Cold Process Soap Making ♡ Multi-batch session. Three interesting recipes to share.

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Restocking my soap supply for our home use, for friends and gifting. Also trying out citric acid in my soap recipes for the first time!
0:00 Introduction
2:40 Elly's Everyday SOAP MAKING
7:46 Ali's Rose Geranium with Pink Clay
14:55 Creamy Oats with Lemon Myrtle and Lavender Essential Oil
22:27 'Straddie Soleseife
I used all natural clays and botanical colours as well as pure essential oils to fragrance these soap recipes. My favourite way to make soap!
For this video I made three recipes:
- Rose geranium pink clay soap
- Creamy oat soap with lemon myrtle and lavender essential oils
- 'Straddie Soleseife' soap inspired by my recent trip to North Stradbroke Island and one of my all time favourite essential oil blends.
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Please note that I am a hobby soap maker and am not professionally trained in chemistry or cosmetic formulation. Please use my soap recipes at your own risk! I encourage everyone to check all soap recipes using a soap calculator prior to making them.
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Important Safety Information
_Sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide (lyes) used in soap making, in granular or flake form or in solution with water/other liquids, as well as raw soap batter, are highly corrosive and require careful and attentive handling and the proper use of personal protective equipment. Please watch this video to learn more about essential soap making safety precautions: • Soap Making Safety Ess...
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@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Come and join the community! 🌻www.buymeacoffee.com/ellyseveryday *DISCLAIMER:* The information provided within Elly's Everyday videos, website, social media pages and for Elly’s Everyday group members is based on my own personal research and experience and is provided for informational, entertainment and general educational purposes only. I am not a professional soap manufacturer and do not hold any qualifications in chemistry or skincare formulation (or any other related field) and I make no guarantees about the correctness of the information provided. Please use any information provided at your own risk and view this video if you are new to soap making: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8CEprpqutyynYk.html. Thank you!

@ksenismiles777 Жыл бұрын

I have same slipper!! 😀 Love them!!

@exploringgodscreation- Жыл бұрын

Fluffy slippers are a must during the winter! Love watching your videos, they helped me feel confident the first time I made soap. I also love how you use natural colorants and make everyday soap, some videos have so much stuff on top I don't know how they use the bar!

@Octovest Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thank you as I have my own soap business now and your videos helped me so much when I first started out, and continue to enjoy watching your videos 💗 you have a lovely calming voice and your videos are so informative and helpful 👍🏻

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

That's so wonderful Ashley, thank you! I'm so happy for you.

@nancyfranklin7251 Жыл бұрын

As a little time saver for the palm oil, you can melt the palm oil then put into smaller molds, like the Wilton brownie bite molds, then it is easier to weight like that then having to keep re-melting. PS....enjoyed the behind the scenes!!!!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

That's a wonderful tip Nancy, thank you! The PO I bought came in a 4kg box/bag. I separated it out into these smaller containers. It has worked quite well but smaller sizes would be even better.

@FeurnSagewind Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea, I'm glad I saw this comment. My palm comes in a big gaudy bag that is hard to water bath or microwave!

@JournalArtPaperie Жыл бұрын

I could watch you make soap all day long :) All your videos are so informative and you are very generous with your information and instructions - thank you so much 💜

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@nerinat8371 Жыл бұрын

Aww you’re so kind to share and explain your process.. beautiful job Elly and thank you 😍

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nerina

@arizonaaannie Жыл бұрын

I always learn something from your videos, whether it’s something about the chemistry or something in your method and/or ingredient choices. Another awesome video! Thank you so much for sharing your experience….again. :)

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thank you!

@tassiegirl1991 Жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you Elly had it not been for you I would never have started making soap.

@joyaghosh2940 Жыл бұрын

Same here

@Retexey Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@kathya739 Жыл бұрын

Me, too, and back into sourdough bread making, after years of shelving it because of the strict regiment, but Elly's way is so relaxed and makes it enjoyable.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks Tassie Girl and everyone! You're all so kind. Glad to help you!

