DIY Rebatch Soap - Natural Soapmaking Without Lye

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Learn how to make natural rebatch soap with this easy tutorial! Also known as French milled soap, rebatch soap allows you to create luxurious bars without handling lye. Please visit our website to get more information and also shop Bramble Berry’s top-quality supplies: www.brambleberr...
In this video, Anne-Marie shows you how to customize your soap with essential oils, calendula petals, and natural colorants like annatto seeds. Watch now and start making your own moisturizing and gentle soap at home!
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The ingredients used in this episode are as follows:
1 oz. Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil
1 oz. Lemon Essential Oil
2 oz. Dried Calendula (Marigold) Petals
1/2 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
1/2 oz. Annatto Seeds
4 pounds Basic Rebatch
3 Tbsp. Distilled Water
The molds used were:
ELF Slim Rectangle mold
Bramble Berry's 2-pound loaf mold
Plastic food container
This video is about DIY Rebatch Soap - Natural Soapmaking Without Lye. But It also covers the following topics:
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Soapmaking With Calendula
Rebatch Soap For Beginners
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@BlackValleyRequiem 11 жыл бұрын

I've watched all her videos and i've never really felt talked down to. She seems excited and eager but never forgets to remind us that soaping, when done hastily, or without the proper precautions, can be dangerous.

@citygirl567 10 жыл бұрын

I just want to say Thank-you, you have the best a informative videos out there the other ones are to confusing and not very detailed! You cleared it all up for me and now I have soap I can give to other instead of misfit batches I have to keep to myself!

@TheChampdeFleurs 11 жыл бұрын

i see... if im having a down day, I think listening to her will light my day up lol

@bramble-berry 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Thea Sinclaire! Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that! I would recommend cutting your rebatch and letting it cure for a couple of weeks. During that time, the excess water will evaporate and harden those bars up. If that soap is still soft, you can rebatch it again. =) Also, you can use our Fragrance Calculator to find out exactly how much essential oil to add to your batch: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/use-fragrance-calculator/

@barbarabenson5590 11 жыл бұрын

I love the music. It's fun and makes me happy. Please don't change it.

@tanyamhami 11 жыл бұрын

I am addicted to this channel! Love your work!

@marisp2588 9 жыл бұрын

The second mash potatoes was mentioned I immediately wanted some. Infact, most of these videos make me hungry because all the soaps look like food!

@CHUBBYdeanne18 10 жыл бұрын

Nice way of rebatching soap! I'm sure gonna try this. Thanks for this video! ❤❤ Love Soap Queen TV! :))))))))

@RadRadRaddish 14 жыл бұрын

I think...I love you. I was so scared to try this out but now I have all the confidence in the world! This will be great for my customers who are used to cp soap!

@faolen1 9 жыл бұрын

When you removed the lid and it looked so much like mashed potatoes, then adding the oil looked like melted butter on top!....Gah! I'm off to go make some mashed potatoes

@bramble-berry 9 жыл бұрын

faolen1 It totally looks like potatoes! Have fun satisfying that potato craving. =)

@joniw4903 4 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@FirstLast-po8oz 3 жыл бұрын

holy cow, the music is so 2010, it's taking me back.

@Karsbackup 11 жыл бұрын

HI! Your instructions on your website on rebatching have saved several batches of my hot process oopsys. Thank you so much for sharing your help articals! Love this vid!

@theasinclaire52 9 жыл бұрын

Tried a new batch and it firmed up nicely. I added a tablespoon of lavender EO and one of lemon EO. Fingers crossed!

@bramble-berry 9 жыл бұрын

Thea Sinclaire So glad to hear that! Also, that essential oil blend sounds amazing. =) Lavender 40/40 Essential Oil: www.brambleberry.com/Lavender-4042-Essential-Oil-P3664.aspx Lemon Essential Oil: www.brambleberry.com/Lemon-Essential-Oil-P3418.aspx

@karishmakanga7100 3 жыл бұрын

So, basically, I can just grate a cp soap that didn’t turn out as I wanted it to, and use it to make rebatch soap?

