The Art, Craft, and Economics of Soap and Candle Making and Selling: A Step-By-Step Guide to Starting a Successful Home-Based Soap and Candle Making B - Lynn Robinson

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nA Step-By-Step Guide to Starting a Successful Home-Based Soap and Candle Making Business nDo you dream of being your own boss?Are you concerned about the chemicals that are readily used in commercial soap and candles?Imagine coming home at the end of a long, challenging day at work to a warm bath, surrounded by the glow of relaxingly scented candles. As you dip your feet into the water, you feel its warmth wash over you. nYou grab the handcrafted bar of soap off the side of the tub. As you lather up, you're confident that the ingredients are organic and safe for your skin. The smell, the ambiance, and the bubbles melt away the day's worries.For most of us, there is nothing like taking a hot bath or shower with a lovely bar of soap. The art and craft of soap making has been around for centuries, ensuring that we as humans are forever bathed in good smelling scents.It's easy to locate a nice bar of soap that makes us feel clean and vibrant after use. Yet, how much more fun is it to create a soap that is organic and made to your personal specifications for yourself and your loved ones? nIf you enjoy crafting soaps you will also enjoy making candles, the best part is you can use some of the same tools and equipment to make both and they both go hand in hand.It is my pleasure to pass on Tips and Tricks of the Soap and Candle Making trade in this book. I trust you will find the following content enlightening enough to become enthusiastic about making soap and candles at home. nIn this Art, Craft, and Economics of Soap and Candle Making and Selling book, I will show you exactly how to create lovely candles and artisan soaps from the comfort of your home. I don't just stop there! I will also guide you in starting your own business selling these distinctive handcrafted items. nThis book is broken into Three Parts nIn the First Part, we'll Learn all About Soap Crafting. nA discussion about making soaps at home nA brief history of soapHow to save money when crafting soapTips and advice about making soap nWe'll explore the processes and methods of making soap nWhat benefits there are to homemade soapsAll about soap making terminology (what does saponification mean anyway?)Safety warnings about creating soapA step-by-step look at the cold soap making processA step-by-step look at the hot soap making process nWe'll discuss using clay in soapsHow to package your soap for sale and what must be included on your labelA handpicked selection of