Ruth Esteves
"Whether you are curious about making your own soap, or are looking for some soapy inspiration,Soap Craftingis so full of great ideas and gorgeous photos you won’t be able to resist the urge to pick up a stick blender! Anne-Marie Faiola has condensed her many years of soapmaking experience into this new book that covers everything from the basics to the beautifully complex (like a 12-color swirl! Wow!). You can’t go wrong with the clear instructions and plenty of inspiring photos. If you love soapmaking, you’ll love this book. If you don’t love soapmaking, get this book and you soon will!" — Ruth Esteves, co-owner of The Nova Studio and Sirona Springs Handmade Soap, and author of Coloring Soap Naturally
author of Making Aromatherapy Creams and Lotions a Donna Maria Coles Johnson
"Anne-Marie's Soap Crafting is chock full of recipes and tips, and beautifully photographed to show what your project should look like as you go. This book is destined to become one of the most sought after "recipe for success" soapmaking books on the market. Whether you're new to soapmaking or you're a seasoned veteran, I have three words for you: Get it. Now!" — Donna Maria Coles Johnson, author of Making Aromatherapy Creams and Lotions and founder of the Indie Business Network
Alicia Grosso
"Anne-Marie Faiola's new book is a compendium soaping inspiration. With gorgeous, instructive photos and well-explained techniques, she takes you through 31 enticing projects. Anne-Marie is a visionary and an innovator in the soaping world. She has inspired me and countless others, and this book provides exceptional access to her collected wisdom." — Alicia Grosso, Soapmaker, teacher and author of The Everything Soapmaking Book
co-owner of The Nova Studio Lori Nova Endres
"As a soapmaking teacher for the past 12 years, I believe thatSoap Craftingdefinitely fills a void in the soap making literature and has something that will appeal to every soapmaker. It's well organized, extremely thorough, filled with beautiful pictures, dozens of recipes and accurate up-to-date information on a wide array of molds, ingredients, colors, scents & additives. Anne-Marie included all the basics that beginners need for a sturdy foundation, and has also jam-packed this book with fresh ideas, modern styles and many intermediate & advanced techniques, ranging from fun to sophisticated. It answers many questions most soapmakers will inevitably ask and is sure to wow and impress soapers of every level. I look forward to havingSoap Craftingavailable for all our soapmaking students to purchase at The Nova Studio. "— Lori Nova Endres, co-owner of The Nova Studio
author of Soap and Cosmetic Labeling Marie Gale
"InSoapCrafting,Anne-Marie has captured both the science and art of soapmaking.Soapdoesn’t have to be utilitarian and plain – it can be gentle and skin-soothing as well as stunningly beautiful, complexly colored and creatively designed. But, just as a painter needs to understand her materials and techniques in order to bring her vision into reality, a soapmaker must also understand her materials and techniques to express her artistic vision in the form ofsoap.With its friendly tone, clear explanations, detailed pictures and step-by-step how-to’s,SoapCrafting provides good understanding of the materials and techniques of soapmaking. Using the information provided, any soapmaker from novice to experienced, can createsoapthat is both of excellent quality and highly artisticwith radiant colors, and spectacular swirls, patterns, and designs. Anne-Marie has proven that she can both do AND teach, making this book a valuable addition to any soapmaker's library.” — Marie Gale, author ofSoap and Cosmetic Labeling
