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After a very exciting and short plane ride from Abbotsford to Calgary, and a slightly longer mini van ride to Banff, I’m here at the Canadian Soapmakers’ conference! The main event starts tonight with the Meet & Greet and continues with workshops tomorrow and Sunday! I went out last night with the organizer, Lindalu; the...
I’m leaving for the Canadian Soapers’ Conference in Banff tomorrow! I’ll be posting pictures and stories here every day. If you’re there, let me know if you want to meet up for conversation and maybe some karaoke? I’m so excited, but a little stressed out about travelling by plane. Seems like there are so many charges...
Life is getting busier than normal as I get ready for the Canadian Soapmakers’ conference in Banff this weekend, so I only have time for some short posts this week. I thought I’d address some questions I’ve seen lately over the next few days… If your lotion isn’t thick enough, you can add a thickener like...
I’m sure it seems a little early to be asking this question, but when you consider that you may need to factor in learning and shipping times, it’ll be time for holidays before you know it! Please give yourself time and supplies to make a few batches of what you want to major and start small....
In this post, Handsoap with polyquats, Will asked: I love the weird question, and I think I have one. To a commercial handsoap, such as softsoap, is there any additive(s) that can be added into the product to make it less drying/more skin friendly? Yes, there are loads of things you can do to a commercial...