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Wax melts are a great alternative to candles. They fill the room with scent and provide a cozy atmosphere. This "wax bark" style is extremely easy to make. No mold is necessary - all you need is a lined sheet pan. First, Blushing Orchid Fragrance Oil and Baby's Breath Fragrance Oil are mixed into … Continue Reading
The sophistication of orchids and jasmine flowers inspired this cold process soap. It's scented with new Blushing Orchid Fragrance Oil, which has notes of tuberose, balsam, and musk. The scent blend is alluring and complex. To complement the scent, the soap is colored a regal purple and topped with … Continue Reading
Floral products aren’t a new concept - they’ve been a staple of soap designs for years. If you’re looking for something new, we have just the thing. Our Modern Floral Collection is a fresh take on classics like roses, orchids, and daisies. Shop all the new Modern Floral products here. Wild … Continue Reading
This post was updated in 2018 with the new Bramble Berry Lye Calculator design. The search for the perfect cold process soap recipe is both fun and a little daunting. There are so many different factors to consider, including the ingredients, the method, and the type of mold. One factor you … Continue Reading
Charcoal soap has become extremely popular, and for good reason - it has amazing skin benefits. Its powerful absorption properties make it especially beneficial for oily facial skin. Learn more about the skin benefits of charcoal here. This Lavender & Charcoal Soap was designed primarily for … Continue Reading
Chocolate and mint is a classic flavor combination. Refreshing peppermint and rich chocolate - what could be better during the cold winter months? That combination inspired these soap cupcakes. Thanks to Pinterest, we stumbled upon these Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes from Sally's Baking Addiction, and … Continue Reading
In December, soapmakers and small business owners feel a noticeable shift. Orders start to decrease and the hustle and bustle from the holiday season tapers off. By January most makers are taking a well-deserved break. After they've had enough time to rest and appreciate all their hard work, it's … Continue Reading
At Bramble Berry, this year was all about trying new things. Our CEO and Founder Anne-Marie created a new website, we created a new logo, a new sample program, and brought in almost 100 new products. Of course we worked on plenty of handmade projects as well. Below you'll find our top 10 tutorials … Continue Reading
Gold and pink is a sophisticated color combination. It feels appropriate for the holidays, but also shines for Valentine's Day and spring. That color combination inspired this soap, which is topped with Gold Sparkle Mica and pink sea salt. The colors also make an appearance inside the bar with a … Continue Reading
Ellie of by Ellie is known for her beautiful and sophisticated cold process soap. She lives in Portugal where she works as an illustrator, designer, and motionographer. Her keen eye for design is apparent in everything she creates from soap to sugar scrubs. Learn more about Ellie in the interview … Continue Reading
When we say this Rhassoul Clay Mask recipe is simple, we mean it. It's just kaolin clay and rhassoul clay. It’s designed to be customized with your favorite ingredients. If you have oily skin, all you need to do is mix the mask with water and apply to the face. The clays absorb oil and leave the … Continue Reading
French green clay is a popular additive in beauty products. It has a fine texture and light green color that comes from decomposed plant matter and iron oxides. It's known for its fantastic oil absorbing properties. In this French Green Clay & Milk Soap, the clay adds a subtle color and … Continue Reading
The idea of relaxing during the busy holiday season seems bizarre. Right now soapmakers and small business owners are working hard to get orders out the door. However, it's important to take care of yourself now more than ever - even if that means 5 minutes of relaxing in front of a fire before … Continue Reading
One of the little joys in life is opening a bag of cocoa butter - the chocolate scent is hard to beat. We made sure to savor that moment when creating these Cocoa Butter Bath Bombs, which are chock-full of goodness. The base is a simple mixture of baking soda, citric acid, cocoa butter, and Pure … Continue Reading