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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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"Beginners will be able to create soaps that don't look like beginner projects with this beautifully photographed book."--Quick & Easy Crafts
The elegant, luxurious soaps found in boutiques are easy to make right at home-even for newcomers to the craft-with this accessible, illustrated question-and-answer guide that presents all the basic techniques. What can I use as a mold for my soap? What tools and supplies do I need? What do I use to add color to my soap-and scent? How do I embed decorative objects? From the cold-processing method to melt-and-pour, from prettily shaped bars to bubbling bath oil, from soap-on a roap to skin-codding bars with oatmeal and aloe vera, every technique and project has instant appeal.
"Beginners will be able to create soaps that don't look like beginner projects with this beautifully photographed book."--Quick & Easy Crafts
The elegant, luxurious soaps found in boutiques are easy to make right at home-even for newcomers to the craft-with this accessible, illustrated question-and-answer guide that presents all the basic techniques. What can I use as a mold for my soap? What tools and supplies do I need? What do I use to add color to my soap-and scent? How do I embed decorative objects? From the cold-processing method to melt-and-pour, from prettily shaped bars to bubbling bath oil, from soap-on a roap to skin-codding bars with oatmeal and aloe vera, every technique and project has instant appeal.
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