Thoughts and ideas from the world of Majestic Mountain Sage.

Challenges and Q&A

Summer is here and so is the season for flip flops and sandals. Unfortunately, summer and the associated foot wear can be harsh on our feet. So, I propose a foot scrub challenge. We all need fabulous feet and there are many ways to get them. Send in your favorite foot […]

Summer Foot Scrub Challenge!

June 21, 2010 in Challenges and Q&A by Taylor

Recently on The Sage Soapmaker’s Forum we have been discussing botanical infused oils, particularly calendula. Rebekah was kind enough to take pictures of her infusion project and share them with us. Infused oils are wonderful to use and add a little something special to your soaps, lotions or balms. You […]

Creating an Herb Infused Oil

May 20, 2010 in Challenges and Q&A by Andee

It has been a while since our last challenge, so I believe that it is time to extend another challenge to all blog readers. We just finished a week of milk soaps and now I’d like to see how your milk soaps turn out. Rules: 1) Submit a picture to […]

Blog Reader Challenge

February 18, 2010 in Challenges and Q&A by Andee

Supplies: Transparent Melt and Pour Soap Loofah Orange Pigment Powder Green Pigment Powder Yellow Pigment Powder Citrus Blend Fragrance Scale Pipette Rubbing Alcohol in Spray Bottle Mold Microwave safe Dish Instructions: 1. Cut loofah into 3 slices; small enough to fit into mold 2. Weigh and then melt soap base […]

Making Citrus Slices Using Loofah in Melt & Pour Soap ...

October 22, 2009 in Challenges and Q&A / Melt & Pour Soap by Andee

I gathered ingredients and tools to have everything handy. I used an electric soap melter that I picked up at a local thrift store. It takes a little longer to melt than the microwave but makes pouring a breeze. Then I colored a small amount of the soap with violet […]

Using Embeds in Soap by jrdgarrett

October 21, 2009 in Challenges and Q&A / Melt & Pour Soap by Andee

Hi everyone! My name is Kathy and I love a challenge! I’m doing a soap in soap embed as my challenge. Hope you enjoy it! I really thought this was going to be easy ~ but it turned into a lot of work!! This little project took 4 days to […]

Using Soap Embeds in Soap by jaspersgarden

October 19, 2009 in Challenges and Q&A / Melt & Pour Soap by Andee

Remember the Melt & Pour Soap that had those funny spikes on it? Some of your answers were so great, I found myself rolling on the floor laughing (quite literally). How did these spikes occur? The soap has just dried out. There is not enough water to keep the soap […]

Spiky Melt & Pour Soap Winners

September 23, 2009 in Challenges and Q&A by Andee

Once again, I have a challenge for all blog readers. Do you remember the Pirate Treasures Soaps and the Creepy Crawly Critter Soaps? My challenge is for you to send me pictures of soaps that you have embedded objects. The objects can be anything you can imagine! Soap, toys, coins, […]

Blog Reader Challenge

September 9, 2009 in Challenges and Q&A / Melt & Pour Soap by Andee

Julie Marcil sent me pictures of her bacon soap and she was kind enough to send pictures and directions of the whole process. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I have. Bacon Style Soap for Father’s Day Here my trial at the bacon soap contest for Father’s […]

Finished Bacon Soap from Julie Marcil

July 13, 2009 in Challenges and Q&A / Cold Process Soap by Andee

I love nothing more than going to new places and learning new things. However, the thing I miss the most, besides my own bed, is my own soap. I hate the hard, harsh hotel soap that is so small I can’t even hold onto it. I prefer my own soap […]

Soap Transportation Challange

June 17, 2009 in Challenges and Q&A / Using Soap by Taylor

I’ve gotten a few responses from my questions on April 20th. Today, I’ll answer a question from jaspersgarden with help from Technical Support. From jaspersgarden) Your 2nd question ~ I would really LOVE to make a liquid soap from scratch. I’m already familiar with NaOH, so I would have to […]

Blog Readers Challenge Questions Answered, Part 5

May 18, 2009 in Challenges and Q&A by Andee

We have been getting the MAKE magazine at our house since the first issue. I have a stack of all 17 issues at home and the new 18th issue is here at work sitting on my desk. This magazine is a great magazine for all variations of techie geeks and […]

Food Soap Show & Tell

May 15, 2009 in Challenges and Q&A by Andee