@Liddy.x 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think in the comments she said to let cp sit for 1-2 weeks but don’t use old cp soap

@Karsbackup 11 жыл бұрын

I totally agree on making soap being fun. It's adictive! I lurve it!!!!!!!

@ismailisa2894 11 жыл бұрын

i have a problem, while making soap hot process i did not make the mixture to a reasonable trace stage, then it turn out to be hard . what shlould i do to avoid wastage ? how should i rebatch it by adding ???

@redbone26twin 14 жыл бұрын

I liked that technique. I never new what rebatch soap was. Can you please do more videos with the rebatch. Loved it!!!

@rheadsam 11 жыл бұрын

You are good with soap

@cmgletac 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I used the Shea rebatch ( bramble berry)

@madscientist90 12 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha! The opening was hilarious!

@babyalliolli 12 жыл бұрын

@soapqueentv I was wanting to know if you could use store bought soap instead of special premade rebatch soap? Please answer!

@jemoore27 9 жыл бұрын

These soaps with the herbs look like they would clog up your drain! I love the soaps - please tell me I'm wrong about the drains! Thanks for the video!

@bramble-berry 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Judith! I use this recipe all the time in my drain and I don't have any problems! You may want to talk to your plumber just to be sure though. =)

@timechangeseverybody3608 4 жыл бұрын

As long as you run hot water behind it for a minute it should be fine

@mrsljb1 14 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your answer. My batch was very, very stiff, so I guess it was the cold water I put in it. After I unmolded it and sliced it though, a miracle happened! It looked great!! I was so excited! I also watched the video again and noticed I miss that the double boiler was covered during the melting. I also got the idea that it took longer than 1 hr. in the crock pot for it to melt, even though no other time was mentioned. Well, now I think I can try it again with success! Thanks again!

@PuPup2004 13 жыл бұрын

Hello, I like your channel very much! I just found it and watching everything from the beginning

@tinaparmar6612 3 жыл бұрын

Hi i have a big batch of cold processed soap but it became very soft is there away to convert it to souffle soap and sell it in a tin container

@Brokenache 11 жыл бұрын

you should do a vid on hot process soap method!

@bluemistmountain 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Ann Marie, When doing rebatch soap, what is the estimated time to let it harden?

@bramble-berry 8 жыл бұрын

It depends on how much water you added to the mix! If it's a small amount, the soap should be ready to cut in a day or two. If it's fairly wet, it may need 3-5 days or more. Just make sure the soap is firm to the touch when you unmold and cut it. That way you won't get any dents or drag marks. =)

@frugalnanny 7 жыл бұрын

Hey I take a new bar of soap and put it in a mess bag say like from apples or onions .this way I use every bit of the soap and then refill it with the next new bar. been doing this for a while now and it works great. Hey no boiling old soap, this saves time and effort

@bramble-berry 7 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I love using every last bit of soap. =)

@frugalnanny 7 жыл бұрын

no melting involved. If there is an easier way that works better I want to find it every time. LOL

@queenbee2414 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help

@fougns 12 жыл бұрын

Can you tell how to cut a piece off a commercial bar of soap. I would like to this to have a smaller piece for travel. It just fragments on me. Can I soften it somehow just to make a cut? Microwave? Thanks.

@ecomamaadmin3328 4 жыл бұрын

This video gives the impression that cold process soap should be used for rebatching. However, *if I want to rebatch hot processed soap (to speed things up), what should I do to make it successful*, if possible?

@salishabrizan4363 3 жыл бұрын

Can I do this with regular soap

@ismailisa2894 11 жыл бұрын

in doing soap CP, how do you determine whether the saponification process is complete ? if you forgot the dates in doing them, i mean?

@jfmcreative 14 жыл бұрын

Great Video lesson! I see this will be my next step in soap making. Please, please, I would love to see more video lessons on rebatching. Can we add other ingredients, i.e. goats milk, shea butter, ground oatmeal, etc? How would this effect the final product, and would we need to add more liquid to compensate for the dry?

