Soap Making | An Art Created Through Planning, Inspiration and Creativity

If you haven't seen Marvel Studios, Avengers Endgame; please tell me EXACTLY what the hell you are waiting for? In this house we do not discriminate against Marvel or DC, we just love Super Heroes and Villains alike. I must say, however; Marvel does have some of my all time favorite characters, including but not limited to Black Panther, Iron Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel and the lot. This movie, just like the comics and the movies before it was nothing short of greatness and I'm pretty sure if my man Stan was still here, albeit looking down upon us ( is ), would have been very proud of this one. Let's be honest, this movie was long as hell y'all but undoubtedly, in my opinion, one of the best if not the best Avengers movie to date. From action to comedy to heartfelt drama, Avengers Endgame was worth the entire 3 hours and 25 minute running time. Which leads me to the inspiration behind my Captain America Soap, initially this soap was supposed to be designed ...

If you're like me then you love scary movies, horror movies, Halloween and anything down right frightful and ghoulish. Pet Sematary by Stephen King was one of my favorite childhood movies and just one of my many favorites of all time, albeit, I was no more than a toddler when the original movie actually premiered. Since I've caught wind of the re-make, I have been very intrigued. You must know, however, I am an "originalist" and very biased against any re-makes of what I would call classic films; primarily because for the most part none of them are good and quite frequently has horrible acting, a bad rendition of the original plot and little or too much false originality. Yes, that's very much how I feel, agree, don't agree, agree to disagree; my feelings will always stand firm and true to the first movie made. That being said, my tribute still stands to one of the greatest horror films ( books ) of all time. I have used, as always, only the finest of...

I literally know nothing about Satsuma and if you're like me, neither do you. I have been seeing a lot of YouTube videos about Satsuma something; whether it is shower gel, bar soap, citrus fruit or just about anything else; Satsuma is around, has been around and will be around to stay. Gathering inspiration from these videos, I compiled together the perfect soap making formula using virgin and organic oils, Satsuma fragrance oil by Nature's Garden and the brightest neon colors ever from Mad Micas . As a total combined all of these elements have brought forth, in my opinion, the best representation I could think of when it comes to exotic, summer fruits. A fresh yet sweetly sour citrus scent that smells of blood orange, grapefruit and lime mixed with neon colors that light a fire to your soul they are like star fragments in the palm of your hand. I hope I did the fruit, fragrance and these neon colors justice, but you be the judge. Check out the video below and leave me a ...

Today's question is...How do you Yuzu? Lol, I have never smelled Yuzu or even seen one let alone knew what it looked like, but I'm a risk taker and I went out on a limb and purchased this yuzu fragrance from Natures Garden and Oh My Goodness; let me tell you, it's one of thee most mouthwatering and delicious citrus fragrances I have ever smelled. There is nothing subtle about this fragrance but it's very sweet, bright and overtly refreshing. When thinking of a design for this soap, I wanted the fragrance to stand out so I figured I would keep it simple. I decided to do an "in the pot swirl", which essentially means you pour different colored soap batter into one container and do a soft mix about 2-3 times and pour into the mold. This method is one of the easiest to gain a simple yet unique soap design every time you do it. With making this Yuzu Cold Process Soap it was the perfect added touch. In this soap there is also my go-to colors ...

Soap collaborations are a big thing with me, not only does it keep the players in the soap making community to come together, but it's a way for you to get to know the individual(s) that you're in the collaboration with get to know one another on a personal and more in depth level.  Meghan from The Butterbean Shop is an absolute doll, not only does she make beautiful soaps for sale she most certainly has to be an amazing mom and mentor; her baby girl is ALWAYS popping up in her videos and that I truly admire. Not only do I respect her as a soap maker but a business woman, so the only logical choice, was to ask her to do a collaboration with me and she so generously said yes! In this soap making collaboration because both of our favorite color is pink, we decided to work around that and a few other sweet elements to make both of our soaps beautiful and whimsical. I chose to use a fragrance from Wholesale Supplies Plus and both titanium dioxide and neon pigments...

Whether it's the television show or the Bath and Body Works Fragrance Mist , Mad About You is a classic. The scent is a combination between champagne and strawberries with notes of floral essence.  This particular soap making process through me for a loop. The highly concentrated Wholesale Supplies Plus fragrance had my mad about you cold process soap going AWOL. From a quick seize  ( soap hardening too fast ), separation ( oils and lye not combining ), to the fast forward gelling ( the soap heating up and becoming translucent and gel-like ) on itself, I almost lost it but in true BodyGarbage fashion; I overcame this hurdle and pushed through.  I used some of the best Nurture Soap mica with this cold process soap; the vibrant orange is Atomic Orange Mica , the eye popping pink is Lollipop Pink Mica , the elusive black is Black Pearl Mica and the pinkish red is Raspberry Pink Red Mica , which gives this soap in my opinion the perfect balanced contrast betwe...

Since people found out there was a leaf that could be smoked and would give you a feeling of euphoria and relaxation, they have been rolling joints and lighting bongs. The 420 celebration is the mother of them all when it comes to "hippie" festivals and I am no stranger to them. This is my tribute to stoners everywhere! This cannabis inspired cold process soap, is made with CBD Oil from Bluebird Botanicals , Super Sparkle Iridescent Glitter and Hemp Fragrance from Wholesale Supplies Plus, Green Vibrance and Neutral Gray Micas and Titanium Dioxide from Nurture Soap . The whimsical design and coloring was to give a peace and love type of euphoric feel. The muted green and gray colors give this soap a mellow and laid back tone while the melt and pour marijuana leaf embeds and soap dough joint let's you know just what this soap is about if the smell doesn't tell you already. As a person that suffers from PTSD and the high anxiety and paranoia that comes wi...

HIS BLACK LOVE SCENTED IN JAPANESE LOTUS BLOSSOM The month of February is known for three things, Valentine's Day, President's Day and for being Black History Month. Black History Month is a time for not only Black or African Americans to reflect on their heritage and to learn more of their ancestors and themselves; but for all to participate and get to know the culture and the history of all who are melanated. Living, loving and basking in all things and people with melanin, our culture, our Black History is rich and full of a harsh past but perseverance, opulence, excellence, wealth and intelligence. This 2019 in Celebrating my Black Culture and Black History, I decided to give praise and representation to my heritage by creating his and her soaps that I dub Black Love. Respectfully, his black love ( women's ) and her black love ( mens ). There is no love like black love and to be proud of it. Share in the black culture full of mystery and abundance by purch...

Here we go again! Picture it, it's Valentine's Day and all you're trying to do is make beautiful soap to sell for the upcoming Spring season, but instead your left with a seized mess. Both fortunate and unfortunately, your almost stuck trying to figure out a way to save these expensive ingredients you've just used to make this soap! So you pull out your crockpot. If you start your soap hot process that's one thing, but to rebatch is a whole other beast. Melting and mixing beyond compare. Your arm hurts, your shoulder is tense and you're absolutely frustrated! When the hell does it end? To your horror, none of your colors want to mix properly because the soap base is no longer white or cream so you have to over compensate and once the pour happens utter relief...should you get to that point lol. In the video below watch how I struggle with putting back to what I initially thought in my mind was going to be a magnificently gorgeous soap. Instead you'...