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Making Soap: Beginner Cold Process part 1
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This video is designed for beginner soap makers. When I first started making soap I had learned how to make soap from a book. It was common understanding back then to have to use a thermometer. It was almost soap making suicide not to. I am not sure who developed this heat process method, but it is a go to for me. No thermometer is necessary and it’s fast and easy.
If you are so new to soap that you are not familiar with recipes or don’t even know where to find one, you can visit my blog below (it’s very short) for a recipe I have used often. Susan Miller Cavitch wrote a great book called, “The Natural Soap Book” you can find on Amazon or likely at your local library. You can also go to an online soap calculator and plug in the numbers below. I prefer the lye calculator on Bramble Berry’s website. It’s easy to use, doesn’t require any fancy terminology, and the soap recipe it spits out is usually pretty awesome. Your oil choices can make a big difference so I have included some percentages below.
It’s important to research your oils for your recipe. Every oil has a different saponification value and they all behave differently in the final bar. I have found that a recipe with 30% coconut oil, mixed with 20% of another hard oil (I use sustainably sourced palm oil) and 50% olive oil is one of the best combinations for suds. Another mix that is great for suds is similar to above, only go with 45% olive oil and add 5% castor oil. Adding a tablespoon of sugar to your water before you mix in the lye can also add a lot of sud action, but in my experience this leaves a bit of a film on your skin when you rinse. It’s a very small amount and ba
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Soap Making Tahitian Vanilla Glycerin Soap Swirl
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UA-cam Channel: https.ua-cam.com/users/OakleafandOcotillo This Tahitian Vanilla glycerin soap is so easy to make. If you have questions feel free to mention them in comments and I will answer as soon as I can. If you want more details on this swirling method, please see our first video, ua-cam.com/video/4zkcmQhS6zM/v-deo.html I used Tahitian Vanilla fragrance oil from Bramble Berry. After you m...
Soap Making: Love Spell Cold Process
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UA-cam Channel: https.ua-cam.com/users/OakleafandOcotillo Love spell cold process soap. This one likes to set up quick, so to counter that, I added extra olive oil while mixing in the colorant. colorant from Nurture's soap. Fragrance from Candle Science. Recipes and such, Blog: www.oakleafandocotillo.blogspo... Facebook: www/ oakleafandoco... OO Lather Instagram: oakle...
Soap Making Sweet Pea Glycerin Soap
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Enjoy this sweet pea glycerin soap video. I hope it inspires you to create something colorful today. The music in this video is from Epidemic Sound. UA-cam Channel: https.ua-cam.com/users/OakleafandOcotillo Recipes and such, Blog: www.oakleafandocotillo.blogspo... Facebook: www/ oakleafandoco... Instagram: oakleafandoc... Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/oaknoco/ #soapmaki...
2019YTFallIntoAutumnSoapCollab
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This is an International UA-cam Soap Collaboration, with 65 amazing Soap Makers participating. Due to the different time zones some videos may not be up yet meanwhile enjoy what is available and please return for some more amazing videos. Click #2019YTFallIntoAutumnSoapCollab to see all the wonderfully talented soap makers creating their soaps. #soapmaking #pumpkinspicesoap Music from Epidemic ...
Soap Making: Choosing Colors for Melt and Pour Soap
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Episode 26 is about finding great color combos for your soap making projects. As you will see, I used a piece of furniture I refinished to inspire my color choices this time. Nature is a great source of inspiration as you will see in some clips I included. The music is from Epidemic Sound. UA-cam Channel: https.ua-cam.com/users/OakleafandOcotillo Recipes and such, Blog: www.oakleafandocotillo.b...
Soap Making Event Favor Request
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Today's video is intended to inspire. I recently had a request for event favors in royal purple and gold. I added the white to make the colors pop. If you want to know more about how to swirl melt and pour soap, please visit the link here: ua-cam.com/video/4zkcmQhS6zM/v-deo.html The music is from Epidemic Sound. UA-cam Channel: https.ua-cam.com/users/OakleafandOcotillo Recipes and such, Blog: w...
Soap Making: Midnight Waters Glycerin Soap
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Hi Everyone! Today's episode is made with Bramble Berry's Midnight Waters fragrance and Nurture's Soap mica. I used a 52 oz. loaf mold. The layers are broken up as follows: 9.7 oz. for the navy blue color base 5 oz. for the navy blue chunks 5 oz. for the shimmer gold mica top layer 48 oz. for the main body of the soap colored and then divided into (1) 30 oz. portion that is darker aqua and (1) ...
Soap Making: Rose Quartz Glycerin Soap
