Naturally Saponified

As a soap maker; I like many others in this field, take great pride in my work. And at times I could be my own worst critic. So when Author Daryl Gessner asked if I would like to be a part of his latest book I was both  honored and thrilled.

My work was going to be showcased in the company of other artisans that I admired. A mere 26 artists (myself included) from around the world. On April 20th 2015 the collaboration of Pat and Daryl Gessner Naturally Saponified, was made available on Amazon.

(Artist Kaja Malouf. To view the book on Amazon click the link provided below)

http://www.amazon.com/Naturally-Saponified-Daryl-K-Gessner/dp/1511538619/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1430597261&sr=1-1&keywords=naturally+saponified

If you're looking for a how to book, then you may be disappointed. This is a collection of artwork from around the world. It focuses on the artists and their works. It's a magazine of fine art. Something you may find on a coffee table or a reception  area of an office to peruse through at your leisure. It's a book to oooh and ahh over the breathtaking creations and to get a little insight into the artists who created them. Looking for someone that makes quality handmade soaps? With each artists bio, you would also find their business names and contact information. Some of the artists featured are:

From Australia:
Kaja Malouf NSW
Jo  Haslauer Melbourne
Geok Teng Ng - Sydney
Gina Andary South Australila
Rosie Callaghan Melbourne
Kat Morgan _ Perth Western Australia
Jo Evans - NSW Australia

Representing Canada:
Karen Bingham
Ariane C Arsenault - Quebec

Italy:
Guistiniano Francioso

India:
Suman Lata Malik Bangalore

Jamaica:
Maxine Moore-Thomas

Romania:
Diana Surge

Trinidad & Tobago
Ursel Celestine

United States of America
Carmen Norris - Mississippi
Katrin Mooney - Vermont
Mali Voloshin-Kile - Nebraska
Deatri King-Bey
Traci Salt - Utah
Wendy Bearden & Sarah Bell
Marlene Baska - New Mexico
Sherri Lyn Janney - Virginia
Janelle Tallant - Oklahoma

Photo Collage Coutesy Kaja Malouf

For those of you in the soaping world I'm sure some of the names are very familiar. Some of them with their own youtube channels to which you can subscribe and learn.

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Looking through the pages of this book one cannot hep but be inspired. I know personally speaking it has inspired me to be more adventurous with the wonderful colours that nature has provided us. It is excellent for your waiting room or to be added to the reading material on your coffee table. If you've never made soap before it may certainly peek you interest to explore this craft. Or at least sway you to try natural handmade soap for the first time.

Naturally Saponified is the work of soaping couple Daryl and Pat Gessner. This soaping duo have been making soap for several years now and have collaborated on  2 other soaping books. 107 Natural colorants for Cold Process Soap and 7 Easy Steps To Creating Your Home-based Homemade Soap Business.

This book would make an elegant addition to any book collection. In this soapers eyes a book like this has been long overdue. Maybe sometime in the future Daryl would woo us with another international gallery.