Trace, emulsion, false trace, acceleration in cold process soap. Cold process soap making tutorial.

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Trace, emulsion, false trace, acceleration in cold process soap. Cold process soap making tutorial.

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This cold process soap making tutorial explains many of the aspects of trace. Including clearly showing how to spot emulsion (emulsification), what false trace is, how it happens and what to do about it, the different levels of trace and when they should be used and the main causes of acceleration in cold process soap.
I have tried to include as much information as I can without turning the video into some sort of epic 3-hour affair, but there will be a few things that I may not have included, for instance, I have given examples of what to use each type of trace for, not an exhaustive list of every soaping technique and the trace that works the best for them all.
I try to give lots of hints and tips in all of my videos, so hopefully, you can use some of the techniques in this cold process soap making tutorial in your own soap making. I hope you enjoy the video. I'd love it if you would give me a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel and ring the notification bell this helps me to grow my channel. If you have any comments or question please leave them in the comment section below and I will get back to you.
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Although my cold process soap making tutorials are of a tutorial nature, they are intended for people who have a good understanding of making cold process soap. The information given is based on what works for me, however, there are lots of variables associated with cold process soap making and I therefore, take no responsibility for the results achieved when using the techniques or methods explained in these tutorials. Cold process soap involves the necessary use of sodium Hydroxide (lye) which is a very dangerous substance. Before attempting and cold process soap making you should ensure you are fully aware of the lye safety procedures and always wear the correct safety equipment when making soap.
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@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Everyone. I hope everyone is safe and well. I hope you found this video useful, especially if you struggle with getting your soap batter to the correct consistency and keeping it fluid. I obviously haven't had time to cover absolutely everything in this one video, so if you have any questions feel free to ask them below and if I can help I will do. Happy soaping

@astridfilon4295 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed it very much and learn again, thank you very much and hope you and the cats are alright

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

@@astridfilon4295 Thank you so much Astrid, I'm so pleased it was helpful. Yes the cats are very well, they're been chasing bugs madly in the garden this morning, now they are flat out asleep in the study near me whilst I'm working. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well

@ljiljanakakokad1211 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. My question is, does the mixer pull you down when you turn it on, because I get the impression it isn't? Mine has 300w and only one speed, but I can never cycle with it because it pulls me to the bottom as a vacuum. That's why I often reach the middle track too fast. 😒

@lizardlather9990 4 жыл бұрын

I found this tutorial extremely helpful - thank you for sharing your expertise! I have had a lot of trouble getting consistent results. But today, after watching you’re video, my batter stayed fluid for well over an hour 😀. Do you have any tips for maintaining temperature for that long to avoid false trace? My batter seems to congeal below about 95 deg F (35 deg C). Thanks!

@tammyjohnson9505 4 жыл бұрын

A while back I had been looking for a tutorial like this, and gave up. And then you came along , I subscribe and viola ! You make this video. Well done mi lady well done

@rdc197810 4 жыл бұрын

This has to be the best tutorial video I've seen on emulsion/trace

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much, that's so kind of you to say :-)

@tammyjohnson9505 4 жыл бұрын

I totally concur!

@sabunsu 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree

@elynaangelic4353 4 жыл бұрын

Me too. 👍

@thecalicoheart7946 4 жыл бұрын

Me three!! 😃

@user-rh8hy8wp6t 4 жыл бұрын

I watched the video from the beginning to the end with all my concentration! Thank you Lisa you are the best teacher for the soap making beginners :)

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much marcel jeon, I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, it makes it worthwhile making videos when people benefit from them. Thank you for leaving me a lovely comment :-)

@sorcerysoap 4 жыл бұрын

I love that you tell the difference between emulsion and trace. Well done!

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you so much Bee, ooh yes I really believe being able to spot emulsion is a massive help in soaping, stopping blending at that stage and just stirring or waiting makes so much difference to how long your batter stays fluid. :-)

@hunagirl6 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best tutorial on several subjects. I was able to get my questions answered by your perfect descriptions and demonstrations. Thank you!

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your very kind comment. I'm so pleased you found it useful, that makes me very happy :-)

@cryingbroken8824 3 жыл бұрын

@@IDreamInSoap ma'am, you are a dyed in the wool *teacher* from your bone marrow out!