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Today's episode is a take on Rose Quartz. Please see our first video about glycerin swirls (Acorn Swirl) here: ua-cam.com/video/4zkcmQhS6zM/v-deo.html. This method today did not require a thick skin to pour the second and third layers like our Acorn Swirl does. Enjoy and let us know in comments if there is a special request. The music is from Epidemic Sound. UA-cam Channel: https.ua-cam.com/use...
Summer Soap Collaboration: Summer Sunshine
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Today's soap making project is a collaboration with the below channels. Please peruse their creations with the tag #summersoapcollaborationsummersunshine. Happy soaping! I used Daisy Chain fragrance oil from Bramble Berry Calendula Extract fro Wholesale Supplies Plus Calendula flowers from Wholesale Supplies Plus Colorant from Nurture's Soap Special Thanks to the Following Channels and their Su...
Soap Making Fail
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Episode 21 is a soap making fail for everyone who has been there. I think we all have right? Anyway, I hope this episode helps us get back into our weekly videos. This Sunday we have a Co-Op project featuring yellow and florals so please watch. If you know anyone who needs to see that other soap makers have design fails too, please share this video with them. Have a favorite video I've made tha...
Soap Making: Lilac Glycerin Soap
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Today, in this soap making video I used Wholesale Supplies Plus’ Lilac in Bloom fragrance oil, to make this spring favorite. I hope you are inspired to swirl more glycerin soap after watching this video. I split my glycerin soap base into 4 colors with the two different pinks being the largest portion. I used a 52 oz. loaf mold and below I have listed the ounces breakdown per color. Pink 1: 17....
Soap Making: Soap Tops and Textures
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Our soap making Episode 18 delves into the exciting world of soap tops and textures. Below we have included links to those shops mentioned in our video. Please like this video if you would like to see more like this and don't forget to tell us what's on your mind. We love to hear from you! I would like to give a big thank you to everyone that submitted soap top texture photos for this video. It...
Soap Making Break
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Hey subscribers! Thank you for tuning in every Sunday. This Sunday we are taking a break, but only so we can provide you with more quality videos resuming next Sunday. We are having a massive sale starting tomorrow. Check out our Etsy site for details. www.oakleafandocotillo.etsy.com Don’t use Etsy? No problem. Message us at oakleafandocotillo@gmail.com with your desired soap requests from the ...
Soap Making: Watermelon Poppy Seed Glycerin Soap
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Welcome back! Today's soap making video is an inspire. I used Bramble Berry titanium dioxide and Nurture Soap Mica for color. I used Wholesale Supplies Plus fragrance oil (watermelon mania). I decided watermelon soap would be great this time of year since we are coming in to summer. Plus I had this idea swimming around in my head. The poppy seeds have to be added separate from the main body of ...
Soap Making: Bangkok Glycerin Soap Bar
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Soap Making: Bangkok Glycerin Soap Bar
Soap Making: CP Zebra Swirl Soap With MP Drop Swirl
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Soap Making: CP Zebra Swirl Soap With MP Drop Swirl
Soap Making: Cedar Wood Lavender Cold Process
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Soap Making: Cedar Wood Lavender Cold Process
CP Soap Making with Intentional Glycerin Rivers
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CP Soap Making with Intentional Glycerin Rivers
Nail Art Soap with Sinfully Scented
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Nail Art Soap with Sinfully Scented
Soap Making: Coffee soap with melt and pour soap base
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Soap Making: Coffee soap with melt and pour soap base
Making Soap: Lavanchouli Cold Process Soap
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Making Soap: Lavanchouli Cold Process Soap
Soap Making: Oatmeal Lavender Cold Process
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Soap Making: Oatmeal Lavender Cold Process
Making Soap: Sandalwood Glycerin Soap
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Making Soap: Sandalwood Glycerin Soap
Making Soap: Phoenician Blu Glycerin Soap Making
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Making Soap: Phoenician Blu Glycerin Soap Making
Making Soap: What you will find on this channel
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Making Soap: What you will find on this channel
Soap Making: Easy Cold Process Soap Heat Transfer Method Episode 4
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Soap Making: Easy Cold Process Soap Heat Transfer Method Episode 4
Soap Making: Glycerin Soap Swirl Pink Grapefruit
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Soap Making: Glycerin Soap Swirl Pink Grapefruit
Soap Making Episode 2 Basic Melt and Pour
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Soap Making Episode 2 Basic Melt and Pour
Soap Making Glycerin Soap Swirl The Acorn Swirl
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Soap Making Glycerin Soap Swirl The Acorn Swirl

