The Complete Soapmaker

Norma Coney

A tub full of fragrant lavender water; pearly white shells adorning a soap dish; the spicy scent of cinnamon lingering on your skin..soapmaking isn’t what it used to be!  Today the options are endless, and the process is fun and sage.

Commercial lye, kitchen stoves, and a renewed interest in natural ingredients have transformed this centuries-old craft into the perfect hobby-easy, practical, and entertaining.

You’ll find everything you need to know to begin making your own, from basic bar soap to special hand-milled varieties:

• accurate descriptions of equipment and ingredients
• step-by-step instructions and photos
• safety tips and problem-solving techniques
• recipes for more than 60 soaps, from basic to beautiful
• instructions for making specialty soaps
• how to store, wrap, decorate, and display your finished works