Reviewing the Handcrafters Companion

I finally decided to make a special post just about the Handcrafters Companion. I must say that all-in-all it is a good product. The best part is that you can get a discount for your purchase right from Jane Church just by becoming a member of her email list and reading the posts she gives. A lot of the ebook explains how to package and promote your product but if you are just looking for how-to information, the book is great for recipes that are interchangeable. There are also some good links to buy the products.


My favorite ingredient to use is tea tree oil and there are some good recipes for that as well so of course the e-book is a hit with me.

Here is a sneak preview of my Squidoo Lense with the full review of the product.

I thought people would enjoy an actual review of the Handcrafters Companion to see why they SHOULD get one.

So far all of the web pages I have visited say "review of the handcrafters companion" and all you get is a link to buy it.

Well, I don't have time to visit every page on the internet and maybe someone actually has a review, but, here is mine.

First of all, Jane Church is the real spa-product queen as she has proven in her handcrafters companion, spa-products is just my squidoo name for my soapmaking stuff, as I am not an expert or anything. I just like to make home made soaps and stuff and recommend things from time to time when I find something interesting, I share it.

NOW FOR SOME REVIEW !!! P.S. JUST BY JOINING THE FREE COURSE OFFERED BY JANE CHURCH, YOU CAN PURCHASE THE HANDCRAFTERS COMPANION AT A SALE PRICE - JUST WAIT FOR AN OCCATIONAL SALE SENT TO YOUR INBOX VIA THE EMAIL ADDRESS YOU SENT WHEN YOU JOINED THE E-COURSE. I GOT MINE FOR $10 OFF - ALTHOUGH - THE HC IS WORTH EVERY PENNY AT FULL PRICE!!!

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The simple thing to remember about the HC is that it does contain lots of information for turning your favorite hobby or craft if you will into a profitable business if that is your goal, or you can just use the HC for the fantastic recipes that can be used for more than just one product just by adding or eliminating some of the ingredients.

The Handcrafters Companion spa experience

The first thing you will see is getting started - ingredients and tools needed

The next thing you need to know is keeping it clean

The HC explains essential and fragrance oil safety, what not to use if you have high blood pressure, also what to avoid if you are pregnant, and has some kids recipes too. Some recipes don't have necessary precautions- the list is quite impressive.

My Favorite - handcrafted soaps

These recipes surprised my - I never thought of using wine in my recipe until I saw Janes recipes. Comes complete with a list of websites to purchase the ingredients and has variations to use. Like I said, the ingredients in the other recipes can be use for soap making as well - just use your imagination - I know you can !!!!

Other goodies you will find

1. Maya Gale Herbal Spa Clay Mask
2. Tropical Relaxation Bath Oil
3. Orange Spearmint Bath Oil
4. Bay Rum Spa Treatment
5. Spray Bath Oil
6. Spa Herbal Body Wrap
7. Peaches and Cream Mineral Blush


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Soap Making and How Much Oil to Use

The best thing I can say about oils in soap making is - STUDY OILS.

For handmilled soaps - 10 to 20 drops of essential oils is the usual amount for approximately
1 cup of soap mixture. You just have to experiment. The main scent will probably use
about 10 drops, then the complimentary oils will be 5 and 5 drops. When you study oils , you
will get to know the basics of blending oils and what compliments each other. Then you can invent your own mixture.


For other soap mixtures, there is no rule for the most part. You just have to pick the oils you would like to blend and try a few drops of each until the desired scent is achieved.

In the beginning, over scent your mix as some of the scent will evaporate over time. Trial and error will be your best education in the beginning.


For melt and pour, use the same approximate oil mixture as in hand milled. When you use a colorant for your soap mix from a craft store, make sure the color is non-bleeding as cheap colors will bleed and make your soap look tye-died. Non-bleeding should be listed on the package.



Get to know your skin type and choose your ingredients accordingly.

Cocoa butter is a skin emollient and may be used on sensitive skin.

Borax is a water softener and a whitener and may be too harsh for some skin although it
is used in cosmetics.

Buttermilk and goats milk soaps are usually a good choice for sensitive skin.

Soap made with real vegetables can be great for gifts as they make interesting soaps as well as adding a photo to a soap can also be fun.

Essential oils

Aromatherapy Massage: Essential oils explained for health and pleasure

by: Margie Hare

Amazon Price: (as of 09/19/2009)

MASSAGE OIL BAR RECIPE ::

1/2 cup melted cocoa butter

8 or 10 capsules vitamin E oil (breaking open capsules is less expensive than oil)

3/4 tbsp melted coconut oil

8 drops rose oil

5 drops ylang-ylang oil

5 drops peppermint oil

2 drops lemon oil

Mix all oils, cool slightly before pouring into mold, harden and use. This soap melts

easily when rubbed on the skin as cocoa butter and coconut oil melt quickly at

skin temperature.