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  • @kimmaxwell3264
    @kimmaxwell3264 18 днів тому

    Gorgeous!! I've been looking for a different way to make Watermelon Soap!! TY:)

  • @kimmaxwell3264
    @kimmaxwell3264 18 днів тому

    Gorgeous!

  • @KiraCuraMusic
    @KiraCuraMusic 23 дні тому

    I’m excited to try this! I’ve been staying away from loaves because I was worried I’d never be able to swirl right but this gives me the courage to try!

  • @deedee9312
    @deedee9312 Місяць тому

    The music is too loud hon but I still powered through it! O enjoyed your soap tutorial 🎉😂

  • @aracelietcheverria7098
    @aracelietcheverria7098 Місяць тому

    ah, ya lo ví. Tú mezclas la mica con glicerina!

  • @aracelietcheverria7098
    @aracelietcheverria7098 Місяць тому

    hola!!!! Primero, felicitaciones!!!! Y luego, dos preguntas; en qué disuelves tu la mica? Y cuál es la temperatura ideal para la glicerina? Gracias!!!!

  • @TheeHerbJunkie
    @TheeHerbJunkie Місяць тому

    Thank you very informative.

  • @AnitaIdem-jq3xn
    @AnitaIdem-jq3xn 2 місяці тому

  • @freedom1557
    @freedom1557 2 місяці тому

    The description dialog box is not working, so i can't get my questions answered.

  • @Fiiscreativemoods
    @Fiiscreativemoods 2 місяці тому

    When you sell these soaps to customers, do you explain to them the after care of using these soaps. That it will sweat and must be wrapped up. Do you put it on the label

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 22 дні тому

      No. You can though. People new to glycerin soap will need that explained. Summertime is the worst for glycerin beads. It’s always good idea to give more than less if you want happy customers.

  • @aminamotchou2056
    @aminamotchou2056 4 місяці тому

    Could u tell me what's the basic recipe please

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 22 дні тому

      Hi Amina! Brambleberry has a soap calculator that works very well. Just make sure you have at least 30% hard oils.

  • @manderanat
    @manderanat 8 місяців тому

    Hi, I enjoyed your video, thanks so much 🙏. However, I live in a very humid area, and my glycerin soap came out very wet to the touch hours later. Any suggestions what to do?

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 5 місяців тому

      That is a hard one. I have heard from a number of people that live in hot, humid places that their soap takes a long time to set up. Is it possible to refrigerate your soap? The problem with this though, is that when you take it out it will get glycerin beads, and will also sweat. Perhaps refrigerate to set up and then keep them stored in a plastic cooler? You will still experience sweating and glycerin beads, but they can be wiped off with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel.

  • @susanravella6261
    @susanravella6261 9 місяців тому

    This is such a fun technique! The results are always unique! (Hey, that kind of rhymed!) Well, it deserves some poetry, and so do you. Too bad it isn't good poetry, though!😅 ❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 5 місяців тому

      I love it! All poetry is good. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I truly appreciate your kind words. Thank you!

