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Welcome to Handmade 101 - How to Make Resources

Handmade 101 is the place for handmade enthusiasts to learn about soap making, lotion making, bath bombs and more. Free DIY Recipes, e-How to Make Videos, Articles and Crafty Inspiration. We have something for all levels of learning and expert resources for seasoned professionals!

Making Blueberry Slushie Soaps

Making Blueberry Slushie Soaps is a blast! These slushie soaps are the perfect addition to your summer product line. They look cool and refreshing - just like the real thing!

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Popular Recipes ~ Be Inspired (View All Here)

Rubber Duck Embed Soap Recipe

Mermaid Tails MP Soap

Goat Milk Lotion Bar Recipe

Mango Nectar & Hibiscus Curl Moisturizing Smoothie

Salsa Salt Scrub

Beer Lotion for Men Recipe

Pistachio Hot Cocoa CP Soap

Mint Emulsified Sugar Scrub Recipe

Shower & Tub Tabs - Muscle Rescue Recipe

Articles ~ Stay Informed (View All Here)

Marbled & Tie Dyed Swirled Soaps Tutorial

Guide to Wrapping Homemade Soap

How to Make Customized Alcohol-Based Cleansing Hand Rub

How to Make Massage Oil for Men: A Comprehensive Guide

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Vanilla Amber Roll On Perfume Recipe Video Vanilla Amber Roll On Perfume Recipe Video

Calculating Fragrance Oil Amounts Video Calculating Fragrance Oil Amounts Video

Round Ball 7/8" Mold Video Round Ball 7/8" Mold Video

Helpful Calculators

Lye Calculator

Chevron to decorate link Customize your handmade soap recipes using lye. Easily change the amounts of oils used and calculate the anticipated qualities of your soap.

Fragrance Calculator

Chevron to decorate link Find the right amount of fragrance, flavor, or essential oils to safely add to your handmade products.

Percentage Calculator

Chevron to decorate link Easily convert recipes from formula weights to percentages, allowing anyone to easily scale their recipes.

Batch Calculator

Chevron to decorate link Easily convert a recipe from percentages to formula weights. Use the percentage calculator first if your recipe does not have percentages.

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