@kathya739 Жыл бұрын

Yes, you're a VERY happy soapmaker. I'm smiling too! Always a joy. Such lovely soaps....wish I was aware of you soapmaking business back in the day....Thank you Elly.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathy, I'm so glad you enjoyed this. Sometimes I want to sell my soaps again, but I'd have to clone myself to pull it off I think!

@kathya739 Жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking lol, And most of us already view you as a superwoman!!;)

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Ahh, you're too kind. No superpowers I'm afraid.

@carlashuler5004 Жыл бұрын

It's been two years since I made soap... I see soap making in my near future. Lovely!

@najmulhasan6372 3 ай бұрын

Your Soap making video is a very helpful and Thank you so much.

@DawnOrganics Жыл бұрын

Lovely video as usual, I always enjoy watching you make soap and listening to you 🙏🙏🙏

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you George, I appreciate your support so much 🙏

@barbaramundy5039 Жыл бұрын

Good soaping is always a must in this cold winter weather. A brilliant mix of ingredients brought together with a wonderful mix of fragrances. Awesome 😍 😍

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks so much Barbara!

@FeurnSagewind Жыл бұрын

-As I'm sitting here in the states trying to remember our Summer is your Winter basically.

@kimcollins1090 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos & the soaps very informative. Love to learn from you. Thank you. God bless.

@heathbarnett3451 Жыл бұрын

Haven’t watched your videos for a few months. Ugh! So glad I am getting caught up. Learn so much and love your personality. Such a sweet wonderful lady.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Heath.

@lauragladden4396 Жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos! Beautiful soaps

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you Laura!

@mariarobinson6399 Жыл бұрын

love your soap making

@kimallard225 10 ай бұрын

Wow. What an amazing video. Now I just have to write out all the recipe’s. Xxx

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 10 ай бұрын

Check the description, the details are there I think :)

@manaligala5169 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Elly ❤ I started to watch your videos in pandemic and it inspired me to do soap making (just for family) Now I have a business out of it. I loved to watch and learn from your videos. Recently I made a liquid soap batch inspired from your ricebrain oil liquid soap video. Happy soapmaking! 😇

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

That's wonderful Manali! Thank you!

@alinaraven7259 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Elly! You're my inspiration! I never thought I'd be making soap, but after watching your videos, I decided to make my first batch. I like the simplicity of your recipes and detailed explanation on what's going on and why. Thank you for sharing. You're the best teacher on YT!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alina, have fun!

@pattytejada9606 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Elly, you are the best!! 🧡

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks Patty!

@marionlacey1074 Жыл бұрын

Hello again Elly! Wonderful to see you on the cold process soap making again, and an epic session to boot - as you have done previously. I loved watching this as you seamlessly moved through the process with your gentle narration and smiling face. I also enjoyed the brief appearance of your precious fur baby! 🐾🥰

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marion, yes Kevy snuck in there as he often does. Such a sweetie :)

@kimallard225 10 ай бұрын

Love your soap videos. I’ve made my first batch of lavender soap. And today made your coffee soap. God it’s smell divine. Thank you. I love you are so normal, mistakes and all as that’s how we learn as beginner soap makers. Xxxkim

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 10 ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much, I love that.

@dedehodo8890 Жыл бұрын

Totally enjoyed this!!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks!

@lizthedisjointedzebra692 Жыл бұрын

Oooo, they're all so pretty, I can't decide which one I like best!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Me either! I'm leaning towards the oaty one. Its just so creamy looking :)

@melaniekeeling7462 Жыл бұрын

I love it when you post.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Me too :)

@loolalevi Жыл бұрын

So satisfying!!! Good job 👏🏻 ❤️

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

@FeurnSagewind Жыл бұрын

I love every single one of your videos I have watched. Thank you for teaching others and myself so much. Your behind the scenes reminded me so much of myself during the process. Its a good reminder that we all make a mess or mistakes during making these beautiful pieces of art for our skin.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Tara, thank you for your kind words.

@vivianrivers467 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!!! 🌟

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Vivian!