@Wansadaprettynwild 11 жыл бұрын

I wish you will come to visit in Charlotte. we do not have any classes here.

@rachelok3474 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy question, my husband reviewed some bar soap for Christmas and it doesn't lather. Would it be possible to rebatch and add a lathering agent?

@queenbeebeads8809 8 жыл бұрын

Hi can we use store bought soap in the rebatching process

@bramble-berry 8 жыл бұрын

I'm not entirely sure! Soap from the store isn't meant to be melted down, so it may not work for this process. I can tell you our rebatch bases work really well though. =) Rebatch bases: www.brambleberry.com/Rebatch-Bases-C14.aspx

@meganxi9902 9 жыл бұрын

I only have one silicone mold and if I want to unmold them quickly can I freeze the soaps right after pouring? Will that harden them up sufficiently to get out in one piece then leave to dry on a rack?

@bramble-berry 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Megan! Absolutely! Freezing those soaps will help them unmold quicker. After you take them out of the freezer, I would recommend letting them dry on a rack. This will allow them to thaw and dry out completely. =)

@meganxi9902 9 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks do you have a tutorial on diluting liquid soap paste? I bought the high sudsing liquid soap paste from Brambleberry and not sure how to dilute it. The dilution rate on the site states 4:1 so it's 4 parts soap paste to 1 part water? Or the other way? At which point do you add the salt solution or crothix? After dilution is complete or we can add salt solution when the soap is boiling in the pot? Can I use guar gum to thicken it? How do I use it for laundry soap?

@bramble-berry 9 жыл бұрын

Megan Xi Hi Megan! We don't have a tutorial, but thank you for the suggestion! To dilute your soap paste, we recommend using a large pot so your pot will be half full when you're done. When the water is boiling, add the paste and stir thoroughly. Keep in mind that this can take up to eight hours depending on how much paste you're diluting at one time. When the soap paste is fully dissolved it's ready to use. Let the liquid soap cool and add your fragrance or colorant (or both). The dilution rate is 4 parts water to 1 part soap. If you want your soap a little thicker, you can decrease that dilution rate to 3:1. You can also use the crothix or salt solution. You can add that after the soap is fully incorporated into the water. We haven't used guar gum, so I'm not exactly sure! I would recommend making a small test batch to be sure. =) We have a great tutorial for three types of laundry soap you may like. You can find that here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/home-crafts/three-diy-laundry-soap-recipes/

@PuPup2004 13 жыл бұрын

I’m very new in soap making and haven’t done anything yet. I want to make the most natural soap for my family. Which one would be more natural soap the one: that made from the rebatch base from brambleberry or the soap from organic melt and pour soap base form brambleberry?

@ecomamaadmin3328 4 жыл бұрын

*I want to maximize medicinal, color and mint fragrant properties of herbal- infused superfat and plant extract. Can rebatching be a solution?* Thought of initially cold processing soap with slight water discount (or hot with regular water amt) and WITHOUT superfat or medicinal extract. Then, after the soap cures apx 2 weeks afterwards, I'd rebatch and add superfat and fresh herbal extract at apx 49deg Celsius. I hope to avoid any degrading effects that the NaOH and heat may have on the properties I mentioned above. *Would this be a sure way of achieving my objective* or is there a faster and equally safe way? Any thing else I should consider? Must rebatching use hot (versus cold) processed soap to save time? Thanks

@Thishereismyusername 13 жыл бұрын

Do you think a microwave is better than a double boiler for soap making?

@lorena617 4 жыл бұрын

How is this different to melt and pour?

@shaheenmiranda5349 7 жыл бұрын

Can this be done with fresh cp soap that is not setting and still be used after just a few days of re batching?

@lilloki83 14 жыл бұрын

I want a bar of that soap :D it looks fab! I might have to give that recipe a try, lovely video.

