Ready to get crafty? These 38 free melt and pour soap recipes are full of creative ideas and easy steps, perfect for gifts or a little self-care. Making soap at home is a project that’s both fun and ...

DIY soaps make cute homemade gifts and fun craft activities. The soap-making process gets even more creative and easier with ...

Bar of clear soap on marble table with purple flowers - Blanchi Costela/Getty Images Bathroom vanities often struggle to balance aesthetic beauty with functionality. It's a space that becomes ...

When I first called Natalie Pepin, I told her I really wanted to learn how to make soap. “But I’m afraid of lye,” I confessed. I suggested maybe we should do candles instead. “No,” she told me. “Let’s ...

Many herbs and plants from nature can be used for dyeing your homemade soaps. Looking to use natural colorants for cold process soap or hot process soap? Learn how to color soap naturally with a few ...

Many people thinking of spinning, weaving, knitting, soap-making and other home-based crafts as fancy hobbies rather than attributes of simple, self-reliant living, but it all depends on the context.