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🧼 SoapBeginner

Activated Charcoal Soap Recipe

Deep cleansing activated charcoal soap recipe. Melt and pour with natural detoxifying properties for all skin types.

1-2 hours 14-18 barsmelt and pour
🧼 SoapBeginner

Aloe Vera Soothing Soap Recipe

Cooling and soothing aloe vera melt and pour soap. Beginner-friendly recipe for sensitive and sunburned skin.

1-2 hours 14-18 barsmelt and pour
🕯️ CandleIntermediate

Aromatherapy Lavender Candle Recipe

Pure essential oil lavender candles for relaxation and wellness. Therapeutic aromatherapy blend with calming benefits and natural scent.

2 hours 4 six-ounce candlessoy
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Avocado Oil Luxury Cold Process Soap Recipe

Premium conditioning soap with avocado oil. Luxurious bar for mature and delicate skin.

30 minutes 24 barscold process
🧼 SoapBeginner

Basic Cold Process Soap Recipe

Learn to make classic cold process soap at home with olive, coconut, and palm oils. Perfect beginner-friendly recipe with step-by-step instructions.

30 minutes 24 barscold process
🕯️ CandleBeginner

Basic Soy Container Candle Recipe

Learn to make beautiful soy wax container candles at home. Perfect beginner recipe with step-by-step instructions for professional-quality results.

2 hours 4 eight-ounce candlessoy
🧼 SoapBeginner

Bastille Cold Process Soap Recipe

Traditional bastille soap with 80% olive oil. Mild and moisturizing with improved hardness.

30 minutes 24 barscold process
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Beer Soap Recipe

Handcrafted cold-process beer soap with real beer, hops, and malted grains. Rich lather with unique masculine appeal and skin benefits.

55 minutes active time + 4-6 weeks curing 22 bars (5 oz each)cold process
🕯️ CandleIntermediate

Beeswax Container Candle Recipe

Premium beeswax container candles with coconut oil blend. Natural, long-lasting, clean-burning candles with exceptional scent throw.

3 hours 3 eight-ounce candlesbeeswax
🕯️ CandleAdvanced

Beeswax Pillar Candle Recipe

Create elegant freestanding beeswax pillar candles. Natural burn time up to 50+ hours with premium honey scent and air-purifying properties.

4 hours 2 pillar candles (3 inch diameter)beeswax
🧼 SoapBeginner

Castile Olive Oil Cold Process Soap Recipe

Pure 100% olive oil castile soap. Traditional, gentle, and perfect for sensitive skin.

30 minutes 24 barscold process
🕯️ CandleBeginner

Citrus Summer Candle Recipe

Bright refreshing citrus candles perfect for summer. Energizing lemon, lime, and orange blend with uplifting seasonal appeal.

2 hours 4 eight-ounce candlessoy
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Cocoa Butter Chocolate Soap Recipe

Luxurious cold-process chocolate soap with cocoa butter and cocoa powder. Indulgent recipe for chocolate lovers seeking spa-quality bars.

50 minutes active time + 4-6 weeks curing 20 bars (5 oz each)cold process
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Coconut Milk Cold Process Soap Recipe

Creamy coconut milk soap with tropical moisturizing benefits. Perfect for nourishing skin.

30 minutes 24 barscold process
🕯️ CandleIntermediate

Coconut-Soy Blend Candle Recipe

Premium coconut-soy blended candles with exceptional scent throw. Eco-friendly blend combining natural ingredients for superior performance.

2.5 hours 5 six-ounce candlescoconut-soy
🧼 SoapBeginner

Coffee Exfoliating Cold Process Soap Recipe

Energizing coffee scrub soap with ground coffee for natural exfoliation. Perfect for morning showers.

30 minutes 24 barscold process
🕯️ CandleBeginner

Coffee Scented Candle Recipe

Rich coffee-scented candles with warm nutty aroma. Energizing ambiance for coffee lovers and cozy morning spaces.

