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 learning library 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 Learning Library
- 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 Learning Library
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 Learning 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 Learning Library
- E-news, brochure and HSCG member badge
Take advantage of PayPal Credit® to pay for your membership over time!
New & Returning Members
Leela Hopperdietzel
The Bath Tramp LLC
Kari Morford
Desert Supreme
Sayyidah Lubna Muhammad
Top Shelf Plus, LLC
Cassidy Mason
Syringa Soapery
Patty Falls Gonzalez
gigglestars soap co.
Deke Harms
Deke's
Shelley Trotter
Wind Valley Apothecary
Rachel Casamassa
SOAPothecary
Joyce Smith
Glenn Liebner
Crescent Valley Lavender Farm
Barb Grupido
Seeds of Hope Soaps by Grupido Country Living
Jan Kellis
DeTour Village Soap Company
Leslie Eichelberger
Everlyn Goodlow
Beautiful Creations by Eve
Jeanette Burns
The Dirty Business Bath Company
christiana Hudson
Hansen's Craftory
Carla Zancanaro
Amanda Kenworthy
Earthy Mama Shop
Meredith Foscato
Frint Range Apothecary
Kori Stonerock
Lake & Ember LLC
Pamela Dansby
Margaret Trevathan
Saffi Rain
Raindrop Soaps
Traci Baysinger
Tbay Essentials, LLC
Deborah Anderson
LeChic Bath Boutique
Jenny McNabb
3 Cords Creations
Dede Alva
Gothicary/Alva Apothecary
Yesenia Real
The Bubbly Bard
Jennifer Calhoun
Handcrafted by J'Lyn, LLC
Kim Gonzaga
Stella Marie Soap Company
Shantina Gillion
Soap POPera
Thomas Benrowski
Blue Phoenix Soapery
Gail Vogelsong
Birdsong Soap, LLC
Lou Painter
Lou's Organic Lab LLC
Rebecca Johnson
Michelle Golden
Southern E-Scentuals
Sarah Barrett
Hickory Hill Lavender
Nancy Hayes
Louise Polite
Sonny & Dew
Amy Truesdale
Cupola Candle
Sonya Wolf
Thats Just Dandy, LLC
John Burton
Meredith Bay Candles
Becky Barker
Wyoming Mountain Song Soaps
Diane Seimetz
A Joy Forever Bath + Body
Roberta Henry
harlie greenspoon
Functional Aromatherapy
Cassondra Mays
Mica Mountain Soapery
Elena Simon-Castro
Philorganic Sustainable Care
Anna Ferguson
A.C.F.'s Solutions LLC
Corry Lloyd
The Little Juniper Soapery
Brandi Jo Plaster
MoonCrafted Essentials
Eldora Horne
Midnite Oils
Vicki Rye
Ryes & Shine
Carrie Beth Winfield
Bee Farmee
Pallavi Chandra
Trishtan LLC
Salette Thimot-Campos
Jezette Industries LLC
Jacqueline Mendizabal
Foxhollow Herb Farm
Lilmattie Enders
Meghan Knieser
Billdad Bath
Sarah Sindoni
Nelumbo Healing Arts
Cindy Griffith
Becalm Bath and Body
Emma Mann
Soap Cauldron
Dragana Dzuvic
Lagoonasoap
Saarene Panossian
Nether Providence Soap Company
Aleathia Chisolm
Dale Micherone
My Sweet Soap
Haley Hiser
Haley Self Care
Julie Connolly
Three Birches Farm
Kishana Sampson
Ann Berry
Zensational Organics
Malisa Patterson
Ann Swank
Westlake Soapery
Marsena Adams-Dufresne
Broken Bottleneck
Conny Olarte
Essence of O
Ashley Thomas
MARY ELIZABETH GUTT
THE GUTT SHOP LLC
Stephanie Maryan
Another Lonely Day Handcraft + Co.
Lisa Caraballo
Joviale Creations
Stacy Smoot
MOUNTAIN TIME SOAP
Ruby Makuch
Exfolicare
Kristy Noble
Jacqueline Magliozzi
Feather + Finn
Addina Vlachos
Anii, LLC
Sharon DiMichele
Rose Valley Naturals
Heather Ransome
Mac & Jack Wellness
Samantha Fritcher
Bare Naked Soap Co.
Angella Heiden
Sonoran Bath and Body
Diana Millwood
Mountain City Soaps
Sean Armitage
MacDuff's Soap Company
Valerie Hollon
Blue Mound Soap Company
Shelagh Stone
Andrew Duncan
Soapy Soap Company, Inc.
Joanne Rey
Lather N' Wax
Heidi Gutschow
DC Soap LLC DBA Logan Creek Soap
Michelle Neathery
Little Bull Falls Soap Works
Adrienne Durrett
Trista Slater
Bodhi Bee Soapery
Vibha Goel
Saahf Soaps
Julie Iaquinto
Nonni & Papa Joe's Homestead
Lucille Cook
Sandy Feet Soap Company