@Autimama 13 жыл бұрын

my daughter had an idea to use a crock pot bag inside our crock pot for the re-batching? is that a good idea? Has anyone tried this?

@alistewart3451 3 жыл бұрын

At 2:34 you talked about a lining template available at the website. I've looked, but can't find it. Could you provide a link please?

@ndhernandez 11 жыл бұрын

Is there any way to do awesome designs with rebatch? And what if you want to make soap with different oils like olive and coconut? Do you just mix different rebatch?

@maryjanerodino624 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use a rice cooker? I mixed the lye n oils n still watery.

@Nymphfx 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, I was wondering if there is any way to rebatch soap scraps from Dove bars or Zest?

@terrynicholson5214 6 жыл бұрын

Nymphfx no

@cmgletac 11 жыл бұрын

I used 2 tsp in one bag rebatch and some colour and that's it, it has a playdoughy smell to it and I added a but of water when it got too thick.. So the smell and texture aren't good :s I have done that scent in melt and pour smelt great so I don't know

@sambarbie1 12 жыл бұрын

how do you clean the double boiler with the soap in there

@lizjones6369 4 жыл бұрын

Should you wait 2 or 3 days to unmold cp soap as well

@mornings322 14 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you could use Ivory to do a rebatch? I was thinking about trying soap making.

@MoistMage69 8 жыл бұрын

Is that similar to using soap flakes/powder where you only add water to it to make the soap and what would you do if it's to wet and you don't have anything to heat it so it will dry faster in a mold?

@bramble-berry 8 жыл бұрын

The rebatch process is different than that! It involves melting the shredded soap base and putting it in a mold. You do add a bit of water to help the soap melt and mix a bit more easily. It's a really fun process. =) You may also like melt and pour soap! It involves melting a soap base in the microwave, customizing it with scent and color and pouring into a mold. Learn how to make melt and pour soap here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZufqK2Ly9LZfY0.html

@Malicehenry 12 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to rebatch soap a second time? Say, if you don't like the color?

@amysilwood7968 4 жыл бұрын

What do I need to do it my soap is too oily? I have chopped it up.

@limelight4838 5 жыл бұрын

Im doing it. i add jicama powder and lemon extract. My friend ask me to make more.

@gloriasoon3223 6 жыл бұрын

I made lemongrass cold process soap it cracked down the centre. What & hiw much liquid should I put in

@xtubeit8265 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! HOWEVER, those Calendula Soap Balls are a hot mess, honey 😁🧐. Besides that’s a lot of flower petals to send down the drain when using!

@queenbee2414 12 жыл бұрын

I am having serious problems with rebatching soap. I did fragrance a few of the new soapbars enough I combined M&P and CP soap with VERY little liquid (aloe vera gel) in a crockpot. When I went back to check it, it was full of liquid. How if anything can I do to prevent this next time?

@cantplayccmd8826 5 жыл бұрын

How to make harden this bcoz I make night time morning I check my soap it’s not hard I rebach soap just I want to know how to harden my soap

@scrapsbeads716 7 жыл бұрын

What's the difference between melt and pour and rebatch?

@leonardyoutube3349 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Soap Queen ! I want to know what to do with 8 lbs of a bad batch that really turned out to be more of a fat base cocoabutter than soap / lye base because my scale mal-functioned and I added to much shea butter. How much lye, and water is reccomended?

@toddk.3257 10 жыл бұрын

I am rebatching a couple batches that failed due to hi ph. Do you know what I should do to correct the ph in my rebatch? Add more oil?

@bramble-berry 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Todd! If the high pH is due to your soap being lye heavy, unfortunately there is no way to correct this. That being said, you can make some awesome laundry soap with it! Here is a blog post showing you how =) Three DIY Laundry Recipes: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/home-crafts/three-diy-laundry-soap-recipes/

@toddk.3257 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RichterBelmont02 9 жыл бұрын

Your tutorials is awesome! Can i add some olive oil in my rebatch for sensitive skin?

