The only international non-profit trade association promoting the benefits of handcrafted soaps and giving a voice to the handcrafted soapmaker.


Welcome New Members!

#4660 - Mitchel Whitington

#4659 - James Parker
       The Great American Candle Factory LLC

#4658 - Maggie Nolder
       Maggie's Bath House dba Verbena Botanicals

#4657 - Selena Mazmanian
       13th Moon Creations LLC

#4656 - Christa Geraghty

#4655 - Elizabeth Bemis
       Christmas On The Pond

#4654 - Kelly Reins
       Beach City Boutique

#4651 - Laura Thareau
       DL Skin Solution LLC

#4650 - Carol Smith
       Harmony Botanics

#4649 - Kathy Sheeran
       K Sheeran Essentials LLC

#4648 - Janet Orange

#4647 - Crystal Bonin
       Head 2 Toe

The Handcrafted SoapMaker - Advertising

The Handcrafted SoapMaker (also referred to as "The Journal") is published as quarterly. As of the 2010 2nd Quarter issue, it is an online, electronic, full-color publication for members of the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild. Non-members may request a free copy of the most recent issue (limit one per person).

The Handcrafted SoapMaker accepts advertising from vendors and suppliers who provide products and services to handcrafted soapmakers. Advertising is accepted from both members and non-members, although Vendor, Dual and Benefactor members receive a discount on the normal advertising rates. [See Member Benefits]

Ad Rates:

Advertising is available for a single issue or buy 3 and get one free!

Full prices are shown in the table below. Use the button below the chart to go to the shopping cart to purchase your ad or package. Members can select the appropriate discount in the shopping cart.

Ad Size      Dimensions    
(w x h)
    1 Ad     4 ads
(3 + 1 free)
1/12 page 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" $50 $150
1/6 page 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" $75 $225
1/4 page 3 1/2" x 5" $125 $375
1/2 page 7 1/2" x 5"
or 3 1/2" x 10"
$225 $675
Full page 7 1/2" x 10" $500 $1500

Purchase Journal Advertising

Publication Schedule

The Journal is published quarterly, generally being issed at the end of the quarter.

Ad copy and images must be received by the middle of the quarter (February 15th, May 15th, August 15th and November 15th).

All ad packages must be paid in advance (when the order is placed). Space is assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

Ad Specifications

Ad sizes are noted in the table above.

Ads must be submitted in .ai or .pdf format. Images may be submitted in .psd or .tif format, but must be in CMYK colors and at least 200 dpi resolution. Assistance in file conversion may be possible, depending on time available. The HSMG reserves the right to reject ads that do not meet publication quality standards.

Contact

For questions or to submit an ad, email Journal@soapguild.org.

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