@jrbland18 Жыл бұрын

They look GREAT

@AuntieTriza Жыл бұрын

That was a lot of fun! So much great info too. Uggies in Brissy winter, yesss!! 😝🥰

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thanks Triza! My tootsies have been so cold 😄

@lorirussell2440 Жыл бұрын

So satisfying to watch as well

@gitawidjaja3036 Жыл бұрын

Hi Elly you back again lovely video ; as always I am blessed. quick but is okay. thank you Elly for always share something new. I found out new things you use sugar syprup yeay. citric acid i normally use here is make soap harder. i love it Again love to see you again

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gita, yes it was probably a bit too quick! Glad you liked it anyway :)

@saundrawilliams1601 Жыл бұрын

Soap making is something I’ve considered off and on. Watching you is mesmerizing. It seems a basic knowledge of chemistry is helpful, something I’ve never been interested in really. My conclusion is, I’ll buy my handmade soaps from the professionals like you! I’ll keep watching because you love it so much!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Excellent! I am like that about some things. We can't take up every hobby that sparks out interest, we'd never get really good at anything that way! Stick to what you love and buy the rest I reckon :)

@sonjacohn2303 Жыл бұрын

Haha, I love your furry slippers! Nice and warm... I enjoyed the video very much! It gives me energy to want to make soap again after the heatwave. I think they are gorgeous and I bet the smell is great! Thank you again, Elly! You did it again! 😍

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sonja! It was a big day for me, but I'm so glad I shared it with everyone now :)

@cavarenawatson327 Жыл бұрын

I really love your videos as usual you always inspire me to challenge myself. And you have such a calming voice so relaxing just make you want to listen to you and watch your videos all day. Be blessed and continue making soap and others happy as well as myself

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Cavarena, I appreciate your kind words very much!

@BonesFPV Жыл бұрын

What a great video. Thank you.

@alexandra3800 Жыл бұрын

Люблю ваши видео! Спасибо за рецепты! )

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@nicolemitchell446 Жыл бұрын

Soap and clay has a great in depth video on palm oil. In my opinion it’s definitely not the demon many people think it is.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

I agree! Thanks, I'll have to check that one out.

@carolynrupard2699 Жыл бұрын

I swheeled when I saw your upload! Just love your videos.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Yay!!!

@meenashah2311 Жыл бұрын

I alway wait for your videos they are so inspiring and some thing to learn from your experience. Lots to love ❤️

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you Meena :)

@katiabispo2263 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos and yup, your kitchen is neat and clean even when you say it's messed up! I feel just like you with that proud face after you get it all done! 😄🥰 thanks for sharing! I learn a lot from you. Greetings from Rio - Brazil.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Katia, greetings from Brisbane!

@denisepappas4644 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Elly, the pink ended up a beautiful shade. We have similar taste in slippers!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks Denise. I love my uggies! They are the only thing for cold tootsies 😄

@TheMariana29 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching your videos... you are an inspiration to me ... I've been making soap for quite few years (not for selling, just for me, family, gifts and fun 😊) and recently I made your recipe of pine tar soap which came out so well. I love it 😀 Thank you so much for the recipe and thank you for all the wonderful explanation and tips you share with everyone 😀 🙏❤😊

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you're very welcome! I'm so happy to hear you're loving the pine tar soap! It's a fantastic soap to make and use.

@beverlylevenhagen454 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video. I just found your channel and just starting my soap making journey. Very informative! I will be watching more! 😊

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

That's great Beverly, thank you!

@Retexey Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that thankyou 😊

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm happy to hear that :)

@Wings91 Жыл бұрын

Revisiting this awesome video again❤

@comebackarabella Жыл бұрын

Phew indeed!! That was an epic soap making session! Love it. And all done like a boss in your fluffies!! Brilliant. Loved the video bomb by your lovely tuxedo fur baby too. Behind the scenes is always great. I make so much mess when I make soap. You and George are always so organized and neat!! I am inspired by George too to try citric acid. A slow trace sounds like a good opportunity for an intricate design attempt. Thanks so much for a great video. Xxx Cass.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Ah Cass, thank you!!! I'm so pleased everyone is loving this. And to think I wasn't going to share it! My cutie cat Kevin gets into nearly every video these days :)

@soapsoilandsunshine3241 Жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking I noticed Kevin "photobombing" your video. He looked straight at the camera. Maybe he needs his own channel. 🙂

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

OMG he so does. He's the sweetest boy.

