The art of making soap is a complex one. True soap making is part craft and part chemistry. Fortunately, soap making doesn't end up with bars and bars of plain white soap. There are a great many types of soaps to be made of different colors, scents and purposes. Soap is a popular gift to give for birthdays, Christmas, bridal showers and Mother’s day. You can also make it year round and sell it at boutiques and craft fairs. You may or may not make your money’s worth if you are making soap just for your family. The idea is to have fun and make some soap people would enjoy. "Soap Making Like A Pro" will teach you how soap was made throughout history and everything you need to know about making your own colorful & fragrant soap from the comfort of your own home. You can potentially start your own soap making business if you wish. Imagine you can be making your own soap in just 48 hours from now. Here are just some of the things you will learn from this book: - The history of soap making and how the process & products have evolved into the modern world today... - Secrets from expert soap makers that few people ever know about... - 3 simple steps to make any kind of soap you can imagine... - Common & less common ingredients of making soap & how to use them properly... - How to choose the right tools & supplies so you get the best result every time... - How to properly use different kinds of molds... - Dozens of recipes & basic and advanced techniques for making modern and unique soap... - WARNING: 3 things you should never do when it comes to making soap... - 6 time tested and proven strategies for making different kinds of soap... - How to turn your soap making hobby into a profitable business... - How to avoid these common soap making mistakes... - And much more...

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

Handmade soap is made extra-special with the addition of milk! Soaps enriched with milk are creamier than those made with water, and milk’s natural oils provide skin-renewing moisture and nourishment. In Milk Soaps, expert soapmaker Anne-Marie Faiola, author of Pure Soapmaking and Soap Crafting, demystifies the process with step-by-step techniques and 35 recipes for making soaps that are both beautiful and useful. She explains the keys to success in using a wide range of milk types, including cow, goat, and even camel milk, along with nut and grain milks such as almond, coconut, hemp, rice, and more. Photographs show soapmakers of all levels how to achieve a variety of distinctive color and shape effects, including funnels, swirls, layers, and insets. For beginners and experts alike, this focused guide to making milk-enriched soaps offers an opportunity to expand their soapmaking skills in new and exciting ways.

The Complete Photo Guide to Soap Making thoroughly demystifies and demonstrates every aspect of the craft, guiding readers with clear text and hundreds of step-by-step photos.

Unleash your creativity by making your own all-natural soap Making soap with all-natural ingredients lets you express your creative side while reducing chemicals in your cleansing routine, but where do you begin? This helpful resource for entry-level soap makers will demystify the process and show you how to bring nature and your own unique style into your everyday soaps. What sets The Natural Soapmaking Book for Beginners apart from other soap making books: Soap making basics—Learn all you need to know before making your first batch of soap, like the science behind what happens when you combine ingredients, helpful soap making terminology, and lists of all the supplies you'll need (including lye). This section also provides instructions for using natural colors and scents to make your soaps look and smell beautiful. Step-by-step tutorials—Dive into cold-process soap making and unlock your artistic abilities using simple guides for mixing, melting, and pouring, as well as instructions for creating silky smooth, layered, and embossed soaps. 55+ all-natural soap recipes—This book will teach you to make a variety of soaps infused with natural herbs, oils, and milks, including a creamy Gentle Baby Soap, an antioxidant-rich Avocado and Shea Face Bar with Aloe, and a nourishing Goat Milk and Honey Shampoo Bar. Master the basic techniques you need to create luxurious soap and body care products with The Natural Soapmaking Book for Beginners.

Just take commercially available glycerine or coconut-oil base, cut it up, and melt it in the microwave. Pour the liquid into moulds to set - and let the real fun begin. This text offers information on different types of aromatics and essential oils.

The definitive resource for making vegetable-based soaps from scratch, from buying supplies to cutting the final bars.