Project Cheat Sheet

We hope you find this useful in calculating your next crafty project with friends, for wedding favors, craft fairs, teaching/scout groups, and more! Bath Fizzies Project (Using ratio of 1 part Citric Acid to 2.5 parts Baking Soda) Ingredients Grams(Metric) Imperial (Cups) Approx. Unit Amount Citric Acid 250 gm 1 cup   Baking Soda 625 […]

MELT & POUR SOAP ( Glycerin Soap Instructions )

Unwrap desired soap base, chop desired amount, and melt the soap block in a double boiler keeping it covered with a lid to prevent moisture loss. It can also be melted in the microwave – if you use high settings – watch your soap – it melts very quickly (about 20-30 second intervals depending on […]

Get Started Soap Making Information

Soap making is not recommended for children as lye can pose potential hazards. Read carefully the warning label on the lye bottle. Lye can cause significant burning, is fatal if swallowed and gives off noxious gas, and can greatly irritate the lungs when combined with water. Work in a well-ventilated area. Always have a bottle […]

After Bite Recipe

This is a must have for anyone who spends much time outdoors. It also works really well as a zit zapper. 45 ml (3 tbsp) Witch Hazel 45ml ( 3 tbsp) Alcohol (can use denatured alcohol, rubbing alcohol or vodka) 2 ml (1/2 tsp) Calendula Oil 10ml (2tsp) Polysorbate 20 5 ml (1 tsp) Skin […]

Moisturizing Bath Melt

75g Cocoa Butter 75g Shea Butter 1/2 cup Baking Soda 1/2 cup Salt (any salt or combination) Up to 1 Tablespoon fragrance (essential oil approx 10 drops per bath melt) METHOD Melt the cocoa & shea butter together, stir in baking soda, salt and fragrance.Add optional ingredients if you have chosen them.Cool until the mixture […]

Mineral Makeup

Base Mix 5 TSP SERICITE or TREATED SERICITE or BLEND 1 TSP TITANIUM DIOXIDE or ZINC OXIDE COMBINATION GRIND TOGETHER AND USE AS BASE MIX FOR FOUNDATIONS EYE SHADOWS AND BLUSH. Foundation for Medium Skin Tone 3 1/4 TSP BASE MIX 1/4 TSP YELLOW OXIDE 1/8 TSP BROWN OXIDE 1/2 TITANIUM DIOXIDE OR ZINC OXIDE […]