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Campfire Soap

Campfire Soap I love chocolate and I love smores. There is something about a warm soft marshmallow with chocolate sandwiched in a graham cracker that is irresistible. It might be the only time when I do not mind eating a Hershey chocolate. I would prefer a less crunchy cookie though. S'mores is supposed to be… Continue reading Campfire Soap

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Gaudi’s Chameleon Soap

I had the opportunity to visit Barcelona when I was young-er. My sister worked for an airline, and we were able to fly with her stand by passes. The trip back was quite an adventure, but that might be a story for another day. It was probably 1998 or 1999. My camera was a point… Continue reading Gaudi’s Chameleon Soap

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Inlaid Soap

I first learned of inlays in a polymer clay class. The idea of an inlay is pretty simple, you carve out a design from the surface of an object, and fill it with another material. It can be done in stone, wood, and soap! (and many more materials. Here is a list of the supplies… Continue reading Inlaid Soap

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Mustache Soap

This soap is inspired in my husband's mustache, I guess now it is a tribute to it, since it is gone! Have you ever felt like you are the pretty one in your relationship? Not that your significant other one is not attractive, but because of the dresses, and make up, and hairdos, you are… Continue reading Mustache Soap

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My First Soap Craft Show: Tips for yours

This past weekend I participated in a Fall Festival. I wanted to share my experience with you and give you some tips of things I learned: While this was my first time selling soap at an outdoor craft fair, it was not my first rodeo necessarily. Several years ago I used to sell costume jewelry… Continue reading My First Soap Craft Show: Tips for yours

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Earth Soap

Except for the embeds and the river, the rest of this soap was colored naturally.Ā  I used spirulina for the first time.Ā  I knew it would fade, but I should say it took a while for it to go paler.Ā  And I think if I had stored it away from any form of light, it… Continue reading Earth Soap

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Sea Life Beach Soap

For some reason, I tend to make my beach themed soaps only when the summer is ending. Perhaps I think it is my last chance to do it, perhaps I like the deadline! I suppose if I sold my soap at markets, I would be more seasonal minded. The temperature where I live is 89… Continue reading Sea Life Beach Soap

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Sea Shell Soap

Seashells on the beach I have been in the hunt for a coconut fragrance early since I made my first soap. I have found several that are good, but not good enough to make me want to get more of them. The main problem has been either acceleration or discoloration. The one I used for… Continue reading Sea Shell Soap

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Snow White soap

**This soap will be available in the store on 9/6/19 if you want to grab a bar** When making this soap, I came to the realization this might be my last time putting fruit in soap. There is nothing wrong with it if you do, and nothing negative has occurred from me putting purĆ©es in… Continue reading Snow White soap

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Soap Dough

This is my recipe for soap dough, which is still a work in progress but I am happier with it every time.Ā  For a tried and true soap dough recipe, you can go to this page. for Bee's recipe (She also sells soap dough already made, by the way, which allows you to play and… Continue reading Soap Dough