--- title: "My Studio My Story: Behind the Scenes at Suffuse Soaps Bangalore" description: "Explore the studio behind my soap making journey. From early kitchen batches to my current Shanti Nagar workspace, discover the My Studio My Story narrative and learn the craft behind my natural handmade soaps." canonical: https://mytribe.in/suffusesoaps/soap-making-workshops/my-studio-my-story last_updated: 2025-09-01 --- # Behind the Scenes at My Soap Studio Tribe Verified · 9 years crafting soaps in Bangalore. By [Suffuse](https://mytribe.in/suffusesoaps) · Online, at Shanti Nagar studio, or your venue in Bengaluru · ₹1,000 per participant (estimate) Part of [Soap Making Workshops](https://mytribe.in/suffusesoaps/soap-making-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/suffusesoaps/soap-making-workshops/gallery) Step inside my Shanti Nagar studio. From my first kitchen experiments in 2016 to the professional space I call home today, this is the journey behind every bar I create. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A reintroduction to me, Aruna, and my journey from a side hustle to a full-time soap maker and teacher since 2016.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61e6bc06-a428-454e-a6c5-95c54c62c6c7) - [Video: A proud moment as I place my awards on the top shelf of my new studio. It's a celebration of years of hard work and dedication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04e74ce9-8e43-4673-ac7d-2241a7857d99) - [Video: The very first order being processed in my new studio space. A big milestone for my brand!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e4a2c57-d185-405e-9c56-a93d5c772bfb) - [Video: A recap of my eventful 2024, filled with soap making, workshops, awards, and exhibitions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/744d4968-9f52-47fe-8aca-837bf8ad0cd6) - ![At my stall at the Richmond & Langford CWA farmer's market, one of my last for the season.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c40de49-a231-42ce-b244-79027b0d7406) - [Video: A glimpse of my DIY Bath Salts and Foot Soaks station at a local farmer's market in Richmond Town.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8838989b-9e20-40e2-bdd0-8e94bb058881) - [Video: A quick introduction from my stall at the A Hundred Hands Festival of Handmade.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55b617d8-d9c8-46e4-a241-ab40cce6889f) - ![My stall setup at the Festival of Handmade by A Hundred Hands, showcasing a wide range of products.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dcd56656-cf00-41ff-b4bd-d4a4aa3e848c) - ![Another view of my vibrant stall, featuring a ferris wheel display for my cupcake soaps.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41d19c21-d255-49d3-bddf-bc4c6a0afa1d) - [Video: A fun, hands-on soap and scrub making workshop I conducted for the employees at Indeed India in Bangalore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93e9fbb5-ef8e-4c77-8583-4e509c90f607) - [Video: Soap making is a fun activity for any occasion, including this princess's birthday party.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/256c22ba-17f1-4cdc-a112-7937671b33d9) - [Video: My version of a "Get Ready With Me" video, showing the essential safety gear for every soap maker.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/31a9ad19-500d-4a9e-a08d-0eabb609424f) - [Video: A look back at my journey as a maker, from clay crafting to soap making, and the rescue cats that my business helps support.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4bb618e-f6a5-4eb1-802a-cd77fbc4a79d) - ![A fun, AI-generated "Aruna the Soap Artist" action figure, complete with my soaping essentials and cats!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ae953ae-da58-4a45-b760-39d61cb0ff9c) - ![A vibrant collection of swirled soaps ready for The Good Market.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6347c227-0c25-4d47-9df0-2dd61a8ed92f) - ![A beautiful display of layered ocean-themed soaps.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24552e68-488a-4804-93ca-4c31546503f9) - ![A tall stack of my colorful, handmade soaps, ready for a market day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0c87043-f7db-4725-8d10-d2d23812671e) - [Video: I believe my soaps are not "too pretty to use" because they are formulated with amazing, skin-loving ingredients.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b0c9d5e-2ebf-4ac2-a5ed-c2bd54ab8b39) - [Video: A behind-the-scenes look at the patient, detailed work that goes into preparing handmade soaps for the festive season.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65fe7425-8b3e-4bab-9188-21902125fb37) - [Video: Some days require tedious, meditative work, like planing the edges of hundreds of soap bars.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5a5ca07-8484-49aa-97bd-64ad29235e88) - [Video: Unmolding a fresh batch of traditional Ubtan cold process soaps shaped like sunflowers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4704da74-16f4-4306-a516-ca943022abc5) - [Video: An announcement for my stall at the Sunday Soul Sante Tropical Edition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1baa4e83-a29a-49e5-80ac-92eba67f8dc6) - [Video: Another promotional video for the Sunday Soul Sante event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e0e398c-4e22-4fb8-9c3c-d460e4fb9f76) - [Video: Making custom silicone embed molds for a recent order.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61248f33-8c6e-418d-afdd-64ce102785e2) ## About My Studio, My Story You might see the colourful swirls on my shelf, but this studio is where the real work happens. It is where I troubleshoot lye concentrations, test new botanical infusions, and yes, where my rescue cats supervise every batch. When you visit or join a workshop, you aren't just seeing a workspace; you are seeing the trial-and-error process that makes my formulations actually work on your skin. My Shanti Nagar studio is more than just a production space. It is the evolution of a decade-long experiment that started with a steel bowl in my kitchen in 2016. Moving from a home-based side hustle to a dedicated studio in Bangalore was about more than just square footage. It was about creating a controlled environment where I could master complex techniques like the 'ghost swirl' and ensure consistent saponification for every batch. Whether you are here for a professional cold process soap design course or just want to see how we formulate natural skincare, the studio is open to demystify the craft. I do not believe in gatekeeping. If you see me teaching a class or processing a bulk order, you will notice that I am just as open about my failures as my successes. I talk about the temperature control, the safety gear, and the humidity challenges we face in Bangalore. And yes, my studio is run by a team of rescue cats who ensure quality control is maintained at all times. This space is where I conduct my hands-on workshops, from beginner M&P sessions for kids to advanced masterclasses. It is the heart of Suffuse, and I invite you to see the reality behind the photos. ## About Suffuse I’m Aruna, and this studio is where I turn science into skincare. I don't hide the mess or the mistakes because that’s how I learned, and it’s how I teach my students to thrive. 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