  • @pinkjely-bean4582
    @pinkjely-bean4582 9 місяців тому

    Sooo beautiful 😍 I’ve watched all of your videos are you going to post new videos anytime soon?

  • @007iam007
    @007iam007 9 місяців тому

    thank you so much!!!

  • @smukwana
    @smukwana 10 місяців тому

    I mean... these just need whipped cream and I could eat them!

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 5 місяців тому

      Right! I agree. They smell soooo good! Thank you for the comment.

  • @lauraswihart4816
    @lauraswihart4816 11 місяців тому

    Nice 💟

  • @sandraanderson8936
    @sandraanderson8936 11 місяців тому

    Hello there, I love your videos, you're a very talented lady 😊 I have a question: Do you wrap this soap in plastic after is cure? Or can this be just in a dry place no wrap? Thank you!

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 5 місяців тому

      I usually leave them out for a week or two and then wrap. You can store them in plastic containers, but make sure to use a separate container for each soap or they will start smelling alike.

  • @Annurradha
    @Annurradha 11 місяців тому

    If you don't share recipe or subtitles it's not much useful for me.

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 11 місяців тому

      Most of my videos are for inspiration. When I make one for learning I include the recipe. Usually I include recipes for cold process tutorials. Thank you for your input.

  • @lisatruppi8094
    @lisatruppi8094 Рік тому

    That looks really cool

  • @Jamesa_Bethea
    @Jamesa_Bethea Рік тому

    You’re a great teacher! How do you keep your second green layer from getting too hard as you wait? I noticed you covered it but did that keep it from getting too hard during the process?

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 11 місяців тому

      Thank you for the compliment!!! If you cover it the skin doesn’t form on top. You may have to microwave it to soften it a bit. Just make sure you don’t go too hot (needs to be 120*F or lower) because if you do you will miss your window to pour. It’s a bit of a balancing act. I am hoping to make more videos soon and would like to do a live to better help.

  • @ievagaile957
    @ievagaile957 Рік тому

    Hi! So you heated all soap in the beggining and reheated white and the rest of green soap before pouring?

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 11 місяців тому

      If it gets too cool you will have to reheat it periodically. 120*F is the sweet spot.

  • @catsjackpack
    @catsjackpack Рік тому

    Oh so beautiful

  • @helenfaulkner2894
    @helenfaulkner2894 Рік тому

    So beautiful!!! What kind of soap base do you use?

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo Рік тому

      Bramble Berry sells an SFIC that doesn’t have SLS or SLES. I use that and buy it in bulk.

  • @sandymclean9630
    @sandymclean9630 Рік тому

    Love love love Thankyou From New Zealand 🪻

  • @CrystalMarie26
    @CrystalMarie26 Рік тому

    Can this work with other bases like goats milk for example?

  • @shunawestern9153
    @shunawestern9153 Рік тому

    Really liked this, gonna definitely give it a go. 🥰🇬🇧

  • @starslit725
    @starslit725 Рік тому

    Do you have to keep reheating your base?

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 11 місяців тому

      Sometimes, especially in the winter. Keeping it around 120*F is ideal.

  • @kellyconard9319
    @kellyconard9319 Рік тому

    Does this method work with all melt and pours

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 Рік тому

    You make things very clear and I learn a lot from your videos. Thank you!

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much. Some are just for inspiration, but some are for learning. I really appreciate your feedback. 💖

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 Рік тому

    How many .oz is each of those bars?

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 11 місяців тому

      I use a 52 oz. mold so each bar is around 5 -6 ounce’s depending on how many you cut.

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 Рік тому

    clear glycerin base?

  • @siloliveira3706
    @siloliveira3706 Рік тому

    NO STOP PLZ

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 11 місяців тому

      I am planning on making more videos and hopefully doing some live videos soon.

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 Рік тому

    So sad there's no new videos.

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 11 місяців тому

      I’m just getting set up for some new videos and hope to do some live ones soon. I will make a post for you to save the date when I have it set.

