300 Handcrafted Soaps: Great Melt & Pour Projects

by Marie Browning

“A continuation of the projects found in Browning’s Melt & Pour Soapmaking, using commercially available soap bases. ...There are also lovely molded soaps that one would hate to destroy by using. All of these soaps can be made using kitchen equipment, and no lye or animal fat is used in the process. Browning’s books are always great additions to public libraries.”— Library Journal.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 2002

Reviews

[CC · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been a hobbyist soapmaker for years but really only familiar with cold and hot process soaps. Melt and pour is a little bit out of my wheelhouse so I was curious to branch into something new. m&p is so fun and colourful, and this book really shows off the potential with bright, interesting photos and easy to follow recipes. I was blown away to find out so much about this technique, and how different pours can be used to create what look like miniature works of art. I would recommend this to any soaper, veteran or newcomer, or even someone looking to entertain children whilst supervised of course for an afternoon activity.

[Kathleen · Rating 1 out of 5]

this book is useful if you want to start making soap with premade soap (i.e. customizable soap base). however, if you want to learn to actually make soap, it won't help you. it's basically 300 different combinations of scent, color, and additives for people who have a hard time thinking up their own ideas about what their soap could smell like, look like, or be used for.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

excellent recipes for the beginner.