My first “real” post on Word Press. Taking my time, learning how to insert photos. Interesting, to say the least! I love learning new things, I love a challenge.
Did you know, a soap with a brown or tan hue is generally not purposely that color? The vanilla fragrance will shade the soap. The longer the soap containing vanilla fragrance cures, the darker it might become. I love the brown and tan soaps, they look earthy to me. There are additives that can be used to eliminate some of the browning, however, my theory is, with a natural or nearly-natural soap less is more!
In today’s soap pot was sweet pea goat milk soap. I love the sweet pea type (thank you Bath and Body Works for the original). The added rose clay makes for a soft and silky lather.
Also in the shop today…
In 2004 I began making wax tarts and votive candles. I was not serious in my endeavors. I did not try to purchase quality wax, fragrances, or colorants. Today I am beginning that trek again, with a stronger interest, and I am determined to make quality products.
Today marks my (new) original test day…wax without colorant (this time around), but scented.
I very much prefer wax tarts. They do not require a flame. I generally set my electric tart warmer in a place that resists heat, such as on my ceramic stove top.
More on candles in the near future…with plans to include them in gift sets, and perhaps to be sold individually.
Soy Wax Tarts
Annies Goat Hill Handcrafted Soaps 
how exciting! i have to tell ya, i love your vanilla soap, brown and all… and i agree, the brown tones just mean natural to me. earthy. homey. it’s a good thing… 🙂
i’ve been making honey and cocoa butter hand bars. i’m likin’ it!
Lynnanne, wow!!! I am excited about your hand bars. 🙂 I hope to hear more on them.
I will be postimg on this soon, but I am leaning back towards the original group of soaps. As natural as possible.