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Espresso Yourself
Coffee has a venerable history in the soapmaking world. In another edition of nearly wordless Wednesday, we’re bringing you some of our members’ coffee-inspired soaps. Settle in with a cup of joe (or...
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Spotlight: Bramble Berry
If you live in the US and have been crafting soap for any length of time, chances are you’ve heard of Bramble Berry. Bramble Berry, based out of the western US city of Bellingham, Washington, has been...
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Member Spotlight: Alabu Skin Care
Recently, we caught up with Alabu Skin Care founder Maryclaire Mayes. Alabu, a soapmaking and natural products company based in Mechanicville, NY, has been an HSMG member since 2001. Says Maryclaire,...
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The HSMG is proud to report that two of its members have recently been featured in the media. Our first member is Lauri Isle of SAC’s & Co.com, whose business was featured recently in the Fort...
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Spotlight: Lebermuth
The Lebermuth Company has been part of the HSMG for over a decade and in business for over ten decades. Lebermuth, which stocks a wide array of both fragrant and essential oils, is based in Mishawaka,...
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Soaping Superstars: Beauty in Haiti
It all started with Google. No, really. Marla Bosworth, CEO and Founder of Back Porch Soap Company, and Amanda Griffin, the brains behind Lovin’ Soap, both HSMG members and speakers at our 2013...
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Spotlight: Shepherd’s Soap Sushi
“‘I get so tired of looking at soap all day long,’ said no soapmaker ever” as the meme goes. Here at the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild, we tend to agree. We recently spotted these sushi soaps out on the...
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Spotlight: Certified Lye
Southern California-based Certified Lye, supplier of sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and the necessary personal protective equipment, has been an HSCG supporter from its inception. It is a...
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Soap Angel Investors
Angel investors are a well-known concept in Silicon Valley, where their deep pockets help start up cash-strapped businesses. Have you ever heard, however, of the soap angel concept? Photo by Flickr...
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Spotlight: A+ Soapmaking Studio
A+ Soapmaking Studio, currently teaching soapmaking, business classes and more to students in the local southern California area and beyond, had an unexpected start. Owner Kerri Mixon had just joined...
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Member Spotlight: Long Family Farm
Welcome to Feature Friday! We have over 2000 members in the Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild and we’d like to feature every one of them. Welcome to the first of many member spotlights. Today, meet...
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Member Spotlight: Incredible Soaps
Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Incredible Soaps. “Euphoria is just a wash away, try our soap today.” If it’s not Incredible Soaps’ tagline, it should be. Creator Lorrie Marling started making...
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Member Spotlight: Terralyn, Inc.
Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Terralyn. “Soap-making is my favorite – looking for new scent combos, colorants, molds, formulas,” says Terralyn’s Chief Soapmaker and Executive Skincare...
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Member Spotlight: Honey Sweetie Acres
Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Honey Sweetie Acres. Two years ago, Regina and Steve Bauscher could hardly have predicted they’d be co-owners of a company called Honey Sweetie Acres. (We don’t...
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Member Spotlight: Soap of the South
Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Soap of the South. What strikes you when visiting Soap of the South is the sheer variety of soaps. Soaps featuring honey, oatmeal, loofah, shea butter and every...
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Spotlight: Simply Body Soap Net
Ian Buffam is on a mission to stop soap mush (‘mush’ being a highly technical term for the substance caused by built-up moisture underneath a bar of soap while it’s floating in a non-draining soap dish...
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Member Spotlight: Soap Monkeys SoapWorks
Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Soap Monkeys SoapWorks. Kelly Norman, owner and creator of Soap Monkeys Soapworks, is a woman with a plan. A soapmaker in business for 9 years, she joined the...
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Member Spotlight: Botanicals by the Sea
Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Botanicals by the Sea. Botanicals by the Sea has been a transformative experience for owner Sherry Molling, taking her from nearly losing her house to being able...
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Member Spotlight: Luxuriously Natural Soaps
Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Luxuriously Natural Soaps. A frustration with ineffective skincare products and prescriptions for family members with extremely sensitive skin was the original...
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Member Spotlight: Bejeweled Bubbles
Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Bejeweled Bubbles. Who doesn’t love a hidden treasure? This simple idea fueled Bejeweled Bubbles – a company handcrafting soaps with a little something extra...
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