It gives instructions for making different shapes, adding unusual items such as dried corn and beans to make autumn candles, applying decoupage techniques and even painting on the candles with decorative paints. Basic instructions are given for making candles and soaps as well as fragrant potpourri. The book is in a large, colorful and clearly laid out format. I read through numbers of soapmaking books, but my mind was in a muddle after each one until I came across The Natural Soapbook. The subject of soapmaking is thoroughly covered in this book.
Every detail is explained for a beginner to be able to understand.
In fact, when I was finished reading this book, I had no questions remaining. Included are many recipes, plus a resource listing of soap suppliers, an excellent glossary, and a reading list for more books on making soap. Also, scattered throughout the book, are personal testimonies from successful soapmakers. I enjoyed reading these, although, I certainly would not agree with everything they said. For example, one referenced a quartzite site formed over a billion years ago.