Acknowledgments
Preface
Part One: Understanding the Basics
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Kinds of Soap
Part Two: The Ingredients
Chapter 2: Characteristics of Oils, Fats, and their Soaps
Chapter 3: Lye and Water
Chapter 4: Scents
Chapter 5: Colorants
Chapter 6: Nutrients
Chapter 7: Preservatives
Part Three: Making Soaps
Chapter 8: Getting Started: Equipment and Supplies
Chapter 9: Recipes
Chapter 10: Diagnosing Signs of Trouble
Chapter 11: Cutting and Trimming
Part Four: Beyond the Basics
Chapter 12: Creative Ideas for Wrapping Soap
Chapter 13: The Chemistry of Soapmaking
Appendix A. Suppliers
Appendix B. Soapmaking Businesses
Glossary: The Language of Soap
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