Soapmaking For The First Time [Hardcover]

Linda Orton (Author)

Book Description

Series: For The First Time | Publication Date: December 2001

Learn the basics of using molds and collecting materials. Did you know that oatmeal exfoliates and softens skin? Or, that rosebuds and peppermint possess therapeutic properties? Imagine all you can create: beauty bars, fun shapes for kids, tiny soaps with embedded designs, bubbling bath oil, and lots more good clean fun! “Beginners will be able to create soaps that don’t look like beginner projects with this beautifully photographed book.”—Quick & Easy Crafts.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

In Linda Orton's Soapmaking for the First Time, newcomers to this surprisingly versatile craft will find all the recipes for success and more, and experienced soap makers are bound to discover some interesting new ideas. Laying the groundwork with a thorough introductory section, Orton explains the details of the three basic methods (melt and pour; rebatching, sometimes called hand-milled; and cold processing), progressing from super-easy through more complex in 27 well-presented projects. Besides translucent glycerin bars hosting colorful soap chunks, seashells, and even small plastic toys, items include rebatched and cold-process soap balls and bars made with botanical infusions, and other bath products such as salt glow and bath oil. A gallery of eye-catching creations by accomplished soap artisans provides further inspiration. --Amy Handy

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Sterling/Chapelle (December 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806966378
• ISBN-13: 978-0806966373
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,240,678 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, colorful and fun!, January 31, 2003

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This review is from: Soapmaking For The First Time (Hardcover)

A great book for crafters looking to experiment with melt & pour soapmaking. The nice variety of yummy recipes are easy to follow and yield great results. Instructions are well written, ingredient options explained clearly. Very helpful and fun!