I came across my notes on Lavender for a lecture I gave the WA Herb Society and thought it would be a perfect blog topic to share some bits and pieces as the kids are now back at school and we settle into a new year.
The Lavender Files
Loofah Sponges – Not Just for the Bathroom!
Don’t we all just love a little Loofah scrub down to smooth and exfoliate our tired bods! But this versatile veggie can do so much more than scrub away old skin! Loofah (Luffa), Mother Nature’s all natural, multi-purpose exfoliator, can not only be used to thoroughly clean and massage your skin but can also serve as a biodegradable, compostable kitchen and household cleaning product!
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Quick Guide to Using Stephenson Solid Conditioner Base
As well as our Solid Conditioner DIY Kit, we now offer a ready made, solid conditioner base that is as easy as melt and pour! Continue reading “Quick Guide to Using Stephenson Solid Conditioner Base”
Colours – Pigments vs Dyes
Choosing the right colour for the right product can be a little confusing. We have put together this overview to help you understand the differences between the types of colours.
Using our Colour Blocks
Colour Blocks are little cubes of concentrated powdered colourants in a Melt and Pour Soap Base (ours are free from Palm Oil and suitable for Vegans) which are designed for Melt and Pour Soap crafting. Continue reading “Using our Colour Blocks”
Need to Print or Save a Recipe or Tutorial?
You can now obtain a no frills print out, email or PDF of all the recipes and articles in our Free Recipe Formulary. Continue reading “Need to Print or Save a Recipe or Tutorial?”
Tried and Tested
As I thought about the approach of the 30 year anniversary since I began making Cold Process Soap, it seemed the right time to begin formulating our own line of specialty Artisan Fragrances. I used the highest quality Bramble Berry Fragrances since before we began supplying ingredients to soapers in 2002. It was then a natural progression to request to represent Bramble Berry in Australia as we were so impressed with their products.
Pantone Classic Blue
PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2020
PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue
Pantone has announced that the colour of the year for 2020 is…..Classic Blue!
THAT FESTIVE FEELING!
It’s that time of year again!
To help spread the festive love, we have rounded up some of our most merry products to get you inspired to create!
New DIY Kits & Re-launch of our Existing Kits
New Look Kits, Same Trusted Quality. Plus the launch of two fun seasonal Melt & Pour Soap Kits!
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