Since launching The Soap Foundry website in 2018 we have seen oodles of skin friendly soap making ingredients fly out of the door to aspiring soap makers, from beginners all the way through to artisan crafters. During the first lockdown in the UK, The Soap Foundry saw our online sales inrease rapidly, as soap was high in demand but supplies were limited so people began to look at alternatives. Since then we have gone from strength to strength and our customer base has not only grown but diversified, so we had a rethink about some of the amazing ingredients and bundles we were offering, and we ..read more

In this month's blog we're talking all about Melt and Pour Soap Bases ....why? Because as a Nation we are getting braver, craftier (as in, we like craft making not that we're getting more sneaky!) and as it's nearly Mother's Day, what better gift to give her for Mother's Day 2022 than a gift made with love - a gift made with your own fair hands and a gift that will last for weeks or months?! Soap making at home is a very popular hobby for many at the moment, but if you're new to soap making then don't fret - The Soap Foundry is here to give you all the advice, tools and ingredients you need t ..read more

As we approach the Autumn - and therefore the start of Christmas shopping season shock horror! - we thought we'd give a little shout out to a few of the many Small Business Owners who get their Soap Making Supplies from The Soap Foundry. Blorenge Soaps - Joanne Mason Made in Blaenavon in Wales, Blorenge Soaps sells truly local scents crafted using Heather, Coal, Welsh Honey, Wimberry and Daffodils, each one with a quirky local story - or legend - behind it. It all started when the owner was walking on the Blorenge Mountain amongst the Heather and thought "I want some Welsh Heather soap" and lo ..read more

Let's face it - starting anything new is daunting for most people. But at The Soap Foundry we've already done the 'daunting' bit so you don't have to! Just follow these easy steps in our beginners guide to soap making and you could find yourself adding 'soap making super hero' to the list of life achievements! Plus - we've even bundled the soap making ingredients for you so you can just get going.... So - let's begin! GARDENERS SOAP Ideal for people working in the outdoors, in trades, in hospitality; or simply for those who suffer with very dry, callused and heavily stained hands! This soap is ..read more

Before The Soap Foundry was born the gift of Bath Bombs at any time of year made it feel like Christmas. Day. Every year for the past 25 years I have given my daughter a Bath Bomb on Christmas day and now she's older we exchange Bath Bombs. She now gives her daughter a Bath Bomb and my youngest daughter has also become a part of this tradition. As Christmas fast approaches we won't be dressing up the site for sales as this year is going to be financially very difficult for many and that's why this year our family tradition will be so much more important and that's also why I wanted to share it ..read more

Not long to go until Father's Day 2022 - have you got a special Father's Day gift yet?! If not, never fear - unique eco friendly gifts from The Soap Foundry are here! That's right, it's almost upon us; ,Fathers Day 2022, and at The Soap Foundry we can help you to treat the man in your life at the same time as treating yourself - but with something a bit more interesting than the same old Father's Day Gifts. For Fathers Day 2022, we have put together a few of our eco products from The Soap Foundry online shop, to give you lovely folks a few original Fathers Day Gift Ideas. Our online shop is f ..read more

So as we come to the end of the year, we thought we'd take a look at 'what's new' in The Soap Foundry online bath and body store this month, to help you bag those last minute Christmas presents for the family - that's right, we've got a suitable Christmas Gift for everyone! Gift Vouchers Now we have E-Gift Cards on sale in our online store; so if you're not sure what to buy for Christmas, just get them a voucher and let them choose their Christmas gift themselves! You can choose an amount from £25 upto £200, and can even leave a message to personalise your gift voucher further. The perfect gif ..read more

Not long to go now people - have you got him something special yet?! That's right, it's almost upon us; ,Fathers Day 2021, and at The Soap Foundry we can help you to treat the man in your life at the same time as treating yourself - but with something a bit more interesting than the norm. For Fathers Day this year, we have put together a few of our eco products from ,The Soap Foundry online shop, to give you lovely folks a few Fathers Day Gift Ideas. Our online shop is filled with natural bath and body goodness, and you'll find some quirky eco friendly bathroom products in our shop that you w ..read more