Soap & Candles

Water candles without wax are a super-easy way to try something different than the traditional melt and pour candle method. These are the best easy DIY candles to use for party decor because you do not need any special materials. They are very quick and simple to make at home.

In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how I made cold process soap look like cake. With these methods, you can make cakes with swirls, layers and more.

Sculpted and painted cold process soap can be made to look like savory food. In this guide, you'll learn the steps I took to make these creations, including everything from a baked potato to chicken wings.

In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how I sculpted cold process soaps (carved and poured) to make them look like fruit pies. With these methods, you can make cherry pie, strawberry pie, peach pie and so much more.

This recipe and step-by-step guide (with images) shows you how to recycle soap bits to make homemade soap with added honey. You can also scent it with essential oils and fresh or dried herbs, and optionally colour it with food dye.

Learn how to make liquid hand soap at home using just a couple of simple ingredients.

A complete illustrated guide to making votive candles the easy way. Try my personal foolproof techniques that get perfect votives every time!

Beer soap is an advanced type of soap making, but here are a few tips to help make this ingredient easier to work with.

I wanted to see if I could recreate some solid sugar soap bars I found online. Read on to find out how my homemade soap bars held up.

This exfoliating bar is an easy melt-and-pour soap recipe that anyone can make.

Learn the tricks to making a successful goat milk soap! I'm sharing my recipe for a lovely soap with my thought process behind the ingredient selection.

In this article I explain how to make your own Castile soap, using both the hot and cold process methods, for bars or liquid soap!

Bright pumpkins are a cheery way to decorate for the fall season and holidays. Here's how to make some festive candle holders using pumpkins and autumn trimmings to welcome guests to your home!

Oh my! How things have changed in the world of candles! Candle making has never been simpler or easier to master.

Step-by-step guide on using recycled candle wax to make oversized candles with multiple wicks.

When the hunt is over, save that deer fat and put it to good use by making easy tallow container candles. Would be a great Christmas or holiday present.

How to adapt Liz Ardlady's famous shampoo bar recipe to make liquid shampoo.

My favorite soap recipe and how it evolved.

Learn how to use a pre-made rebatch soap base to create rustic-looking soaps! You can create them for yourself or give them away to friends.

Homemade DIY soaps make beautiful all-natural gifts, and making them is a creative and practical craft for providing your family with the best!

This page shows you simple techniques for making scary-looking candles that "bleed" when lit.

Hot-process soap making is one of the ways to make all-natural soap at home. But what can you add to it to make it more interesting? Here's an account of some of my recent adventures in hot-process soap making.

Is Dove better or worse than handmade soap? Here's a soap maker's opinion of handmade soap vs Dove.

Making your own liquid hand soap is an easy afternoon project that will potentially save you hundreds of dollars. Choose your scent or opt for a fragrance-free soap. Make enough for a large family or plenty for gift giving.

Whether you're new to soap making or a seasoned vet, why use artificial ingredients to color your all-natural homemade soap? Check out these easy-to-use natural ingredients that will give your soap the beautiful colors you're looking for!

Learn how to make simple, natural, authentic soap at home, using ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Soap making does not have to be a costly hobby—in fact, you may find that it's ultimately cheaper than buying soap!

If you want to try your hand at soap making, this is a very simple, easy-to-use cold process recipe with only three ingredients: lard, lye, and water.

Learn how to make a candle votive with seashells!

Learn about the fats and oils used in making soap as well as the differences between saturated and unsaturated fats.

Try out these ideas to changing plain candles and candle holders into beautiful decorations. These candle craft ideas can be used for weddings, Christmas, Halloween,Thanksgiving, etc.

Learn to make these awesome soap and ribbon handmade decorations. Place them in each room and enjoy the fresh fragrances in your home!

Simple tips to make your own soap using melt-and-pour soap. This is a fun way to get creative - quick to make and no curing time required.

Valuable tips and tricks for those just starting out in the world of making candles.

Learn how to keep air bubbles from forming in your candles.

Are you intrigued by the art of making candles but think it's too messy and time-consuming to try? Here are three simple techniques that are actually easy to do! With these step-by-step instructions, you'll learn to make beeswax, melted wax, or hand-dipped candles.

Homemade soap usually needs to cure for a month. But hot-process soap making speeds up cure time. Heating the soap cures it quickly, making it safe to use in one week and creating hard, long-lasting bars.

Here are some directions and tips on how to make handcrafted, vegan homemade soap. With inexpensive ingredients, pictures, and a recipe, you can learn to make your own homemade soap

Soy candles burn longer, release less toxic soot, and burn cooler than paraffin candles. Here's how to make your own at home.