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Shaving Soap Recipe and Instructions A great moisturizing shaving soap for both men and women! We wanted to do a shaving soap with Father’s Day right around the corner but this soap is also great for the ladies!  What is shaving soap? Shaving soap is specifically formulated for shaving to have a high creamy lather and slip to it so the razor can glide over the skin and prevent razor burn. Shaving soaps are typically applied with a brush, washcloth or sponge. Let's get started! Skil …

Beginner's Guide to Making Water Absorbing Crystals Air Fresheners This is the greatest thing next to sliced bread! These super absorbent crystals make great air fresheners for those who don't want to burn candles. Great for college dorms or retirement communities! The crystals will evaporate over time and can be refreshed by adding more warm water. These are so fun and easy to make! Materials 2 tsp. Smelly Jelly Crystals 12 oz. Warm Distilled Water 1/2 tsp. Preservative 1-2 drops of Soap Col …

Lotion (Massage) Candle Recipe and Instructions Lotion candles, also known as massage candles, are candles that use skin-loving ingredients to soften and protect your skin instead of traditional candle wax. The concept is simple, just light your candle and let it burn for a few minutes until a wax melt pool forms. Once the wax pool forms, extinguish the flame and either scoop or pour out some of the melted wax to use on your skin. The melted wax will be warm but not hot enough to burn your skin …

Rosehip Lotion Instructions & Recipe We immediately fell in love with this lotion the moment it hit our skin. The anti-aging properties of rosehip seed oil make your skin look and feel awesome immediately. Since rose hip is a dry oil (easily absorbed), it does not leave a sticky or greasy residue either. This recipe is super easy and makes a great final product. Give it a try and let us know how you like it!  Recipe Yield: 16 oz. Time: 30 minutes Materials Melting pot (to heat oil …

Beginner's Guide & Recipe to Making Bath Bombs Bath bombs have been a personal luxury favorite for years and they couldn’t be more popular right now. There are so many different combinations and styles you can make – the possibilities are endless! Bath bombs can be super frustrating too, getting them to mold properly, not turn to dust after drying, packaging etc. They take a bit of practice, but once you get a formula and technique that works for you there will be a lot less fru …

Beginner's Guide to Air Freshener Shapes or Stinky Paper Our air freshener paper and shapes are easy to use and can be decorated with paint, marker, pen, ink, candle dye, embossed, heat transferred, stained etc. The possibilities are endless! This absorbent, industrial grade paper is the same type that's used by major car air freshener companies at a fraction of the price. The paper and shapes feel like stiff felt, are an off-white color and approx 1/10 inches thick. It can be cut with a stur …

Beginner's Guide to Making Aroma Beads Aroma beads are a great alternative to burning candles! These beads absorb up to 30% oil and last longer then water based bead air fresheners. Aroma Beads are easy to make and will not shrink or grow mold. I really like them in my car, as a decorative accent to silk flower arrangements, inside a lace sachet, in drawers or closets or anywhere that accumulates stale air.  Materials Aroma Beads Liquid Candle Dye or Mica (no water based colors) Fragrance …

Basic Sugar Scrub Recipe and Instructions This scrub will leave you feeling exfoliated, clean and moisturized without leaving your tub or shower greasy too! You can customize with different fragrance or essential oils and clays to put your own spin on it!  Skill level = easy Takes about 30 minutes Makes two 16 oz. jars or four 8 oz. jars  Materials 20 oz. Foaming Bath Butter 4 oz. Sweet Almond Oil 0.8 oz. Fragrance Oil (skin safe) 6 tsp. Clay 24 oz. Raw or Organic Sugar Jars wi …

How to Make Gel Candles - A Step by Step Guide Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of gel candles? If you're familiar with wax candles, gel candles will be a fun twist. They’re incredibly unique because of their translucent appearance, and they offer endless creative possibilities for embeds like shells, beads, or even decorative fruits for pie candles. Plus, they burn longer than wax candles, making them a great project for both personal use and sales at craft shows. Let&r …

Step by Step Guide to Making Wax Fire Starters Firestarters are a fun, easy project to make and a great way to use up leftover wax from other projects. Firestarters sell for anywhere from $.50 to $1.00 each and since you are basically using your leftovers, the profits can be very high for you. What are firestarters? Firestarters are an easier way to ignite wood for a fire than rolled up newspaper or paper scraps. Firestarters are made with flammable materials such as wood chips, shredded pape …