The home of SwiftCraftyMonkey Formulating Inc.! Join Susan as she obsesses about cosmetic chemistry and other things (some possibly related to monkeys). Often strange, occasionally useful, and always worth a stop as a point of interest on your journey through the Intertron.
As I mentioned the other day, I am so excited that my muscle spasms are at a point where I can offer classes again! I have missed spending time with people who love this craft as much as I do, and can’t way to get started! My first class at Voyageur Soap & Candle is … Read more
In the October Q&A, Kristina asked, Happy October! I have an easy question this month, yay! My question is: have you used the Siligel yet, if so, what do you think? Lotioncrafter has been sold out for a while now. Lorraine shared, I have used Siligel, I like it better than xanthan gum, but my fave is...
Windy Point Soap brought in sodium stearate after I bugged Michele about it, so I thought I’d share more about this ingredient and why I wanted to have it! A few notes before you start… I’ve written an updated post on sodium stearate that I encourage you to read before making deodorants. Click here for...
As you know, I’ve had a hard year with all my muscle spasms and such, but I’m so happy to be going back to teaching, starting this weekend at Voyageur Soap & Candle, then in November at Windy Point Soap in Calgary! I am incredibly excited about this! I have to watch my energy levels … Read more
I’ve always loved October – so many people I have loved in my life were born this month, including my wonderful Raymond, my oldest friend Michelle, my grandma Lucy, and my pup, Sasja – but it can also be a sad time as in 2016, I lost my amazing mom and my little Blondie dog...