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Lip Balm, Bath Melts & Solid Salt Scrubs
~with Lori Nova~

"Thanks for the class. It was really fun & I learned so many interesting things. I am really enjoying all my goodies and the vanilla mint lip balm is awesome! Please keep me on your mailing list;
I would definitely like to take another class. Keep up the good work!"
- Melissa Moran
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lip balm making class at the nova studio - SF Bay Area, CA learn to make bath melts at the nova studio in point richmond, ca (SF BAY AREA) solid salt scrubs classes at the nova studio in point richmond california (SF Bay Area)

**Check out our ORIGINAL Bath & Body Product Making BOOT CAMP
which includes THIS CLASS and SIX OTHERS -- all in 4 DAYS!
**

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10:30 - 2 pm (3.5 hours)
$75 (plus $20 materials fee)
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You may be wondering what on earth these three products have in common?! The answer is that they are all solid oil products: They contain a combination of vegetable, plant, or nut oils and butters (and sometimes beeswax or another type of wax), yet they remain solid at room temperature. You can make all kinds of wonderful solid oil products, and in this class we will focus on three of my favorites.

First, learn to make your own signature non-petroleum lip balm (completely from scratch!) that smells so delicious you'll have to warn people not to eat it! We'll discuss the *key* natural ingredients as well as the properties of everything we use. You'll learn the necessary tools and equipment, proper heating methods and order of ingredients, how to properly flavor and color lip balm that your lips will love. I'll also share with you my *secret recipe* and all the tips/tricks to make, package, and label lip balm in a tube.

Next, you'll learn to make bath melts. Also known as "Tub Truffles" or "Bath Candy" bath melts are a high-fat treat without the guilt - a solid at room temperature "oil" that slowly melts in your tub (not in your mouth!), enriching & softening the bath water and releasing a wonderful scent. These tiny all-natural treats will make your skin as soft as a baby's bottom. Learn which oils and butters you can use, what other fun ingredients can be added to make fizzy bath melts, how to scent them using pure essential oils, and several ideas for how to creatively mold and package your melts for gift giving.

And finally, you'll learn to make my new favorite product - SOLID salt scrubs. These are a very new take on an old favorite - so new in fact that I've only seen them in a handful of boutique stores. Solid scrubs have all the exfoliating benefits of a regular salt scrub without the mess - and less packaging too! Discover this fun new skin care product that you and your friends will love.

Due to the nature of having to make these products in batches, this class is primarily demo-style with hands-on elements. Leave with 2 delicious flavors of natural lip balm, 2 luxurious bath melts, 2 solid salt scrubs, and enough information to make all three products on your own at home.

ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Lori Nova, owner of The Nova Studio, began making natural bath & body products in her kitchen in 2000 as a way to make family & friends homemade, practical gifts. Shortly thereafter, she began sharing her passion by teaching classes. Lori has taught classes for The University of Hawaii Manoa, The Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, Foothill De Anza Community College in Cupertino, The Learning Annex of San Francisco, Juniper Tree Soap and Candle Supply in Berkeley, The Native American Cultural Center & The Berkeley Ecology Center.

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Refer to the table above for price, date, time and registration options. Contact us at 510-234-5700 with any questions. Please read the Class Policies & Info Page before signing up.


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