Soapmaking Business Book

If you are interested in earning a living by making soap, then I would recommend a book by Maria Given Nerius titled "Soapmaking for Fun and Profit".

The first part of the book is dedicated on getting started by setting your up your workplace (basic equipment, safety), creative how-to's (Saponification Calculations, Shaping Soap, labeling, packaging, creating your own blends, gathering and drying your own botanicals), creating your soap recipes (handmilled soap recipes), and your craft vision.

The second part of the book is dedicated on how to make money from your soap making creations. Chapters include Profiting from your Talent (teaching, etc.), pricing your soap, selling your soap, marketing your soap and a mini course in craft business basics by Barbara Brabec.

Of course, the book includes a glossary, resources and appendicies. But, I have to say that some of the information in the resources are out of date. For example, I was looking up on the internet a site called When.com. According to the author, When.com is an events directory and personal calendar website. This site was not recognized so it must no longer exist.

I would recommend the overall content because it is geared to creating a soap making business. But, I would also include "How to Start a Home-Based Craft Business" by Kenn Oberrecht and "Homemade Money" by Barbara Brabec.