Image of Soap: Making It, Enjoying It
Author: Ann Bramson
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (1975)
Price: $7.95
This book is easy to read and contains several simple recipes along with safety features for the beginning soap maker. It features both vegetable based and animal fat based soap recipes. If you choose to purchase just one soap-making book, this is a very good choice.
Image of The Natural Soap Book: Making Herbal and Vegetable-Based Soaps
Author: Susan Miller Cavitch
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (1995)
Price: $14.95
Susan Miller Cavitch features clear instructions and illustrations for the beginner soap maker who wishes to make vegetable based soaps. Her personal touch and hints make this book a good addition to your library.
A lovely companion for The Natural Soap Book by the same author, this book goes more in depth to helping the soap maker personalize her soaps with color and scent. She'll take you to new heights with color, texture, and suggestions for interesting soap molds.
Image of Soap Book
Author: Sandy Maine
Publisher: Interweave Press (1995)
Price: $12.95
Sandy Maine feature one basic soap recipe using Crisco as the base, and gives a variety of scented oil blends to make many different soaps. Sandy is the owner/operator of Sunfeather Handcrafted Soap Company, which currently produces and markets over 140,000 pounds of soap per year.
Image of The Complete Soapmaker: Tips, Techniques & Recipes for Luxurious Handmade Soaps
Author: Norma Coney
Publisher: Sterling (1997)
Price: $14.95
Norma's book is well illustrated and contains complete instructions for the beginner. She takes the reader through step-by-step instructions for creating basic soaps, hand milled soaps, and specialty soaps. A good read.
Image of Transparent soapmaking: A complete guide to making natural see-through soap
Author: Catherine Failor
Publisher: Rose City Press (1997)
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For the soap maker who wishes to have some fun with transparent soaps, this book features simple step-by-step instructions for making "see through" soap. This book also features a comprehensive listing for suppliers of raw materials needed by the soap maker.