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An inspiring and straightforward introduction to soap making. The book includes just the right balance of technical detail, scientific explanation and practical advice to guide the beginner soap-maker. In addition the step by step instructions are complemented by numbered photographs which clearly illustrate the soap making process. It is written in a friendly, helpful style, showing the experience of the author, and building confidence in the reader to have a go. The photographs and styling show case a high-quality end-product which would satisfy those who wish to create home made products as gifts. --Andrew Hoskins
This publisher has a fantastic series of books on a great many crafts; however, "Make Your Own Soap" is a topic I've wanted to know more about for some time. I purchase handmade soaps and have always admired the craftsmanship of well made soap. Not only am I looking for quality ingredients and a soothing scent, I also want my soap to look like a bit of artistry went into it. This book will help you achieve all of these things. This book is a wonderful resource for a beginner soap maker. It gives readers the basic steps to making soap using the "cold process" and walks you through it from the very beginning. Everything from equipment needed, an explanation of base oils, additives, fragrancing, and colouring to the final clean up, it is all covered! The photographs are excellent illustrations of method and will assist you with the process. Supplies needed are easily identifiable and my favorite part is the "troubleshooting" section at the end. Does your batter look curdled? Have your additives sunk to the bottom? There's help with that. Overall, a valuable addition to any craft or hobby enthusiast's book shelf. --Melissa Legacy
This publisher has a fantastic series of books on a great many crafts; however, "Make Your Own Soap" is a topic I've wanted to know more about for some time. I purchase handmade soaps and have always admired the craftsmanship of well made soap. Not only am I looking for quality ingredients and a soothing scent, I also want my soap to look like a bit of artistry went into it. This book will help you achieve all of these things. This book is a wonderful resource for a beginner soap maker. It gives readers the basic steps to making soap using the "cold process" and walks you through it from the very beginning. Everything from equipment needed, an explanation of base oils, additives, fragrancing, and colouring to the final clean up, it is all covered! The photographs are excellent illustrations of method and will assist you with the process. Supplies needed are easily identifiable and my favorite part is the "troubleshooting" section at the end. Does your batter look curdled? Have your additives sunk to the bottom? There's help with that. Overall, a valuable addition to any craft or hobby enthusiast's book shelf. --Melissa Legacy
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A full-colour, step by step, photographic guide to making soap. The closest you'll ever get to alchemy in the kitchen! This book is designed for the beginner soap maker. It shows the basic steps to making soap using the cold process method. Using easily obtainable supplies and utensils that you are already likely to have or are easy to obtain you will be able to make wonderful soap for your own personal use. The book shows you how to make three different types of cold process soap, starting with a tried and tested recipe that works very well and uses easy-to-obtain ingredients. Each subsequent recipe will get a tad more adventurous, but all are well within the scope of a beginner.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Less is more for this book. My very first attempt - worked wonderfully. If you're new to soaping, then this is where to begin!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was too expensive for the content. Although it provides a beginner's guide and the basics of soap making, there are only 3 recipes, which can't really be altered. It is about the size of a CD (about an inch bigger than a CD case all the way round) with 44 pages in it.
It's got good images and simple instructions, including safety advice and a list of suppliers (which could be easily found on a search engine in my opinion). I personally feel for the money that more recipes would have been nice. It really is only a guide for beginners. I like it, and look forward to making my first batch of soap, but the recipes aren't for soaps I'd make either, the first is for White Lavender Soap, then Honey & Wheatgerm Soap, and the third (which I may use) is Palm-free Rose Soap.
I think it'd be nice to have a good selection of recipes to have something that appeals to everyone. There are no instructions about decorative soaps, colouring or wrapping. Which would be useful. There is however information about making soap to sell in the UK. I think I need a more in-depth book!
It's got good images and simple instructions, including safety advice and a list of suppliers (which could be easily found on a search engine in my opinion). I personally feel for the money that more recipes would have been nice. It really is only a guide for beginners. I like it, and look forward to making my first batch of soap, but the recipes aren't for soaps I'd make either, the first is for White Lavender Soap, then Honey & Wheatgerm Soap, and the third (which I may use) is Palm-free Rose Soap.
I think it'd be nice to have a good selection of recipes to have something that appeals to everyone. There are no instructions about decorative soaps, colouring or wrapping. Which would be useful. There is however information about making soap to sell in the UK. I think I need a more in-depth book!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Thought the book was very good, and easy to follow, I have made one batch and intend to make another very shortly.
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DIY Soap
Although I had not appeciated the small size of the book(let), nevertheless the information contained was relevant and comprehensive on the subject matter.
Published 4 months ago by shaunpaul
Nice but not enough of it
This is about my 5th book on soap making and by far the shortest. If you're after a brief introduction to the craft it's great. Read more
Published 5 months ago by LadyHaHa
Pleased
The book was shipped promptly and received in excellent condition. I have found it to be informative, well-illustrated and very helpful in understanding how to make my own soap. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Deanna Gail Fenton
disappointed
This is VERY expensive for what you get, which is basically a tiny leaflet on the basics of soap making. Read more
Published 8 months ago by N. M. Rumble
A great buy for budding soap makers
I received this book as a Birthday Present and just love it! It has easy to understand instructions and has good clear pictures to help you make your first bar of soap using the... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mrs Clark
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