Soapmaking

Where Soap Making Has Taken Me

My girlfriend Linda and I were exchanging texts the other day. She was catching up on her emails and wanted to let me know how much she liked my last newsletter. She said "You should color in the states that you've traveled to for Alegna Soap®. It would be interesting to see" …

Providence Perfume & My Natural Perfume Addiction

It's no secret that I have a natural perfume addiction. I have a collection of perfumes and samples that rival any department store. I've taken more than a few perfuming classes and have recently started making scented oils for Alegna Soap®. When I saw that Charna Ethier was giving a weekend class in Chypres and Fougeres, I knew I'd be traveling …

How Do You Choose a Soapmaker?

In stores, at craft fairs and online, you have a choice of who to purchase your handcrafted soap from. How do you choose a soapmaker? By the look of their website? From their pictures and product description? …

The Thing About Living Near Other Soap Makers

I live on Long Island and I live near many other soap makers. The thing about living near other soap makers can be complicated. I can be at any event and I know I will meet a few other soap makers there. In fact, since I teach soap making classes on Long Island, some of them may be former students. …

The Unseen People Behind Me

Lately I've been thinking about the unseen people behind me. They say it takes a village, and it does. I've been blessed with so many people who support me in my soap making. I'm filled with gratitude for them all. My dad, who built me all my soap boxes, craft table display and curing racks. …