Soapylove: Squeaky-Clean Projects Using Melt-and-Pour Soap [Paperback]

Debbie Chialtas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 16, 2009

Melt & Pour and so much more!

Soapylove shows you how to turn a glycerin melt-and-pour soap base into tempting, stylish soaps. You?ll learn fun and easy techniques for 25 yummy projects featuring bright colors, amazing designs and delicious scents.

• Glycerin melt-and-pour soap is very easy to use?a microwave or stovetop is all you need! There is no messy boiling or complicated mixing.
• Techniques not yet found in any glycerin soap project book, including how to make cameos, plaid patterns, soap pops and even jelly donut soaps.
• The ins and outs of melt-and-pour soap supplies, allowing you to experiment with your own style.

So come on in and start creating?you?re bound to ?Feel the love!?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Debbie Chialtas is a naturally creative person whose original inspiration was in fashion design. Two years ago, Debbie began experimenting with glycerin melt-and-pour soap, and she found a new creative energy that has translated into a successful online business. See more of Debbie?s work at www.soapylove.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (September 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600611702
• ISBN-13: 978-1600611704
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Debbie Chialtas is a self taught glycerin soap crafter, who has been making soap and designing tutorials for over 4 years. Her soaps (www.soapylove.com) have been featured in magazines all over the world including People, Glamour, and Junior UK. She also self-publishes a digital magazine called Let's Get Soapy (www.letsgetsoapy.com) with new tutorials and tips every 2 months. "Soapylove" is her first book, published by North Light.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Soap Crafting Book So Far, September 7, 2009

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Christine Rodriguez "PinkBricks" (IN) - See all my reviews
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I think I own every melt and pour soap crafting book out there and this is hands down the best. What I like most about this book is that there are many different techniques demonstrated, not just a different soap using the same technique. It is bright and colorful and modern (unlike most other melt&pour books). The instructions are very clear and even beginners will be able to impress with these soaps! I've been making soap for over 3 years and learned lots in this book. I can't wait to try that plaid soap! I hope Debbie will write more books showing us even more ways to create great soaps.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovin' Soapylove, September 1, 2009

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E. Pence "woolylamb" (FL) - See all my reviews
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Overview: This book is a how-to guide for making fun glycerin melt and pour soaps. The cover states a microwave and a measuring cup are the main tools used - easy as pie. The first section covers materials and techniques and shows step-by-step photos showing how to add colorants and fragrances, and how to use molds and cut soap bars. The remainder of the book provides instructions for making 25 different melt and pour projects at varying skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Each project has a photo of the finished soap, a list of materials and step-by-step instructions and photos. You can see exactly how to make each project through the photos. Techniques include embedding, layering, cut-outs, swirling, and blending. The projects are fun and appealing. Projects include: cameo bars, polka dot baby shower favors, mod designs, scenic designs, soapsicles, flame bars, plaid soaps, soap candies and more.

Review: I am actually quite pleased with the Soapylove book. This book would equate to a cookbook. There is a little information about the tools and ingredients (not in depth), but then it moves right into the "recipes". I like lots of pictures when using creative or crafty books, and this one provides plenty. Each step is accompanied with an action photo and easy to follow instructions. And even if you didn't actually want to make the projects included in this book, the ideas, pictures, and technique instructions can spur endless new creative ideas for your own soap designs. In fact, I can see that some of these project techniques can cross over into other crafts. It's a great idea and project book to add to your collection. Plus you can't beat the price.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soapylove soap book, September 5, 2009

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Marcey Meyer "california soaper" (california) - See all my reviews

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I received my soapylove book today. Boy, am I glad I bought this book. I'm a melt and pour soap maker so I wondered if this was going to be a beginner book. This book is GREAT!!!!! It explains things very well. The pictures are beautiful! This book is very well written as well. It's concepts are explained well enough so a beginner could use it and advanced enough so a seasoned soaper will get alot of use out of this book as well. You will be inspired! My advise would be to buy this book. You won't regret it.