2016 Soapy Resolutions

Ringing in the new year is traditionally for most people the time to set resolutions usually which have been forgotten or broken by the end of January.  I've decided to set myself soapy resolutions for 2016.  Some will be specifically for soap making but others will be to challenge myself to use botanicals in other ways.

Looking back, it will be 10 years this coming July / August since I took my first venture into making soap and bath products.  A lot has happened over this time and so I feel it is time to get 'back to basics' where I'm going to challenge myself each week to try something new or revisit a technique or design that has sat on the proverbial shelf waiting patiently to be the belle of the ball.

I've also decided that this year I am going to focus on creating blends for example that are reminiscent of places I've visited or memories that have a special meaning to me.

Below are some things I have already earmarked to challenge myself with:

Techniques - 

* Landscape designs

* Taiwan Swirl

* Brush Embroidery

* Ombre Gradient Soap

* Feathered ITP Swirl

* Wall Pour

* Embeds

* Clyde Slide

Soaps - 

* Salt bars

* Beer Soap

* Whipped Soap

Other -

* Massage Bars

* Exfoliating Bars

* Tea Baths

* Bath / Shower Fizzies

* Body Butter

Culinary - 

* Herbal Tea blends

* Culinary Lavender

* Herbal vinegars, honey, herbal infused oil 

Household Cleaners - 

* Herbal Carpet Cleaners

* Natural Cleaners etc

Already this is a really long list, so how am I going to achieve my resolutions?  By being organised.  I've already scheduled weekly reminders in my calendar for a) planning the next week challenge and b) setting time aside to create the existing week challenge.  I also plan to mix it up i.e one week make soap, the next week using botanicals in my cooking etc.

Happy New Year everyone