Soap Maker's Workshop

Author: Robert S. McDaniel
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1440207917
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Indulge in the luxury of homemade natural soaps! Preserve the timeless craft of artisan soap making using Soap Maker's Workshop. As you enter the world of hand-crafted soap, you'll discover its moisturizing, glycerin-rich, cleansing and soothing benefits--all-natural soap without added chemicals, preservatives or synthetic fragrances and colorants. Commercial soaps found at local stores can contain chemical additives that not only dry out skin, but also lead to rashes and other irritations due to synthetic additives and the removal of glycerin. The bonus DVD takes you step-by-step through the soap-making process. Dr. McDaniel will teach you to: • Use everyday kitchenware for at-home soap making • Set up a safe workspace environment • Prepare lye, oils and water to make perfect homemade soap Filled with 30 recipes and multiple soap-making techniques, Soap Maker's Workshop offers instructions for making bar and liquid soaps, shampoos and more. Using coconut oil for a rich lather, palm oil for a longer-lasting bar, olive oil for soft smooth skin, and natural botanical essential oils and herbs for aromatherapy benefits--you'll never want to leave the shower!

Essentially Soap

Author: Robert S. McDaniel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873418324
Category : Crafts
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The elegant art of handmade soap; making, scenting, coloring & shaping.

Pure Soapmaking

Author: Anne-Marie Faiola
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612125344
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
The pure luxury of soaps made with coconut butter, almond oil, aloe vera, oatmeal, and green tea is one of life’s little pleasures. And with the help of Anne-Marie Faiola, author of Soap Crafting and Milk Soaps, it’s easy to make luscious, all-natural soaps right in your own kitchen. This collection of 32 recipes ranges from simple castile bars to intricate swirls, embeds, and marbled and layered looks. Begin with a combination of skin-nourishing oils and then add blueberry puree, dandelion-infused water, almond milk, coffee grounds, mango and avocado butters, black tea, or other delicious ingredients — and then scent your soap with pure essential oils. Step-by-step photography guides you through every stage of cold-process soapmaking.

The Essence of Clean

Author: Barrett Williams
Publisher: Barrett Williams
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 94

Book Description
Dive into a world where the ancient art of alchemy and the modern DIY movement converge, all within "The Essence of Clean." This comprehensive guide to the craft of soap making does more than simply spell out steps and recipes; it's an invitation to embrace sustainability, creativity, and wellness through the timeless practice of creating natural soaps. Our journey starts with understanding the roots of soap creation, unlocking the mysteries behind its transformative process, and uncovering the pivotal benefits of choosing natural soaps. With this valuable knowledge, you'll allow the past to inform your present craft, setting a strong foundation for what's to come. Whether you're setting up a cozy home workshop or aiming to create eco-friendly products, "The Essence of Clean" offers meticulous guidance on equipping yourself with the essential tools, sourcing the finest ingredients, and adhering to the best safety practices. As your skills flourish, our guides to mastering various soap making techniques will lead you through the wonders of cold process, hot process, and melt & pour. Transcend basic soap crafting as you explore the extensive uses of natural oils, botanicals, and essential oils. Learn to design soaps that aren't just a feast for the senses but also heartfelt gifts and potential staples for a burgeoning business. Delve into specialized soaps tailored for sensitive skin, pets, or children, ensuring everyone in your world can enjoy the gentle touch of your handcrafted creations. As your soap making adventure unfolds, it will occasionally encounter hurdles. "The Essence of Clean" anticipates and troubleshoots common issues, from tricky separation to pH imbalances, turning potential frustrations into victories. Your confidence will soar with each problem solved, urging you forth to advanced projects and soap customization that truly reflect your artistry. Yet, this book isn't merely a craft manual—it's a business mentor. Navigate the legal labyrinth of selling handcrafted soaps, discover clever marketing strategies, and embrace sustainable and ethical practices that will endear you to eco-conscious consumers. Soap making is a therapeutic exercise as much as it is a functional one—its meditative rhythms provide stress relief while fostering a strong sense of community. Whether through therapeutic crafting sessions, community workshops, or festive soap creations, "The Essence of Clean" is your gateway to impacting lives—one bar of soap at a time. So, let "The Essence of Clean" guide you through every aspect of soap making, from the cornerstones of crafting to the joys of sharing your art. This isn't just a book—it’s a soap maker’s most trusted companion, a blueprint for a life enriched by the sustainable, creative, and cleansing power of soap. The artisanal path awaits. Will you take the first step?

