Soap Making: Saponification and SAP Values
Saponification is the chemical process that turns fat into soap by combining the fats with either potassium hydroxide (KOH) or sodium hydroxide (NaOH) also known as lye. Potassium hydroxide and sodium...
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Natural Insect Repellent
Here are some essential oil blends that will all work to repel those pesky mosquitoes. Really, you could combine all of the essential oils into one blend, but all of those fragrances... -
Peppermint Beeswax Lip Balm
If you follow our blog or have made any variation of the crafting recipes that we post, you'll most likely already have everything you need to make your own lip balm... -
Save The Bee Beer Soap
Recently, Oakshire Brewing Company made a special Save the Bee beer for us. While the beer is delicious to drink, the soap makers among us got other ideas. We decided to whip up... -
Pre-Shave Oil (Perfect for Father's Day)
Father's Day is just around the corner and what better way to tell dad you love him than with a homemade gift that he can use every day? This pre-shave oil... -
Sunscreen Sticks
The beautiful summer sun is something we all look forward to all year round, but it can burn and prematurely age your skin if you don't provide it with the proper... -
Homemade Laundry Soap
Making your own laundry soap at home can be cost-effective without sacrificing cleaning power! We posted last week about a homemade coconut oil laundry bar recipe, which you can grate and combine with... -
Laundry Bar
Laundry bars come in very handy when a few articles of clothing are in need of a quick wash, instead of doing a full load of laundry in the washer. They... -
Lavender Bath Salts
Sea salt is the product of naturally evaporated sea water, which contains a wealth of health-enhancing minerals from the sea. Mixing a handful or two of sea salt into your bath water... -
Whipped Body Butter
Body butter is a great alternative to your average lotion and has a silky cloud-like texture that is light and easy to apply. The main difference between body butter and lotion... -
Soothing Homemade Deodorant
Many people are turning to more natural alternatives to store-bought deodorants because many of them contain potentially harmful ingredients such as parabens, silica and aluminum-based compounds. Here's a natural, soothing deodorant... -
Ornate Egg Candles
For a unique craft this Easter weekend, try these beautiful, ornate carved egg design candles made with beeswax. These candles make great basket fillers, gifts or just used as festive decorations...
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