fragrance long lasting When blending fragrance and essential oils for soap candles or aromatherapy attention must be paid to the characteristics of each oil Each oil has a top note middle note and base note
Best Essential Oil Books
My picks for the best books on essential oils in candle and soap making
My picks for the best books on essential oils in candle and soap making
Layered Containers
How to make layered container candles
How to make layered container candles
Molded Roses
Step-by-step instructions to make molded rose candles.
Step-by-step instructions to make molded rose candles.
Christmas Containers
Fill your home with holiday scents with these great Christmas Container Candles - step by step instructions how to make Christmas container candles
Fill your home with holiday scents with these great Christmas Container Candles - step by step instructions how to make Christmas container candles
Custom Prayer Candles
Step by step instructions to make your own custom prayer or devotional candles - measuring the image.
Step by step instructions to make your own custom prayer or devotional candles - measuring the image.