inspirations & packaging

i found a big group of soap makers on flickr.

from these i found beautiful shops such as campo di fiore, natural handcrafted soap and nostalgia. my favorite one is birch bark.

i also get a lot of inspiration for soap packaging from here. sometimes i feel that it is quite a dilemma when it comes to packaging. on the one hand, good packaging enhances the appearance and helps in identifying the soaps and informing about the contents. on the other hand, it does not make sense to be eco-unfriendly for such a healthy, natural product. i think, as for all things, simple is the key. i have been exploring on labelling and packaging supplies, but i think i will go for diy afterall.