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When I found out that the first book was becoming "collectible" I talked to my agent, and she talked to the publisher, and we planned the creation of the second edition. Lots of work and fun, and it wrapped in August 2006 and released in February 2007. Online photo supplement here.
New information includes a slow-cooker cream soap recipe, a how-to for making your own decorative stamps and small molds using different kinds of polymer clay, making soap stones and felting soaps. The section on putting together a website has been expanded and there is more information on new kinds of molds, liquid colorants, using "souvenir" water to make soap with special meaning, and how to use blank liquid bases to make bubble bath and shower gel.
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There is no way to cover literally everything about soapmaking. However, there is an enormous amount of information in this book.
Detailed information about ingredients, processes and techniques are online soaper's communitites, selling your soap and creating gift presentations. Many soapmakers - from well-known to hobbyist - have contributed words of wisdom on topics ranging from safety to making a go of business
Currently out-of-print. A second edition is due in the Winter of '06 - 07
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This is Alicia's first book. It approaches making soap as a way to add a measure of Magick to daily living. Creating with intention is an active process, applied here to the simple art and craft of soapmaking.
There is basic small batch soap instruction, then a wide variety of recipes for holidays, life events special occasions and daily living
Currently out-of-print. You may still find copies on Amazon.com
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Reviews
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Magical Soapmaking has received outstanding, thoughful reviews in the Beltane Papers and Sage Woman Magazine.
Subscribe to these excellent journals!
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Magazine Articles
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An article on Magickal Soapmaking was featured (with the title on the cover!) in the Spring 2003 issue of newWitch magazine. The article isn't online, but you can order newWitch online, pick one up at your local book shop. Better yet, subscribe to it and it's siblings - Sage Woman, Pan Gaia and Blessed Bee. |
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Inspiring Books
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Sandy Maine is one of the "Mothers" of the handmade soap rennaisance. Her company, Sun Feather Soaps is a leader in handmade soap.
This is a useful little book, written with her original, gentle style. It was the first book for many contemporary soapers.
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When you've got a little soapmaking experience, expand your horizons with this fascinating form of soapmaking. Catherine Failor explains in detail how to approach mastery in this hot-process method.
You won't believe the amazingly beautiful "bottled gems" you'll create.
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Again, a fascinating soaping style from the pioneering soaper, Catherine Failor. Check out her MilkyWayMolds.com for molds for the recipes in this book.
Catherine's deep understanding of soapmaking and clear writing get you through a complicated process with ease.
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Donna Maria opens a rich, fragrant world as she teaches you to make exquisite creams, lotions and more. Be sure to check out her Indie Beauty Network for an in-depth resource especially for the makers and users of handmade luxuries. |
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