Thank you, Annette! I appreciate your nice comments and your feedback. :)

Thank you, Rhonda! The colors were so fun to work with! :)

I've had that happen, too! This fragrance happened to be one that helped keep things manageable. :) It's frustrating to have a plan and then not be able to do what you want to do! Thank you for your nice compliment and for sharing your experience!

Lynda Hamza, you're welcome! And thank you for your well wishes!

Thank you, Melissa!

Ah, thank you!! 😊

Ah, thank you, Shivangi!

Ah, thank you so much, Brittany!

@es Johnson Thank you for your question! I don't offer recipes as part of my videos since they aren't intended as tutorials. I have used a variety of recipes over the years and have found that recipes are just one of many variables in the soap making process. It can be difficult to re-create certain designs just for that reason. I love how this one turned out, but I've yet to achieve this exact same look in any batch since! Soap Queen TV and Soaping 101 on KZfaq include good, basic recipes for cold process soap in their videos, and are great resources. Also, below is a helpful link for creating cold process soap recipes. All the best to you in your soapmaking journey! www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/formulating-cold-process-recipes/

Thank you!

Thank you, Sherry!

Thank you, Lisa! :)

Ah, thank you so much, Mary! I'm glad you're still enjoying it! 😘

Thank you for such a nice compliment!

Ah, thanks so much! 😊💗

I'm glad you did, too! :) Thank you!

Thank you, Jenifer! I'm glad you like the colors. :)

Ah, thank you!

Ah, thank you, Deepika! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

Norah Cuts, thankfully his work was appreciated much later on! For myself, sell some, gift some, I'm just happy making soap! :)

Thank you! There are many great videos available for getting started in making soap. Soap Queen has a great series of videos on youtube. They would be worth checking out! Best of luck!

I actually started selling soap... me and mt couple friend started the business and were making and distributing soap a handmade soap in the philippines

Thank you for such nice compliments and for subscribing! :)

Thank you, Brandi! :)

Ah, thank you so much, Kay. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

Thanks much!

Bex, thank you for your nice comments about my videos and for letting me know that we share the same last name! You're right, it's not very common. :) So glad that you wrote to let me know that you're a Toland, too!

So glad! Thanks much!

Thanks, Amanda! :)

Whispering Eagle Landers, thank you!!

Thanks very much!

Thank you, Kimberly!

Thank you so much!

Thank you, Elene! The colorants I used are Aqua Pearl Mica, and a combination of Sparkle Gold Mica and Cappuccino Brown Mica, all from Bramble Berry. Caribbean Blue is from Nurture Soap Supplies. Glad you enjoyed the video!

Thank you!

So glad! Thank you!

Debbie Toland

Hi Lynda! I always like to add the heavy cream to my oils and blend it in before I add the lye solution. There is more than one way to do it, though. Other soap makers like to add it at light trace. It's just my preference to add it at the very beginning. :) Thanks for watching and for your question!

Thanks so much!

Thank you! I use olive oil to dilute the colors before mixing them in to the soap. Other light oils, such as sweet almond, sunflower, or grapeseed also work well. :)

Barb, thank you so much for your nice comments and for your encouragement! I've actually been trying to decide about whether to do narrated or non-narrated videos, so it's good to hear the kind of feedback that you've shared. I greatly appreciate it! :)

+Debbie Toland Love to hear you talk in your video's. Your voice is very pleasant to listen to.:) Just my opinion. Just subscribed.Look forward to watching more awesome video's.

Ah, thank you, Marlo! I appreciate your kind comments and you subscribing to my channel. I'm looking forward to making more videos!

LunaOverEden, I apologize for not responding sooner. I just saw your comment today (7/31). It is a tall and skinny mold that I purchased from Rich Bartko at soaphutch.com He's very nice to work with! All the best to you!

Hi Elizabeth! I do mix my micas with oils. I don't use my already measured batch oils, although, I know many soap makers do it that way. I use a light weight oil (olive oil) and usually mix 1 part mica to 2 parts oil. I like to do it that way, but using batch oils also works! There is room for flexibility when superfatting a batch, and there times when I may not even use all of the mica colorant I mix. For such a small amount of additional oil, it doesn't make a big difference in the end result., in my opinion.

Thank you! The Caribbean Blue is from Nurture and the Aqua Pearl is from Bramble Berry. Great colors and very easy to work with!

+Debbie Toland Thank you Debbie. It was very sweet of you to reply

Very welcome!

Thank you!

Emma, I would recommend that you check out Soaping 101 and Soap Queen TV. Both of these channels are on youtube and have excellent videos for beginning soap makers! Good luck!