@redrooster7371 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Lisa! This video is brilliant! I am a beginner and I have watched quite a few videos about emulsion and trace, but no one made me see the difference as well as you did. I love how systematic you are in explaining things and that you put a lot of effort into illustrating rather than just explaining what you can do with different stages of trace. Incredibly helpful!

@IDreamInSoap 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Red Rooster. I think it's important to show what your trying to explain, so I'm really pleased you see the benefit :-)

@oulibemusic1257 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa. I just want to thank you again for your videos and tutorials. You really changed my life.. of soaping woman... lol . For me, the most important one was about the trace, I can not count how often I shared it for all those who struggled like me before. Then, of course the one about cleaning...microfiber.. what else..lol. And the small masterbatch.... good god, I do it all the time now....and the titanium dioxide.. no more crumbles... With your help, no more stress, only fun, and self confiance. Thursday I made a polka dot soap, and yesterday, with the cut offs.. a rimmed soap... on the base of what you taught me. Wish I could show you pics of the results of your teaching. Really, really.. let me hug you.. no corona online.... Thank you....sooooo much... Ulli from France

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

AW, such a lovely comment, thank you so much that's really kind of you and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and let me know, I am so pleased I have been able to hep :-)

@TheRashDesigns 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million for this. As a newbie I've missed emulsion by a mile lots of times and with practice have gotten more control over trace and my batters. There is always something to learn when soaping though and this video will be invaluable to those interested in starting soaping or even slightly more experienced soapers :)

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I do hope the video helps some people out. I really think the point where I completely understood emulsion and how to spot it made a massive difference to my soaping. Thank you :-)

@actressdancergirl 4 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely the best video on trace I've ever seen. I'd have saved myself so many headaches if I'd have had it a year ago. But now that I know better, I can do better. Thank you ever so much for taking the time to give us this phenomenal resource.

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Amie, I'm so pleased you found it useful, it makes spending the time to produce these videos worthwhile. Stay safe and well :-)

@Jules-gm7vk 5 ай бұрын

I've been soaping off and on for 20 years and I'm just getting back into it, I wish videos like this existed when I started! This is an absolutely excellent refresher for me. Thank you for sharing this!

@IDreamInSoap 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad you liked it. 😉

@karolynjs44 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best video on trace that I’ve seen. Excellent!

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Karolyn, that's so kind of you to say, it makes it so worthwhile when people find my videos helpful :-)

@deborahogle4846 4 жыл бұрын

OMG! I’m so grateful for this video. Thank you so much for being so lovely and kind to take the time to do all this examples and share with us a little bit of your knowledge. I have seen so many videos but no one explains it as brilliantly as you do. Thank you again!! 🥰

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Deborah, I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, that's so great :-)

@jenca78 Жыл бұрын

By far, the BEST tutorial - thank you!!

@IDreamInSoap Жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you so much 💓

@wholevillage 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best soaping videos I've watched! Thanks for all of the great information!

@Kaileynorriscreates 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this lesson! I’ve watched it several times but this time everything clicked!

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

That's great news. Thanks so much Kailey

@PrettyWitchCraft 3 жыл бұрын

I always give this video to people in facebook groups when they have questions about trace and their soap accelerating too quickly. I'm back again to grab the link for yet another person who needs your help! Thank you so much for this video. It helped me a lot when I was starting out and wasn't sure why my soap was accelerating so quickly (I was overblending!!!) and I've been passing it on to help others as well. :)

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

AW, thank you so much. I'm so pleased people find it useful and thank you for sharing it :-)

@karynknueven1006 4 жыл бұрын

Lisa, thank you so much, this video is brilliant! You are an amazing soaper! Your videos are delightfully entertaining, extremely informative and educational. I know I will be watching this more than once!

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Karyn, that is so kind of you to say :-)

@jo-annjewett198 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa! I enjoyed the video. Thank you for being so methodical with your info. I have been soaping 7 years and though I know these things instinctively by experience it was nice to hear and see the presentation. Your video will save some “oops” soap as it is information that comes from much experience and understanding about soap❤️👍😃

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jo-Ann, ooh if I can just get a few people to be confident enough to not need that extra blast of the stick blender, that would be fab. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

@xhon-miqueljennings6210 3 жыл бұрын

Of all the channels I have subscribed to on soapmaking, this is by far the best. Your information is straightforward, thorough and yet simple enough for me - a beginner soaper- to understand.

