On the Curing Rack: Old Fashioned Lye Soap
After receiving many requests for old fashioned lye soap, I started making it almost three years ago. Old fashioned lye soap is the only soap that I make with animal fat. I use 100% lard for this recipe, with a […]
On the Curing Rack: Jasmine Rose
I’m having fun coming up with some new soaps for the Spring and Summer. The Jasmine Rose soap is a special combination of confederate jasmine, Bulgarian white rose, and honeysuckle. It smells so feminine! The soap base is a creamy […]
On the Curing Rack: Country Clothesline
Here it is! TheCountry Clothesline soaphas been made and is currently curing. The blue is brighter this time around, and the scent is a bit different, but still smells so fresh and clean! I’ve attempted to make the soap look […]
On the Curing Rack: Stress Relief Soap
One of the Great Cakes Soapworks best sellers, the appeal of Stress Relief soap is most certainly in the name. Everyone needs a bit of stress relief, right? But once you pick it up and take a big whiff, the […]
On the Curing Rack: Patchouli Beer Bar
I made this batch of Patchouli Beer Bars two days ago, and just for good measure, I made another batch today. I figure since it’s been out of stock for awhile, there may be a higher demand. Even if there […]
Cinnamon Bun Coffee Soap
I remember now why so many people love the Cinnamon Bun Coffee Soap. The scent is just heavenly!! I also remember now why I didn’t try to make a double batch of this particular scent before now. I had to […]
Chocolate Strawberry Soap
Ta-da! Here is your sneak peek at the new Chocolate Strawberry soap for Valentines Day. Yes, it looks like the frosted soap cakes I made before (see the banner on this blog), only these are full-sized. The trick with this […]
On the Curing Rack: Black Raspberry Creme
The second type of soap that I’ve made in 2009 is Black Raspberry Creme, a favorite for over three years now! I made the first batch of this soap in September 2005. This time I made a much more dramatic […]
On the Curing Rack: Apples & Spice
This scent has been a favorite since the first year I made soap. The quintessential fragrance for fall; it really reminds me of a steamy cup of wassail. I added a bit of ground cinnamon to the soap, and utilized […]