ENJOY !!!

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For some of my other recipes - visit:

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Soap Making Marketing Plan

One thing that is very difficult to get through online is not just your niche but marketing your niche. My soapmaking is just one of a few niches I market but in the beginning of my attempts online, I didn't know where to link to, where to feed my url and so on.

I do belong to

Wealthy Affiliate University
which is where is finally learned what you need to be
online. That is where I found potpiegirl and her one
week marketing  plan. You get to see the first 18 pages
free, and once you do that is it, you must buy the entire
plan.  Being online is not easy and requires a lot of time
writing articles, making blog posts, Squidoo lenses,
promoting products but you have to know
                       where to promote them at.


Now people find my soapmaking lenses and articles
every day. I am on page one of Google and it is
so great to get visitors every day.  I am working
on more domain names for every thing but I
work full time away from home so time is limited.
I have found that domain names gives your pages
more page rank so people find you better.

I use ::




Along with :


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Now my soapmaking gets visits every day.  This marketing plan
is perfect for anything you would like to promote.  It has
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Before you  know it, you are on
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Now for my soap making,  I use my domain name and my marketing
plan to teach people about making their own soaps at home.
I recommend getting a good book for that and you can find
that on any one of my Squidoo Lenses, I have seven
of them which have a little bit of different information
of each of them.



You can see some of my recipes for bar soap, shampoo,
handcream, etc at:

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Our natural soaps use herbs and flowers for their soothing scents.
www.TomsofMaine.com

Six simple and natural soap making recipes for learning how to make soap and spa recipes at home

In these busy times where both parents work just to make ends meet, why not detox and relax when you get home. First, download your copy of the handcrafters companion for some great recipes and easy to follow ideas to make your soapmaking a success.

Handcrafters Companion has 3 bonuses and a FREE ORANGE BODY SCRUB RECIPE with your purchase. Included are over 126 step by step recipes.

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I started making my own soaps and spa products when my son became allergic to our dog at the age of 14. That was when I started learning natural soap recipes by learning how to make organic soap .
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You can find all the products you need on-line or at your nearest craft store.
Essential oils can be expensive so it's best to shop around for the best prices in your area. Essential oils can be purchased full strength or blended with other ingredients called callled carrier oils. Check labels carefully to make sure the oils will compliment your recipes. Then you just start creating. LOOK BELOW FOR A GOOD BOOK ABOUT ESSENTIAL OILS FROM AMAZON.

ALEC WHITEHOUSE HAS A 20 MINUTE VIDEO AND THE BEST "HOW TO" INSTRUCTIONS I HAVE EVER SEEN - EVEN PEOPLE WITH NO EXPERiENCE WHAT SO EVER CAN START MAKING SOAP.

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Ever hear of Qassia ?? Qassia is a place where you can write intel ( an article about your passions). My very favorite ingredient for soap making and spa products is tea tree oil and you can see my article on soap making with tea tree oil and see how an article on Qassia should look. Once you submit an article, and it gets visited by 12 people, then it gets published right to the Google search engine.

Here is my newest article: Homemade Soaps-How Do You Find a Good Site

Natural Soap Making

The Natural Soap Book: Making Herbal and Vegetable-Based Soaps

by: Susan Miller Cavitch

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 08/26/2009)

Making Natural Liquid Soaps: Herbal Shower Gels / Conditioning Shampoos / Moisturizing Hand Soaps

by: Catherine Failor

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 08/26/2009)

Milk-Based Soaps: Making Natural, Skin-Nourishing Soap

by: Casey Makela

Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 08/26/2009)

Here's my favorite link:

Relax - Let Go and ENJOY !!!

Great Stuff on Amazon

The Tea Tree Oil Bible: Your Essential Guide for Health and Home Uses/Your First Aid Kit in a Bottle

by: Elvis Ali, George Grant, Selim, M.D. Nakla, Don Patel, Ken Vegotsky

Amazon Price: (as of 08/26/2009)

Australian Tea Tree Oil Handbook: 101 Plus Ways To Use Tea Tree

by: Cynthia Olsen

Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 08/26/2009)

Australian Tea Tree Oil Guide

by: Cynthia Olsen

Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 08/26/2009)

# 1 Easiest melt and mold soap making

8 oz of melt and pour chunks
8 drops of honeysuckle essential oil
4 drops of clarysage essential oil
4 drops of mango essential oil
1 tsp of coconut oil
1 tsp of ground oatmeal

melt chunks and add oils
add oatmeal
pour into mold

#2 Make your own organic shampoo

add 4-6 drops of essential oil to unscented shampoo

For normal hair use : lavender, chamomile, or geranium

For dry hair: use rosemary or ylang ylang

For dandruff problems: try juniper or tea tree oils

And for Greasy lank hair : eucalyptus and citris oils

Remember to mix essential oils before using as they can be irritating to some skin types if used full strength.