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Elle, I'm so pleased you enjoy my videos :-)

@Winterseve86 3 жыл бұрын

I never get tired of watching this one. I am making soap tonight and need a thin trace. I have to remind myself every batch not to overmix.

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Winterseve86 thank you so much for your very kind comment 😊

@raghutc6125 Жыл бұрын

That was a very beautiful explanation of trace. Especially liked the way you showed the separation and emulsion pictures side by side. You explain very well and could do great as a teacher.

@IDreamInSoap Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@bahramassary2340 4 жыл бұрын

I have watched 100'S of soap making videos, your tutorials by far are the most comprehensive and informative of all I have watched. Your attention to details are second to none the small details are the things everyone misses except you,thank you for doing this for the sake of teaching,you are so passionate about what you do that fits perfectly the name I dream soap,keep going ,it will not be long that you will be the one and the only,thanks again

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I do really appreciate it and yes you are quite right soap making and teaching and two of my biggest passions (I also love cats and racing motorbikes :-) ) I'm so pleased you like my videos, I do try so hard to think about all the questions people could have and how I could possibly show them,and hopefully the answers too in the best way, so it's so lovely that people like you appreciate what I do :-)

@bahramassary2340 4 жыл бұрын

@@IDreamInSoap Thank you Lisa for your kind reply,I meant every words and you deserve every compliment. I have a question,I am making cp soap with olive,coconut palm and castor oil,my colors are turmeric and indigo and english clay(all dispersed in olive oil),I was making very small batch to practice for my large one and noticed as soon as I added my lemon grass essential it accelerated the trace to the point I could not pour my colored batter and became a mess,I love lemon grass and would like to use it,any advice?can I add my essential to my oils before I add the lye?would that help,I would really appreciate your advice

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

@@bahramassary2340 Hmmm. lemongrass essential oil is not known to speed up trace. I presume it's from a decent supplier? Any type of dry ingredient will though, so the clay and even the turmeric and indigo if they are all in powder form. You may find it helps to disperse those earlier, at least 24 hours and quite often dispersing them in distilled water helps to combat the absorbing effect they have. I do find indigo a complete pain to disperse in water though. For turmeric and paprika I actually do an infusion and then add the infused oils to my soap, that way you get a great colour, no acceleration and no speckles in your soap. You can add the EO early but your problem there is that it's in longer, so if it is what's causing your acceleration it would actually be worse. Why not just try a tiny bit of your plain batter, no additives or colour with a few drops of EO on it's own and see what happens, at least that will show you if your EO is the problem and then you could maybe swap brand, as I know typically it's not an accelerator. Hope this helps Lisa xx

@bahramassary2340 4 жыл бұрын

@@IDreamInSoap Thank you Lisa for your prompt and informative reply,since this experiment was just 10% of my receipe I may have made mistake calculating the 10%,it's good to know the lemongrass is not the culprit, have a great day

@kimberlyolson4705 11 ай бұрын

I know this video is a bit older but I am just now coming across it. This has been a tremendous help to me! Thank you for taking the time to put this together so fluidly.....bless you

@IDreamInSoap 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much @kimberlyolson4705, I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, it makes it worthwhile making videos when people benefit from them. :-)

@maryroseshearer9715 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. (I’ve run out of stars to give this excellent video) So let’s just say 100 stars! You are a master and your explanations of all these techniques are invaluable and appreciated. -Momo

@maribelm.8798 Жыл бұрын

Great. Not only fantastic and clear but also really useful video, Lisa. THANKS A LOT ! Big greetings from Madrid (Spain)

@IDreamInSoap Жыл бұрын

That's so kind of you to say @maribelm.8798, thank you so much 😊

@lesliesteadman9134 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I could hit a double thumbs up!👍 👍. Best video I have ever seen on trace!!! I wish I had seen this when I first started soaping! EXCELLENT ❣️❣️❣️❣️💝🎊🎉

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Aw Leslie you are so kind and always leave me such lovely comments, I really appreciate it. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

@lesliesteadman9134 4 жыл бұрын

Lisa we have stayed as much as possible in our home since March 13th! My husband has heart issues. So I want him to stay safe! Hope you are safe as well! 💝

@bbpierson5903 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lisa for such a great video! I am a new soapmaker and your videos are not only so informative but inspiring for trying all the techniques! I really appreciate how clear and concise you are.

