No one can teach you how to be creative. You can copy others. That is not your own creativity. I have written a few books and each time I start that process I see more about myself, my own journey. Each time I reflect on how I make things, or how to do something, it…
Money does not equal creativity
Money does not equal creativity Money does not equal creativity. Lack of money does not make one creative. Money is just a tool, but not a magic wand to manifest. You cannot purchase creativity. It is not for sale. Or is it? One day, when stepping off the Chicago metro I saw before me a…
Fragrance Oil and Soap Dough
I receive many questions about adding fragrance oil (or essential oil) to soap dough. I have covered this topic in my books both The Magic of Soap Dough and An Enchanted Book of Peculiar Ideas and Soap Potions. My first suggestion while learning to make soap dough is don’t! Avoid scented soap dough when you are learning what…
Red Soap Micas
SPINNING RED GOLD – There are some people who quietly do their work behind the scenes. We reap those rewards when these highly creative and dedicated people choose to share. Thank the gods for these amazing people! Carrie from Nurture Soap Supply is one of these people. A few years ago I dug into making…
Functional Obsession
Looking at the world differently is the first step to creation… Creation of anything. This quote is from the mind of Henry Miller. He began a writing style of “stream of consciousness”. He has paragraphs pages long. That style takes the reader deep into the thoughts. With our 140 characters today we rarely allow someone…
Interview with Lisa Cunningham from I Dream In Soap
This week is a soap maker that amazes, delights and fascinates me. She has been pushing the perceived limits with soap making from the beginning. Not only does her mind work in extraordinary ways, but she shares what she has learned on her YouTube channel… I would like to introduce, Lisa Cunningham from I Dream…
Interview with Ania of Lux Leonis Skin Care
Interview with Ania of Lux Leonis Skin Care Ania of Lux Leonis is a university professor and a soap maker. This combination, along with her enthusiasm for fragrances brought her to the foreground. Ania’s unique take on soap making, along with her thirst for information is enough to want to know what is below the surface of…
Interview Teri of Tree Marie Soapworks
Teri of Tree Marie Soapworks I saw Tree Marie’s videos first. What struck me about her videos was not just her neat-handed technique, but her soothing voice. I began to learn by watching what Teri did naturally. I learned a pleasant way to mix my soap colorants – so helpful! Please, help me to support Teri…
Interview with Miss Kraftie
Interview with Miss Kraftie Some people have magical fairy dust coming off of them. Elisabete of Miss Kraftie is one of these people. I have been delighted by her soap creations for awhile, so when she agreed to be featured on SorcerySoap.com and SoapWitch.com I was delighted! I hope you read through Elisabete’s answers and learn how her fairy magic…