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In this episode of 'Soaping in Slippers', Debbie May of Wholesale Supplies Plus and Allison Vought of AliMar make a face mask. This 3C's face mask is packed with Caffeine, Carob and Carrot. We learn how to make this face mask and educational tips along the way!

Travel can help you broaden your horizons, forget about life and business stress and catch up on some much needed “me time.” But disconnecting from a business you own isn’t always simple. In fact, one study of small business owners conducted by OnDeck Capital revealed that though 57% will take a vacation this year, 67% of them will check on work at least once a day during their trip. 

Create unique soap creations with Crafter's Choice Loaf Column Silicone Soap Molds. These molds create long vertical loaves of soap, which allows soap makers to easily place and embed different shapes and designs. We enjoy using the smaller column molds and mini column molds in conjunction with the loaf molds. In this video, we show tricks and tips for using loaf column molds. Watch this video to learn how to properly use loaf column silicone soap molds!

Pretty soon, trees will be ablaze with the bright colors of fall. Not long after that, the first snowflakes will float down and holiday planning will be up and running. As seasons change, so too does your product line, and it never hurts to take a look ahead and forecast what fragrances your customers will go nuts for this holiday season. We’re always here to help our maker community, so we’ve rounded up the hottest trends we’re seeing in the fragrance industry for Fall and Winter 2022.

This video demonstrates how easy it is to make a 1 1/2" tulip shaped soap using the Crafter's Choice Tulip 1 1/2" Column Silicone Soap Mold. The tulip looks great embedded in a large loaf with the Crafter's Choice Squiggle Column Silicone Soap Mold. Perfect for spring, Mother's Day, and Valentine's Day.

Mother's Day offers a huge selling opportunity for soapers and handmade artisans. People spend a lot of money buying Mother’s Day gifts each year and handmade bath and body products are among some of the most popular items consumers plan to buy. We want to help you have the most successful Mother’s Day season yet, so here are some facts, figures, tips and tricks to sell your products for Mother’s Day.

Colorants are what elevate a simple soap to sophisticated art. Modern colorants allow soap and bath product creators to make vibrant, eye-catching products. Understanding how to properly use colorants is crucial for creating the products you envision. At Elements Bath and Body we have a wide array of colorants to make all of your most vivid dreams come true! This guide will explain the different colorants that are sold here at Elements and how to properly (and safely!) use them.

Learn all about the different types of salt that Wholesale Supples Plus carries, where they come from and how to use them. From Dead Sea Salt and Dendritic Salt to Black Sea Salt and Pink Himalayan Salts, the formulation possibilities are endless. 

Sugar is found in many forms and is also a natural element in countless edibles. Glucose, fructose and sucrose not only up the lather but they also contain incredible antioxidant compound and antibacterial properties. It is important to keep in mind that the addition of sugar in your cold process soap recipe raises the temperature at which the batter moves from a liquid to a solid state. In a sense, it sets in motion the gelling process. Knowing that recipes with sugars are heat sensitive, you should be conscious of your time and temperature.

Pricing your handmade soap products is difficult as it is, but determining prices for craft or trade shows can be even harder. Here are a few tips on how to determine prices for products if you are new to the craft show scene.

Skincare manufacturers have used honey in everything from moisturizers to bar soaps to facial and lip treatments. One reason they use honey is for its wholesome, all-natural image. But there's much more to this sweet ingredient than meets the eye.

Learn how to make homemade dishwasher tablets in this short video. Dishwasher tablets are made of sodium carbonate, sodium borate, vinegar, salt, and lemon essential oil. This DIY dishwasher tablet project is very easy to make and only takes about a half hour.