Smart Soapmaking: The Simple Guide to Making Traditional Handmade Soap Quickly, Safely, and Reliably, or How to Make Luxurious Handcrafted Soaps for Family, Friends, and Yourself
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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.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Simplicity is the key here:
Simplicity is what I appreciate the most in this book. The author went straight to the essence of what making soap is all about and for a beginner like me that exactly what I needed for a good start. With the elements that you learn from this book you can build your basement for soap making and then there are other books that she recommends where you can find more detailed elements...I got the books that she recommended and now I feel that I have a solid understanding of this craft. I cannot wait to start... more info
The Elements of Soap!:
My initial goal focused on making soap scented with specific essential oils such as grapefruit and mint. I tried the melt-and-pour method, which was easy, worked well and resulted in decent scented soap. However, the soap was not of the high quality for which I was looking. Setting out to make cold-pressed soap I bought a copy of Watson's book. Anne's Shea Butter Soap is the first soap I attempted and it turned out fantastic! In fact, this is the most luxurious soap I have ever used and am now absolutely... more info
No nonsense kind of book:
This is a to-the-point kind of book. The author provides you with valuable information, but she only has so many pages to do that with. The information is good, basic information, all that you need to get you started making soap. The Shea butter supreme recipe is quite nice and so are the other recipes offered. Its focus is on the cold process method. What I liked most is that the author made you feel that making the soap is something that can be achieved. She exercises caution but lets you know... more info
Smart (and easy!) Soapmaking:
I just finished creating my first batch of soap using this book. I was nervous, but determined, after reading Anne Watson's step-by-step manual to get a batch done before Christmas. I ordered/bought supplies, pre-read and followed the instructions, and was done in about an hour! Ms. Watson's experience shines through this small book, with plenty of Q and A's and tips to help out the most novice of soap-makers (like me). I felt totally in control, followed the easy (yet necessary) precautions, and now have... more info
Smart Soapmaking: The Simple Guide to Making Traditional Handmade Soap Quickly, Safely, and Reliably, or How to Make Luxurious Handcrafted Soaps for Family, Friends, and Yourself
