Category Archives: Teaching Soapmaking

Cute Easter project

Posted on April 8, 2012 by alicia
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Pretty Swirls

Posted on March 13, 2012 by alicia

Cut bar from the workshop.

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Soap Lesson at Spinning Guild

Posted on March 10, 2012 by alicia

We made hot process in a slow cooker, while it was cooking we did cold process.  With a very nice three-color in-the-pot swirl.  Then we had lunch, then we sculpted the neutral slow cooker soap.  Lots of fun.     … Continue reading →

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Mineral Pigments on Color Wheel

Posted on March 29, 2011 by alicia

Photographing color materials on a sunny day.  Mineral pigments arranged around the color wheel.

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February at Annabella

Posted on February 21, 2011 by alicia

So many things happening at Annabella and Company! There has been a lot of soaping being done out in the Sheddio. Be sure to check out our Etsy for what’s new on the racks. I’m very happy to announce that … Continue reading →

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Soapmaking Spinners

Posted on June 6, 2010 by alicia

Today four friends from the Greater Los Angeles Spinning Guild came over for a group soaping lesson.  It was so fun to teach such eager learners!  We made a batch of lavender soap and poured it – well glopped it … Continue reading →

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This will be the last Annabella Blog post for awhile…

Posted on July 22, 2008 by alicia

Ensconced at another undisclosed location – actually my parent’s home in Gig Harbor – I survived the Bellingham to Seattle flight no worse for wear, well, just a little air-sick. Anne-Marie picked me up at 10 and took me to … Continue reading →

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The End of the Intensive

Posted on July 20, 2008 by alicia

Again from my second floor room, the leaves of the alder trees are moving in the wind. We kicked off today with a class in the basics of Cold Process soapmaking.  That started at nine, then we broke for a … Continue reading →

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Weekend intensive, end of Day One

Posted on July 20, 2008 by alicia

What a day.  After a morning of being treated to what continues to be “to the ends of the earth” hospitality, we kicked off the day with getting a foundation in Melt and Pour (and a lot more) from one … Continue reading →

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At Home on a Soap Trip

Posted on July 18, 2008 by alicia

Hellloooo! Blogging from the cozy second floor bedroom at an undisclosed location in Bellingham. Even travel that doesn’t cross time zones is wearing. And I’m always pretty much of a trouper, I don’t get grouchy, just tiny. But I’m feeling … Continue reading →

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