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The art of manufacturing soap has been, in a measure, known and followed for many ages. Providing a source of industry and advantage to various nations and individuals. It may therefore get the interest some of our readers if we attempt to trace its origin and progress as indicated by the writings of the earlier authors. ... Read more

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INCLUDING THE MOST RECENT DISCOVERIES EMBRACING ALL KINDS OF ORDINARY HARD, SOFT, AND TOILET SOAPS, ESPECIALLY THOSE MADE BY THE COLD PROCESS AND THE MAKING OF TALLOW AND COMPOSITE CANDLES.

The art of manufacturing soap has been, in a measure, known and followed for many ages, proving a source of industry and advantage to various nations and individuals. It may therefore interest some of our readers if we attempt to trace its origin and progress as indicated by the writings of the earlier authors... ... Read more

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Soap was often used by the Romans as a cosmetic, for Pliny tells us that soap, with which the Germans colored their hair red, was imported into Rome for the use of the fashionable ladies and their gallants in that city. This cosmetic was probably tinged with the juice of a plant.
But before we recur further to less remote times, we will endeavor to answer the question, "What substitutes were employed previous to the invention of soap?" ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Naturalsoap making
Nice book. Good explanation of different techniques.Good pictures of what you can expect your soaps to look like.Nice variety orrecipes.Simple to read. Any one can follow this simple and thorough instruction. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Great book on candlemaking!
This is a terrific book for the beginning candlemaker. The author gives a great introduction to candlemaking with nice explanations on materials needed, basic techniques, types of candles, etc. Also, the information is easy to understand. Great for someone getting started. The ideas in the book are new and refreshing. Each project has easy to follow directions and wonderful full-color pictures to help you along. My husband has been making candles since the late 60's and he loved the book. We checked it out of our local library and now we are definitely going to purchase this book!

Lovely photos , no new projects to speak off
Sue Spears the owner of The Candle Shop in convent Garden London is thecollater of this book, she has put together a lovely visual book , but withno really new ideas .And some of the material suggestions as a bit silly, a nice coffee table book on candles, not really informative for thecandlemaker. ... Read more

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"How to make pampering products that will delight customers, pamper your skin and prove to be more profitable than you could ever imagine!"





If you'd like to learn how to make homemade soaps that will have your skin feeling refreshed, radiant and oh so smooth, create romantic homemade candles that will bring joy and harmony to any home or create unique and delightful bath products that will have customers craving for more, then this might be the most important letter you'll ever read.

Here's why:

The "Art Of Manufacturing Soaps And Candles" is packed with so much wonderful information to help you learn these wonderful crafts you'll find yourself creating wonderful soaps and candles that will amaze your family, friends and even those that may not be very friendly towards you!

This publication was written in the late 1800's by a leading expert at that time and also provides factual and productive information from some of the top manufacturers, inventors, chemists and established authors from the 1800's.

This publication deals not only with the manufacture of soaps and candles, but it also includes illustrations and critical explanations of the various manipulations and mechanical arrangements by which they are effected, thus compiling a condensed narrative full of information that had never been published previously.

Here's a summary of just a few things you'll find in this fantastic publication:

* Concise instructions for making transparent soaps
* The history of soap making
* Equipment used for manufacturing soaps and candles
* Various methods used to make homemade soaps
* The different types of materials used in making soaps and candles
* Preparation of your lye, oils and water to make the perfect batch of soap
* In depth information concerning fats and oils used in making soaps, and benefits of using each particular oil or fat
* Complete instructions for making the very popular toilet soaps from the Victorian era
* How to make wonderful soft soaps that will get hands and laundry super-duper clean
* Coloring and perfuming your soaps
* Wonderful recipes for making some of the most popular soaps used in that time period, including the still popular and famous Windsor soap
* Recipes for making shaving paste. Once you make a batch of this you'll never waste money on store bought shaving cream again!
* Two complete chapters devoted to candle making exclusively
* Historical functions of the candle as an illuminator
* Complete information concerning the raw materials used in candle making
* New methods of rendering tallow for your candles
* Complete information on preparing wicks, dipping candles, and making candles from molds


Learn about the history of soap and candle making, view illustrations of the top machines used in the late 1800's for making homemade soaps and candles, and relive a part of history as you read information shared by some of the leading soap and candle manufacturing experts of the late 1800's!

This eBook is so jam-packed with information, you'll be hard pressed to find all this valuable information in a single publication elsewhere. Some of this information is available nowhere else! ... Read more

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If you have the knack for crafts, you can easily learn to make candles like a skilled craftsman. You need to acquire the very basic techniques of the candle making process and then continually apply it so you can refine your skills. As you learn more, the better you will get at it and soon you will effortlessly create exquisite candles.

