Become a Member

The Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild is the only international non-profit trade association serving the handcrafted soap industry. The mission of the HSMG is:

to promote the handcrafted soap industry;
to act as a center of communication among soap makers;
to circulate information beneficial to soap makers.

Membership is open to all soapmakers anywhere in the world who make any type of handcrafted soap, as well as to the vendors who provide products and/or services to the handcrafted soap industry and includes a wide range of both direct and indirect benefits.

Members can take pride in the fact that their membership strengthens the industry as a whole, and confidence that the dues are being used to promote, protect, defend and support the handcrafted soap industry in accordance with non-profit regulations.

About Membership

Buy Handcrafted Soap

Dusty Tree Soap

Also known as "handmade soap" or "homemade soap", handcrafted soap is a blend of both science and art.

Handcrafted soap comes in a wide array of colors, scents, shapes, sizes and formulations. It can be playful and fun or designed for serious skin care. Whatever your needs, chances are there is a soapmaker making handcrafted soap that is perfect for you.

About Handcrafted Soap
Find a Nearby Soapmaker
Store Locator

Handcrafted Soap Gallery
Soap Guild Stores

Annual Conference

The HSMG Annual Conference is the largest event in the handcrafted soap industry. Normally held in late spring, it runs for three days and is open to both members and non-members. The location changes each year, cycling through eight regions in the United States, which makes it accessible and affordable, no matter where you are located.

A variety of speakers, both from inside and outside the handcrafted soap industry, cover topics of interest usually including various aspects of the science and art of soapmaking including hands-on demonstrations, marketing, promotion, websites, labeling, and a smattering of business concerns.

With the wide array of educational sessions, time to network with other soapmakers and "talk soap", exhibitor booths to explore and nights filled with entertainment, this is not an event you want to miss!

2013 Conference Details

Soapmaking Supplies

Searching for suppliers and suitable ingredients and packaging materials can be a chore, which made easier by the HSMG's service of listing HSMG Vendor Members searchable by not only name, but also location and products offered. You have confidence knowing that all suppliers listed have agreed to the HSMG Code of Ethics.

Find Soapmaking Supplies

Teachers & Classes

Looking to learn to make soap, expand your soapmaking skills or learn to make new bath and body products? HSMG members who are Certified Soapmakers and are participating in the HSMG Teacher Program are at your service. Search for teachers in your area and find out when there are classes available at a location near you.

Find Teachers & Classes

Soapmaker Merchandise

You can promote handcrafted soap easily with soapmaker merchanidse from the HSMG. Wearing a "Raise the bar" t-shirt or apron can spark conversation, increasing awareness of handcrafted soap ... and maybe even bring you new customers!