Super Scrubby Loofah Soap
Tuesday February 27, 2007
I got some samples of loofahs from Loofah by the Inch. I've seen and made soap with lots of loofahs in the past...but these are by far the best ones ... Read More
Make Goat's Milk Soap
Monday February 19, 2007
One of the most popular additives to handmade soap is goat’s milk. And rightly so, it makes a lovely, creamy, moisturizing soap. Milk contains all sorts of natural emollients, vitamins ... Read More
Candles on the other side of the world
Sunday February 18, 2007
There are so many candle and soap makers here (where I am) in the United States that I sometimes forget that people make soap and candles all over the world. ... Read More
Cocoa Butter Massage Bars
Tuesday February 13, 2007
It's a little bit lotion, a little bit massage oil - closely related to the candle - but in a class all by itself...the massage bar. With ingredients you probably ... Read More
Rolled Beeswax Votive Candle Holders
Monday February 5, 2007
I was at my friend Ed's house for dinner the other night, and he put some very interesting candles on the table. They were votive candles...but instead of a glass ... Read More
The Sweet Smell of (Hard Work &) Success - Candle Maker Profile
Sunday February 4, 2007
Charles "Buddy" Deaton hurt his back on the job several years ago, but now, thanks to his creative and industrious candle making, he's surrounded by the sweet smell of success. ... Read More
Cocoa Butter - Delicious for Your Skin
Sunday February 4, 2007
Sensation Chocolat Paris (which sounds more like a candy store than a spa and beauty product company) is launching a whole line of products made with cocoa-butter. I can't blame ... Read More