Yearly Archives: 2015

Today I wanted to work with what can be a rather finicky material, Beeswax. Why is Beeswax finicky? Well, it is extremely temperature sensitive and we recommend no more that 0.5 ounce per pound of fats. That is a tiny amount! While Beeswax contributes this amazingly creamy sensation, it can […]

Starting with Soap – Day 9

May 18, 2015 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

I have so much fun making soap and using different luxury oils. It can be quiet the addicting hobby! Which soaps have you made? Which one has been your favorite so far? I want to know! It is really hard for me to choose favorites but so far I think […]

Starting with Soap – Day 8

May 15, 2015 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

The magic of soapmaking never ceases to amaze me. As a soapmaker, I think I get to make some of the most fantastic items with some incredible oils from around the world. One thing that I find really keeps the wonder is how each luxury oil can have such a […]

Starting with Soap – Day 7

May 14, 2015 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

Now that we have made our first several batches of soap and talked about why we choose certain “backbone” oils, let’s get into the really fun stuff. There are many different oils that you can choose to be your luxury oil. Each one will make your soap unique. Today I […]

Starting with Soap – Day 6

May 13, 2015 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

We have made a few batches of soap together already. Are you having fun? If you have any questions, let us know. We are here to help you succeed. Today I wanted to talk about when we would shift around our 6-5-4 numbers and why. Are you ready? Let’s get […]

Starting with Soap – Day 5

May 11, 2015 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

There are many things I recommend that any cosmetic crafter have available. Some of those include a good scale, a notebook and a large supply of paper towels. All of these items make life so much easier. But there is one thing that I forget to mention that I often […]

Mandatory Materials – A clean workspace

May 8, 2015 in Soap / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

Last week we made our first batch of soap. Making your first batch of soap is exciting, overwhelming, terrifying and addicting all at the same time. It is a very emotional process. Today, I wanted to make another batch of soap but I only wanted to change one ingredient. Are […]

Starting with Soap – Day 4

May 5, 2015 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

I can’t believe it is already May! The lilacs and peonies have begun to bloom and the days are full of sunshine. The dogs and I have been enjoying the sunshine by playing and gardening. Actually, I pull the weeds, the dogs run off with the weeds and then I […]

May 2015 Calendar

May 4, 2015 in Calendar / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

Today we will be making our first batch of soap. For our first batch of soap, I wanted to use Shea Butter as our luxury oil. Shea Butter makes for a very nice soap. It adds conditioning and emollient properties. What does this mean for your skin? It means this […]

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