The Art, Craft, and Economics of Soap and Candle Making and Selling

Book excerpt: "Imagine coming home at the end of a long, challenging day at work to a warm bath, surrounded by the glow of relaxingly scented candles. As you dip your feet into the water, you feel its warmth wash over you. You grab the handcrafted bar of soap off the side of the tub. As you lather up, you're confident that the ingredients are organic and safe for your skin. The smell, the ambiance, and the bubbles melt away the day's worries. In this book, I will show you exactly how to create lovely candles and artisan soaps from the comfort of your home. I don't just stop there! I will also guide you in starting your own business selling these distinctive handcrafted items. This extensive book is broken into three distinct parts: all about making soap, all about making candles, and all about how to make those crafts into a lucrative business. When you're finished with this book, you will know all about how to create beautiful artisan soap and candles and how to create a business selling them, too."--Back cover.