@hafsayusufalali5226 Жыл бұрын

Thank you dearest Elly for the very nice video 😍

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you Hafsa 😊

@wendyirving6530 10 ай бұрын

Was just wondering about your labels for your soaps. I’m not sure if it is in this video, but saw it in one of yours. They look fabulous. Hoping you are happy to share.

@annieho9233 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Elly. That's beautiful vlog.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@barbararoyal6139 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ellie!🕊

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Barbara!

@worksmarter.notharder.1033 Жыл бұрын

The pride on your face is priceless. Beautiful!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🌸

@cancersurvivorShySea Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing an informative video.I really want to learn how to make homemade soap for health reason⚘️

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. You'll find lots of informative videos and recipes on this channel. Enjoy :)

@1001reasons1968 Жыл бұрын

Pretty pastels!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Yes they are, thanks T!

@jobo8819 Жыл бұрын

They all look so beautiful and luxurious. Love your vids and agree with everyone that says how helpful and easy to understand your informative explanations are. Your quite entertaining and soothing to listen to. And snap....I got exactly the same slippers too. lol 🤣

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Oh that's funny! One of the perks of being a youtube video creator. You can work in your slippers ;)

@bellabug2000 Жыл бұрын

I learn such a wealth of information watching you.

@user-xy2nx6zo8y Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video as always!!! I use mineral salt and sugar in my all purpose cleaning soap but not citric acid. I will use it in my next batch of body soap I have sesame and sunflower oil leftovers and since it is high summer in Greece I will get a bottle of sea water next time I go swimming and give it a try. Thank you for your recipes and tips!!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Despina! Thanks for your comments. Hope the summer isn't too hot for you this year!

@NaturalMackie Жыл бұрын

You can try completely dissolving your sugar and citric acid (and salt if applicable) in your water before adding the lye. I do this method and it works well and avoids any excess water in the soap. Thanks for the video.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback, yes I've done that with the sugar but somehow I wanted to avoid the extra reactivity with the citric acid.

@NaturalMackie Жыл бұрын

I’ll have to try the citric acid solution!

@dsansall4008 Жыл бұрын

i really enjoy your videos. thank you from Canada

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@suzanozsu2886 Жыл бұрын

👋 Ben 🇹🇷.Sizi izliyor, çok teşekkür.İngilizcem yok.Teşekkür👍🙏🧿👏🇹🇷

@StarDelta9 11 ай бұрын

Hiya Ty my fr8end, u can add critic acid to seawater first before the lye let it dissolve and then add your lye. Just FIY

@janiedillingham3190 Жыл бұрын

FYI, my kitchen looks a LOT more disorganized than yours when I make soap. LOL! I don't know why it is, but no matter how much you clean as you go, soapmaking just makes a huge mess. Thanks for the video, Elly. You make it all look so easy!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks Janie, I always clean as I go. Makes it a lot easier!

@rubyview7791 Жыл бұрын

I wish I had a friend that made me soap 😂They look and sound amazing

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's such a lovely thing to share :)

@NAET_HK Жыл бұрын

Hi👋lovely soap, love your videos all the times

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Katie :)

@hallattn Жыл бұрын

I would love to hear more about water to % oils, your knowledge is amazing 💕

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This video explains that topic :) Calculating Water in Soap Recipes and Clarifying 'Lye Concentration' kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rcpnktiLy8i0nmg.html

@gracejaskot1547 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Grace!

@cindymccutcheon231 Жыл бұрын

I know the soap process is sped up in the video but do you let your lye cool down to a certain temperature? Thank you so much for this video

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

No, I just use it hot/warm for these recipes. This video explains more about my thoughts on temps for soap making kzfaq.info/get/bejne/itNip9RizdaacY0.html

@grupohorusinternational7608 Жыл бұрын

Amazing, Elly! Thank you very much for sharing. Xoxo, Marcela from Mexico City.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marcela! You're very welcome :)

@grupohorusinternational7608 Жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking ❣

@delizianaturally Жыл бұрын

Yes Palm oil is an interesting one, as you know I use beef tallow instead - grass fed from a regenerative farm. So I often educate my customers about the difference. I don't see the link you mentioned?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks Delizia, I forgot to add it! Will sort that out.

