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Tables of Contents for The Natural Soap Book
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
v
Preface
viii
PART ONE: Understanding the Basics
Introduction
2
14
The Kinds of Soap
16
2
PART TWO: The Ingredients
Characteristics of Oils, Fats, and their Soaps
18
13
Lye and Water
31
6
Scents
37
15
Colorants
52
6
Nutrients
58
12
Preservatives
70
8
PART THREE: Making Soap
Getting Started: Equipment and Supplies
78
7
Recipes
85
42
Diagnosing Signs of Trouble
127
5
Cutting and Trimming
132
4
PART FOUR: Beyond the Basics
Creative Ideas for Wrapping Soap
136
12
The Chemistry of Soapmaking
148
9
Appendix A. Suppliers
157
8
Appendix B. Soapmaking Businesses
165
1
Glossary: The Language of Soap
166
6
Related Reading Material
172
5
Index
177