The Soapmaker's Companion by Susan Millar Cavitch

This is a Comprehensive Guide to making Cold Processed Soap from Scratch - with Recipes, Techniques & Know-How.

From the author of the best-selling The Natural Soap Book comes this illustrated guide to making over 40 specialty soaps - from exquisite stained-glass, marbled, and layered soaps to soothing masseur bars, hardworking laundry soap, and practical liquid soaps.

Through clear, step-by-step instructions, master soapmaker Susan Miller Cavitch leads you through every step of the soapmaking process.

She teaches you how to craft exotic and practical soaps in your home; blend and use essential oils and natural colourants; how to marble, and imprint soaps; understand the chemistry of soapmaking and create your own personal soap bars; plus, you'll get tips on how to get started selling soaps!