@Bigg_Redd Жыл бұрын

Yaaaaay, soap!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Yay indeed!

@euphemiamoore3961 Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍👍💯💯💯💯

@ahmadhabib9553 Жыл бұрын

The sodium hydroxide reacts with citric acid to form sodium citrate which is a preservative.

@pearlhall3416 Жыл бұрын

Hi Elly, I am new to soap making and have been watching a lot of your videos. I haven’t made my first batch yet just doing the research. Your videos are soooo informative and I LOVE them. I have a question, when it’s time to all the soaps to cure (4|6 weeks) should the soaps be stored packaged or unpacked? Meaning, do I wait until after the time to wrap or box them? Thanks

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

This video explains kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJ1jntOcmL2VcXU.html

@theril568 Жыл бұрын

Hello Elly. You are my new bestest channel to watch. Serious, I cant thank you enough for all you teach!! You are so amazing and generous. Now that I have buttered you up, teehee. No, I am serious, you really are amazing. But I was wanting to ask a question. I just made a batch of soap. I measured out my lye and emptied that container. So I opened a new bottle of Sod. H. (so I thought) and poured the remaing amount of lye I needed for my recipe. After a week and a half, I forced my soap 0ut of the mold and it is still very soft. I have made this recipe a LOT so I was beside myself as to what the issue was. I realized the container I opened was NOT Sod. H, it was potasium hydroxide. Is my soap ruined or can I somehow save it? Thank you in advance

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Ooh, great question Theri! Your soap may not be ruined, but you have accidentally made what's called a 'dual lye' soap! You'd want to research that, it might make a good cream or semi-liquid soap. You'd have to test it though to see that it's not lye heavy, they calculate differently. These two videos show the difference: How to Calculate Your Own Soap Recipes (bar - sodium hydroxide) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9d7q8yfldeVkoE.html How to Calculate Simple Liquid Soap Recipes using the Zero-Low Superfat Method (with SoapCalc demo) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mqiAoMtlutbTeJ8.html

@KT..17 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Elly, I’ve learned so much and I love how natural & down to earth you are. I’ve fallen in love with soap making and I’ve learned so much from you .. so Thank you!! I have a quick question - who is your supplier for your Aussie pink clay? I have some but seems a much lighter colour than yours and when I’ve tried to use it, it comes out so pale it’s almost a soft beige/pink. I’d like to deepen the colour but adding more clay doesn’t seem to make any difference.. would love any advice you have ?! 😊

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

That's so interesting KT - I'm using the same pink clay I've had for years. Had it so long I can't remember where it came from (I've put it into my own jar). It may have been from Green Living Australia. It's quite a dark pink when you look at it. I think it's very similar to the red clays I've seen. The names can be deceiving!

@KT..17 Жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thanks Elly.. Hmm, perhaps I need to try a red or rose coloured clay. Mine is definitely a lot light than yours.. yet still ‘pink clay’. I’ll have a look at green living too - thanks for the tip. It’s a little frustrating when it never quite turns out how I expect! Cheers Kylie 😊

@user-tw8ed9fo4n Жыл бұрын

I much appreciated! Please, are the essential oils' aromas staying in the soap after the cure period?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

It depends on the EO's you used. Some last better than others.

@shakinariley6272 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video 👍 thanks for sharing,can I use salt to harden soap instead of sodium lactate, which one is better?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Well, they are both types of salt (sodium chloride and sodium lactate), so they will both harden soap. I'm not sure to be honest! Sodium chloride can reduce the lather a bit if you use too much. I'm not sure about sodium lactate, I don't use it in my soaps these days. Lots of people use it to make their soap easier to unmould, but I find a water discount is the best help for that.