Patriot 1000 Muerto I think she probably used one of the oils that the soap has in it, a light one.

Algunas personas lo diluyen en una cucharadita de aceite de girasol 🌻 y otros simplemente lo ponen directamente.

Loida Herrero, thank you!

Hi Betty, the maximum skin exposure level in soap for Aqua Spa from Wholesale Supplies Plus is listed on their website as 2.5%. So, for 36 oz of oils that would be less than 1 ounce. For Wholesale Supplies Plus that information is found under 'Additional Details' for each fragrance. It's a very necessary and helpful tool in knowing how much fragrance to safely use. Hope this helps!

I mixed the micas (blue, green and brown) with olive oil. For the white, I pre-mixed titanium dioxide with water. Hope that helps!

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Thank you, Junell! It was a combination of Cappucino Brown and Sparkle Gold micas from Bramble Berry. I was looking for a little different color than true brown and this combination worked pretty well! Not sure of the exact ratio, but 2 parts brown to 1 part sparkle gold may be pretty close.

There are so many variables that can affect soap making! I always try to use fragrances that won't accelerate trace. Also, I try to soap at room temp, and that can help keep soap more fluid. I hope you find colorants that work better for you! Thank you for watching and commenting, Kimberly and Emylia!

Thank you for your nice comments! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. To answer your question, I don't subtract the amount of water mixed with the titanium dioxide from the initial amount. In my experience, it isn't enough to affect the final result. I hope this helps!

Thank you!!

There can be so many variables that can contribute to a batch accelerating. It can be such a frustrating experience! Using full water, rather than discounting it, can help keep soap batter more fluid. Also, checking out how a fragrance behaves before using it, can help you know what to expect. I didn't always do that, but I do now! :) In addition, over blending can cause a batch to thicken more quickly. Stick blenders are a great tool, but it is possible to move the process along too quickly when using them. I've learned that the hard way! Lastly, a soap recipe can sometimes affect whether or not a batch accelerates. The Soap Queen blog has a great section on tips for making cold process soap. Here is a link to a blog post on formulating a recipe and how the oils you choose can affect the batch. www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/formulating-cold-process-recipes Hope these suggestions help, Elizabeth! Best of luck! Debbie

Almost forgot! Soaping at lower temperatures can also help with acceleration. I usually soap with my oils and lye solution right around 75 - 80 degrees...

Dani Deni, the finished size of the soap after the cut is 3 1/2 inches (height) by 2 1/2 inches (width). Thank you for your nice compliments and for watching!

I got them at my local Walmart store. :)

Soap Queen TV and Soaping 101, both on KZfaq have great videos! Just do a search on KZfaq and their channels will come right up. They are both a great resource for learning how to make soap! Have fun!

Aluka Lugo, the Aqua Pearl mica is from Bramble Berry and the Caribbean Blue is from Nurture Soap Supplies. I used a combination of Gold Sparkle mica and Cappuccino mica to get the brown. Both of these colors are from Bramble Berry as well as the Titanium Dioxide. Hope this helps, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

Thank you!!

The name of the company where I purchased the colors used in this soap is Bramble Berry. Thank you for watching!

Thank you, Cassie! Welcome!

Thanks very much! The mold is from SoapHutch (www.soaphutch.com)

Nicole, thank you for your question. Understandable that you're wondering about some of these things. A basic lye solution includes water and the chemical NaOH (lye). The amount of lye used is dependent on the recipe you're using. You're doing the right thing by asking questions. A great video describing working with lye is on Anne-Marie's Soap Queen channel. It is the first of a series of videos for those just starting out. Here is the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7hmp9d0uNiwen0.html In it, she also recommends a couple of books for those new to soap making. I hope this helps!

Go to soap calc and you can create your own recipe.

Absolutely agree...or just silence if not instructing.

Hi Katya! I'm just now seeing your question. The fragrance oil is being added at 5:10. I like to mix my colors first, then add the fragrance to each individual container. Thank you for watching!

Thank you!!

Vicky, all of the colorants (oxides, micas and pigments) I use are skin safe for use in cold process soap and/or melt and pour soap. Good question!

Soaping 101 and Soap Queen TV (both on KZfaq) are channels that offer great information for new soap makers, including basic recipes. Good luck!

Thank you, Diana Wambui! The oils and butters in this batch are Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, Cocoa Butter, Olive Oil, Palm Oil and Shea Butter.

sujatha swaminathan, thank you!

Bluebonnet Jasmine, thank you!