#3 Essential oil skin tonics for the face and neck

Use glass bottles and store in a dark place like a cabinet or drawer as some oils are light sensitive. Also do not use on babies or young children as essential oils are strong. . Do not use near the eyes.

For dry skin: summer rose toner

1 1/2 oz fresh rose petals ( buy at local health store)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 tbsp cider vinegar
Put rose petals into heat proof bowl, pour boiling water over petals, add cider vinegar -

LET STEEP AND REMOVE LEAVES - THEN USE AFTER COOLING

#4 Comfrey and rose water mask

For summer dry skin

Mix ingredients to make a smooth paste and apply evenly to face and neck around the eyes ( not too close) and let dry for about 10 minutes, rinse and use your tonic. Excellent refresher for getting ready for just about any occasion - the beach, a summer BBQ or whatever. Apply make-up gently after.

6 comfrey leaves
2 tbsp fine ground oatmeal
1 egg yolk
1 tsp honey
add a little milk or plain yoguart
1 tsp rose water

Adding herbs to boiling water in a bowl and make a tent with a towel over head and shoulders makes a relaxing steam to open pores and gently remove dirt from your skin .Chamomile (dry skin), rosemary ( oily skin) lavender (normal skin), and eucalyptus is excellent for a breathing treatment.

# 5 Homemade talc

To customize your own talcum powder

Mix 5 drops of your fav scent 1 tsp of cornstarch

Mix with 5 or more tbsp of unscented talk

Men love sandlewood or other earthy scents

Women love lavender or rosemary

# 6 Rich hand cream

Hand creams are best used with freshly washed hands in warm water

Use 8 oz unscented hand cream

Add: 12 drops of chamomile essential oil
7 drops lemon essential oil
7 drops geranium essential oil

Chamomile soothes while lemon and geranium may whiten and has antiseptic properties.

With any recipe you may add or subtract whatever you wish to accomplish the desired scent that helps you relax.

Get a good book for soapmaking

I see people typing in keywords for soapmaking recipes to find my sights but I don't see people buying any good books to get the recipes they are looking for. Everyone needs to study essential oils and get a good book for natural soapmaking. Then your questions will be answered. I started making soap years ago, I am NOT an expert by any means and I don't make tons of it but I have been through the good, bad and ugly mistakes because I didn't study well in the beginning.

Just go to any one of my sights and get a good book, then you can get a copy of

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Get great results with these soap making sites and ideas for making soap at home

I have put together some of my favorite soap making sites that I like and I am happy to share them with you. This a short list but it will get you started.

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Benefits of soap making

Basic Soap Making: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started (Basics)

Amazon Price: $15.61 (as of 08/22/2009)

Essential oils explained

Essential Oils Desk Reference

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Making Natural Liquid Soaps: Herbal Shower Gels / Conditioning Shampoos / Moisturizing Hand Soaps

by: Catherine Failor

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 08/22/2009)

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Making Soap From Scratch - A Beginner's Guide and Beyond

by: Gregory White

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Soap Making can be Easy

Soap making really is easy and fun, even
when you make mistakes. Most of the time you can just shave you goof up, add some water and some different oils and try again. Some of the most fun recipes I have found is at :

Denises Yadda Yadda

where you can find some of the coolest ideas ever
for soap making. I have to admit, I am now where into it as she is. She has excellent ideas for
packaging and everything.

My soap making lather-letter

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Another great sight to visit is Burgundy where Burgundy Shank offers a

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I
didn't realize just how important it is to pamper your
entire body until i began my own soapmaking and now
that I have some great recipes,
the aroma is even more uplifting than ever. When I
came across the
beautifully balanced scent
created in the recipes in the handcrafters companion,
it taught me to further my search to learn about
essential oils and everything involved
in soapmaking at home.

I had some recipes, but the
biggest and best collection I have gotten is with
the handcrafters
companion. Most people who have visited my other
articles or my soapmaking blog, know that one
of my favorite ingredients is tea tree oil as
it is useful for acne, shampooing your pets,
household cleaning and so on.

TEA TREE OIL - MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA
best used as an antiseptic - may irritate
sensitive skin and blends
well with
eucalyptus, rosemary and lavender.