2 hours 4 eight-ounce candlessoy
🧼 SoapBeginner

Eco-Friendly Palm-Free Cold Process Soap Recipe

Sustainable palm-free soap recipe using sustainable oils. Perfect for environmentally conscious soap makers.

30 minutes 24 barscold process
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Eucalyptus Clay Soap Recipe

Spa-like detoxifying eucalyptus clay soap. Intermediate melt and pour recipe with French green clay and essential oils.

1.5-2 hours 14-18 barsmelt and pour
🕯️ CandleBeginner

Eucalyptus Mint Candle Recipe

Refreshing spa-like eucalyptus and mint candles. Energizing essential oil blend for mental clarity and therapeutic aromatherapy benefits.

2 hours 4 six-ounce candlessoy
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Fluid Hot Process Soap Recipe

Master the fluid hot process soap technique for smooth, pourable soap batter. Intermediate guide with advanced pouring techniques.

3-4 hours 16-18 barshot process
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Goat Milk Honey Cold Process Soap Recipe

Creamy goat milk and honey soap. Soothing and moisturizing for sensitive and irritated skin.

30 minutes 24 barscold process
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Hemp Seed Oil Soap Recipe

Make nourishing hemp seed oil soap rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Cold-process soap recipe perfect for sensitive, dry skin.

45 minutes active time + 4-6 weeks curing 24 bars (5 oz each)cold process
🕯️ CandleBeginner

Holiday Cinnamon Clove Candle Recipe

Festive cinnamon and clove candles with warm spiced aroma. Perfect for winter holidays and cozy seasonal ambiance.

2.5 hours 4 eight-ounce candlessoy
🧼 SoapBeginner

Honey Oatmeal Palm-Free Soap Recipe

Gentle palm-free cold-process soap with raw honey and colloidal oatmeal. Nourishing recipe for sensitive and eczema-prone skin.

45 minutes active time + 4-6 weeks curing 20 bars (5 oz each)cold process
🧼 SoapBeginner

Hot Process Crockpot Soap Recipe

Learn how to make hot process soap in a slow cooker. Easy beginner-friendly method with detailed instructions and ingredient ratios.

4-5 hours 18-20 barshot process
🧼 SoapBeginner

Lavender Oatmeal Cold Process Soap Recipe

Calming lavender soap with soothing oatmeal exfoliation. Perfect for sensitive skin and relaxation.

30 minutes 24 barscold process
🧼 SoapAdvanced

Liquid Castile Soap Recipe

Traditional hot-process liquid castile soap with pure olive oil. Versatile recipe for dilution into hand soap, body wash, and cleaning products.

2-3 hours active time + 24-48 hours curing 32 oz (950ml) finished liquid soapliquid soap
🧼 SoapBeginner

Lots of Lather Cold Process Soap Recipe

High-lather cold process soap with castor oil for luxurious bubbles. Perfect for creating creamy, luxe lather in every bar.

30 minutes 24 barscold process
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Mango Butter Tropical Soap Recipe

Luxurious cold-process soap with mango butter and tropical oils. Indulgent recipe featuring coconut, banana, and citrus for summer escapes.

50 minutes active time + 4-6 weeks curing 22 bars (5 oz each)cold process
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Marbled Clay Hot Process Soap Recipe

Create stunning marbled clay designs with hot process soap. Intermediate recipe with decorative swirl techniques.

3-4 hours plus cooling 16-18 barshot process
🧼 SoapBeginner

Melt and Pour Honey Milk Soap Recipe

Easy beginner melt and pour soap recipe with honey and milk. No lye needed, ready to use in hours. Perfect first soap project.

1-2 hours 12-16 barsmelt and pour
🧼 SoapBeginner

Melt and Pour Lavender Soap Recipe

Calming melt and pour lavender soap recipe. Easy beginner project with essential oils and dried flowers.

1-2 hours 12-16 barsmelt and pour
🧼 SoapBeginner

Melt and Pour Oatmeal Soap Recipe

Gentle exfoliating melt and pour oatmeal soap recipe. Beginner-friendly with natural ingredients for sensitive skin.

