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Maybe you've made melt-and-pour soap and want to move on to something more challenging and rewarding. Maybe traditional soapmaking appeals to you, but you figure it's too difficult or dangerous. Or maybe you're already doing it, but outmoded ideas and methods are complicating the process and slowing you down. No matter which of these fits you, you'll find Smart Soapmaking practical, helpful, and refreshing. Written by a former professional soapmaker, this book explodes the myths about soapmaking and shows you how to make luxurious soap with the least fuss and bother.
Best Teaching Soap Book of the Year!Reviewed by Evangeline T., 2010-01-07
This was the first and only book that really got me into soaping.
It took away the scariness of working with lye and brought in the
preciseness to soapmaking. It gives the feeling that the author is
right beside you teaching and having a friendly discussion with you
about soapmaking!
The way in which everything is written is amazing. Even for my
family members some of whom do not have English as a 2nd or 1st
language, it was so easy to understand. There's so much info packed
into this very slim paperback - It's so light I can take it
whereever I go with me. It's the book that every aspiring soapmaker
should get. Once you master ALL of the author's instructions, the
rest is just creativity and resourcefulness. Experienced soapmakers
will find that the instructions, tips and explanations will still
reinforce and bring new ideas to soapmaking. There's always
something to to learn! Ganbatte!!!
a must-have for learning to make soapReviewed by T. Miller, 2010-01-04
This is an excellent beginner's soap making book, and it was extremely helpful to me when I was getting started--more so than any other book on soap making I had purchased. Simplicity and easy to read is the beauty of the book, and if I knew someone who was wanting to learn soap making, this is still by far and away the first book I would recommend to get started. It gives you information for complete understanding of the cold process technique, and accurate basic knowledge is a must for a strong foundation to build on later when making your own recipes, etc. (and you get some great recipes as a plus!)
Took the fear out of the processReviewed by kitjank, 2009-12-13
I've been putting off getting into soap making as the whole lye thing scared me a bit, but after doing some research and reading this short but very informative book I'm ready to start! Some have mentioned the book being short, well for me that's just fine. The last thing I want when starting a new hobby is a large, complicated book. Keep it simple, with enough info and encouragement to get one started makes a great book! I also appreciated the websites and suppliers listed at the end. If they are good enough for Anne Watson, they are good enough for me! As a total beginner I don't think I could have picked a better book to start off with!
great beginner bookReviewed by Gayle Soucek, 2009-12-07
I made CP soap a long time ago, but remembered it as difficult and very time consuming. I wanted a book to walk me through the process. This book is short and to-the-point. The tips are good, and I liked that she discussed what can go wrong, why, and how much leeway you have in each step. I found it very helpful, and now have two nice batches of soap ready for Christmas giving.
Simple, easy to understand and awesomeReviewed by Rhonda Roberts, 2009-07-07
I just finished with my first batch of Shea butter supreme. Could not have been easier and oh, what marvelous soap! I am never buying processed soap again. Forget it. You can make yourself the nicest stuff for next to nothing. Save your money and buy a nice stick blender. It's totally worth it.