@bramble-berry 9 жыл бұрын

Ron Charles M.Bondal So glad you like the tutorials Ron! Adding extra oil to your rebatch can be tricky, as it may make the soap oily or greasy. I would recommend adding no more than 1 teaspoon of olive oil per pound of soap. =) You may also like our Castile Rebatch, which is made with all olive oil: www.brambleberry.com/Grated-Rebatch-Soap-Base-Castile-P5233.aspx

@RichterBelmont02 9 жыл бұрын

I heard that adding too much oil will reduce the lather effect of the soap. I tried 30 ml. glass of virgin olive oil in 3 bars of soap base and the result is a milder type of soap and lathers well also. Thank you for giving some tips and recommendations. =)

@bramble-berry 9 жыл бұрын

Ron Charles M.Bondal You're welcome! So glad to hear that. =)

@Wansadaprettynwild 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Anne-Marie, I was wondering how long this soap should be in stock? it's look like cold process soaps like you said and I knew this rebacth sopa it's very fresh soap. if I would like to making rebatch soap like cold process Can I make it or not? Thank you in advance!!!

@swimmarfishy 4 жыл бұрын

What temperature would you put your crock pot on for this?

@kimsplace4 7 жыл бұрын

can you mix rebatched soap with hp soap while its all still hot? I only have a small amount of lye left and lots and lots of shreds but need to get my goats milk chamomile done for the lady down the road?

@Brenda-pk5ht 10 жыл бұрын

For the Calendula Soap, do people mind the calendula on them or running down the drain? I was thinking of an infusion however, I loved the look of your soap results.

@bramble-berry 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Brenda! I have found that most people don't care at all =). A lot of people actually really like having a bit of texture in their soap!

@Brenda-pk5ht 10 жыл бұрын

thank you

@ghauvishini 7 жыл бұрын

there is a batch of soap that i made which i totally hated the scent if i rebatched it would it help to get rid off the scent

@bramble-berry 7 жыл бұрын

Rebatching wouldn't take away the scent, but you can rebatch the soap with equal amounts of a soap you do like the scent of! That will help mask some of the scent. You can do equal parts of soap, or double the amount of soap with a scent you like. =) You can also use our unscented rebatch bases and add more fragrance when it's cooked: www.brambleberry.com/Rebatch-Bases-C14.aspx Find out how much to add with our Fragrance Calculator: www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Fragrance-Calculator.aspx You'll want to put in only the unscented soap weight so you don't over scent your soap!

@ghauvishini 7 жыл бұрын

Soap Queen TV thank you!

@kaystary 11 жыл бұрын

I know I could add clay to this but what if I add apple cider vinegar powder. How much would it affect the soap?

@perfectpeep2897 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a question, can I use dove soap bars for this. Is it safe? because I have some scrap soap and would like to know if it's okay to melt. thanks in advance.

@lunnamoon80 5 жыл бұрын

I had a soap seperat today never had this happen.i checked on my soap after 1 hr later and half the soap turned to liquid oil.uhh so in the crock pot it when hope it will work. this soap was a beer soap I added raspberry puree to it 2 oz to a 2 lb batch.any suggestions

@beckiebenoit40 14 жыл бұрын

my first rebatched soap came out "wet" is letting it dry longer (than 48 hours) gonna dry it more?

@katherinemaldonado8363 6 жыл бұрын

Hello, please. Helpme. I can uses a slow cookies?

@MiraniBee 10 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm a new soaper. Made a delicious smelling soap but the finished product has a not so pleasant texture. I want to rebatch for better shape snd texture. Can I just heat, melt and mold it or would I loose the fragrance causing me the need to add more? Thanks!

@bramble-berry 10 жыл бұрын

You will probably lose some of the fragrance when you re-heat it. So you might find that you need to add a little more in. But it really depends on the fragrance.

