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Zusatztext "Westerman offers an array of basic techniques and imaginative designs." - Houston Chronicle Informationen zum Autor C. Kaila Westerman is president of TKB Trading, LLC, a leading supplier of melt-and-mold craft materials. She has written numerous articles on soap crafting and is a member of the Handcraft Soap Makers' Guild. She lives in Oakland, California. Klappentext Create dazzling soaps in the microwave! Want to make colorful, whimsical, eye-catching soaps in your own kitchen? Then let master crafter Kaila Westerman show you how to custom-design your own works of soap art using inexpensive soap base, readily available colorants and fragrances, a few basic kitchen tools, and a little imagination. When you make melt-and-mold soap, you-ll never have to worry about coming into contact with any hazardous chemicals, such as lye it-s as simple as 1-2-3! 1. Melt a glycerin bar in the microwave.2. Add scent & color and pour into a mold.3. Wait until firm. Pop out & enjoy! This book includes over 30 soap crafting projects, such as Sunrise Soap, Victorian Bridesmaid Cake, Stress-Relief Bar, Rainbow Loaf Soap, Incredible Embeddables, Jelly Roll, Fruit Stand Bars, Soap Marbles, and Tropical Indulgence. Zusammenfassung Cook colorful, whimsical, eye-catching soaps right in your microwave! It’s easy and fun with C. Kaila Westerman’s guide to creative soap making. Westerman’s recipes are free of harsh chemicals and she encourages you to play with colors, scents, and shapes that the whole family will enjoy — from rubber duckies to sailboats, stars, and gemstones. With an inexpensive soap base, some food coloring, and a bit of imagination, you can quickly create handy bars for kid-friendly cleaning and hours of bath time fun. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments (vi) Preface (vii) Chapter 1: Melt-and-Mold (1) Chapter 2: Six Easy Steps (7) Chapter 3: Using Color (21) Chapter 4: Controlling Light (47) Chapter 5: Mastering Fragrances (71) Chapter 6: Creating Form (89) Chapter 7: Considering Function (115) Resources (128) Index (130)...
