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In modern slang, a soaper is a person who makes soap. It is the origin of the surnames "Soper," "Saboni," (Arabic for soap maker) and "Soaper." Roads named "Sopers Lane," "Soper Street," and so forth are often so named because historically they were centres for soap making.citation needed
Historically, in England and in the United States, a "chandler" is a person who makes soap and/or candles for profit.123
Whilst much soap nowadays is mass-produced by industrial chemical companies, some people still make soap themselves; sometimes out of a desire for a higher-quality or different soap product than can be purchased, sometimes for the sake of keeping the traditional soap making methods alive, and sometimes as technical avocation, in conjunction with an interest in chemistry or manufacturing.
The hobby of soap making has enjoyed various eras of popularity. In recent years, making soap by hand and using it in place of synthetic detergents is also seen as a way to more sustainable living.
Notes
- ^ McDaniel, Robert (2000).
- ^ Miller Cavitch, Susan (1997).
- ^ The Merriam-Webster Doictionary (1994).
References
- McDaniel, Robert (1997). The Elegant Art of Handmade Soap: Making, Scenting, Coloring, and Shaping. Iola, WI: Krause Publications. ISBN 0873418328.
- Miller Cavitch, Susan (1997). The Soap Maker's Companion: A Comprehensive Guide with Recipes, Techniques, and Know-How. North Adams, MA: Storey Books. ISBN 0882669656.
- (1994) The Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster, Inc. ISBN 0877799113.
External links
- Certified Lye - Using Lye to Make Soap
- Glossary for the Modern Soap Maker
- Glossary of Soap Terms Natural Soap Council
- Instructions for Cold Process Soap
- Modern Soap Making Methods - Soap Making: Cold Process, Hot Process, Discounted Water CP
- Natural Handmade Soapers Links
- Natural Soap Directory
- Soap Making Information
- Soapmaking Information on Bellaonline.com, the Voice of Women- Basic and advanced soapmaking information and soap cigarbands and labels - Share information and get answers to questions on the Soapmaking forum at Soapmaking at Bellaonline.
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