BY THE WAY - HERE IS MY FAVORITE TEA TREE OIL RECIPE:

I use it as a breathing treatment as well in bar soaps

make your favorite soap base then:

MY TEA TREE OIL RECIPE :

add 10 drops clary sage essential oil
8 drops tea tree oil
1 tsp ground adzuki beans (go planet earth )
1 tsp ground oatmeal

As a breathing treatment,
I add 6 drops tea tree oil and some eucalyptus leaves to a
bowl of boiling water, cover my head with a towel to make
a tent. and breathe
deeply. Cleans your pours as well as helps your lungs.


            
            


        

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Using the Handcrafters Companion for Soapmaking

Learning how to make soap at home can have it's quirks just like any other new hobby but once you learn, it can be really fun. I like using

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My best suggestion for beginners in soap making is to learn about essential oils and how they are so beneficial to your body before you start making soaps. Are they safe for children, how much oil should I use in my soapmaking, these and many more questions will be answered once you get to know about oils. Get a copy of one of the books below from Amazon, they are good reading.

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Essential oils

Essential Oils Desk Reference

Amazon Price: $39.96 (as of 07/11/2009)

The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment

by: Valerie Ann Worwood

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/11/2009)

Quick Reference Guide for Using Essential Oils 11th Edition November 2008

by: Connie and Alan Higley

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Soap Making and Making Soap at Home

If you would like to turn your home into an oasis - just learn how to make your own spa quality products in the comfort of your home. Once you download your copy of The Handcrafters Companion for only $27, you can learn how to make aromatherapy blend...

Soap Making Sites for Making Soap at Home

After you download the handcrafters companion , making soaps and spa products is easy. This guide will give you all the tips and tricks you need. The handcrafters companion comes complete with over 126 step by step recipes, 3 FREE bonuses and a FREE...

Simple Soap Making and Soap Making Recipes

In these busy times where both parents work just to make ends meet, why not detox and relax when you get home. First, download your copy of the handcrafters companion for some great recipes and easy to follow ideas to make your soapmaking a success....

If you have children, make sure the recipe is specified just for kids

Purchase a book from Amazon on kids soap making at the bottom of this page !!

Essential oils can be harsh on young skin so be sure to research a little on what is safe for kids. Make sure the recipe is good for the age of the children you are planing to make soap for. We want our young one to stay cute - just like they are so be gentle.

Crayon Soap - for kids of all ages - ALWAYS WITH PARENTAL SUPERVISION

You will need : 1 ice cube tray or crayon shaped soap mold
1 cup of snow flakes (from craft store), or shave an unscented bar of vegetable soap
food coloring of your choice, add until desired color
2 or more tbsp. hot water

In a small cup or bowl:

Mix hot water with snow flakes, add color, stir until dissolved, pour into ice cube tray. Let harden for about 2 hours or until completely cool. THEN ENJOY !!!

P.S. Please do not eat !!!

Visit go planet earth for some really fun ideas for kids, holidays - everyone !

Making soap at home is easy

Making your own soaps and spa products is worth the time

You can start out with a kit, or you can surf for a place for easy soap making instructions. The rest is up to you to BE SAFE, and most of all HAVE FUN, try the Best Bath Store for some cool ideas.

What are your favorite recipes

Share your best recipe with the world

Do you have some recipes or even bloopers you can share to help others just getting started - let the world know. You feed back is very important so tell us what you found.

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I have bought the handcrafters companion, its a good product overall, you can read
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Posted July 11, 2009

spa-products wrote...

in reply to Shaun Hi Shaun,

Good job with soap making - it is so fun !!! Just a quick note, one of the best ingredients I found for my soaps lately is called ADZUKI BEAN, you grind them up (tsp full) and add to your soap. I use them in melt and pour goats milk base and also add ground oatmeal, add your fav essential oils and makes your skin so soft. Adzuki Bean is know to help your skin retain moisture.

Keep soap making ladies

Deb

Posted June 25, 2009

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Shaun wrote

I am fairly new to the art of soap making but have made quite a few Glycerin soap base soaps, especialy colorful ones with added frangrances like vanilla or lavender.

I have gathered a few recipes and posted it to my blog, they are very basic but as I become more advanced so will my recipes become more complex!


Keep soap making and have fun

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Beneficial tea tree oil for soap making

I never thought that discovering one little essential oil could turn out to be so beneficial but tea tree oil is off the charts with me. I have just been added to the awesome website tea tree wonders.com which has some of the best information and recipes using tea tree oil I have ever seen. You can read my new blog post on the sight by Debra Tollefson - I have shared one of my favorite stories. Never has one product brought so many people such great
results.

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