Membership Options
The Handmade Soap and Cosmetic Guild is committed to providing the best value and service to our members.
We offer several membership options to best meet your needs:
Novice Handcrafter
$100/year
Individuals who make soap, cosmetics and/or candles, but do not yet market or sell to the public. Please note: insurance coverage is not available at this membership level.
Designed for those just learning their craft, and are not yet selling to the public, this affordable membership allows you to take advantage of all that the HSCG has to offer.
From the full HSCG Resource Center to monthly product discounts, the Novice Membership pays for itself quickly. It includes all member benefits, except those related to marketing and selling handcrafted soap, cosmetics and candles via the HSCG Member Marketplace.
Benefits include:
- Insurance
- Product & Service Discounts
- Advanced Lye Calculator
- Annual Conference Discount
- Full access to Resource Center
- E-news, brochure and HSCG member badge
Note: Novice Memberships are limited to five (5) years, then transition to Professional Membership status. Novice members may vote and serve on HSCG committees but cannot hold office.
Professional Handcrafter
$225/year (plus insurance, if purchased)
Companies who make handcrafted soap, cosmetics and/or candles and market them to the public.
For companies who sell handcrafted soap, cosmetics and/or candles to the public, this affordable membership pays for itself with access to insurance coverage, product discounts and the opportunity to create a listing for your business right on the HSCG website. Members at this level are also able to fulfill custom product requests that consumers make through the HSCG site.
Product and general liability insurance can be added to this level of membership for as low as $275 + membership dues. See the Insurance FAQ and Insurance Comparison Chart for more details. Canadian Members can purchase insurance directly through our Canadian Partners. See the Canadian Insurance FAQ for more details.
Benefits include:
- Access to affordable insurance options for a discounted fee
- Optional inclusion in the HSCG Maker Marketplace
- Custom request opportunities
- Product and service discounts through HSCG Vendor Members and partners
- Advanced lye calculator
- Annual Conference registration discount
- Full access to the Resource Center
Associate Professional Handcrafter
$50.00 per Associate Member, per membership term
Exclusively for Professional Handcrafter Members, for those who would like to add employee access to their membership.
In 2022, the HSCG Membership voted to add Associate Memberships; these memberships are only available for Professional Handcrafter Members, and are meant for employees or business affiliates of the Professional Handcrafter Members.
Associate Memberships have all of the benefits of a Professional Membership, except voting rights. Associate Members are able to update listings, access supplier discounts, and answer special requests on behalf of their affiliated Professional Handcrafter Member. Professional Members may have up to five (5) Associate Memberships at a time.
Pricing and Terms
Associate Members are $50 per membership. These memberships are non-transferrable and expire when the affiliated Professional Membership expired. Associate Memberships are not prorated; meaning, whether a Professional Member purchases an Associate Membership at the start of the Professional Membership or mid-way through, the price will remain the same. The responsible Professional Member has the ability to purchase, renew or deactivate an Associate Membership at any time. No refunds/credits in partial or in full will be granted if an Associate Membership is deactivated prior to the expiration date of the Professional Membership. Any Certifications held by the Associate Member are non-transferrable and will expire when the Professional Membership expires, if the Professional does not renew the Associate Membership.
Private Label
$200/year
Businesses who purchase handcrafted soap and/or cosmetics to use or resell under their private label.
Private Label Membership is for companies that are purchasing handcrafted products to resell under their own label. It also applies to businesses, like inns and spas, that purchase custom handcrafted products to brand and use for guests.
Private Label Members are connected to HSCG’s full membership and able to tap makers to provide private label product. This membership is also a valuable source of communication about trends in the industry.
Benefits include:
- Insurance
- Product & Service Discounts
- Annual Conference Discount
- Full access to Resource Center
- E-news , brochure and HSCG member badge
Vendor
$500/$1500/$3000/year
Each level offers more benefits and exposure to HSCG members.
Businesses that sell products or services to handcrafters.
If you are trying to reach handcrafted soap, cosmetic and/or candle makers, the HSCG Vendor Membership offers unparalleled return on investment. Whether you offer raw materials, packaging, equipment, or services, connect with the HSCG’s 3,600 members to expand your customer base and introduce new merchandise. Vendors and supplier also enjoy special promotion and direct access to makers at our Annual Conference.
A Vendor Membership is in the name of the business (not an individual). Representatives of Vendor Member businesses may not serve as the HSCG President or on the Board of Directors as the membership is in the business name. However, they may be involved in specific committees on behalf of their company.
The HSCG offers three tiers of Vendor Membership, based on your size, budget and promotional needs:
Tier 1: $3000/year
Join larger vendors and suppliers seeking to maximize their visibility and reach with the HSCG membership.
Tier 1 Highlights:
- Platinum Sponsorship designation at the Annual Conference
- Priority placement in the monthly Vendor eNews
Tier 2: $1500/year
This membership offers medium-sized companies great benefits and visibility.
Tier 2 Highlights:
- Silver Sponsorship designation at the Annual Conference
- Ability to create a listing on our Supplies & Services page
Tier 3: $500/year
An affordable option for small or new businesses that serve the handcrafted community.
Tier 3 Highlights:
- A 25% discount on any sponsorship of the HSCG Annual Conference
- Ability to submit an ad in the monthly Vendor eNews
In addition to the special benefits outlined above, Vendor Members also take advantage of many benefits offered to all members of the HSCG, such as insurance, shipping discounts and education.
Retired Handcrafter
$100/year
Individuals who make soap, cosmetics and/or candles, but do not yet market or sell to the public.
