Votives are a quick and inexpensive way to show your creativity. Plus, they aren’t that difficult to master! Votive candles, when burned properly, give off as much scent throw as a container candle and can be colored in a variety of ways. (Make sure to always burn votives in a proper fitting votive candle […]
Spring Tutorials
It's Spring and with that comes the sun, blooming flowers, color after a long season of cold (and maybe even snow!), patio picnics, walks in the warmer weather. To go along with the season we have a selection of Spring inspired tutorials to help you create the perfect product for sale, gifting, parties, and more!
Lemon Meringue Pie Soap Making Tutorial
February 15, 2014 By
by Rustic Escentuals Lemon Meringue Pie inspired soap! Fresh lemon fragrance with whipped “meringue” on top. Bathe or shower with a fun, refreshing soap. Supplies and Equipment Needed Microwave safe glass containers (2) Sharp knife to cut soap base into cubes Butter knives Rubber gloves Measuring Spoon (1 T.) Mixing Bowl Hand Mixer […]
Watermelon Soap Tutorial
August 4, 2013 By
by Rustic Escentuals In honor of our recent National Watermelon Day, celebrate by making some luscious, summery Watermelon Soap! This is a great soap tutorial to help you honor the end of summer and also have ease of use by utilizing a silicone soap mold. So, let’s have some soapy fun! Supplies and equipment […]
Bed of Roses Melt & Pour Soap Tutorial
July 29, 2013 By
by Rustic Escentuals A bed of roses in soap form! You can customize the colors and fragrances for any flower you like. Make a full bouquet! This is an advanced soap tutorial highlighting soap embed placement. Supplies and Equipment Needed Microwave safe glass containers (one 8 ounce and another 32 ounces) Sharp knife to […]
Watermelon Votive Tutorial
July 29, 2013 By
by Rustic Escentuals Votive candles are fun to make and we wanted to kick them up a notch by creating a scent specific design – watermelons! These are delightful to use for celebrating summer and will really show off your creativity. This candle making tutorial features layering. Materials List: Votive/Pillar Wax (Suggestions:) • KY […]
A Nice Cold Glass of Lemonade…Soap!
June 17, 2013 By
by Rustic Escentuals What is better on a hot summer’s day than a nice cold glass of lemonade? This fun soap is fun and easy to create. And it looks like the real thing! Your family and friends will love them. This soap tutorial makes approximately a 9 ounce “bar” of soap. Skills: embeds […]
Marbled & Tie Dyed Swirled Soaps Tutorial
March 4, 2013 By
by Rustic Escentuals Swirled and layered soaps are popular, so we wanted to take a different approach to swirling colors to create visually appealing soaps. With this tutorial you can use a single color to match your fragrance oil choice, or choose multiple colors for a tie dye or holiday theme. The sky’s the limit […]
A Day at the Beach
March 19, 2012 By
by Rustic Escentuals This bar will make you feel like you’re at the beach and the spa all at the same time. I will be adding in some wonderful Dead Sea Salts for natural mineral goodness and an amazing spa scent call Sea Kelp. One whiff of this soap and you’re as good as there. […]