There are 5 basic components that make a beautiful candle:

1. The wax you use is very important. Soy wax is easy to work with. The most difficult is paraffin wax. All-natural soy waxes blends are clean burning and do not crack when they cool.

2. The wick is measured by the width of the container to be used. The thickness of the wick should be directly proportional to the width of the container. If you have a wide container, then the wick should be thick. A thin wick goes with a small container. Thin wicks soak less liquid wax and will give off a smaller flame and less vapor fuel.

3. Good quality fragrance oil will blend into the wax more efficiently.

4. Colors can affect the performance of your candles. Use a thicker wick if you want to add more colors.

5. The size and shape of the container will match the burn pattern of the wax. ... Read more

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"How to make pampering products that will delight customers, pamper your skin and prove to be more profitable than you could ever imagine!"

If you'd like to learn how to make homemade soaps that will have your skin feeling refreshed, radiant and oh so smooth, create romantic homemade candles that will bring joy and harmony to any home or create unique and delightful bath products that will have customers craving for more, then this might be the most important letter you'll ever read.

Here's why:

The "Art Of Manufacturing Soaps And Candles" is packed with so much wonderful information to help you learn these wonderful crafts you'll find yourself creating wonderful soaps and candles that will amaze your family, friends and even those that may not be very friendly towards you!

This publication was written in the late 1800's by a leading expert at that time and also provides factual and productive information from some of the top manufacturers, inventors, chemists and established authors from the 1800's.

This publication deals not only with the manufacture of soaps and candles, but it also includes illustrations and critical explanations of the various manipulations and mechanical arrangements by which they are effected, thus compiling a condensed narrative full of information that had never been published previously.

Here's a summary of just a few things you'll find in this fantastic publication:

* Concise instructions for making transparent soaps
* The history of soap making
* Equipment used for manufacturing soaps and candles
* Various methods used to make homemade soaps
* The different types of materials used in making soaps and candles
* Preparation of your lye, oils and water to make the perfect batch of soap
* In depth information concerning fats and oils used in making soaps, and benefits of using each particular oil or fat
* Complete instructions for making the very popular toilet soaps from the Victorian era
* How to make wonderful soft soaps that will get hands and laundry super-duper clean
* Coloring and perfuming your soaps
* Wonderful recipes for making some of the most popular soaps used in that time period, including the still popular and famous Windsor soap
* Recipes for making shaving paste. Once you make a batch of this you'll never waste money on store bought shaving cream again!
* Two complete chapters devoted to candle making exclusively
* Historical functions of the candle as an illuminator
* Complete information concerning the raw materials used in candle making
* New methods of rendering tallow for your candles
* Complete information on preparing wicks, dipping candles, and making candles from molds.

Learn about the history of soap and candle making, view illustrations of the top machines used in the late 1800's for making homemade soaps and candles, and relive a part of history as you read information shared by some of the leading soap and candle manufacturing experts of the late 1800's!

This 126 page eBook is so jam-packed with information, you'll be hard pressed to find all this valuable information in a single publication elsewhere. Some of this information is available nowhere else! ... Read more

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Enter the beautiful and surprising world of artistic handmade soaps.From pure minimalism to the bizarre, this one of a kind book features the work and personal stories of twenty four unique soap artisans from around the world.Lovers of the hand made arts will be amazed by the stunning photography and what can be accomplished in this ancient craft. ... Read more

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Learn about the history of soap and candle making, view illustrations of the top machines used in the late 1800's for making homemade soaps and candles, and relive a part of history as you read information shared by some of the leading soap and candle manufacturing experts of the late 1800's!
... Read more

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If you've ever read the labels on health and hygiene products, you know it can be a challenge to find a product that doesn't contain long lists of ingredients you can't even pronounce, let alone know what they are or what they're for. Plus there are the occasional headlines that yet another standard ingredient in the products we use every day turns out to be counter to the very health and cleanliness the product is supposed to promote. Sometimes the easiest way to ensure that you're using the best, healthiest products ? from soap to toothpaste ? is to simply make your own. You can easily make safe, effective toiletries ? including lotion and deodorant ? at home, using simple, healthy ingredients.

Try your hand at one or all of these basic recipes and rest assured that your body is getting the best care you can give it. You should be able to find the basic ingredients listed below at your local pharmacy or health food store.

Shea Butter Soap (from Soothing Soaps by Sandy Maine)

2 cups glycerin soap base, melted in a double boiler
2 tbsp shea butter, melted separately
Several drops of your favorite essential oil (optional)

Mix well, pour into molds (you can use regular food storage containers), and cool.
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