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The Everything Soapmaking Book: Recipes and Techniques for Creating Colorful and Fragrant Soaps (Everything: Sports and Hobbies) (Paperback)

by Alicia Grosso (Author)
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Product Description
Home soapmaking is not only more economical than buying premade soaps--it's also a lot more fun! With The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition, you will be making homemade soaps for yourself and your friends in no time!

Completely revised and updated, The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition is a complete guide to making all kinds of soap from simple bath soaps to beautiful, aromatic gifts, right in the comfort of your own home. Easy-to-follow steps lead you through the process of making soap, from buying the right kind of equipment to developing unique soap recipes. The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition shows you how to:

  • Find the right ingredients and equipment
  • Experiment with different types of soap--from basic kitchen soap to the perfect facial soap
  • Make and package soaps for holidays and special occasions
  • Add special scents and colors to please the senses
  • Master artistic techniques for unique shapes and sizes


About the Author
Alicia Grosso has been creating handmade soap and toiletries for over a decade. The owner and creative director of the Annabella and Company Creativity Collective, Ms. Grosso teaches classes and workshops in soapmaking. Ms. Grosso lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Adams Media; 2 edition (February 7, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1598692291
  • ISBN-13: 978-1598692297
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #88,600 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Alicia has done it again!, June 26, 2007
I've been an artisian soaper for over seven years. I found this book wonderful! Very well written with up-to-date 21st century information. The essential oil section is especially useful for knowing which essential oils that "come through" in cold process or hot process soap. I had to learn most of this the hard way through trial and error, and spending alot of money on research.

There is so much information in this book that was very well researched and a great benefit to the soap maker at any level. There are several techniques that are simplified from other books and information on the internet such as liquid soapmaking in a slow cooker.

There are discussions of soap casting, making geodes, swirling, gemstones, hand milling, and so much more to make this a VERY complete discussion of soap making.

Once you have mastered soap making and want to start selling, Alicia has added a very well written section on selling. Where to sell how to sell and useful information on what to expect when selling.

The only drawback is that the publisher did not use color photographs and add more of them to the book. This really would have enhanced the overall quality of the book if they had used all of Alicia's photos and in color.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Everything Soapmaking Book, April 2, 2007
I have read 6 other Soap Making Books in the past 6 months and this one puts them all to shame. Superbly written, concise information, not a bunch of information that is useless. Explains the different properties of the oils, EO's and benefits of each. Helps you to become a truly gifted soap maker.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Now in a newly updated and expanded second edition, June 9, 2007
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Now in a newly updated and expanded second edition, "The Everything Soapmaking Book" offers the non-specialist general reader with a complete and easy-to-follow guide for making and creating all manner of soaps ranging from simple bath soaps to lovely and aromatic gift soaps. Thoroughly 'user friendly', "The Everything Soapmaking Book" takes the aspiring soap maker through every step of the process of making soap, including buying the right kind of soap making equipment, securing the proper ingredients, developing unique soap recipes, packaging soaps for holidays and special occasions, adding scents and colors, and the artistic techniques to make soaps in unique shapes and sizes. "The Everything Soapmaking Book" is enthusiastically recommended for anyone of any age wanting to try their hand at making soaps for themselves, their family, or their friends!
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5.0 out of 5 stars If you purchase only one book.....
Make your book this one. The Everything Soap Book was included in the 3 books that I purchased, out of them all, this is the book that I'd tell a beginner to purchase. Read more
Published 7 months ago by L. Hastings

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I am a fairly experienced soap maker, and the lavender soap recipe in this book made the best Lavender soap I've ever made! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Douglas Vossbrink

2.0 out of 5 stars Just "meh"
Some people really, really love Alicia Grosso's style and other books. I do not fall into that category, apparently. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Nymeria

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource for a newbie soap maker
I am new to soap from scratch and I found this book to be a great resource for me. My first batch of cold process was from the basic recipe in this book and I had great success... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lady J

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book on the Topic
I love this book. In our house it is considered the Soap Bible. Everything you need to know and more is between these two covers. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Capricorn

5.0 out of 5 stars My Soaping Bible
Alicia's book is up-to-date, modern, and stresses safe soapmaking methods that WORK. Everything from basic melt and pour, basic cold process, laundry soap, geode soaps, pretty... Read more
Published 11 months ago by G. M. MCNAIR

5.0 out of 5 stars Super for soapers


This is a great book for soapers. If you are new to this hobby a great beginner book. Good recipes a must have for this hobby.
Published 11 months ago by Maddy's Oma

5.0 out of 5 stars It Really Is The Everything Soapmaking Book
Having read many books on soapmaking and having made some soap, I find my returning to this book to check methods, and ideas. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Valerie Ricca

4.0 out of 5 stars Tons of Information Here!
As someone who is a beginner at soapmaking I found this book provides a great overview of the subject. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Susan W

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
This is an ultra-complete soap making book. It's my bible. It even touches upon the HP technique that other books leave out. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ooohlala

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