(The Design Mania Contest is based on the design tutorials published in the May/June issue of Making Soap Magazine) Submissions are now closed. Three (3) soap design technique tutorials were published in the latest issue (May/June 2020) of Making Soap Magazine. Try at least one of the design techniques and take a photo. Then submit your photo below to … Continue reading 2020 Design Mania Contest – Submissions
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What to do while you shelter at home You might be filled with anxiety these days either trying to avoid Covid-19 or counting the income you are losing by not working since shows are cancelled. You might also be dealing with working from home with a houseful of kids. Unless you are an essential worker, … Continue reading What Should I Do?
“I want to make XYZ product, but I want a good recipe because I don’t want to waste ingredients.” “What is the right wick for this container and this wax? I only make batches of 80 and don’t have time to test.” How many makers welcome the hours and hours and money spent on ingredients … Continue reading Product Testing: Five Tips to do it Better
You sit down to create a new cosmetic product. The oodles of oils to choose from makes things confusing. Indeed, it seems that I learn about a new oil each day. With the huge number of oils available, how do you choose those that will make your creation a success? Consider a few key points … Continue reading Oodles of Oils