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Welcome to part seven of this series on learning chemistry! In part one, we looked at the resources and materials we need to study chemistry. In part two, we learned the parts of an atom – protons, neutrons, and electrons! In part three, we learned about ions and valence shells. In part four, we learned...
You asked, I’m sharing! Here are some of my favourite formulas from my classes! Some are fairly straightforward and great for beginners; others are more complicated and suitable for those who want to take their formulating to the next level. We use all kinds of butters, oils, silicone substitutes, emulsifiers, surfactants, and more. I’ve even...
Yay! Voyageur Soap & Candle has just posted the schedule for the next few months! We have some one off classes planned – Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day – as well as a few sessions of my eco skin care class and the new eco facial care class where every ingredient is plant...
If you can’t think of what to get the crafters in your life, consider giving a gift card to a local supplier so they can take a class! There are so many reasons to take a class beyond learning formulas. You get to spend time with people who love this craft as much as you...
I can’t believe I haven’t posted about the classes at I’m teaching at Voyageur Soap & Candle in Surrey, B.C., starting on Monday! We’ll have more classes scheduled soon! Watch this space! Monday, October 2nd: Full day class of lotion making (with e-book) Saturday, October 7th, morning: Solid bubble bath (like these adorable ice cream scoops)...