Natural Soapmaking

by Marie Browning

"Soap is...one of the better crafts to consider as gifts...supplies directions for more than 20 different kinds of hand-milled soap, an easier process than starting from lye...instructions extend to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806962895
• ISBN13: 9780806962894
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

I am extremely disappointed with this book. This is not natural soap making. It's just re-purposing bars of store bought soap. Truly upset and disappointed. I should have paid closer attention to the description instead of the reviews.

Great Reference for Beginners!

Even though this book is entitled "Natural Soapmaking" it really refers using items such as herbs, etc in your soaps and not to the cold process you would doing when making soaps with lye (which can take a month to cure). These are easy receipes for someone just starting out and want to learn creative ways make soaps which gives you immediate results. It gives good instructions and information about aromatherapy, what different colors mean and what certain herbs to enhance your soaps. Although, she recommends putting Vaseline in the molds to assist with the releasing of the mold - you really do not need to do that! As long as you wait for the soap to harden completely that step is unnecessary! And for the cold process/lye makers you may want to pass on this one because you may be disappointed! It is a great addition to your Melt and Pour Soapmaking by the same author!

Great for beginners!!!

I absolutely loved this book. I've looked at many soapmaking books and this was the easiest to understand. I made soaps for my friends for Christmas last year. I didn't have to have a degree in chemistry to make my own soap!!!

Excellent Book - Must Have

I am a professional soap maker and found this book to be most informative on making other bath products, such as bath oils, facial scrubs, massage oils, massage bars, etc. Marie Browning is extremely creative in her packaging. Her ideas are great for both personal and professional use. You won't be dissapointed.

You don't have to raise chickens to cook "real" eggs!

I have read and used Marie's "Natural Soapmaking" book in it's paperback version. As a nutritionist I would rather focus on the enhancements rather than the actual soap. If lye/fat homemade is what you want; but, you don't want to fuss with the danger - then order some. The internet is bursting with websites of soapmakers willing to sell you their unscented soap. Ms.Browing clearly states this on page 9. Not once did she recommend any brand. Under the title of "What is Soap?" (page 8) she warns against commercial detergent soap and beauty bars. My advice to all interested in soapmaking is to give this book a try. I don't need to extract essence oils to make fragrance! The only thing I'd like to request from Ms. Browning is that she please give a list of suppliers in her next book. I'll be looking foward to it!