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Soap Crafting

Step-by-Step Techniques for Making 31 Unique Cold-Process Soaps
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Soap Crafting by Anne-Marie Faiola is an engaging guide to creating handmade soap using the cold process method. This book offers step-by-step instructions for crafting soaps with unique colours and scents, complemented by a variety of design techniques. Perfect for beginners and experienced soap makers alike, it also includes helpful tips on customizing recipes to suit individual preferences.
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You might enjoy this book if you are eager to explore the creative art of making your own soap at home. It offers a variety of techniques and recipes, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced crafters interested in adding a personalised touch to their soap making, with vibrant photos to inspire your creations.

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Anne-Marie Faiola provides 31 easy-to-follow recipes for crafting a variety of bar soaps with great color, shape, and texture.

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Make your own custom-tailored and perfectly formed cold-process soaps! Learn how to use milk jugs and yoghurt containers for moulds, and how coffee, avocado, and even beer can add unique dimensions to your creations.

This encouraging introduction to the art of soapmaking makes it simple to master the techniques you need to safely and easily produce your own enticingly fragrant soaps.

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Soap Crafting by Anne-Marie Faiola has received praise for being both a comprehensive and enthusiastic guide to cold-process soap making. Reviews highlight the clear step-by-step instructions and photographs that aid beginners in understanding the craft. Faiola's passion and experience are evident, making the book appealing to both novices and those looking to delve deeper into soap crafting.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781612120898

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Spiral bound

Date Published: 13 August 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 194.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 804g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Anne-Marie Faiola is the author of Milk Soaps, Pure Soapmaking, and Soap Crafting. She is the owner of Bramble Berry, a company that sells soapmaking supplies at brambleberry.com, and offers soapmaking advice and inspiration through her blog and on her YouTube channel, Soap Queen TV. The recipient of several small business awards, Faiola was named a Best Boss in America by Fortune Small Business, and is a member of the Coalition of Handcrafted Entrepreneurs (COHE). She can be found online at anne-mariefaiola.com.

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