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65Make your own labels for candles and soaps
by kjscrafts
In running my own soap making business I have gone through several verisions of what soap labels to use. Through all the versions it was always important to me that the labels had my business name (Kj's... published 15 months ago
68Making Cold Process or Hot Process Soap
by aidenofthetower
Soap is the result of a chemical reaction between caustic sodas and fats or oils. In fact soap was originally discovered because of mixing ashes, which naturally contained lye (sodium hydroxide), and oils.... published 5 months ago
53Easy soap-making projects for beginners and kids
by kjscrafts
The easiest way to begin soapmaking is to use the Melt and Pour method of soapmaking. Not only is it the safest (I would not recommend kids doing any other method), but it also offers the most flexibility... published 15 months ago
72Soap: Fatty Acids and Plant Ashes--Who Thought of That?
by VickeyK
Soap . . . we use it for everything. Basically, soap is composed of fat (from animals or plants) and an alkali, like ashes. The ash, mixed with water, causes the fat to break down into glycerine and sodium... published 13 months ago
65What is your favorite hobby or pastime and why do you like it?
by kjscrafts
My favorite hobby is soapmaking. I love making handcrafted glycerin soaps using all different kinds of molds. I especialy enjoy doing it when I get an order through my website at www.kjscrafts.com, but I... published 15 months ago
57How to use flower petals in soap making
by kjscrafts
Dipping flower petals (fake or real) can create unique single (sometimes several) use soaps. This method can also be done with leaves. To do it using the melt and pour method of soapmaking to melt about a cup... published 15 months ago
56Great gifts for the soap maker
by kjscrafts
As a soap maker the one thing I enjoy the most is expanding my collection of molds and scents. If you know what molds they already have, then you can get them one they do not have especially if you know one... published 15 months ago
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