@MiraniBee 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bramble-berry 10 жыл бұрын

Happy I could help =)

@butterflyent.9266 6 жыл бұрын

How soon can I rebatch soap I made soap yesterday that did not come out right at all can I rebatch it right away

@PrettyAliceNight 11 жыл бұрын

So you don't have to wait for it to cure for 4-6 weeks? You can use it right away?

@coventinasterling Жыл бұрын

So I am rebatching some soap I made for my baby (due this Halloween!) and was wondering if anyone knew about the chemistry of adding honey to rebatch soap. I have seen recipes online that say you can add way more than one would to an original recipe, up to 20% the weight of the soap. Does this actually work and does it still increase lather when introduced into a rebatch? (I'm rebatching not because anything's truly wrong, it just set super fast in the intricate molds and the bees and flowers are all sort of chipped so turning them into plain bars. Also, it's a 35% coconut oil, 5% castor, 40% shea butter and 20% jojoba at a 7% superfat, with sugar and salt added to the lye water and a little honey added at trace. I needed to keep the coconut oil kinda high otherwise it doesn't lather in our hard water, so it is a tad too cleansing I think for baby skin and would benefit from some extra oil added to the rebatch. I also want to keep it lathering good thus the question about extra honey. If this was just for a regular person and not an infant I wouldn't be this finicky about the properties - it came out super hard and very moisturizing so I would definitely use the recipe again as is...though definitely in a plain mold next time!)

@meltemr.300 Жыл бұрын

Dry calendula gets mold on the soap.

@amreenkhan8097 7 жыл бұрын

mam my soap is not hardening what to do plz help

@PinkPopcorn8 8 жыл бұрын

Soap Queen, please help me! I recently purchased the Cocoa Butter Rebatch Base from Bramble Berry, because I really want to try rebatching...however, no matter what I do, I can't seem to melt the soap to the mashed potatoes stage. The farthest I can get is melting it into little clumps that are somewhat soft, but are hard enough that they stay mostly separated in the pan. They stick together if I mold them in my hands. If I try to stir the base, the clumps just alternate between sticking together and falling apart. I'm not sure if I'm describing it well... I start off by putting about 1/4 lb base into my double boiler, along with 1/3 tbsp water. I tried adding extra water (about 2 tbsp more little by little), and extended the time (2 hrs later, no change). It just refuses to melt past this clumpy stage! This also happened to me when I tried melting just a regular bar of soap from the grocery store (grated of course). I don't know what I could be doing wrong. I want to be a regular customer at your site but if I can't even get past the first step I don't know how that will ever happen for me. :(

@bramble-berry 8 жыл бұрын

I am sorry about that! I think that batch needs a bit more liquid. We have found more water helps it mix together smoothly! I would recommend adding another 1-2 tablespoons to start with, then continue until the soap is more fluid. Stirring frequently helps as well! It does take quite a bit of elbow grease to break up those clumps so they heat evenly. =)

@mrsljb1 14 жыл бұрын

I watched this video 3 times, but my first re-batches did not ever get to the consistency as the video one did. I added so much water they will never dry out! I tried the crock pot for 1 hr. 15 min. on low and the double boiler for 40-45 min. and stirred until my arm felt like it was going to fall off. It only got like very stiff mashed potatoes and all I could make were soap balls if I squished it hard. What did I do wrong???

@sharonkellogg930 7 жыл бұрын

After I cut my soap, it split open. Do I use the alcohol on that too?

@karishmakanga7100 3 жыл бұрын

Is the soap ready to use as soon as it hardens?

@samanthanicholson9015 9 жыл бұрын

i had a soft cp soap how can i harden it? could i add stearic to it or will the rebatch make it better?

