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Simple Small Batch Cold Process Soap: Five Skill Building Recipes and Detailed Instructions for Beginners
If you have ever wanted to make your own beautiful cold process soaps but were not sure where to start, this book can help you.
The basics are explained in detail, such as how to work safely with sodium hydroxide (lye), which equipment and supplies are required, step-by-step instructions and pictures to illustrate these steps. Helpful tips and alternate options are included throughout.
The five included recipes produce small batches of soap so that you can grow your skills without making a large investment in supplies. Each recipe builds upon the skills learned in the previous one, gradually adding new techniques as you progress from making a basic soap to making a beautiful swirled and scented soap.
Making cold processed soap is not difficult. It is not as scary as it can seem when you see the warnings about working with lye. You can work with it safely. It is no more difficult than baking a cake!
The basics are explained in detail, such as how to work safely with sodium hydroxide (lye), which equipment and supplies are required, step-by-step instructions and pictures to illustrate these steps. Helpful tips and alternate options are included throughout.
The five included recipes produce small batches of soap so that you can grow your skills without making a large investment in supplies. Each recipe builds upon the skills learned in the previous one, gradually adding new techniques as you progress from making a basic soap to making a beautiful swirled and scented soap.
Making cold processed soap is not difficult. It is not as scary as it can seem when you see the warnings about working with lye. You can work with it safely. It is no more difficult than baking a cake!
422 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2016
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December 28, 2020
Easy and enjoyable read
Clear information and was easy to follow.
Safety was attended to and reviewed for each recipe.
The recipes appear well crafted and can be easily increased to make a larger batch, if desired.
Clear information and was easy to follow.
Safety was attended to and reviewed for each recipe.
The recipes appear well crafted and can be easily increased to make a larger batch, if desired.
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