QuickTips Index

Using Vanilla and Vanilla-containing Fragrance Oils in Your Soap
Why do vanilla and vanilla-containing fragrance oils discolor soap?

Using Teas (or Herbs Intended for Tea) in Your Soap
Tip for how to use teas and herbs used for tea in your soap

Quick and Easy Wick Testing for Nearly Any Candle
Wick Testing is the most important part of your candle making - here's a great easy way to do it!

Wax Temperature for Best Fragrance Throw
Most waxes melt at between 120 and 140 degrees. But adding the fragrance oil at a lower temperature will not give you the best results. What temperature is best to add the fragrance oil to your candles?

Testing Natural Colorants for Use in Soap Making
Natural colorants are wonderful for soap making, but before you throw some carrots or seaweed into your soap, do a few simple tests.

Add a Bit of Salt for a Harder Bar Quicker
Adding a bit of salt to your soap can help increase hardness - an inexpensive and easy soap making tip

Add a Bit of Sugar for Super Bubbles
Adding sugar to your soap helps increase lather and bubbles

Topping Off with a Heat Gun
There is no need for second pours in candle making when you have a heat gun - use the heat gun to top off your candles easily

Using Flower Petals in Soap
Using flower petals in your soap making recipes can yield wonderful results but beware - using flower petals in cold process soap turns the flowers black or brown - proper usage of flowers in cold process soap making

(Not) Down the Drain
Discarding the water from your candle making double boiler down the sink drain can cause wax build up over time

Using a Water Bath to Cool the Lye-Water
To get your lye water to cool more quickly, you can place it in a water bath in your sink.