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2 May
2012
Alabama Soap Meeting – 2012

Alabama Soap Meeting – 2012

I’ll be giving two demos at the Alabama Soap Meeting June 8 & 9!  My Demo descriptions: Peacock Swirl – The peacock swirl is an old paper marbling technique that was brought about near the end of the 18th century. [...]

20 Apr
2012
Cold Process Rock Soap

Cold Process Rock Soap

Head on over to the Soap Queen blog to check out my new guest blog post.  This tutorial shows you how to easily create rock shaped soap using cold process soap.  I also share one of my favorite palm free [...]

1 Feb
2012
2012 Texas Soapmakers Seminar – Registration and Speakers are announced!

2012 Texas Soapmakers Seminar – Registration and Speakers are announced!

It’s that time again! The 2012 Soapmakers Seminar is scheduled and registration is open! This year’s lineup of topics looks better than ever! I’ll be teaching two topics…Beginner Soapmaking and The Peacock Swirl! When: June 22 & 23, 2012 Where: [...]

30 Jan
2012
Trade Card – Champion Chemical Works, Chicago

Trade Card – Champion Chemical Works, Chicago

Trade cards were used by companies in the late 1800′s and early 1900′s to advertise goods and services.  Here is a trade card for Champion Lye.      

24 Jan
2012
Old Eagle Lye Pamphlet

Old Eagle Lye Pamphlet

I found this really neat old Eagle Lye pamphlet and wanted to share.  I absolutely love the images.  *I’m posting this for entertainment purposes only.  I am not recommending these uses for lye. 

22 Jan
2012
1 7/8″ Round Soap Bags – Make cute guest size rounds or embeds

1 7/8″ Round Soap Bags – Make cute guest size rounds or embeds

I’ve added another size to our soap liners and bags.  These soap bags make round soaps that are 1 7/8″.  They are perfect as guest size bars or for use as embeds!  Here’s how the bags work… Bring your soap [...]

17 Jan
2012
Soap Classes!

Soap Classes!

The next Intro to Cold Process Soap is scheduled for March 24 at 11:am.  Visit www.dfwsoaplab.com to sign up! My last class of 2011 was December 17 and I totally forgot to post pictures!  It was a great class.  These [...]

16 Jan
2012
Supplies by Star – Happy News!

Supplies by Star – Happy News!

SUPPLIES BY STAR is staying open!  YAY! So if you have taken one of my classes recently…I think I mentioned that she might be closing.  I just want to make sure that everyone knows that she is staying open. Click here [...]

13 Jan
2012
Weekly Roundup – January 13, 2012

Weekly Roundup – January 13, 2012

Whew!  It’s been a busy couple of weeks.  What’s been going on with you? Ruth at Sirona Springs shows off her faux funnel pour.  I love the colors.    Ruth is a teacher at The Nova Studio.  You can also find [...]

30 Dec
2011
Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!  As you’ve probably noticed…the blog is a bit slow right now.  It will probably continue being slow for a bit during the first part of this year.  I’m back doing marketing full time for my old boss and need [...]