Articles Index
Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild 2012 Conference Report and Overview
A report of the first day of the 2012 Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Conference in Portland Oregon.
Calculating the Volume of Wax Needed for a Candle Mold
How to calculate the volume of wax needed to fill a candle mold.
Basic Candle Making Instructions
Bring some warmth and light into your home by making your own hand made candles - Fun creative and easy to learn
Using Natural Exfoliants in Your Soap
List of exfoliants you can use in your soaps
Diwali
Information about the annual Hindu festival of Diwali - and the candles and lights that are used
Soap Making Instructions
Learn all about soap making and how to make your own homemade natural soaps, melt and pour soaps and more. Fun soap making projects and how-to soap making recipes as well as explanations of all the materials tools and ingredients involved.
Olive Oil (Castile) Soap Recipes
Easy Recipes for making Castile Olive Oil Soap
Types of Olive Oil for Soap Making Recipes
Which type of olive oil is right for your soap making recipes? What's the difference in the different grades of olive oil?
How to Make Melt and Pour Soap
How to make soap using melt and pour soap base. Basic overview of melt and pour soap making
Are Gel Candles Dangerous?
Information on gel candle danger - do they explode?
Where to Buy Lye
Without lye, there is no soap. But the most common supplier for home-based soap makers, Red Devil, has been discontinued. Here are some places you can get it.
Where to Buy Lye in Europe, Canada & Australia
Without lye, there is no soap. But it can be hard to find good quality pure lye. Here are some places you can get it.
Using Honey in Soap Making
Information about using honey in hand made soaps - soap making recipes too
Mosquito Votives
instructions for making citronella mosquito repelling votive candles
New Candle and Soap Making Products - May 2007
New Products in Candle and Soap Making April 2007
What's New in Candle and Soap Making - April 2007
New Products in Candle and Soap Making - April 2007
The History of Christmas and Christmas Candles
Information and History of Christmas and Christmas Candles and Festivals of Light around the world
Natural Colors in Candles
Natural Colorants in Candles - Natural Colors in Soy Wax Container Container Candles
Mosquito Repelling Candles and Essential Oil Blends
Mosquito repelling essential oil blends for making citronella candles with more than just citronella oil
What is Ash on Soap
Discussion and definition of ash in soap and soapmaking.
Candle Making Safety
Candle making safety - tips, rules and instructions for making candles safely
Soap Making Equipment
A list of the basic soap making tools and equipment you need to get started making soap
Choosing Safe Containers for Container Candles
Guidelines for choosing safe containers to make container candles in.
The Debate Over Propylene Glycol
Discussion of Propylene Glycol in Soap, Cosmetics and Household Items
Essential Oils to Avoid During Pregnancy
List of essential oils to avoid during pregnancy.