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FREE Soap Making Articles, Projects, Instructional Videos and Tips
How to Make Autumn Leaf Melt and Pour Soaps (8-19-2008) Fall is just around the corner in Michigan and the Midwest. View our pictorial video on how to make Autumn melt and pour soaps using the Mold Market Maple Leaf mold. These soaps are scented with Apple Autumn scent (a specialty blend of GoPlanetEarth.com). An awesome scent!! Visit GoPlanetEarth.com for all your soap making supplies. Glossary of Soap Making Terms (8-9-2008)We've complied a list of soap making terms for our GoPlanetEarth.com customers to assist with product selection. GoPlanetEarth.com offers a comprehensive selection of melt and pour soap making supplies. Check out the many other Soap Making Resources offered. Click to full article... Sushi Soap Roll (7-12-2008)Make a nurturing and exfoliating melt and pour Sushi Soap Roll with ground Adzuki beans, oats, sea salts and soy protein. GoPlanetEarth.com offers all the supplies you will need to complete this project. Click to view the instructional... Soap Kabobs on Bamboo Skewer (6-24-2008)The staff at GoPlanetEarth.com had fun making these "kabob" soaps. We elected to use three of our top selling soap bases.... hemp oil, olive oil, and organic. We wanted an earthy feel so we used "earthy" pigments such as red, yellow, brown and orange oxide, plus a small amount of kelly green. We picked scents with an Asian appeal, like Teak and Sandalwood, Green Tea, Bamboo & Green Tea. Click to view the instructional... How to Color Bath Sea Salts (6-3-2008)It's easy as 1-2-3. Color your bath sea salts with GoPlanetEarth salt dyes. Here are easy instructions. GoPlanetEarth.com offers all the supplies you will need to complete this project. Click to view the instructional... Melt & Pour Soap Making: Make Sea Shell Embed Soaps (4-23-08-2008)This shell embed soap is perfect for summer beach houses no matter where you live. And, it's very easy to make. GoPlanetEarth.com offers all the supplies you will need to complete this soap project. Click to view the instructional... How to Make Melt & Pour Butterfly Soap Curls... Great for Mother's Day (4-22-2008)After a long, cold winter, we Northerners are always anxious for signs of Spring. The first spotting of a colorful butterfly signifies that Spring has arrived. This project features a clear glycerine butterfly soap embedded with colorful soap curls. This project can be completed in as little as 60 minutes and makes a wonderful gift for Mother's Day! Click to view the instructional... The Great Debate: Phthalates (4-15-2008)There has been much debate in recent years about the use of 'phthalates' in cosmetics, fragrances oils, and medical equipment. Where does the FDA stand and what are your options. Click to full article... How to Make Melt & Pour Soap Curl Embeds (4-15-2008)GoPlanetEarth.com gives FREE instructions on how to make these coveted melt & pour embeds. You will first need to view the instructional called "Make Soap Logs & Ribbon Shaped Embeds" before starting this project. finished soap log is necessary to make curl embeds. Curls are best used in molded cavities. Click to view the instructional... Embedding a Melt & Pour Soap Log in a Loaf Mold (4-12-2008)Step-by-step instructions on embedding a soap log (or you can substitute a Ribbon shaped embed) in a loaf mold. Click to view the instructional... How to Make Melt & Pour Soap Logs & Ribbon Shaped Embeds (4-11-2008) Here's a step-by-step instructional on how to make soap log and ribbon shaped embeds. We've also included an instructional on how to use them to make a loaf soap and a bonus instructional on how-to make 'soap curls' for use in molded cavities. Melt & Pour Soap: A Beginner's Primer (4-7-2008)I've been in the soaping business for so long that I sometimes forget there's a host of newcomers who are clueless to the basics of melt and pour soap making. Just this week I received an email from a customer wanting to know just that...the basics. A 'primer', so to speak. GoPlanet has put together a no-frills short instructional video for those of just starting out in melt and pour. After viewing the instructions, you should be able to make your first bar of soap without a hitch. Click to view the instructional... So What is this Ingredient Called Glycerine (3-31-2008)Melt and Pour soap base is often called "glycerine soap base". So what exactly is glycerine, what does it do, and is it a safe ingredient for the skin? Click to full article... Melt & Pour Soap Frosting Revisited (3-22-2008)In a previous soap making instructional we showed how to make soap frosting using MP soap base and whipped soap. There was quite a bit of soap frosting left-over from that project and we weren't sure what to do with it. Could it be re-used, re-mixed, re melted, or was it a total waste? We did some experimenting to find those answers. This video shares some of our initial findings. Click to view the project page and instructional video... Melt & Pour Soap Frosting (3-21-2008)What fun! Soap frosting. This instructional video from Squeaky Clean Productions and GoPlanetEarth.com gives the basic instructions for making soap frosting. Use to frost soap cupcakes, decorate the top of loaf soaps, or just do your own creative thing. Click to view the project page and instructional video... How to Pour Soap in Layer: Part III (3-16-2008)A step-by-step instructional video from Squeaky Clean Productions and GoPlanetEarth.com. Here is the final segment on pouring soap in layers. There are so many possibilities when working with layered soaps. This three part soap making series provides a basic understanding of the "concept" of layering soap embeds to create dimensional soaps. Hopefully it will inspire you to experiment with new and creative ways to make signature soaps that are both fun and functional. Click to view the instructional video... How to Pour Soap in Layer: Part II (3-14-2008)A step-by-step instructional video from Squeaky Clean Productions and GoPlanetEarth.com. This is part 2 of a 3 part series on pouring layered soap. Part 2 shows you how to prepare layers of soap for embedding in a multi-cavity mold . Click to view the instructional video... How to Pour Soap in Layer: Part I (3-12-2008)A step-by-step instructional