Here is your opportunity to tell the public about the marvelous benefits of handcrafted soap!
The HSMG is launching our first ever video contest. To participate in the contest, just submit a video that finishes the sentence *”Handcrafted soap is the best soap because ….”*. Winners will be announced at the 2010 Annual Conference in Denver [...]
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HSMG Video Contest: “Handcrafted Soap, the BEST Soap!”
HSMG Represents at National ADGA Conference
The American Dairy Goat Association held as part of their 2009 National Conference a Goat Milk Bath and Body Care Products Competition. Entries were judged for two days by our own HSMG President, Leigh O’Donnell and Vice President, Maria Gelnett.
Competition was open to all soapmakers, commercially manufactured and handmade both bar and liquid soaps. Awards [...]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT–BONNIE BARTLEY, SOAPSMITH, THE ALLEGHENY HEARTH
Bonnie Bartley, Soapsmith, The Allegheny Hearth, conducted a year long experiment using the additives recommended by HSMG Conference Speaker, Dr. Kevin Dunn, Caveman chemistry, for the prevention of DOS.
Here are Bonnie’s results: One year ago, July 2008, I began an unscientific test using Dr. Dunn’s recommended additives for the prevention of DOS. On the same [...]
Soapmaking – Making a Difference
Melinda Coss, soapmaker and teacher from France (www.makesoap.biz) has been involved in a project teaching soapmaking in South Africa. I just had to share this video!
Marie Gale, President, HSMG
Soapmaking Safety New Forum Topic
Soap Guild Member Forum
Information forum for Soap Guild Members
A new section has been added to the HSMG Forum under Art of Soapmaking called Safety. It is ready to populate it with knowledge, bloopers and blunders that would be helpful to all Members. I know I have a few. http://soapguild.org/forum/
Maria Gelnett
P&S Chair
Marketing Day at the Forum with The Soap Queen!
At our HSMG Members’ request for an Experts Panel forum in Marketing, I’ve arranged for Brambleberry’s www.brambleberry.com Anne-Marie Faiola to answer all your toughest questions. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 27 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm PST.
Yes, that’s right! The Soap Queen Blog: www.soapqueen.com will be with us for a Marketing Day at the Forum. I am so [...]
HSMG 2009 News Update
1. The new DOUBLE issue of The Journal will be in the mail in the next week. Look for the feature article “Soapmaking in a Shooting Gallery” (featuring a soapmaker in Afghanistan).
2. February membership drive receive DOUBLE golden soap bubbles, the member that refers the most new member will receive an expenses paid trip to [...]
10 Benefits of Being a Member of HSMG: #2
#2. The Ability to Connect Using the Online Forum – All HSMG members can connect with each other via our online forum. You can access the Member Forum via the upper right hand corner of the Soap Guild website.
Back in May 2008 the Forum got a face lift. You will need to use your first [...]
10 Benefits of Being a Member of HSMG: #1
Over the next few weeks I will share what I feel are the 10 Benefits of Being a Member of the HSMG.
#1. Educational Opportunities – Our annual conference is the best educational opportunity you can have in regards to your soapmaking business and/or hobby. If you want to learn from the industry best then the [...]
Green Meetings and The HSMG Conference
A hot topic in the meeting planner world is the push for more green meetings. This was one of the most talked about issues at the National Meetings Industry Day Workshop on April 19, 2008. The desire to make good choices for the environment was obvious but most divisions of the industry are [...]