Dear Danielle,
Whether you make it yourself, receive it as a gift, or purchase it directly from the maker, there is something special about a handmade item. Handcrafted soap is no different.
Making soap is a creative and artistic process with a practical use. You can select the best oils, butters, fragrances and colorants, choosing ingredients based on what is desired from the soap. And the design of color combinations, shape and size make each soap creation a unique piece of art.
Handmade soap contains no stripping detergents like commercially manufactured soap does, making it perfect for people with sensitive skin. They also make great gifts, or can be sold as part of a small business.
In Soap Crafting, Anne-Marie Faiola shows how to make beautiful handmade soap through full-color, step-by-step visual instructions and 31 recipes that make it easy to navigate the process. New techniques and effects will keep experienced hobbyists creating ever more distinctive soaps, while beginners will have no problem successfully making their first batch.
| • | Instructions with step-by-step photos for safe and easy results |
| • | Playing with color: natural, neon, black and white, ombre, stained glass, and more |
| • | Creative molds: milk cartons, yogurt tubs, shoeboxes, PVC pipe and cupcake molds |
| • | Additives: pumpkin, coconut, beer, coffee, oatmeal, clay, and more |
| • | A variety of molding techniques, such as embedding, funnel pour and swirling |
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