Cover by Christina Greenwood

May/June

It’s our annual soap design issue!

Our Design Mania Contest is here with the release of our May/June issue where we feature unique, beautiful design tutorials submitted by talented soapmakers.

​The fun begins when you read through the design technique tutorials and try the techniques presented. Don’t forget to take pictures, because we’ll be hosting the contest with a 
​PRIZE PACKAGE WORTH $2,139.95!! 
full of supplies from our contest sponsors!

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Table of Contents

• From the Editor

            by Beth Byrne

• DESIGN: Kaleidoscope Pull-Through Soap

           by Tina Cheng

• DESIGN: All About the Luna Swirl

            by Christina Greenwood

• DESIGN: Paula’s Pirouette Swirl & Chaînés Bouquet

            by Paula Monteith

• DESIGN: ​Tropical Sunset Cold Process Soap

             by Sophia Lamonakis

• Seven Natural Skincare Applications with Sea Moss

            by La Shonda Tyree
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• Frankincense Resins: The Journey and Beyond
  

            by Venessa Phipps

• Tips and Tricks for Formulators
  

            by Debbie Poore

• Candlemaking for Profit
  

            by Caroline King

• Choosing the Best Colorant for Your Next Project
  

​             by Valerie George
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• Creating Designs for Large Batches
  

             by Sara Golding

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The Team

Kathy Tarbox
Founder/Publisher

Sara Golding
Column Writer

Tina Moenck
Column Writer

Beth Byrne
Managing Editor

La Shonda Tyree
Column Writer

Valerie George
Column Writer

Ruth Romano
Column Writer

Venessa Phipps
Column Writer

Debbie Poore
Column Writer

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