RAISING THE BAR . . . OF SOAP
by Norma Thomas on 04/14/12
The book I wrote and copyrighted, RAISING THE BAR OF SOAP, is the basis for this website and what I had hoped to accomplish with the book. But it wasn't just elevating the bar of soap to genuine bathroom decor, I wanted to inspire the real artisans in the world to take the medium and make it sculptural; I hoped to challenge soap makers to experiment with new techniques.
I've looked through countless websites over the last few months and there are some truly extraordinarily beautiful soaps out there, right now, being made as you read this blog. But what I found is that the vast majority of these soaps were beautiful because the mold used was beautiful. I've priced those molds. At anywhere from $17 to $50 for one mold, I can't afford them. But there are less expensive alternatives that will allow you to take simple cookie cutters and make totally, truly unique, original soaps that few, if any, would be able to duplicate. When it comes to decorative soaps, this will give you an edge.
Many of my soap making friends use the cold process method of soap making. It would take a little tweaking, but I think this information might provide you with some exciting possibilities as well.
That said, the first 50 readers responding to this blog, via email, will receive the premier collection, ADVANCED MELT AND POUR SOAP MAKING TECHNIQUES, absolutely free. The reason you need to respond via email, frankly, is because my the company hosting my online store requires a credit card number be provided even when the transaction is $0.00. Obviously, I hope that this gift will merely be a launching pad for making other purchases, but this one collection will provide you with the information needed to make unlimited one-of-a-kind soaps on a limited budget.
To make sure I address your emails on a timely basis, please put APRIL GIVE AWAY in the subject line. I will return email you the PDF file for this collection only.
I look forward to receiving both your emails ( norma@soaphisticated-lady.com ) and your feed back.
Sincerely,
Norma Thomas
