Soap Crafting

Faiola’s first soapmaking book takes a project-based approach, built around 31 specific cold-process recipes. Each project is self-contained with its own ingredient list, step-by-step instructions, and photographs.

Why Consider This One

If you prefer learning by doing rather than following a progressive curriculum, “Soap Crafting” lets you pick any recipe and jump straight in. The book is particularly strong on creative techniques: layered soaps, embedded objects, household items as molds, and distinctive additives like coffee grounds, avocado, and beer. The spiral binding keeps the book flat on your workspace.

What to Expect

A project-driven guide with 31 cold-process soap recipes, each featuring step-by-step photography. At 239 pages, it covers the same fundamentals as “Pure Soapmaking” but organizes them around specific projects rather than a progressive structure.