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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)

WSP Cold Process Soap Recipe

Frosted Evergreen Scented Ornaments

Whipped Lip Butter - Strawberry Sorbet Recipe

Dragon Fruit Weekender Hand Lotion

Hair Conditioner with Bamboo Extract Recipe

Fresh Lemonade Body Wash Recipe

Hemp Salve - CBD Ready

Spring Room Spray Recipe

Creamy Berry Lip Balm Recipe

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Best Candle Making Kits

How to Fragrance Botanicals

Trends To Inspire Your Spring Product Collection

Crane Berry- Anti Oxidant Powerhouse

Videos ~ Reliable Education (View All Here)

Video Newsletter: Sampling New Crafter’s Choice Fragrances Video Newsletter: Sampling New Crafter’s Choice Fragrances

Detailing Soap Molds Video Detailing Soap Molds Video

Trimming Dip Tubes on Pump Tops & Sprayers Video Trimming Dip Tubes on Pump Tops & Sprayers Video

Morning Coffee Sugar Lip Scrub Recipe Video Morning Coffee Sugar Lip Scrub Recipe 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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