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How to Use the Soap Maker’s Calculator

        The Oil & Lye Soap Calculator is a great starting place for those who want to craft their own hard bar soapContinue Reading

2022-11-02
By: thermalmermaid
On: November 2, 2022
In: News & Updates, Soap Making Tips & Tricks, What's New in the Member Section

The Craft of Artisan Rug Making

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2022-06-21
By: thermalmermaid
On: June 21, 2022
In: Home Businesses

Top 16 Homestead Cottage Business Ideas

Home based businesses are the bedrock of the American economy.Family run and small businesses power 80% of the American economy. In the post lock downContinue Reading

2022-06-17
By: thermalmermaid
On: June 17, 2022
In: Home Businesses, Starting A Soap Business

The Great American Soap Swap

Welcome to the Great America Soap Swap : A Community Game for Soap MakersEvery soap maker is welcome to join. You must be  a memberContinue Reading

2022-03-28
By: thermalmermaid
On: March 28, 2022
In: Contest

Water & Oil Emulsions Make Beautiful Hand Made Lotions

Body care lotions are made from part water and part oil. Anyone who has ever tried to combine the two knows that oils do notContinue Reading

2022-03-25
By: thermalmermaid
On: March 25, 2022
In: Bath & Body Tutorials, Lotions & Butters, Natural Ingredients

Preservatives ~ A breakdown for lotion & cosmetics

Why do we need a preservative in topical cremes and cosmetics?A preservative is essential to help prevent microbes (bacteria, mold, and yeast) growing.  Preservatives stopContinue Reading

2022-03-25
By: thermalmermaid
On: March 25, 2022
In: Bath & Body Tutorials, Lotions & Butters, Natural Ingredients, Soap Making Tips & Tricks

The basics of DIY lotion to body butter creation

Let’s  walk through how to make a natural lotion, cream, body butter and moisturizer from scratch.   Lotions, creams, body butters and skin soothers areContinue Reading

2022-03-25
By: thermalmermaid
On: March 25, 2022
In: Bath & Body Tutorials, Lotions & Butters

The harsh reality of a chemical burn from soap making.

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2020-08-28
By: admindave
On: August 28, 2020
In: News & Updates, Soap Making Tips & Tricks
With: 0 Comments

How to Identify Mold or Bacteria in Your DIY Lotions

Once you embark on the path of hand made lotion making you will undoubtedly become familiar with a handful of popular preservatives in the DIYContinue Reading

2020-08-22
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On: August 22, 2020
In: Bath & Body Tutorials, Soap Making Tips & Tricks
With: 2 Comments

Can I save lotion that has separated?

Today’s topic is about how to salvage a batch of DIY lotion that you thought was just about to come out perfect, only to findContinue Reading

2020-04-28
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On: April 28, 2020
In: News & Updates
With: 1 Comment

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