Once you’ve established your business and have been actively selling at fairs, markets and shows, you will really start reaping the rewards of your hard work! There are few things more satisfying than watching your business grow, and knowing that the success of it settles squarely on your shoulders. As your business grows, new opportunities will present themselves; the ability … Read More
Master Batching for Beginners
Going from hobby to business is exciting, challenging and intimidating for some soapmakers. Time is split between formulating, implementing that formulation and finding ways to sell; not to mention regular day to day activities! One method of manufacturing that has saved many Handcrafters quite a bit of time is master batching. Master Batching is the process of mixing a large batch … Read More
Let’s Make a Coffee Bar!
If you’re like about 50% of the HSCG Staff, you need at least one cup of coffee per day to function! Did you know that not only can you get a little energy boost from this miraculous bean water, but you can also use it in your soapmaking endeavors? It’s true! Let’s talk about taking you and your customer’s love … Read More
5 Things Your Local Handcrafter Wants You to Know About Their Products
We’d like to give a little love to the customers that make the handcrafted soap and cosmetic industry go round this week; without these customers, this industry would not exist, so thank you! If you are in the market for new and incredible bath and body products, you might have a few questions for your local Handcrafter, and we want … Read More
5 Ways To Be a Boss, and Maintain Your Well-Being
Being an entrepreneur is a difficult, but rewarding path. When you own and run your own business, you have almost complete control over your schedule, and how your time is managed. Furthermore, many handcrafters have their working space right in their own home, which can make “going to work” more convenient. While you are working hard perfecting your recipes, narrowing … Read More
All About: Exfoliants
Let’s face it; making beauty products is like a giant science experiment in your kitchen. (Well, unless you are already a pro and you have moved onto bigger and better things!) One of my favorite parts of making beauty products is experimenting with different exfoliating ingredients. There are literally so many different exfoliants to choose from you will never be … Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to Castile Soap
Castile soap is arguably one of the most simultaneously simple and complicated soaps in existence! From debates on its origin, to arguments about what it should and should not contain, castile soap means something different to just about every soap maker. The Debatable History of Castile Soap It is difficult to find a definitive answer as to where castile soap … Read More