Making Herbal Dream Pillows : Secret Blends for Pleasant Dreams (The Spirit of Aromatherapy)
by Jim Long
from Storey Publishing, LLC
A lavish book offering step-by-step instructions for creating herbal-scented pillows for custom-made dreams.
Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers
by Shozo Sato
from Charles E Tuttle Co
Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing where nature and humanity are brought together.
Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers, a classic Ikebana text, has now been completely updated for modern readers. Written by Shozo Sato, a well-respected and renowned Ikebana expert, this book presents a fascinating verview of the history of Ikebana to present day, and introduces classic Ikebana styles such as Rikka, Seika and Moribana to Freestyle. The reader is familiarized with the tools of Ikebana and the basic Ikebana flower-arranging techniques. Simple and detailed instructions guide Ikebana enthusiasts through the process of making dozens of stunning arrangements.
Essentially Soap: The Elegant Art of Handmade Soap Making, Scenting, Coloring & Shaping
by Robert S. McDaniel
from Krause Publications
Consumers are no longer satisfied with the industrial types of soap available at the grocery store. They want specialty soaps with just the right scent, emollients, and eye-appeal. They want to pamper themselves and their loved ones with personal soaps made to suit their own tastes and preferences. Now they can get that perfect custom-made soap by making it themselves.
Drawing on years of experimentation and fine-tuning, author and chemist Dr. Robert McDaniel has developed simple instructions and recipes for making a wide variety of cold process soaps as well as melt and pour and rebatched soaps for the beginner. McDaniel instructs on how to work with fragrances, skin treatments, colors, and shapes, and discusses the aromatherapy benefits associated with many essential oils.
-25 recipes for cold process soapmaking.
-Easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
-Time-saving melt and pour and rebatch techniques.
Making Soaps & Scents : Soaps, Shampoos, Perfumes & Splashes You Can Make At Home
by Catherine Bardey
from Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
With this book, it is easy to create soothing suds and a wide variety of perfumes, colognes and splashes that moisturize, revitalize and aromatize skin and hair.
Following the simple step-by-step directions, readers can make all the body products of their dreams, from Buttermilk Oatmeal Soap and Tangerine Cocoa Bar to Lemon Lavender Shampoo. Each recipe also points out how readers can improvise and create their own special soaps and scents.
A special section details the techniques of the world's most famous fragrance producers and traces perfume history. The book includes a resource directory, safety hints and ways to make your soaps more earth-friendly.
The Good Earth Home and Garden Book
by Casey Kellar
from Krause Publications
People want their homes to be beautiful, natural and safe for work and play. The Good Earth Home & Garden Book is a one-stop resource, loaded with ideas and solutions to create and maintain beautiful and environmentally friendly living spaces.
This book is chock-full of helpful hints for remedying common household problems and eliminating pests—naturally! Readers will find more than 50 formulas and tips for making life easier without harsh chemicals or mysterious additives. Products for everyday use such as window cleaner, furniture polish, natural pesticides and flea repellants are included in this beautifully illustrated guide. Kellar also includes some significant, up-to-the-minute energy-saving tips for the home, garden and automobile.
• Features more than 50 formulas for easily creating inexpensive and natural home, garden and pet care products
• From founder and CEO of RainShadow Labs and RainCountry Naturals and best-selling author, Casey Kellar
• Formulas are easy-to-make with items found around the home or at the hardware store
Potpourri and fragrant crafts
by Betsy Williams
from Readers Digest
Bible Craft Potpourri: 50 Clever Bible Craft Projects
by Diane J. Grebing
from Concordia Publishing House
Raku
by Tim Andrews
from Krause Publications
The Japanese art of Raku, a challenging pottery firing
technique that uses fire and smoke to form unique patterns on
the glaze, has long been a favorite of ceramists. This
comprehensive overview of Raku explores the fascinating art
and its history in full detail.
Inside, readers will find information on the clay types used in
Raku and the subsequent firing process, as well as the glazes,
techniques and reproduction processes common to the art.
This new edition has been completely re-written and updated
with over 200 all new, full-color photos of beautiful Raku
pottery. It also contains an in-depth history of the origins of
Raku, its development over the last 20 years, and the changes
in techniques and perception of the art during that time.
The Good Earth Bath, Beauty & Health Book
by Casey Kellar
from Krause Publications
You don't have to spend a fortune at upscale toiletries shops to amass a wonderful collection of soul-satisfying beauty products. Beauty consultant Casey Kellar has filled The Good Earth: Bath, Beauty, & Health Book with simple formulas for cleansers, masks, perfumes, lotions, toners, hair care materials, bath items, herbal remedies, eye balms, hand and foot treatments, soaps, and even mouthwash. Tempting recipes and lovely photos help you transform your home into a mini-spa using common household goods like baking soda, vanilla, and spices, and some readily available specialty articles like essential oils, glycerin, and beeswax (which are available at pharmacies and health food stores). Most products have a shelf life of at least a few months, so you can concoct lots of potions at once and then enjoy them for some time to come, and you'll know exactly what you're pampering yourself with, since everything's all natural. If you can bear to part with any of these goodies, you can also assemble one of the suggested gift packages for a friend. --Amy Handy
In this practical guide to beauty and well-being, readers will learn how to make Mother Nature their Fairy Godmother! With remedies and toiletries made with natural, simple formulas and ingredients found in health food, drug, and grocery stores, people of all ages can learn how to pamper themselves.
Casey Kellar, the founder and CEO of RainShadow Labs and RainCountry Naturals, is also the author of The Natural Beauty & Bath Book and Natural Cleaning for Your Home.
- More than 75 simple formulas enhance well-being and produce spa-quality beauty results
- Learn to make lotions, toothpaste, bubble bath, massage oils, cough syrup, lip balm, perfume, and hair care with readily available ingredients
- Special section on creating gift bags for loved ones
The Naturally Scented Home: Creating Traditional Scented Products with a Modern Twist
by Julia Bird
from Collins & Brown
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