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
$200/year (plus insurance, if purchased)
Individuals who make handcrafted soap, cosmetics and/or candles and market them to the public.
For those who are selling soap, cosmetics or candles to the public, this affordable membership pays for itself with access to insurance coverage, product discounts and the opportunity to link your online store to the HSCG website. Members at this level are also able to fulfill custom product requests that customers make through the site.
Starting at just $275, product and general liability insurance can be added on to this level of membership for US businesses. 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:
- Insurance
- Promotion on the HSCG website: Maker Marketplace
- Opportunity to fulfill online custom/bulk/private label requests
- Product & Service Discounts
- Advanced Lye Calculator
- Annual Conference Discount
- Full access to Resource Center
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.
Premier Benefits:
- Logo on website: one of just five rotating logos, displayed across HSCG’s website
- Platinum Sponsor: Exhibitor Table and Banner at the HSCG Annual Conference
Tier 2: $1500/year
This membership is offers smaller companies good value in reaching HSCG membership.
Premier Benefits:
- Silver Sponsor: Advertisement and discounted Exhibitor Space at the HSCG Annual Conference.
- Listing in the HSCG’s online directory: Where to Buy: Supplies and Services
Tier 3: $500/year
An affordable option for small or new businesses who are serving the handcrafted community.
Premier Benefits:
- A 25% discount on any sponsorship of the HSCG Annual Conference
- Listing in the HSCG’s online directory: Where to Buy: Supplies and Services
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
Brett Thomas
Kreamy Soaps
Kendra Menoche
Freya Soapworks
Ashley Roberts
WiCK3D SiSTERS
Jennifer Duncan
Valerie DeVito
Gilded Olive Apothecary
Temitope Adesanya
Claudia DeFouw
Sweet Abode Art
yu chin Sun
June Candle Company
Megan Carte
Colors A La Carte
Theresa Burns
Tessoterica
Jody A Carleton
Ryan Rhodes
Rhodes Soapery LLC
Silvia Victory
Indulgence by SV. Soaps
Latisha Heisu
Body Brine
Nicola Birch
Deo Gloria Farm
Jennifer Nicholas
Bubble Farm Soap LLC
Danyah Arafat
Blue Sky Soaps LLC
Malanee' Grant
Winx Candle Bar LLC
Brenda Carlson
White Spruce Candles
Richard Darr
The Parsonage Handmade Soap
Paige Baker
Mr. Bones Soap LLC
Jasmine Jackson
Asili's Ancient Healing
Sarah Wagner-Ranes
Sweet Sally\'s Soaps
Christine Sedgwick
Graham Candle Company
Katie Bouldin
Skin Joy Soap
Malin Sickelton
The body bean
Elizabeth Klingman
Crowne & Crane, LLC
Sophia Abboud
Raiha Botanicals
Maryclaire Mayes
Beckie Penman
Trail Candy Soap
gabrielle williams
oats and soaks
Chelsey Bruce
C.B. Candles
Monica Ehmke
MoJoArtista LLC
Laura Dobratz
Love and Leche
Manar Ali Ayyad
Mabrooka Slovakia Soap Works
McKell Phipps
Natural Lather Soap Co
Carol Perez
Carol Dee Handcrafted
Lise Bouvet
Jocelin Ross
Kneeling Nun Mercantile
Maria De Fazio
Papillon Ridge Soap Company
Audrey Pyon
Yangcho Lab LLC
Connie Boggess
Meghan Wright
Figs and Feathers Farm
Rachel Kale
Wild Backyard Soaps
leslie florke
sea and shore soap company
Julia Bundy
Woodman Hill Soap Co.
Kathryn Jenkins
Sweet Southern Craft Co.
Jennifer LaBarbera
Moondrop Gardens
Paula Bonhomme
Bubble Genius, LLC
Austin Spiller
Sud Buds
Emily Alvarez
The Farias Family Farm
Wendy Hee
My Manoa
BEATRICE ANTUNES
bia candle co
Hillary Stewart
Catherine Kelly
Cat's Purrfect Soaps
Maggie Hanus
A Wild Soap Bar
Vicki Krumwiede
Calico Meadow Soap LLC
Ashley Rodriguez
Debra Muldrow Clark-Robert
Fun Soap, LLC
Lisa Harris
Mary Magaline Soap Company LLC
Anna Braun
James Nicholson
Mara James Company, LLC
Christina Hector
Nature's Purée
Venessa Phipps
DeGanya Aromatics
Vanessa kahler
Kahler Wellbeing
Bethany Cope
Humblebee Acres
Diane Hogue
One Street Over Soaps LLC
Kairi Lanier
Shoaib Ahmad
Touch by Prince
Katherine Bethel
Tub Couture LLC - dba MAVEN
Kay Rose
Abbey\'s Handcrafted Soaps
Tina Evans
Sweet Beautiful You
Julie Bursey
Wild Poppy Soap Co.
JEREMY BLOOM
LITCHFIELD SOAP AND CANDLE LLC
Bob DesRuisseaux
Prairie Fire Candles & Prairie Pure Soap
Regina Baker
Pecan Street Bath and Body , LLC
Charlene Tran
Skinapy
Maddison Hoag
Faerine’s Forge
Rebecca Childs
Wandering Wick Co. LLC
Rachael Alford
Joyfully Thankful
Colina Bruce
Noir Lux Candle Co
Mary Matera
Baker Creek Lavender Farm
Steven Skonord
Avalei Gardens LLC
Lauren Craig
Humble hive Homemade
Rhonda Windland
Prairie State Soap Company
Kelly Westphal
Coastal Oak Candle Company
Rachelle Nervesa
Woodland Sunrise LLC
Bridget Shelton
Magnolia Grange
Tammey Foster
Down Home Scents
Yuliya Valdez
Raw Buzz LLC
Julie Grimes
Julietta’s Natural
Gay Kolodzik
Principle Body Care
Sarah Mycroft
Kimberly Mead
Scentapy
Melody Condon
Kandelumo LLC
Victoria Hovland
Marigolden Soaps
Michelle Taylor
Always Taylor’d, LLC
Daniel Schuette
Tory Brown
Gullah Geechee Candle Co., L.L.C.
Janeen Cousin
Natures Crush Handmade, LLC
