Posts tagged soapmaking
Is Melt and Pour Soap Handmade or Handcrafted?

Melt and pour soap crafting is a legitimate craft. It’s not just slicing up soap, popping it into the microwave, and getting a perfect bar of soap each time. There are color and fragrance considerations. What, if any, skin-loving additives will you put in your batch? What type of mold will you use?

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70% of Nothing: The Reality of Indie Publishing

Most people don’t read. Most people don’t buy eBooks or prefer downloading freebies. And most readers don’t review books.

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Soapmakers/Bath and Body Products Crafters – Do You Want to be Interviewed?

Currently seeking participants who sell at a crafts fair, farmers’ market, boutique, bed & breakfast, or other retail establishment. Do you have your own website?

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What is Moringa Seed Oil?

I've worked with moringa seed oil for a few years and have tried this wonderful oil, sometimes referred to as ben oil, in several skincare products. The nutty aroma is a bit strong but when a fragrance or essential oil is added, the scent is disguised. It's also a heavy oil, closer to olive oil than lighter oils like meadowfoam or camellia—both derived from flowers.

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