video from Squeaky Clean Productions and GoPlanetEarth.com. This is the first in a melt and pour soap making mini-series on using layered soap as embeds. Part I shows how to pour multiple layers of colored soap. Click to view the instructional video... Dolphin in the Sea Melt & Pour Soap (2-28-2008)A step-by-step instructional video from Squeaky Clean Productions and GoPlanetEarth.com. Just as dolphins glide through the earth's oceans, you'll glide through your bath or shower with this handcrafted melt and pour dolphin soap. The Dolphin in the Sea instructional was an inspiration of GoPlanetEarth owner, Denise Marks, to create awareness of dolphins in captivity. If you are creating these soaps for resale, our company encourages you to promote the doplphinproject.org web site. Click to view the project page and instructional video... Parfait Sea Salts (2-14-2008)An ideal favor for parties or showers. Layers of colorful sea salt in a plastic champagne glass topped off with a layer of soap. A few sprinkles of colored salt and a bath oil bead add the final finishing touches. An ideal favor for baby or wedding showers. An easy soap making craft for kids. A step-by-step instructional video from Squeaky Clean Productions and GoPlanetEarth.com. Click to view the project page and instructional video... Hippie Chick Retro Flower Soaps (1-22-2008) You'll love groovin' in the shower (and not just on a Sunday afternoon) with these far-out and hip retro flower soaps. Sea Salt Exfoliating Gem Stone Soaps (1-21-2008)Make jewel tone gem stone soaps using sea salts and melt and pour soap base. This project offers a host of unlimited variation. Another great instructional video from GoPlanetEarth.com and Squeaky Clean Productions. Click to view instructional video... Soap With a Heart... A Strawberry Heart That Is (1-15-2008)A whimsical soap made with the large plain heart from the Mold Market mold line. The green stem at top of strawberry is a small 5 point star cut to shape. The white seeds are poured in white soap base and carefully dropped onto the soap surface. A perfect soap for a strawberry festival or anytime of year. Click to view instructional video... Here's A Soap You Can Really Shake Hands With (1-13-2008)One thing's for certain; your house guests can't possibly miss this soap in the powder room. For heaven's sake! Why bother displaying all those cutesy little guest soaps when you can put out a friendly, giant size hand soap instead? Click for full article... How-To Label your Soap for Resale (1-12-2008)OK, you've made your soap, now what? Both the US Food and Drug (FDA) Administration and US Consumer Product Safety Commission have specific regulations on labeling a bar of soap. Click for full blog article... Soap Making: How to Make Cupid Heart Soaps (1-10-2008)If you're looking for a quick and easy Valentine's soap project, this Cupid's Heart Soap might fit the bill. We've even offered a few suggestions for the gift card. Click for full blog article and instructional video... Soap Making: Make Rainbow Colored Soap Labels with Shaving Cream (1-6-2008)Soap Making Labels: Here is a unique, inexpensive and simple method for creating banded soap labels using shaving cream. View the easy-to-do instructional video. Click for blog video... How-To Make Duck Pond Soaps (1-2-2008)We continually receive emails asking "how-to" make Duck Pond Soaps using the duck pond mold from Mold Market. It's easy! Here are a few pointers, PLUS A NEW 'How-to" VIDEO, to get you started. Click for full article... 2008 Soap Making Trends (12-20-2008) Keeping up with consumer trends is essential to building a profitable product line for your soap making E-Biz. Soap Making: Inserting soap shapes in your melt and pour soaps (4-28-2007)Embedding eggs, stars, or any other soap object is a very simple process and though time consuming, it's also a great way to use up those last bits of MP soap when you've melted a bit too much. Click for full article... Marketing your home based soap making business (4-8-2007)To market we go. Starting any new company is hard work. Let no one kid you about that. Tips to help your home soap making business flourish. Click for full article... Create beautiful iridescent shell soaps (3-20-2007)Create shell soaps in multi-faceted colors, just like at the beach – no two shells will ever be the same! Every one is uniquely beautiful. Click for full project... Dispelling the mistruths about Propylene Glycol (3-12-2007)What is propylene Glycol (PG), what does it do, and is it safe in soap, cosmetics, and toiletry products? Click for full article... How the FDA (Food & Drug Administration) defines "SOAP" (2-28-2007)Not every product marketed as soap meets FDA's definition of the term. This article offers an interpretation of FDA regulations for labeling soap and cosmetic products. Click for full article... Tips on creating realistic human skin tones when coloring soap (2-24-2007)Paula from pjsoaps.com offers tips on three different ways to duplicate human skin tones when coloring soap. Click for full article... Soap is cheap, water plentiful and hand washing doesn't take much time. So why aren't we doing it? (2-20-2007)Do you always wash your hands after a trip to the rest room? Apparently not. Click for full article... Spring Fling Butterfly Project (2-19-2007)How to make melt and pour glycerine butterfly soaps that are embedded with colorful soap curls. This project can be completed in as little as 30 minutes and makes a wonderful gift for Mother's Day, Easter, or just for yourself! Click for full project... What does the term "color bleeding" really mean? (2-13-2007)For those new to soap making, there is often confusion about color bleeding. This short article covers the meaning of the term and how to avoid it. Click for full article... What's the difference between a pigment and dye in soap making? (2-6-2007)A short article defining the attributes of soap pigments and dyes. A must for anyone new to soap making. Click for full article... What is Triethanolamine (TEA), what does it do and why is it in so many soaps? (2-1-2007)There has been much controversy in the hand-crafted soap world about TEA. This article discusses what it is and dispels some of the mistruths about this soap ingredient. 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