Tonya

The tinctures have been sitting in the cupboard for a few days to three weeks now, this has been a fun project. I going to show you how to finish the process, then in some future blogs I will be taking the tinctures and using them in recipes. After putting […]

Making Tinctures – What I Made

April 13, 2013 in Botanicals by Tonya

Are you getting ready to take the Basic Soap Making class that is coming up in April? I know that several of you have expressed interest in these classes so don’t forget to sign up soon. Class space is limited and the classes will fill up fast. I wanted to […]

Basic Soap Making Class – Soap Makers Package

March 15, 2013 in Classes & Events / Soap by Tonya

Call now and reserve your spot in the Making Lotions from Scratch class! We will demonstrate a variety of ingredients that can be used to make lotions and we will show you all the tricks we use in making lotions from scratch. Everyone in class will be able to formulate […]

Recipes We Are Making in the Lotion Classes

March 13, 2013 in Classes & Events / Soap by Tonya

We have had a huge interest in learning all about the cold process soap making, so we will be having several beginner classes happening during April. More information on the Advance Cold Process Soap Making class will be coming soon. Each beginner class is two hours filled with information, products […]

Classes Coming Soon! Basic Soap Making Class!

March 2, 2013 in Classes & Events by Tonya

Our last class was such a blast that we have decided to do it again! Have you said any of the following statements? I don’t even know what ingredients are used to make a lotion! If this lotion were just a little different, it would be better for me! Can […]

Classes Coming Soon! Making Lotions from Scratch!

March 2, 2013 in Classes & Events by Tonya

When we talk about the math most of us stand back and wait for someone else to calculate for us. It is much easier to use a recipe that has it all calculated, but if you are wanting to make a specific amount of jars of cream then you will […]

Math, Math and the Math when Making Lotions from Scratch ...

February 21, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Tonya

Have you ever read through a lotion recipe or listened to someone talk about making lotion and ever wonder what they are really saying? What is an emulsion or emulsifier? Anhydrous or Hydrous? Fats or Oils? Viscosity? Here is a list of some common used terms and how they relate […]

Terminology Used when Making Lotions from Scratch – Part 3 ...

February 20, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Tonya

I would like to share with you the fundamental ingredients to use when making lotions from scratch. I will be going over the ingredients used in making lotions and what their purpose is in your lotion. Ingredients: Water Water and water-like ingredients are the foundation of our lotion making activities. […]

Ingredients to Use When Making Lotions from Scratch – Part ...

February 19, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Tonya

Making lotions from scratch? Have you ever wondered where to start? Right here with the best equipment of course. I will go over all the basic pieces to start making lotion on your own. Equipment: Scale A scale is the most critical piece of equipment you will use when making […]