The Complete Soapmaker by Norma Coney provides comprehensive tips, techniques, and recipes for creating luxurious handmade soaps. This hardcover guide covers everything from basic bar soap to specialty hand-milled varieties, including accurate descriptions of equipment and ingredients. With over 60 recipes, safety tips, and step-by-step instructions, it is an essential resource for both beginners and experienced crafters looking to master the art of soapmaking. The book also includes detailed sections on rendering tallow, troubleshooting, and decorative techniques for storing and displaying finished works.