Soap Making Success Book

Author: Cherie Benjamin
Publisher: www.beautonex.com
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 78

Book Description
Welcome to your first full-colour, concise step by step guide to soap making. Transform your skin with beautiful natural handmade soaps any soap maker would be proud of. This little guide is packed with colour pictures and easy steps to help you make your first soaps. Making soaps using the melt and pour process gets you soap crafting along with the kids. Cherie Benjamin is a practicing soap and cosmetic maker. With over fifteen years’ experience… so you know she’s no novice to the industry! You can even pop along to one of her soap making workshops in London. Don’t worry if you've never tried soap making before. Her “Soap Making Success Book” will show you how to craft your first own amazing handmade soap. This is a clear, easy, do-it in-half-the-time “Soap Making Success Book” with tons of pictures to show you the process step by step. You'll learn how to add colour, fragrance and where to get really cheap moulds. Use Cherie’s “Soap making Success Book”, to create beautiful soaps for business, advertising, gifts, family, friends or just for you! Once you learn how to make your own soaps you'll never want to buy mass produced brands again! Download your copy of “Soap Making Success Book” now and discover the secret and start making your first natural healing soaps today!

DIY Artisanal Soaps

Author: Alicia Grosso
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440594082
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
"A DIY guide to making homemade soap"--

How To Make Your Own Soap

Author: Sally Hornsey
Publisher: Robinson
ISBN: 184528562X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 387

Book Description
This book will guide you through creating your own liquid and bar soap. Design and create bars of soap using traditional methods that incorporate moisturising oils and butters, and make fun and funky glycerine soaps that look almost too fabulous to use. If you prefer liquid soaps then this book also explains how to create liquid and cream soaps from scratch as well as how to design body washes using many of the easily obtainable surfactants. In this book you will discover how to: · Choose soap making ingredients that will be most beneficial for your skin type · Design and create a range of soapy products including hand and body washes · Scent your soaps using essential and fragrance oils · Make glycerine melt and pour soap from scratch · Understand different soap making methods and techniques

The Everything Soapmaking Book

Author: Alicia Grosso
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440550131
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
Presents a guide to making soap, discussing equipment, ingredients, and various techniques, and describing how to add fragrances, create original recipes, and promote and sell the finished product.

The Natural & Handmade Soap Book

Author: Sarah Harper
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 1446364097
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 203

Book Description
“The natural products you can make from this book are not only kinder to your skin; they are also better for the planet” (Soap Making Magazine, “Top 6 Books for Soap Making”). From nourishing oat soap bars to impressive rosebud soap cakes and fun soaps for kids, this book will inspire you to make beautiful handmade soap without all the chemicals found in commercial products. Sarah shows you how to master the two key techniques of handmade soapmaking—the traditional cold-process method and the fast and fun melt-and-pour method—and then demonstrates how to use these techniques to make fabulous soaps, shampoo bars, homemade washing powder, and even dishwasher soap bombs. Step-by-step photography and the author’s insightful advice from years of experience teaching soapmaking makes every project achievable, guiding you effortlessly from start to finish. Packed with handy tips and an easy, approachable style, this is a beautiful book filled with practical projects so that anyone, including children, can make a variety of soaps they will be proud to use, display, and give away! “This book shows that making soap is not just about the science, but can be another kind of art as it allows makers to bring out their creativity in the process.” —Bangkok Post “A fabulous book for anyone interested in all things soap.” —Sustainable(ish)

Advanced Soap Making

Author: Mary Humphrey
Publisher: Beauty for Ashes Press
ISBN: 9780615894843
Category : Soap
Languages : en
Pages : 174

Book Description
Enter the world of progressive cold processed soap making through Advanced Soap Making: Removing the Mystery. As if you were attending one of their private classes, the authors, Mary Humphrey and Alyssa Middleton lead you through step-by-step instructions, tips and formulas: * How to create unique soap formulas and size the formula to any mold * How to make luxurious goat milk soap * How to beautifully swirl and layer * How to blend natural scents like a pro * How to embed and rebatch natural soaps You will also gain extensive knowledge of common and exotic soap making oils, butters, herbs, unique liquids, hardeners and waxes. The glossary and resource guide erase any remaining advanced soap making doubts with easy to read terminology and locations to shop for ingredients, packaging and other soap making needs. Praise for Advanced Soap Making: Removing the Mystery: "Advanced Soap Making: Removing the Mystery is a comprehensive look into advanced techniques for making cold process soap loaded with recommendations, tips and best practices. Mary and Alyssa have created an easy to follow resource, sure to help you take your soap making to the next level!" - Maia Singletary, Astrida Naturals Mary and Alyssa have pulled together a great book for the more experienced soap maker! Their combined experience and helpful tips are enough to make this book well worth the read for someone who is interested in taking their soap making skills to the next level." - Robin Schmidt, Dragonfly Handmade Soap [Mary and Alyssa] have really done a great service to the soap industry with this book. If I had found this book a long time ago before buying all sorts of others, reading Yahoo groups, Facebook groups, etc, it would have saved me a lot of time! I think this does take the mystery out of soap making." - Ann McIntire Wooledge, Wingsets