Homemade soaps, scrubs, salves, lotions, and other bath and body
products have been popping up all over, from craft fairs to Etsy--and
it's no surprise why. Soap making is a fun and creative hobby that you
can do right in the comfort of your own kitchen. Want to learn how? Look
no further. The Complete Photo Guide to Soap Making is an A-Z primer
on all things soap making.
Written by About.com soap making expert David Fisher, this easy-to-use
book will guide you through everything you need to know from necessary
ingredients, tools, and safety requirements to soap making methods,
including: melt and pour, hand milling, cold process, and hot process.
You'll be a pro in no time!
Each chapter focuses on a specific method, demonstrating the basic
process as well as decorative techniques, recipes, and related products
such as scrubs, bath bombs, and liquid soaps. You'll also find a section
on how to formulate original recipes, plus guidance on storage and ideas
for packaging to impress your friends, family, and maybe even customers!
So grab your creativity and some great ingredients and let's get
started.