Author: Elaine Stavert Publisher: GMC PUBLICATIONS LTD ISBN: 1784940259 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 50
Book Description
To use a scented herbal soap is to partake of an element of ritual used down the centuries. Since time immemorial, aromatic oils, perfumes and herbs have been used to cleanse, anoint and scent the body for hygiene, medicinal purposes, worship and spiritual well-being. Yet today, we take many of the toiletries we use for granted. We don't know how they are made or what goes into them. So why not create some lather in your life and discover the wonderful craft of soap making? The latest ready-to-use 'melt-and-pour' soap bases are fast and easy to use, making it easy to craft, mould and shape fantastic vegetable glycerine soaps. Follow the easy step-by-step techniques and 13 recipes provided in this book and you will be delighted with the results - deliciously scented, textured and colourful soaps that you can use to pamper yourself or give to friends and family.
Author: Catherine Bardey Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal ISBN: 9781579120597 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 214
Book Description
With this book, it is easy to create soothing suds and a wide variety of perfumes, colognes and splashes that moisturize, revitalize and aromatize skin and hair. Following the simple step-by-step directions, readers can make all the body products of their dreams, from Buttermilk Oatmeal Soap and Tangerine Cocoa Bar to Lemon Lavender Shampoo. Each recipe also points out how readers can improvise and create their own special soaps and scents. A special section details the techniques of the world's most famous fragrance producers and traces perfume history. The book includes a resource directory, safety hints and ways to make your soaps more earth-friendly.
Author: Tatyana Hill Publisher: Lorenz Books ISBN: 9780754834335 Category : Handbooks, manuals, etc Languages : en Pages : 64
Book Description
Lavender and olive oil, honey and oatmeal, cinnamon and orange. These are just some of the natural ingredients that can be used in soap, an age-old craft that makes a perfect hobby - simple, rewarding and, most of all, fun. Clear step-by-step instructions and photographs take you through each stage of the soap-making process. There is also invaluable guidance on tools and equipment, materials and ingredients, and safety procedures. The book includes twenty unique soap recipes, using only pure ingredients, such as Goat's Milk and Almond Oil Soap for moisturizing and Seed Soap for exfoliation. There are also soaps for utter self- indulgence; relax with Lavender Oil Blocks, revive with spicy Clove Soap or luxuriate with exotic Sandalwood Bars. In this book, you will find the inspiration and know- how to make natural, yet beautiful, soaps.
Author: Alicia Grosso Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1605502863 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 288
Book Description
Home soapmaking is not only more economical than buying premade soaps - it's also a lot more fun! With The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition, you will be making homemade soaps for yourself and your friends in no time! Completely revised and updated, The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition is a complete guide to making all kinds of soap from simple bath soaps to beautiful, aromatic gifts, right in the comfort of your own home. Easy-to-follow steps lead you through the process of making soap, from buying the right kind of equipment to developing unique soap recipes. The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition shows you how to: Find the right ingredients and equipment Experiment with different types of soap - from basic kitchen soap to the perfect facial soap Make and package soaps for holidays and special occasions Add special scents and colors to please the senses Master artistic techniques for unique shapes and sizes
Author: Susan Miller Cavitch Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC ISBN: 9781603425919 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
Making your own soap is fun, easy, and rewarding. In this introductory guide, Susan Miller Cavitch shows you how to craft your own all-natural, wonderfully smelling soaps. Illustrated directions take you through the whole process, from buying supplies to cutting the final bars. With easy-to-follow recipes that range from classics like oatmeal and honey soap to more adventurous combinations using goat milk and borage, you’ll be inspired to make uniquely personal soaps that are gentle on your skin and a pleasure for your nose.
Author: Gill Farrer-Halls Publisher: Rockport Publishers ISBN: 9781592531028 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 127
Book Description
Imagine beautifully scented soaps and cosmetics so pure they seem good enough to eat. Such luxury items are typically found only at upscale boutiques, but now, this book brings them home, allowing consumers to mix their own scents and personalize their own cosmetic products. How to Make Your Own Organic Cosmetics: Soap and Scent provides inspiration and instruction to make your own beauty products easily and inexpensively without sacrificing quality. The products featured on these pages use only natural, organic ingredients that haven't been tested on animals. Learn how to make liquid soaps, bath balms, bubble bath, shower gel, hand-milled soap, natural scents, and so much more. If you're passionate about using only pure ingredients on your face and skin, then this is the book for you.
Author: Beverly Plummer Publisher: ISBN: 9780689106651 Category : Perfumes Languages : en Pages : 175
Book Description
Describes methods of making a variety of good-smelling soaps, incenses, colognes, sachets, lotions, tooth cleaners, deodorants, and additional household and personal sundries from plants and other natural materials.
Author: Catherine Failor Publisher: Storey Publishing ISBN: 1580172431 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 145
Book Description
Recipes for making liquid soaps, including herbal shower gels, conditioning shampoos, moisturizing hand soaps, luxurious bubble baths, and more.
Author: Anne-Marie Faiola Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC ISBN: 1612125344 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 241
Book Description
The pure luxury of soaps made with coconut butter, almond oil, aloe vera, oatmeal, and green tea is one of life’s little pleasures. And with the help of Anne-Marie Faiola, author of Soap Crafting and Milk Soaps, it’s easy to make luscious, all-natural soaps right in your own kitchen. This collection of 32 recipes ranges from simple castile bars to intricate swirls, embeds, and marbled and layered looks. Begin with a combination of skin-nourishing oils and then add blueberry puree, dandelion-infused water, almond milk, coffee grounds, mango and avocado butters, black tea, or other delicious ingredients — and then scent your soap with pure essential oils. Step-by-step photography guides you through every stage of cold-process soapmaking.
Author: Elaine Stavert
Author: Linda Hamblen
Author: Catherine Bardey
Author: Tatyana Hill
Author: Alicia Grosso
Author: Susan Miller Cavitch
Author: Gill Farrer-Halls
Author: Beverly Plummer
Author: Catherine Failor
Author: Anne-Marie Faiola