Posted by S.J. Simpson on 1/5/2020
Whether it is starting a new business, growing your business or just learning more about a hobby - the New Year provides great opportunities to make those plans! Here are some videos to hopefully inspire you on your journey!
Posted by on 7/24/2018
Infusing oils has been a method of preserving the benefits of plants and flowers for centuries. If done properly, these oils can be preserved and used in a variety of applications. Uses of oil infusions for bath and body include: salves, massage oils, soaps, lip balms, etc.
Posted by on 6/27/2018
One of the most exciting parts of starting your own handmade
venture is creating those little signature touches that makes it truly your
own. One aspect of this that will really define your brand if making bath, body
or candle products are the scents.
Posted by on 6/12/2018
Mineral Clay masks are a wonderful skin care method that has been used since ancient times. Packed full of beneficial properties ranging from oil absorption, drawing out toxins, exfoliation, and saturating the skin with all kinds of good stuff; playing with dirt definitely has its perks!
Posted by on 5/22/2018
Spring and Summer are peak seasons for many vendors of their craft wares. Farmer’s markets, conventions, marketing campaigns, new product launches and more all line up with the season of sunshine! In all the hustle and bustle, it’s very important to make sure that time management is applied in order to instill a sense of balance and focused purpose. This way you don’t lose track of your ultimate goal. Not to mention the fact that most people who run their own businesses also have families and other interests. Balance is key!
Posted by on 3/13/2018
The process of beginning your own handmade business requires courage, knowledge, and some help too! Thankfully we live in an age where the information we need is right at our fingertips and networking with people in your niche and community has never been easier.
Posted by on 2/21/2018
When selecting the ingredients for your own custom soap recipe there are a variety of options to consider. What properties to you want your soap to have? Do you prioritize moisturizing, lather, hardness? All these factors and more help you choose the types of oils to include in your recipe. Like all handmade projects, there is a process of trial and error in determining the “right” recipe.