The Soapmaker’s Companion

Learn basic soapmaking instruction and specialty techniques like marbling, layering and making liquid and transparent soaps.

Over 40 specialty soaps – from exquisite stained-glass, marbled and layered soaps to masseuse bars, laundry and liquid soaps. Clear, step-by-step instructions by a Master Soapmaker, Susan Miller Cavitch leads you through every step of the soapmaking process and teaches you how to craft exotic and practical soaps in your home, blend and use essential oils and natural colorants, design multi-colored, marbled and imprinted soaps, understand the chemistry of soapmaking and create your own personal bars; plus tips on how to get started selling soaps.