Soap Making for Beginners
by Kelly Cable · Callisto Media
Cold-process method taught from scratch using plant oils, herbs, spices and essential oils rather than synthetic fragrance or colour, with recipes and troubleshooting. Finish it able to mix lye safely and adapt a recipe to available oils.
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