Soap Crafting - by Anne-Marie Faiola (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Make your own custom-tailored and perfectly formed cold-process soaps! Learn how to use milk jugs and yogurt containers for molds, and how coffee, avocado, and even beer can add unique dimensions to your creations. This encouraging introduction to the art of soapmaking makes it simple to master the techniques you need to safely and easily produce your own enticingly fragrant soaps.

From the Back Cover

Use colors, oils, and scents you love to create beautiful soaps that you can enjoy yourself, give as gifts, or even sell.

Anne-Marie Faiola, The Soap Queen, makes cold-process soapmaking accessible and fun with complete descriptions of the entire process, from selecting your oils to staying safe when working with lye.

Full-color step-by-step visuals lead you through 31 recipes that introduce swirling color effects, natural exfoliating additives, and much more.

Review Quotes

"Twenty years ago, Faiola made her first batch of soap. What began as a hobby turned into a successful business selling both handmade soap and soapmaking supplies. In her first book, Faiola provides a comprehensive guide to producing cold-process soap. After a brief overview of the chemistry of soapmaking, she dives into supplies and safety and provides a basic recipe for crafters who can't wait to get started. Once novices have a few batches of soap under their belts, they can try one of the 30 variations described. Each recipe includes step-by-step directions and photographs. Further information, including videos of the soapmaking process, is available at the author's website.VERDICTFaiola's enthusiasm for her subject is apparent, and with her guidance, beginners will easily take to this craft."
--Library Journal