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The Bramble Berry customer service team gets about 2,300 emails, chats, and phone calls a week. That number jumps to more than 5,000 during the busy holiday season. They answer questions about everything from goat milk soap to starting a small business. We asked the team what posts they share most … Continue Reading
People ask us about superfatting all the time. This Soap Queen TV video is a good place to start - Bramble Berry CEO and Founder Anne-Marie explains what it is around 3:26. Soapmaking is a science at heart. When you add color and fragrance, it turns into an art. Each oil has its own … Continue Reading
As soon as we smelled new Raspberry Jam Fragrance Oil, we knew it was perfect for bath bombs. These Raspberry Jam Bubbling Bath Truffles are part bath bomb, part bubble bar, and part bath truffle. Raspberry Jam Fragrance Oil gives them a sweet, fruity, and completely delicious scent. This recipe … Continue Reading
Loofah sponge is a natural product that scrubs away dirt and adds a unique look to soap. When they're dry, they're quite hard and brittle. Once they're introduced to water, they soften and have a great scrubby texture for skin. Learn more about loofah sponges here. For this recipe, loofah sponges … Continue Reading
We've been having a lot of fun creating food-inspired soap lately. For this recipe, we used a technique similar to the Horse Sculpted Layers tutorial. Thick soap is scooped out of the mold in a particular shape, and the negative space is filled with more soap. Because this carrot shape is not … Continue Reading
Bee pollen powder is created by safely collecting excess pollen from the legs of bees. The excess pollen creates granules, which are ground into a fine powder. It has a natural honey scent, similar to beeswax. Bee pollen powder adds a light yellow color to white melt and pour and cold process … Continue Reading
The Circling Taiwan Swirl is a twist on the classic Taiwan Swirl. The design involves swirling soap down the length of the mold and then swirling around the edge of the mold. That pulls the soap in a circular motion and creates a beautiful and delicate look. See the technique in action in the How to … Continue Reading
It's no surprise that providing good customer service is an important part of running a small business. This post has tips about how to interact with customers so they'll keep coming back. Why it's important As a small business owner, you wear a lot of hats. The thought of making time to answer … Continue Reading
There are so many design options for cold process soap. This Tomato Garden Soap has a few that create a truly unique bar. There are melt and pour embeds, a charcoal pencil line, and a sprinkle of poppy seeds on top. The recipe is made with ingredients from the new Farmers Market Collection. … Continue Reading
Our new Farmers Market Collection is inspired by fresh finds from around the U.S. There are so many ways you can incorporate those finds into your projects. Whether it's adding avocado or using a color palette inspired by lavender, we've got you covered. Find farmers market inspiration … Continue Reading
We love experimenting here in the Bramble Berry studio. If there are leftovers, there's a good chance they'll wind up in soap. We've made recipes with La Croix, coffee, kombucha, and more. Bramble Berry CEO and Founder Anne-Marie has been trying all things DIY and sharing the results here. One of … Continue Reading
New Blueberry Thyme Fragrance Oil - part of the Farmers Market Collection - is inspired by artisan cocktails that blend sweet and savory elements. It has notes of lemon, Spanish rosemary, and vanilla. Those notes inspired the design in this cold process recipe. A combination of red sandalwood … Continue Reading
Alfalfa is a perennial flowering plant that's often used to feed livestock. For that reason, we paired our alfalfa powder with the new 6 Cavity Silicone Goat Mold to create these adorable bars. Of course, we used the Goat Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base, which contains 10% goat milk. The alfalfa … Continue Reading
There are a lot of things to remember when preparing for a farmers market. Even with the best planning, there are items you may not think to bring. We reached out to makers on Instagram to find out what they recommend. Find their tips below. Liz, Soaps & Sunflowers The biggest help when I’m … Continue Reading