@feli-moore Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos. How can i get measurement for additives like stpp or silicate or sulphate to my laundry bar soap

@soapsoilandsunshine3241 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info Elly. The Aussie pink clay is much brighter than the French Pink clay. Do you use a different soapcalc for allowing for Citric Acid amount to add. I know George uses a different program. George loves it but I do find it a bit more difficult to navigate and I like everything lined up and close together which soapcalc does.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

I calculate my citric acid manually. Here's my method www.ellyseveryday.com/ellys-everyday-blog/how-to-use-citric-acid-in-soap-making

@christineclarke1739 Жыл бұрын

Love it, beautiful soaps. I was just discussing the citric acid with George from Dawn Organics today but our discussion was adding it to help with DOS when using Rice Bran Oil. Now you mention that you think it slows down trace, man I am getting into that. Did you increase your lye to counter act the citric?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Hi Christine, yes I've had many conversations with George about it too! It's amazing how it slows down the trace. Inspires me to make more swirly soaps! Yes, I definitely increased the lye to account for the citric acid. All the details are in the recipes linked in the description.

@joyaghosh2940 Жыл бұрын

He Elly, so true so nice to see your videos and also hear you. Had a query in the second soap did u add the EO before the adding the lye? Anyway am making these soaps once the weather cools in India.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Hi Joya, thanks! Yes I think I did for that one.

@ImranHossain-bg7hu Жыл бұрын

Nice

@skuldarchleone Жыл бұрын

Citric acid will eat up a bit lye, when you haven't calculated it in the recipe then your superfatting is higher than usual. This could be the reason why the soap is softer. But they are beautiful anyway 😊

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Hi, I did increase the lye to account for the citric acid. See the recipe details linked in the description box - all that info is there :)

@tatianaschoenfield9819 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful soaps! So excited about the sea water…I live 10 minutes away from the Atlantic ocean. Do you treat the water before you use it? We have more waves here and there are possibly some undesirable micro particles in the water… any suggestions? I am jealous over those slippers by the way…

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tatiana, no I just gather the freshest water I can and store it in the fridge when I get home. If it has any visible particles in it I strain it through a coffee filter. The lye purifies it quite nicely I think. Thanks for your comment. Those slippers save my cold feet in winter!

@honeyhalo3759 Жыл бұрын

I’m wondering your opinion about lye quality and if different brands of lye affect how a soap reacts and / or turns out? I recently changed lye brands and have noticed some anomalies in my recipe reactions. For example, I have one recipe (hot process) volcano which I haven’t experienced before. I’m wondering if it could be the change in lye.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Great question Honey, yes, I would say that different quality lyes might affect the soap, but unless one is more concentrated (which it shouldn't be, or at least you should know that it is), they shouldn't cause volcanoes. The most common cause of volcanoes are too high heat/temps, and/or too high sugars in the recipe.

@melaniejohnston3520 Жыл бұрын

Another fabulous video I just live watching your soap videos I find olive oil soap goes mushy and gooey so I only now use your coconut oil soap recipe which makes a beautiful hard bar Can I add sugar syrup to that recipe ? Thanks Elly

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you Melanie, yes, you can add sugar syrup to any soap recipe, but it's not really needed for coconut oil soap as the lather there is already quite excellent!

@melodycross498 5 ай бұрын

Is the water you use to dissolve the citric acid part of the water that you are using to dissolve the lye?

@JS-ik7rn Жыл бұрын

I hope you can make something clear for me 🙏🏻 When you are making your lye solution, can you make it in a stainless steel pot or a “5” plastic container? And if so, assuming you have your oils and butters melted in a stainless steel pot, can you pour the lye solution into that container once mixed? I see people using plastic containers for both the lye solution, for just the oils, and for them mixed together. I’m just trying to figure out what is safe and what isn’t for all three parts of the process - making lye solution, melting/holding oils and butters, pouring lye solution in the oils/butters.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Great question!!! Yes, you can use either stainless steel or PP plastic for any and/or all stages of the process :) I use plastic jugs and saucepans, depending on what I feel like on the day. You don't need a third container for mixing the soap, just pour the lye water into the container with the melted oils, in whatever pot they are in! (just not aluminium).