@bramble-berry 9 жыл бұрын

+samantha nicholson Hi there! While stearic acid can help harden a cold process soap, it won't have the same effect on rebatch soap. Rebatch soap has already saponified, or turned into soap, so the stearic acid won't turn into soap and may not help harden it. Instead, I would recommend rebatching your soap with equal amounts of a hard recipe. Those two recipes should mix and help give you a firmer bar. =) Our Basic Rebatch is a good option, as it has coconut and palm oils for firming properties: www.brambleberry.com/Grated-Rebatch-Soap-Base-Basic-P4540.aspx

@Thishereismyusername 13 жыл бұрын

@soapqueentv Thank you for this information. I plan to start with melt and pour soaps and rebatch soaps but then I want to move to cold process. Can cold process be made in the microwave? I have one of the new glass ceramic stoves and I'm wondering if lye would damage the stovetop.

@Thishereismyusername 14 жыл бұрын

Hello, Soap Queen! Nice to meet you. I am so glad I found your channel. I am loving your videos! I am a total beginner and I can't wait to try this project. I need to buy one of your wooden soap molds first. I am assuming one of your less costly loaf molds would not work because this rebatch gets too hot?

@joseamorales634 7 жыл бұрын

Hi I have a question can you use any acid liquid or power form to make soap for your oils and water base (or )is there a brand name that you recommend for your soap?

@bramble-berry 7 жыл бұрын

I would recommend pure sodium hydroxide lye! If it has any additives it can do odd things in soap. Our lye is in flake form, which helps prevent the lye from sticking to your container. =) Sodium hydroxide lye: www.brambleberry.com/Sodium-Hydroxide-Lye-P3037.aspx

@mayawenger1794 7 жыл бұрын

What kind of paper did you use to line your mold with?

@zzanzak 2 жыл бұрын

What is this music it is amazing??

@olaaolaa8844 8 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing today I hope you doing well I have questions please I'm a beginner makeing soaps and I used a mica colors but it does not give me a good look like the color very light it almost not showing can you tell me please what kind of colors you used in your soaps thank you

@bramble-berry 8 жыл бұрын

+Olaa Olaa Absolutely! What micas were you using in your soap, how much and what kind of soap are you making? Let me know and I can help you out. =)

@beautifulrose5527 4 жыл бұрын

Do you cover your mold with towel still?

@EmmaLee518 11 жыл бұрын

can I add lanolin to rebatch soap? If so, at what point and how much? thanks!

@theasinclaire52 9 жыл бұрын

I tried making rebatch and I think I added too much liquid. It's like jelly. Ack! Can I redo it? How much essential oil should I add?

@ElizabethGonzalez-jt7ns 5 жыл бұрын

Does a rebatched soap have that original lye smell? Like hair relaxer?

@LadyGoza 6 жыл бұрын

Can you rebatch a slightly lye heavy soap? If so, does it still need to cure for 4-6 weeks after rebatching?

@bramble-berry 6 жыл бұрын

You can but it will still be lye heavy. We recommend shredding and using them for laundry soap instead. www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/home-crafts/three-diy-laundry-soap-recipes/

@TJtheBee 7 жыл бұрын

Could you melt rebatch soap in the microwave? And could you use unscented soap from the store to do this with?

@bramble-berry 7 жыл бұрын

Soap from the store is not intended to be melted, so I wouldn't recommend it. Microwaves can also do odd things. It's best to melt cold process soap or rebatch bases in a double boiler. =) Rebatch bases: www.brambleberry.com/Rebatch-Bases-C14.aspx

@Karsbackup 11 жыл бұрын

Will do :)

@nataliacristina2958 9 жыл бұрын

my soap has this yellow spots just like DOS but its not from the oil expiration date but from the humidity I guess. Can I rebatch it? I thought I could put in some antioxidant since I didn't have it when I had this one 4 weeks ago.

@bramble-berry 9 жыл бұрын

Natália Cristina Even with rebatching, the soap will still be rancid. So, it will still have the yellow spots and the unpleasant smell. Humidity definitely contributes to DOS. You may want to consider investing in a dehumidifier. That will keep your soaps nice and dry, making them last longer. =) Read more in the Dealing with Dreaded Orange Spots post: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/dreaded-orange-spots/

@nataliacristina2958 9 жыл бұрын

thanks!