1-2 hours 12-16 barsmelt and pour
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Mens Coffee Charcoal Soap Recipe

Masculine cold-process soap with ground coffee and activated charcoal. Exfoliating bar with fresh coffee scent ideal for men's grooming.

50 minutes active time + 4-6 weeks curing 24 bars (5 oz each)cold process
🕯️ CandleIntermediate

Ocean Breeze Candle Recipe

Fresh coastal ocean breeze candles with salty sea air scent. Breezy aquatic blend perfect for beach lovers and coastal decor.

2.5 hours 4 eight-ounce candlessoy
🕯️ CandleAdvanced

Palm Wax Pillar Candle Recipe

Stunning crystalline palm wax pillar candles with natural geometric patterns. Long-lasting eco-friendly candles with unique visual beauty.

4 hours 2 pillar candles (3 inch diameter)palm
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Pine Tar Traditional Soap Recipe

Traditional antibacterial pine tar soap with historical roots. Cold-process recipe for skin conditions, hand cleansing, and natural disinfection.

50 minutes active time + 4-6 weeks curing 20 bars (5 oz each)cold process
🕯️ CandleBeginner

Pumpkin Spice Fall Candle Recipe

Cozy pumpkin spice candles perfect for autumn season. Warm spiced fragrance with vanilla and cinnamon for seasonal warmth.

2.5 hours 5 six-ounce candlessoy
🕯️ CandleBeginner

Rolled Beeswax Taper Candle Recipe

No-melt rolled beeswax taper candles with natural honey aroma. Traditional hand-rolled technique for elegant, long-burning candles.

1 hour per batch 4 taper candles (10 inches tall)beeswax
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Rose Clay Facial Bar Recipe

Gentle rose clay facial soap for sensitive skin. Luxurious melt and pour recipe with skincare benefits.

1.5-2 hours 12-14 barsmelt and pour
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Sea Salt Spa Soap Recipe

Luxurious cold-process sea salt exfoliating soap with spa-quality ingredients. Mineral-rich recipe for invigorating cleansing and circulation.

50 minutes active time + 4-6 weeks curing 18 bars (6 oz each)cold process
🧼 SoapAdvanced

Shampoo Bar Soap Recipe

Cold-process shampoo bar recipe with cleansing oils and conditioning butters. Solid shampoo alternative for natural hair care and sustainability.

50 minutes active time + 4-6 weeks curing 16 bars (3 oz each)cold process
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Shea Butter Moisturizing Cold Process Soap Recipe

Rich moisturizing soap with shea butter. Perfect for dry skin with nourishing benefits.

30 minutes 24 barscold process
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Tea Tree Charcoal Soap Recipe

Antibacterial acne-fighting tea tree charcoal soap. Intermediate melt and pour recipe for problem skin.

1.5-2 hours 14-18 barsmelt and pour
🧼 SoapBeginner

Turmeric Honey Cold Process Soap Recipe

Natural turmeric and honey soap with golden color. Soothing, anti-inflammatory soap perfect for sensitive skin.

30 minutes 24 barscold process
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Turmeric Layered Soap Recipe

Beautiful golden turmeric layered soap with natural colors. Advanced melt and pour with layering techniques.

2-3 hours 14-18 barsmelt and pour
🕯️ CandleBeginner

Vanilla Bean Candle Recipe

Classic warm vanilla candles with rich, creamy aroma. Timeless fragrance that complements any decor and appeals to all preferences.

2 hours 5 six-ounce candlessoy
🧼 SoapIntermediate

Whipped Soap Recipe

Light and fluffy whipped soap recipe with airy texture. Cold-process soap whipped to mousse-like consistency for luxury bathing experience.

45 minutes active preparation + 1-2 weeks curing 32 oz (approximately 8 servings)cold process
🕯️ CandleIntermediate

Wood Wick Crackling Candle Recipe

Cozy crackling wood wick candles with authentic popping sounds. Premium ambiance with soothing fireplace effect in any room.

2.5 hours 3 eight-ounce candlessoy

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