If you’re like many of us, we love receiving a homemade natural gift from a dear friend. Our DIY recipe for Ice Pillar candles is easy to follow, and ends...
Layered Pumpkin Melt & Pour Soap
As the weather outside gets cooler, it’s the perfect time to turn up the heat, melt some soap and make festive fall pumpkins. Just alternate colors and scents and custom...
Tips for Removing Soap from Plastic Molds
Tips for Removing Melt & Pour Soap from Plastic Molds Most of the time it is fairly easy to remove melt and pour soap from plastic molds, however, every once in awhile...
Fizzy Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are a luxurious way to enjoy a long soak in your tub. This bath bomb recipe is kid friendly. Don't let the large ingredient list intimidate you, these...
Soap Making: Saponification and SAP Values
Saponification is the chemical process that turns fat into soap by combining the fats with either potassium hydroxide (KOH) or sodium hydroxide (NaOH) also known as lye. Potassium hydroxide and...
Save The Bee Beer Soap
Recently, Oakshire Brewing Company made a special Save the Bee beer for us. While the beer is delicious to drink, the soap makers among us got other ideas. We decided to whip...
Homemade Laundry Soap
Making your own laundry soap at home can be cost-effective without sacrificing cleaning power! We posted last week about a homemade coconut oil laundry bar recipe, which you can grate and combine...
Laundry Bar
Laundry bars come in very handy when a few articles of clothing are in need of a quick wash, instead of doing a full load of laundry in the washer....
Ornate Egg Candles
For a unique craft this Easter weekend, try these beautiful, ornate carved egg design candles made with beeswax. These candles make great basket fillers, gifts or just used as festive...
Lavender Scented Lotion Bar
Alleviate your dry skin this winter, the natural way. Almond oil and coconut oil act together to moisturize the skin, while the beeswax seals in that moisture for long-lasting smoothness....
Melt and Pour Soap
Homemade soap is one of the easiest DIY projects that creates a simple and personalized final product. Choose your favorite ingredients and scents, and then all you have to do...
Headache Relieving Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are a luxurious way to enjoy a long soak in your tub. This bath bomb recipe can help relax away the stresses of the day with the eucalyptus,...
Fizzy Bath Bombs
Ingredients: 1 Cup Citric Acid 2 Cups Baking Soda 3 TBSP Carrier Oil of your choice Spray Bottle with Water Fragrance Oil Colorant Soap or Applique Molds Instructions: In a...