Smart Soapmaking: The Simple Guide to Making Traditional Handmade Soap Quickly, Safely, and Reliably, or How to Make Luxurious Handcrafted Soaps from Scratch for Family, Friends, and Yourself
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (550 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0938497421 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 115 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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It is all that is promised and more. Nymeria I started making soap back in 2000 and Susan Miller Cavitch's "The Soapmaker's Companion" was my bible. So I was hesitant when people started ranting and raving about this book. After purchasing it I have to say it is all that is promised and more. While I still adore Cavtich's book, there are a couple of reasons I would recommend Watson's book for beginners:1) It is completely up to date. Not only does she mention using modern stirring methods (stick blender), all of her resources are up to date and impressive. I am a fan of most of the suppliers she lists and was familiar . Amazon Customer said The Very Best Soap Making Book. When I started to make CP soap I purchased several books and also drove all the way from Philadelphia to DC to take a class. Then I received a magazine that I subscribe to which featured an article by Anne L. Watson. In a nutshell it summerized her book and at the end of the article she listed a awsome recipe for soap.This article encouraged me to purchase the book. I have read a lot of soap making books. This book is the fist book that I was able to read from cover to cover more than once.I highly recommend this book, It is consice and to the point, it will get you through . "Clearly Written; Good Ideas" according to floridatamar. I am just getting into the DIY-back to basics sort of lifestyle. I am in the process of accumulating supplies and equipment in order to make my first batch of soap. I have read this book once, but will probably read it again before doing the actual soapmaking.I cannot recall all that I read but I do know the author made some points and gave some suggestions that I have not seen elsewhere. I also remember that she made the process seem less intimidating. The book is a very quick read and very clearly written. I would recommend it to others like myself, who are just getting st
ASK ON HER WEB SITE, AND YOU'LL NORMALLY HEAR BACK WITHIN HOURS! Maybe you've made melt-and-pour soap and want to move on to something more challenging and rewarding. Anne, her husband, Aaron, and their cat, Skeeter, live in Friday Harbor, Washington. . Watson is the author of the wildly popular and widely acclaimed beginners book "Smart Soapmaking" and its companions, "Milk Soapmaking" and "Smart Lotionmaking." She has made soap professionally under the company name Soap Tree, and before her retirement was a historic preservation architecture consultant. Maybe traditional soapmaking appeals to you, but you figure that working with lye is too difficult or dangerous. Written by a former profess
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