How I Make Soap: A Video
This is mostly for my customers who may or may not have an idea of how soap is made. I use the cold-process method, which means there is no heat applied to the soap. The visions most people have of […]
How to Line a Wooden Soap Mold
I don’t know how many times I’ve heard other soapmakers say they just hate to line their soap mold! I find it pretty relaxing, and thanks to the lesson from my soapmaking friend April McCart, there’s a method I use […]
Valentines Soap Names Announcement
It’s been quite a process to finally have names for the new girls and guys Valentines soaps! But what a fun contest! I asked for name suggestions with a pirate theme, and received some really excellent choices. After narrowing down […]
On the Curing Rack: Cinnamon Bun Coffee Soap
Coffee soap is another staple in the Great Cakes Soapworks line. Even though the fragrance changes from batch to batch, and I’ve added a few details like swirls and textured tops, the recipe remains pretty much the same. The coffee […]
Vote for the Winning Names of the Valentines Soaps
Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who submitted pirate theme names for the girls and guys Valentines soaps. What a wonderful resource you are! Of course, all these great suggestions made it extremely difficult to narrow down the choices…especially since […]
All-Natural Oatmeal, Milk and Honey Soap
I’ve been making Oatmeal, Milk & Honey soap since 2004. It’s a staple in the handmade soap line as far as I’m concerned. Loaded with pulverized oats, fresh goat’s milk, and real honey; I would consider it the most moisturizing […]
Valentines Soap Naming Contest
I hope you all had a nice holiday – I know I sure did! I’m feeling revived and refreshed, and ready for a new year! I will have lots of re-stocking to do this month, but I thought I better […]
Merry Christmas!!
I’m sitting at the bar in the kitchen on my laptop, watching my husband whipping up a batch of bread dough in the KitchenAide for our Christmas dinner rolls. He has already blessed us with waffles and whole berry syrup […]