It has been so exciting to watch the latest product releases! We have started our Limited Edition Collection after listening to your requests for some of our discontinued fragrances. We also released those adorable 1 oz jars that have been used as sample jars for our blog. Here is the […]
Monthly Archives: October 2010

Whether or not people end up buying your product, they will inevitably link their initial impression of your packaging to you and your brand. So the “net effect” we talked about earlier today is where you should really focus on your brand identity. Why is brand identity important? Your brand […]
The Importance of Labels, Part 3

There are lots of elements that make up a good label. And by “good,” I mean effective—at the end of the day a label isn’t worth very much if it doesn’t sell the product it’s stuck on. And I’m not just talking about the wording of the label. The most […]
The Importance of Labels, Part 2

In addition to working full time in the graphics department here at Majestic Mountain Sage, I also work weekends at a “big-box” bookstore. Both for the discount as well as an easier ability to keep up on what’s new in books and music. I’ve realized something after working there for […]
The Importance of Labels, Part 1

I’ve been in a lip balm making mood lately, so I sat down to browse through my drawers of butters and fixed oils for inspiration. I pulled ingredients that interested me out of the drawers, looked at the ingredients I had picked and then started working on a lip balm […]
Nutty Honey Lip Balm

Have you ever wanted to participate in a swap? Well, now you can because we just opened another swap over on The Sage Soapmaker’s Forum! Swaps on the forum are a fun way to try different products and learn about what you like or don’t like in a product. This […]
Swaps with The Sage

There is nothing better than a exfoliant and soothing oils to make a spa day complete. This fantastic scrub is great with for the whole body. You could also use fine sugar and salt to make a scrub that is nice for the face. This scrub leaves the skin feeling […]
Soothing Sugar Scrub

For me, Chocolate truffles are a rare treat, but they are some of my favorite candies. According to the dictionary, a chocolate truffle is a ball shaped candy made of soft chocolate and dusted with cocoa. One of my favorite chocolate truffles is a homemade Raspberry White Chocolate Truffle. Yum! […]
Raspberry Vanilla Truffle Soap

The holiday season is coming and sometimes chaos and stress can drive us up the wall. With all of this craziness going around, I think it is very important to remember ourselves. Don’t forget to take time to relax and relieve all of that tension. I formulated this massage bar […]
Single Use Solid Massage Bars
If you haven’t been watching the New Products section of the catalog, you are in for a treat. Earlier last week, we released flavors, containers, and new molds! Here is a little review of the latest new products. Butterscotch Flavor Oil: As one of the most requested flavors, this was […]
New Product Releases!

I love the music from original Broadway cast of Wicked. At one time there were perfumes available for both Elphaba and Galinda. The description for the Defy perfume was quite intriguing and I had to see if I could blend something like it myself without ever smelling the perfume. I […]
Wicked Witch Soap

Yesterday, I showed you the way I made a milk soap and I promised we would look at the soap that failed. Today will be the day that I show you how I re-batch a failed soap. Collect needed items: Ingredients Failed Milk Soap from yesterday Water Raspberry Fragrance Oil […]