@VARocketry Жыл бұрын

Elly - do you share the essential oil combo needed to create the 'Straddie Soleseife EO? It sounds wonderful and tempting.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

I share a version of it here :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbN0gdOGtZ_MfI0.html

@jimsutton8874 Жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thanks so much, ordering the EO and micas now

@karawaters829 Жыл бұрын

Can you use the trimmings to make like a liquid hand soap or something? (Obviously I’ve never made soap in my life…but, I’d like to one day.)

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Mmm, bar soap tends to go slimy/snotty when you dissolve it in water. Check out my liquid soap videos - they are perfect for handwashing (just made differently to bar soap)

@KC-yj3yx Жыл бұрын

Just maybe the softness is due to rising sea levels thereby adding a reduced salinity.???? I found pine tar soap at Walmart here in the states, also shampoo . I wash my hair with the bar soap with no side effects. The shampoo lathers nice too. Anyway at 50% bald it makes no difference to me. Thank you for the narration 👋 bye bye. Karl

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Interesting idea, I think the salinity is the same though. I think it's the citric acid combined with higher water amount. Plus I use a knife to cut the soap - wire cutters would be no problem.

@DAN-lo5db Жыл бұрын

I make a moisturizing soap recipe with coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, shea butter, palm oil and jojoba oil

@adrianazapata3152 Жыл бұрын

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE VIDEO !!! I HAVE A QUESTION WHAT WERE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE LYE AND OILS WHEN YOU BLEND???

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

It depends on the recipe. This video explains kzfaq.info/get/bejne/itNip9RizdaacY0.html

@sueelks8760 Жыл бұрын

Hi Elly Sue from gold coast again could you tell me please how do u get the fragrance oil to stay in the finished soap the smell I mean thanks

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Some FO's don't last, some do. Finding ones that stick is the key! Storing your soap somewhere enclosed with moisture absorbers helps too :)

@meenashah2311 Жыл бұрын

Hi Elly can you please tell me why do you use seawater for making lye water?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

I go to the ocean once a year for a holiday, and I collect sea water there. It's not necessary, but I enjoy using it. Salt adds hardness to the soap bars.

@Ssa-md7gj 8 ай бұрын

Great soap recipe 😊 why did you add citric acid in soap?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 7 ай бұрын

www.ellyseveryday.com/ellys-everyday-blog/how-to-use-citric-acid-in-soap-making

@eyrelsantos8389 Жыл бұрын

Hi Elly! I love your recipe and I tried doing it. I did 2 batches but one batch got really hard and when I cut it, it cracks & crumble. I don’t know what happened but the other one is soft like the one in your video. Would you know what happened to it? I got the recipe in your website and the citric acid amount, says 8.25 grams plus the 17 gram of water you dissolve in it. Do you add all of it? I’m so confused why my 2 batches is so different from the other and the other one is completely ruined. Thank you by the way for your knowledge in soap making. I’m a fan and my friends and family loves the soaps I made for them from your tutorials.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Oh gosh Eyrel, I'm not sure what happened there! Any chance you mis-measured something?

@eyrelsantos8389 Жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking maybe, that’s the only reason I can think of. I’m trying it again tonight. Let me see how it goes. Wish me luck. Can I substitute shea butter to castor oil?And one last question, should I add all the 8.25 grams citric acid mixed with 17 grams of water? So the total is 15.25 grams? Would the sugar syrup help make the soap harder? I hope I get it right this time. Looking forward to your reply and bless your good heart 🙏🏾

@engwatch 11 ай бұрын

Hello! I have a question..do you ever use 98% NAOH in your soap making? Or just 100%? I cannot find this in my country..Thank you!❤

@gingin6246 Ай бұрын

Hey Elly. Would you know how much % lemon myrtle goes in soap ?

@patsydettinburn9582 Жыл бұрын

It's 90+ degrees here in West Virginia US

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Yikes!

@laurenmia333 Жыл бұрын

What is the Straddie essential oil blend? Also where do you get the Lemon Myrtle essential oil. I have a very hard time getting it

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

The recipe link in the description box has all the details. Lemon myrtle might be hard to get outside of Australia. Lemon balm might be a nice substitute :)