Making handcrafted products is a life-long passion, and we honor those who played a role building our industry. That is why we are proud to offer a special membership for those makers who may have retired from the business but wish to stay active and connected with HSCG and the maker community.
To qualify, the individual must have been an HSCG member at the Professional Level for a minimum of two (2) years and must no longer have a business that sells to the public.
Our Retired Handcrafter members enjoy the same benefits, except those related to marketing and selling soap and cosmetic products. We also welcome them to share their experience, serving on committees or the Board of Directors.
Benefits include:
- Insurance
- Product & Service Discounts
- Advanced Lye Calculator
- Annual Conference Discount
- Full access to Resource Center
- E-news, brochure and HSCG member badge
Take advantage of PayPal Credit® to pay for your membership over time!
New & Returning Members
Kate Johnson
Mamoucha Soaps
Eliza Morris
Island Thyme, LLC
Dawn Lancaster
Pure Energy Apothecary
Cindi Trefethen-LeMay
Backwoods Goat Milk Products, LLC
Michael Benigno
Miranda Gerken
Miranda Sims
Amy Klimavicius
Klima Candle Co
Brieanna Bacon
AllowNourishment
Ann Roche
Annies Cottage
Haley Cox
Light Up the Night Candle Co
Tammy Friedman
The Tree Hugger Soap Company, LLC
Chrissy White
PyyWhite Creations
Sandra Metzler
Glenn Avenue Soap Company
Patrick Cameron
Alchemy Aromatique
Joy Donahue
Joyful Sounds Farm, LLC
Sandra Miederhoff
Oily Escapades
Jacqueline Buresh
Pacific Rainshadow Farm
Erin Schott
Keep Calm & Flicker On
Karen Norland
Northern Prairie Aromatherapy
Marion Kaiser
Louisiana Sunshine Soap Company
Kunie Lorenzo
Fabiola Enterprises LLC
Sheba Trammell
Olive & Bleu Emporium
Corey Klucker
Luciferous Wax Works LLC
Dawn Smith
Emily Brinks
Sage Elephant Soap
Christy Teter
Taylor Made Organics
Fredrika Parker
RITA'S HERBALS L. L. C.
Donna Redding
Four Twelve and Company LLC
Ruth Fluker
Indigo Thyme Handcrafted Soap LLC
Terri Ing
Earth Dance Botanical BodyCare
Roberta Elston
Opal’s Reef LLC
Jamie Richards
Elephant's Energy
Anne Radley
Josephina Protopappas
Ryan Totten
Brighter moons apple farm llc
Jennifer Horstman
Horstman Homegrown
Mary Houser
Brandywine Candleworks
Catharine Campbell
Wild Cottage
Sarah Gaytan
Tara Harvey
Aunt Tara's Skin Food
Larin Nash
We Been Wicked LLC
Mariaelena Lopez-Charbonneau
Soap Fixx Co.
Jacqueline Flanigan
Love and Luck Apothecary
Amanda Ruhala
Rootly Reasons LLC
Jessica Tlatuani
Soul Seed, LLC.
James McDonell
Fern Andriano
Aloe Vera Naturals, LLC
Johna Gibson Bowman
Alan Smith
Alan Smith
Sara Jacks
Teresa Stauner
Johnnycake Lavender
Ann Mattingly
Generations Skincare LLC
Krystal Powell
Body Khemistry
Diane Greenstein
The Bath Witch
Rheannon Fuller
Sierra Roots Soap
Stephanie Rodrigues
COZYVIBECANDLESTUDIO
Jean Vavra
Natural Selection Bath and Body, Inc.
Marilyn Sorvari
Birch Beach Farm Candles
Alexis Peregoy
Naturally Odd LLC
Adrianne Wollaston
Rooted in Me Natural Products
Kat Turner
Sacred River Apothecary
Jessica Franco
NM Sacred Mountain Soap Company, LLC
Michelle Corrado
Medford Soap Company
Casey Kilroy
Pittsburgh WORSH Company
Diane Rankin
Jim McMahon
Omaha Soap Company
Erin Wolpert
Spa Suds
Chiara Reynosa
Flavia Soaps & More, LLC
Jeremy Mends
Bow Tie Boyz Candle Co. LLC
Bryan Penney
Seventh Sojourn, Inc.
Amanda Bengle
Feathered Fox Farm
Carol Trudel
Skinkist Handcrafted Soap, LLC
Wendy Allard
Theresa Fletcher
Jonrese Candle Co.
Patricia Tyson
Snowy Owl Cove, LLC
Michael Johnson
The Good Stuff Botanicals
Chasta Dawson
Latter Rain Soaps Etc. Inc.
Carol Manson
Simon Sudz
Emily Sabau
WSC & Co. LLC
Carol Jonsson
Danielle Giroux
giroux.studios
Kristen Cardinal
Sincerely, Roots
Nickelle Scott
Nixxi & Co.
Karen Wedergren
My Serenity Bath and Body, LLC
Karen Pineau
Timberline Topicals
Dawn Yannette
Saltso
Carrie Williams
Dorset Daughters Skincare
Maria Mendoza
Candelitas
Megan St.Pierre
Essential Escape Bath & Body LLC
Lisa Adams
Salty Candle Company
Anne Roy
Lavender Fields
Dale Malone
Healthy Body Investment, LLC
Kay Cornelison
Sinking Creek Soaps
Jesse Mandell
Kama Luxe LLC
Shannon Cusick
Elizabeth Jade Candle Co
Jozlyn Young
Hudson Aroma
Daniela Honegger
Queen of the Meadow
Tava Shanchuk
Freya Soap LLC
Catherine Lockhart
Addison Walz
Mater Soap
