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venus78

Post subject: need a good soap making book

Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 2:26 am

Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:14 am
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Can anyone recommend a comprehensive cold process soapmaking book.
Thanks for answering my so many questions!

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kbn

Post subject: Re: need a good soap making book

Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 3:08 am

Joined: Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:25 am
Posts: 80
Location: Boston, MA

I have used Susan Miller Cavitch's Soapmaker's Companion which gives a pretty good overview of the process. There are several drawbacks to the book and I found that by piecing information from that and online sources to be really helpful. Miller's Soap page has been the best overall resource. My advice would be to do as much reading as you can, both from books and online. Make notes for yourself and then let experience be your teacher. I'm sure there are plenty of more experienced soapers who will have other suggestions. Enjoy!

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venus78

Post subject: Re: need a good soap making book

Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 3:27 am

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Thanks Kim for your help

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: need a good soap making book

Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 11:09 am

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Location: Mistress Of Lather

Alicia Grosso has a good soapmaking book also.

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summerluvin

Post subject: Re: need a good soap making book

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 5:20 am

Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:40 am
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I read 'Smart Soapmaking' by Anne L. Watson. It's a quick read, has some simple recipes, and best of all, addresses a lot of the "Why do we do that?" :wink:

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xyxoxy

Post subject: Re: need a good soap making book

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 7:21 pm

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Location: Baltimore, Maryland

If Soapbuddy ever writes a book now THAT will be the one to buy!

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: need a good soap making book

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 8:18 pm

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Soap Queen

Post subject: Re: need a good soap making book

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 9:41 pm

Joined: Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:25 am
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Soapmaker's Companion and The Everything Soapmaking Book are both awesome! And I did a Beginning Cold Process Soap DVD that might prove helpful as well:

http://www.brambleberry.com/Books.aspx#DVD03

SoapBuddy, I'd love to publish/sell your book if you write it!

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: need a good soap making book

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 9:43 pm

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Teresa Green

Post subject: Re: need a good soap making book

Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 2:26 am

Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:11 am
Posts: 85
Location: New Zealand

I wondered recently whether you were one & the same - Alicia Grosso and the "soap bud" reference :twisted:

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: need a good soap making book

Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 10:55 am

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chiliscomet

Post subject: Re: need a good soap making book

Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 4:38 pm

Joined: Sun Oct 26, 2008 1:23 pm
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I've read the Smart Soapmaking and Milk Soapmaking by Anne Watson, Essentially Soap by Robert McDaniel and The Everything Soapmaking book by Alicia Grosso. So far, Alicia Grosso's is the best, IMHO. It covers the different soapmaking techniques and is clear and concise.

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theginger8

Post subject: Re: need a good soap making book

Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 4:03 pm

Joined: Sun May 10, 2009 7:34 pm
Posts: 89
Location: Inland Empire, California

Hello, sorry to jump in here, but I was looking for someone on line now that could answer a question, is it safe to put my CP soap into a box mold lined with parchment paper.

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xyxoxy

Post subject: Re: need a good soap making book

Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 5:46 pm

Joined: Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:25 pm
Posts: 314
Location: Baltimore, Maryland

I may be a bit late in replying for you but to answer your question...
Many people use parchment paper or freezer paper to line their molds. I've even heard of people using plastic trash bags. Just don't use aluminum foil or any metalic molds.

Also FYI - there is no harm in starting a new thread for a question or new topic. :wink:

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: need a good soap making book

Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 6:18 pm

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I find trash bags to be the fastest and easiest.

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