Books, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Soap Making

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Anne L. Watson
Smart Soapmaking: The Simple Guide to Making Traditional Handmade Soap Quickly, Safely, and Reliably, or How to Make Luxurious Handcrafted Soaps for Family, Friends, and Yourself
by Shepard Publications (Paperback) (Release Date: 2007-01-01)

Maybe you've made melt-and-pour soap and want to move on to something more challenging and rewarding. Maybe traditional soapmaking appeals to you, but you figure it's too difficult or dangerous. Or maybe you're already doing it, but outmoded ideas and methods are complicating the process and slowing you down. No matter which of these fits you, you'll find Smart Soapmaking practical, helpful, and refreshing. Written by a former professional soapmaker, this book explodes the myths about soapmaking and shows you how to make luxurious soap with the least fuss and bother.

Susan Miller Cavitch
Soapmaker's Companion: A Comprehensive Guide with Recipes, Techniques & Know-How (Natural Body Series - The Natural Way to Enhance Your Life)
by Storey Publishing, LLC (Paperback)

Basic soapmaking instruction and specialty techniques like marbling, layering, and making transparent and liquid soaps.

Susan Miller Cavitch
The Natural Soap Book: Making Herbal and Vegetable-Based Soaps
by Storey Publishing, LLC (Paperback)

An inspiring exploration of the goodness of chemical- and additive-free soap. 102,000 copies in print.

Catherine Failor
Making Natural Liquid Soaps: Herbal Shower Gels / Conditioning Shampoos / Moisturizing Hand Soaps
by Storey Publishing, LLC (Paperback)

Using a simple double-boiler technique, readers will make elegant and soothing liquid soaps. Dozens of recipes using oils, herbs, and other natural ingredients to create hand soaps, shower gels, bubble baths, conditioning shampoos ó even baby and pet shampoos.

Anne L Watson
Milk Soapmaking: The Smart and Simple Guide to Making Lovely Milk Soap From Cow Milk, Goat Milk, Buttermilk, Cream, Coconut Milk, or Any Other Animal or Plant Milk
by Shepard Publications (Paperback)

Do you love the feel of milk soaps but shy away from the cost? Are you looking for a special kind of gift you can make yourself? Or do you already make soap and want to try something new? Anne L. Watson's "Smart Soapmaking" was the first book based on modern techniques that eliminate the drudgery and guesswork from home soapmaking. Now, by popular demand, she continues her soapmaking revolution with the first practical, comprehensive book on making milk soap. Experience the rich, soothing, luxurious feel of milk soap you've made yourself. Your skin will thank you for it.

How to Make Monstrous, Huge, Unbelievably Big Bubbles (Klutz)
by Klutz (Spiral-bound)

We’ve taken a best-selling Klutz classic and reinvented it for a whole new generation. You’ll still find bubble tricks, bubble history and directions for creating a homemade bubble-making but the text has been updated, and the photos are now in full color, so the bubbles can be appreciated in all their rainbow-hued glory. At last, the book really big bubbles deserve!

Alicia Grosso
The Everything Soapmaking Book: Recipes and Techniques for Creating Colorful and Fragrant Soaps (Everything: Sports and Hobbies)
by Adams Media (Paperback)

Home soapmaking is not only more economical than buying premade soaps--it's also a lot more fun! With The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition, you will be making homemade soaps for yourself and your friends in no time! Completely revised and updated, The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition is a complete guide to making all kinds of soap from simple bath soaps to beautiful, aromatic gifts, right in the comfort of your own home. Easy-to-follow steps lead you through the process of making soap, from buying the right kind of equipment to developing unique soap recipes. The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition shows you how to: Find the right ingredients and equipment Experiment with different types of soap--from basic kitchen soap to the perfect facial soap Make and package soaps for holidays and special occasions Add special scents and colors to please the senses Master artistic techniques for unique shapes and sizes

Casey Makela
Milk-Based Soaps: Making Natural, Skin-Nourishing Soap
by Storey Publishing, LLC (Paperback)

Learn how to make moisturizing milk-based soaps like Oatmeal, Peaches and Cream, and specialty soaps, as well as how to turn this hobby into a moneymaker!

Maria Nerius
Soapmaking for Fun & Profit: Make Money Doing What You Love! (For Fun & Profit)
by Three Rivers Press (Paperback) (Release Date: 1999-10-27)

Discover How to Profit from Your CraftHave you ever dreamed of learning how to make fragrant soaps? You can! Soapmaking For Fun & Profit was written with two purposes in mind: to teach you the basics of this fun craft and to show you how to turn these new skills into cash! Whether you've been crafting for years or are just getting started, you'll learn: ·The benefits and enjoyment of soapmaking ·The right materials, tools, and equipment to use ·How to create a special "crafting place" in your home ·Ways to sell your creations at craft shows, shops, and other outlets ·Craft business basics, including pricing and record keeping ·And much more!

Kelly Ewing
Making Candles & Soaps For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
by For Dummies (Paperback)

Make floating candles, herbal soaps, and even a home spa Discover the secrets of color, shape, and scent the fun and easy way? Whether you're a beginner or seasoned craftperson, this fun book offers everything you need to make beautiful, professional-looking candles and soaps at home. You get practical tips on dyeing and scenting wax, using unusual molds, adding embellishments to candles, working with soap ingredients, and even turning your hobby into a business! Discover How To: * Stock a safe & efficient work area * Work with all types of wax * Add color and scent to your projects * Make melt-and-pour soaps * Turn a hobby into a business

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