The Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Crafting [Kindle Edition]

Lisa Maliga (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

"The Joy of Melt & Pour Soap Crafting" is written by someone who learned how to work with crafting glycerin melt & pour soap the hard way -- with only a single page of instructions to follow! From 2004-2009 the author ran an online business, Everything Shea Aromatic Creations, selling 85+ varieties of soap. If you've always wanted to make your own soap, here's an opportunity to learn just how easy it really is!

Here's what you will learn:

• WHY you should make your own soap
• How to make handcrafted soap in less than 1 hour!
• Secrets of melt & pour soap crafting
• Step-by-step instructions
• Fragrance & essential oils information
• List of reputable soap suppliers
• Creative labeling & packaging ideas and photos
• Easy-to-make craft projects for kids of all ages
• Bestselling soap recipes
• Color photos of almost every recipe!
• NO experience necessary!

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"What I like best about this book is how comprehensive it is overall. It starts small with many of the basics some instructional guides tend to skip over or breeze through, and expands on the information as you progress." ~ Rebecca's Soap Deli News

Product Details

• File Size: 1078 KB
• Print Length: 177 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B006BAE5YK
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #207,162 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #45 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Candlemaking
  • #90 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Candlemaking

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Information about colors, scents, additives and December 20, 2011

By Shala Kerrigan TOP 50 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Glycerin soap, originally, was made using real soap, alcohol and sugar and a long cooking process. Some people still make it that way. Melt and pour glycerin soap is made using surfactant chemicals that behave like soap does in cleaning and foaming, along with alcohol and sugar. It has a high amount of glycerin in it, which is hydroscopic which means it attracts moisture, which makes it a non-drying option for people who have issues with soap drying their skin too much.

So, science and explanation out of the way, the e-book is very detailed about the process of soap crafting with melt and pour soap. The author cares a lot about the topic and wants to share that with you.

If you've seen the kits, it's some blocks of clear soap, sometimes some coloring and stuff to include in the soap, fragrance oil and short instructions which say to microwave the soap. Not very satisfying for crafty minds that want to create. This is a lot better.

The first half of the book is about the process of melt and pour soap. She explains what you can mix in, with lists of the attributes to different oils and herbs. She also includes some information about additives you might not think of, like tapioca pearls for a gently massaging soap. She explains how to use colorants, liquid, mica, mineral and natural. She also explains why using a double boiler or a crock pot is a better option than microwaving your soap.

A chapter of tips that she's learned to tell you things that won't work and things that work well, then you get to the recipes.

The recipes include a lot of techniques in themselves. How to do layered soaps,cake soaps,soap embed and my favorite section, shampoo bars!

She finishes up with a lot of information about labeling and selling your finished soap products.

One of the best things in my opinion about melt and pour soap crafting is that it's a very friendly craft. You don't need to be a kitchen chemist. It's a craft that's ideal for parents to do with children as gifts or as the start of a home based business. Because of the nature of melt and pour soap, any thing that doesn't work out is still usable in your home.

My daughter was interested in this book because she's looking at ways to make extra money this summer and she loves crafting. I love the ideas in the book, but I prefer hand-milling soap and a lot of her tips and ideas can be used in hand-milled soap as well. I plan to try some shampoo bars both ways, using melt and pour and hand-milling.

A lot of great information in this book if you've ever had an interest in melt and pour soapmaking.

[I received a complimentary copy of the book to review on my craft blog- Don't Eat the Paste. My reviews are always my honest opinion]

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Soap making January 12, 2013

By Sally Boyd

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a great book for first time or experienced soap hobbyists. It helped me to make perfect soap the very first time.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful January 23, 2012

By bassgiraffe

Format:Kindle Edition

I was very excited to learn how to make homemade soap. I've always thought they'd make a fun. personal gift for family and friends.
"The Joy of Melt & Pour Soap Crafting" says it's for beginners to the everyday crafter. At first I was a bit overwhelmed with the book, it used a lot of terms I had never heard of and talked like I knew something about soap making. But I decided to not give up on the book right away and I'm glad I didn't. By the end of the book I couldn't wait to head to the craft store and get everything I needed to make my own soap. I felt ready and knew I'd make some great soap. Maybe not perfect soap but at least better then I would have if I didn't have this book.
I went with a clear base, green Tea & Cucumber scent and added a few special "toys" to make them what I'd call "Cucumber Tea surprise". They didn't turn out perfect but I still love them and so did Lee and Moo. I did mess up the scent a bit and is stronger then I wanted, but you learn from trying, I know next time to put a bit less in.
If you're looking for something to teach you how to make your own soap I highly recommend, "The Joy of Melt & Pour Soap Crafting". Just keep in mind, you'll want to read the whole book before you start. Every tip is helpful.
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*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this product mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

More About the Author

Lisa Maliga has held a variety of jobs in her years of struggling to keep just about any rent-paying occupation to support her writing. From cashier, library overdue clerk, telemarketer, store detective, and Hollywood office temp. She's also toiled in the fields of construction, architecture, law, publicity, financial planning, gymnastics, banking, insurance, and as a bath & body products designer. She still makes and uses her own soapy creations.

Learn more at: www.LisaMaliga.com OR www.everythingsheacreates.com