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 Рік тому

    I'm confused.

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 Рік тому

    Nice music!

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 Рік тому

    I like that you put the warning to walk out of the room to breathe and then come back

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo 11 місяців тому

      Right. My cousin burned her lungs when we were first learning. Be safe!

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 Рік тому

    Love it! You made this seem so easy and doable!

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 Рік тому

    Good for using glass and not the dumb plastic

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo Рік тому

      I use plastic for cold process and glass for glycerin. Glass is not recommended for cold process soaping because of the heat reaction. Glass has been known to shatter, even Pyrex.

  • @EMPRESSPEACH888
    @EMPRESSPEACH888 Рік тому

    I make these myself and I never have to stick a spoon in it to get the swirls cooler temp when I first pour then a much hotter second pour and repeat but these are beautiful

  • @sudathsamaraweera7403
    @sudathsamaraweera7403 Рік тому

    👍❤️💐

  • @toffiethomas
    @toffiethomas Рік тому

    Nice. It would have been more helpful with some explanation

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo Рік тому

      Thanks Hessey! This video was not a tutorial. The idea behind it was to showcase what can be done for beginners.

  • @deandadaniel2394
    @deandadaniel2394 Рік тому

    Not sure if my question will be answered since this seems to be an older video and comments and responses are older as well, but on your white layer was that just a regular white melt and pour soap like goats milk that we didn’t see you do in the video, or did you add color to the separate mixture that you set aside? If so, what did you use to make the glycerin white and creamy looking like that?

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo Рік тому

      Hi DeAnda! I used all clear and added the white. I mix titanium dioxide with glycerin and then add drops of that mix to the soap until I get the desired opacity. However, I have done a mix before with clear and goat milk, and as long as the two soaps are from the same manufacturer they should work well together. Don’t forget to spritz with 90% rubbing alcohol between layers. Hope this helps.

  • @dbh8772
    @dbh8772 Рік тому

    I have been trying to replicate your technique with no luck. I'm finding the white sinks to the bottom. I'm using the same brand in clear and pre made white. Is it a temp issue or does the white weigh more? I have trouble pouring when the temp gets too cold. Maybe I just need to find that sweet spot for my base. I love watching your vids. Very relaxing. Thanks.

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo Рік тому

      It won’t sink if you wait until a skin forms on top. Maybe try waiting a little longer. It sounds like you have a thin skin, but it needs to be thicker. Use your pencil eraser to check the give in the center of the loaf. You want it to give, yet be able to gently push in to the soap without breaking the seal. Thank you for reaching out!

  • @gloriajaorasdr5938
    @gloriajaorasdr5938 Рік тому

    Beautiful thank you for sharing🙏

  • @rolliecrafts255
    @rolliecrafts255 Рік тому

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing 🙏

  • @debbiesylvester2774
    @debbiesylvester2774 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing. Your video and explanation of this method is truly awesome. I have a question, can this be done by using the cold process method of soaping?

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo Рік тому

      Cold process soap swirls a lot easier than glycerin. However, the texture is much different. You can definitely get similar swirls, but the final product is less transparent and more opaque. If you haven’t watched my cold process videos or made cold process soap I urge you to give it a shot. Let me know how it goes. I will try and answer any questions you have.

  • @beverleypenny692
    @beverleypenny692 Рік тому

    Hi love the soaps but how do we know what you're adding and when you're adding it. No talking to inform us newbies x

    • @OakleafandOcotillo
      @OakleafandOcotillo Рік тому

      Some of my videos are instructional and some are just for inspiration. Most are for inspiration. Please see my video on how to swirl glycerin soap for more instructions…and feel free to ask me questions. I will try and get back to you soon.

    • @rolliecrafts255
      @rolliecrafts255 Рік тому

      Beautiful videos and beautiful music! Thanks for sharing!

  • @beverleypenny692
    @beverleypenny692 Рік тому

    Fabulous. Thankyou x

  • @taniaescobar1960
    @taniaescobar1960 Рік тому

    Bellos