Ready to get crafty? These 38 free melt and pour soap recipes are full of creative ideas and easy steps, perfect for gifts or ...

With the holiday season growing ever closer, your party-planning mom will love a handmade gift that doubles as a special treat for guests. Homemade soap is a beautiful — and environmentally friendly — ...

Soap-making is one of those traditional skills that are undergoing a huge renaissance. With many people craving healthier, more natural and more personally crafted skin products, artisan soaps have ...

Making soap seems like an arcane, ancient craft that few people know how to do. But the secrets of how to make soap are more within reach than you may think. Many do-it-yourself projects aren’t worth ...

In a world filled with commercial soap products made of a seemingly endless list of unidentifiable ingredients, there's something uniquely satisfying about making your own soap at home. What’s more, ...

Many herbs and plants from nature can be used for dyeing your homemade soaps. Looking to use natural colorants for cold process soap or hot process soap? Learn how to color soap naturally with a few ...

Mason jars are one of the most popular accessories in home decorating. Whether used as centerpieces, lanterns or vases, these adorable and trendy little jars instantly update any room. If you’re ...

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