The Art of Soap Making - Paperback

by Roger Chambers (Introduction by), Alexander Watt (Author)

This special edition of "The Art of Soap Making" was written by Alexander Watt, and first published in 1901. Filled with information about the art of soap and candle-making, and a fascinating insight into the birth of the industry for soap and candle-makers interested in the history of their craft. Features sections covering Saponification Explained, The Soap Factory, Materials Used in Soap-Making, Caustic Leys, Manufacture of Hard Soaps, Making Soap by the Cold Process, Manufacture of Toilet or Fancy Soaps, Alkalimetry, and more. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally rendered. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.