Soapmaking and cosmetic crafting are two wonderful hobbies that can cost you a fortune if you are not careful. Scents, oils and accessories can be expensive. Here is your guide to beginning your soapmaking and cosmetic crafting hobby.

For those of us who are hooked, there is a wonderful smell to natural, cold or hot processed soap. The saponified oils themselves just have a nice, sweet smell to them that differs according to what you use.

Soapmaking and it's trends, from ancient Pompeii to Today

What is the best way to package your soap? For some soapmakers, the choice is easy - don't package the soap at all! But for others, packaging is an important part of soapmaking, especially if you plan to give away or sell your soap.

Soap is an important part of our daily living. We use it in washing our clothes, in taking a bath and in cleaning our house. It had evolved from simply being used for cleaning.

A how-to on making soap intended for gifting.

In the soap making world, knowing how to formulate a successful soap recipe is what sets you apart from the beginners. This article will give you a starting point.

Do you have extra frozen breastmilk that's nearing it's due date? Don't just throw it out. Here are some great ideas on how to use it before it goes bad.

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A review of Snowdrift Farm Soapmakers providing products, instructions, and recipes for others to make their own soaps.

For years I struggled with dry skin, then I discovered the incredible moisturizing power of homemade soap.

Part of the fun of making hand-milled soap is the creative process of deciding what ingredients you want to add.

Tie bags with a bow and you have a great homemade gift.

Men have long been able to get away for their special things, fishing, hunting golf, well now the inns are starting to cater to the gals with things like crafters retreats and getaways

Soap making can be fun, healthy, and rejuvenating.

Learn to make your own bath fizzies and bombs then treat yourself or a friend to some fabulous bath products.

Making soap wih glycerin at home is easy. With just a few ingredients, you can be on your way to homemade soap making.