Transparent Soapmaking: A complete guide to making natural see-through soap [Paperback]

Catherine Failor (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 145 pages
• Publisher: Rose City Press (1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965639002
• ISBN-13: 978-0965639002
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #848,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Catherine Failor has been making soap for 20 years. Combining a background in graphic design and a passion for science, Catherine developed new home-soapmaking techniques which she used to start her specialty soap manufacturing company, Copra Soap. Her current venture, Milky Way Molds, produces "the finest selection of craft molds in the Milky Way Galaxy." She is also the author of Making Transparent Soap (Storey Books). Failor lives and works in Portland, Oregon.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

75 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for beginner and experienced soapmakers., December 21, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Transparent Soapmaking: A complete guide to making natural see-through soap (Paperback)

As an experienced soapmaker who's read just about every soap book, I found this book excellent- straightforward, easy to understand, and well-written. The text itself is also well-designed, with great illustrations by the author. Includes diagrams and instructions for building a simple soap mixer and soap cutter. Good troubleshooting section and references.

71 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars For the serious soap maker, February 11, 2000

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This review is from: Transparent Soapmaking: A complete guide to making natural see-through soap (Paperback)

This book is VERY detailed for the person who is going to get into serious soapmaking, supplies, ingredients and all. It provides all the information and illustration you'd need. Personally, I was looking for more of a hobbiest Melt & Pour kind of thing and I couldn't tell by the synopsis on the Amazon page whether or not this was. (it's not...) HOWEVER - I kept the book because it has excellent descriptions of ingredients for ANY soapmaker. It also has a super section on suppliers. That alone is worth the price as, again, whether a serious or hobbiest soap maker, you'll need soap supplies. Catherine Failor obviously knows soap and educates you with this detailed guide.

70 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Catherine has shared a wealth of information. Thank you, March 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Transparent Soapmaking: A complete guide to making natural see-through soap (Paperback)

I have never made soap but wanted to try. I read several books and this was definitely the clearest and easiest to follow. I am thrilled with the results of the very first batch and I am inspired to keep doing more. Thank you so much, Catherine, for sharing all this information.