Orange and chilli – the perfect combination, even in soap! Using pre-blended oils from Cocavo and the delicious Sweet Orange and Chilli fragrance from Zen Aroma, this soap is so easy to make – even for beginners! […]
Choosing fragrances is always difficult, especially when making soap. Which accelerate, which discolour? Unless you test yourself, you don’t really know in advance how a fragrance behaves in soap. So here are some fragrances that are available in New Zealand that I have tested for you. […]
These are my favourite Christmas soaps to make, because, you gotta admit, they look incredibly cute! Check out my cold process piping soap recipe, how to pipe Christmas trees, and how to get a bright green colour for your Christmas trees! […]
A pure olive oil soap using a two-technique colouring method with natural botanical colourants to create this layered Ukrainian flag inspired design. Making soap using different techniques simultaneously can seem daunting, but with a little planning it’s as easy-peasy as making your first soap. Well, nearly anyway. […]
Make your own dividers for your soap moulds using cardboard. Not only is it cheaper, they’re also more flexible allowing you to position them exactly where you want them to be! […]
A gentle and natural mild soap for our four legged furry friends! Make your own dog soaps with this special edition DIY Soap Box. Great as a gift or if you want to try a box before you subscribe to the DIY Soap Box monthly subscription. Never made soap before? No problem, step-by-step instructions and video included. This box is perfect for beginners! […]
I love pumpkin spice season! Who cares if it’s spring here in New Zealand! Right? Pumpkin spice soaps are my favourite soaps to make because the colours (browns and oranges) go so well with the discolouring vanilla fragrances that you need to use for this soap. Check out this yummy and gorgeous swirled autumn soap containing fresh pumpkin purée! […]
Honey soaps can be tricky to make due to the sugars heating up the chemical reaction, but follow these simple tricks and you’ll create this wonderful soap with all the benefits of the honey. […]
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