Home soapmaking is not only more economical than buying premade soaps-it's also a lot more fun! With The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition, you will be making homemade soaps for yourself and your friends in no time! Completely revised and updated, The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition is a complete guide to making all kinds of soap from simple bath soaps to beautiful, aromatic gifts, right in the comfort of your own home. Easy-to-follow steps lead you through the process of making soap, from buying the right kind of equipment to developing unique soap recipes. The Everything Soapmaking Book, 2nd Edition shows you how to:Find the right ingredients and equipmentExperiment with different types of soap-from basic kitchen soap to the perfect facial soapMake and package soaps for holidays and special occasionsAdd special scents and colors to please the sensesMaster artistic techniques for unique shapes and sizes Alicia Grosso has been creating handmade soap and toiletries for over a decade. The owner and creative director of the Annabella and Company Creativity Collective, Ms. Grosso teaches classes and workshops in soapmaking. Ms. Grosso lives in Los Angeles, CA.