Robin Avrett brings artistry to soap making

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When Robin Avrett started tinkering with soap making, she simply wanted a more natural, creamier soap, one that lathered lusciously without weird chemicals with unpronounceable names. The soaps she has ended up creating reflect the determination of an inventor, the precision of a baker and a visual artist's eye for color, shape, composition, texture and light. “I had tried a variety of handmade soaps which never seemed to accomplish what I was looking for,