All Natural vs Major Manufactured Posted March 22, 2018
As I go out to sell my soap, I often have people ask, “What makes your soap so special?” First and foremost, it is all
A Brief History of Lye Posted February 17, 2018
The history of lye is actually rather short, even though soap has been in existence since 2800 B.C. Lye, as we know it, was not
Botanicals in Soap Posted February 10, 2018
How often have you gone to a craft fair or festival and there was someone selling soap with some plant material in the soap. These
The Making of a New Fragrance Posted February 3, 2018
This week I made a batch of soap using our new fragrance that my wife and I developed. We call it AEGIS. It will be
Bars vs Liquid Posted January 27, 2018
The great controversy of today’s society is to either use a bar of soap or use liquid soap. I, for one, prefer a bar of
What Can You Use Soap For Posted January 18, 2018
As I have sold soap at craft fairs over the last couple of years, people have told me about some of the things that they
Is Lye Natural for Organic Soap? Should I Use Lye? Posted January 5, 2018
Lye is a caustic product that can burn holes in clothes and skin. Sounds pretty scary! So, you may be wondering if lye is truly
Why Buy Homemade Soap Here on Cape Cod? Posted December 29, 2017
Humans have been using soap since at least 2800 BC. We know that the Babylonians and Egyptians were mixing fats, oils, and salts to create
Keep It Simple Stupid Posted February 12, 2016
As I have started making soap and looking at what others are doing, I find myself amazed at how fancy people make them. They have
MSPCA Love for Paws Craft and Vendor Event Posted July 30, 2015
This is the next craft fair that I will be attending. It looks like a great event with lots of crafters and vendors. I will
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