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I'm so pleased you found it useful :-)

@danielad541 4 жыл бұрын

I saw many videos on soap making for beginners, but this is the best one! I finally understood how to check the emulsion, the moment of trace... I made soap 5 times only, but 4 times from 5, I mixed from thin to medium in vain, to have at the end of pouring a thick paste. Thank you, Lisa!

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Woohoo, that is excellent news, I'm so pleased it helped. I remember when I started out I actually spent a lot of time trying to spot emulsion and truly understand it. I really feel that is one of the biggest skills a soap maker can have because it then gives you so much more control over your soap.

@danielad541 4 жыл бұрын

@@IDreamInSoap I finally found time to make a bar of soap, applying what I learnt from you and I really felt a "queen of trace". I controlled everything from the beginning to the end and I could even play with two colors and use a big rectangular mold (until now I used only small molds and I was always in a big hurry not loosing the thin paste to be able to pour it). Many many thanks again!! I'm dreaming in the next bars.

@osieg Жыл бұрын

Very informative. I am getting ready to make my first batch and I’ve been watching videos to make sure I’m not missing anything. This has to be the best video on what to look for. Thank you so much!

@IDreamInSoap Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thank you so much for your lovely comment

@dalidala 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video, I am now have a better understanding of how traces are looks like in different stages. I am glad KZfaq recommended you channel to me.

@theahewitt-evelyn9510 2 жыл бұрын

I am learning soooooo much from you. When I started soaps in 2014, I just jumped in! But now that I have taken a break and spending time in research and actually taking notes, I can see that when I start again, I will be much better at it thanks to you! 😁😁😁😁🤓🤓

@IDreamInSoap 2 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant news Thea. Research is so important, I bet you'll be thrilled when that work pays off, as it will :-)

@LittleIowaHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Lisa, this video is so good! I enjoyed watching the whole thing 😊 You've got fantastic helpful examples and great explanations. Your voice is very easy to listen to ❤️ Very well done on this amazing video!

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Shonna, thank you so much, you are always so kind to me. I'm so pleased you liked it. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

@jocelynelegault6946 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m JoJo. One thing I love is your cats ohhhhhh!!!!! that was so much fun to see. They are so intelligent you are good to go at the America animal have talent. I had in my life at least 500 cats since I was very young. I love all of them. My dad had a farm and at 22 years old we bought a milking cow farm my husband and me until I turn 50 years old. Now I do soap for fun. Thank you for all your informations it so nice. I’m french and I love your accent. Your landscape soaps are WOW beautiful.

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment JOJO, you are so kind. Yes cats are so fantastic aren't they, I love mine so much. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

@jocelynelegault6946 4 жыл бұрын

@@IDreamInSoap Thank you Lisa for all your informations. We see so much that you love to make soap. You are so good to teach us about soap making and soap problems. We are safe here and do the same with your family. xx oo xx

@catwoman7462 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I started making soap recently, but it's been very hit and miss. I watch videos where the soap makers make their soap, divide it up and add colours and fragrances and still have time to do fancy things with it. My batches would 'seize' so quickly I'd struggle to get it into the mould. I was using a recipe with a 33% water discount, but added more water today, watched carefully for the emulsion stage, and poured it at a very light trace (I'm only doing simple soaps at the moment - layers and embeds will hopefully come at a later date!). It's already firming up nicely. Your tip on the temperature probably helped too. I was mixing at 90f as the recipe I was using told me to, but it was much better at 80f. I don't think I'll ever get to the stage of making soaps like yours - they are real works of art. I have to say thank you to Edens Secret soap - she mentioned you in a recent video which is how I got here. I really want to get good at this, it's becoming an obsession! The batch I made before this was my worst yet - it was splitting in the mould and crumbled as I cut it, despite it being the exact same recipe I've used before so it can't be lye-heavy. Can I rebatch it at a later date?

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

HI Cat Woman, I'm so pleased my video has helped you out. Yes stick blending and temperature are two of the biggest cuprits of having a batter that's too thick. Fragrance oils can also have a major effect. If you use soapcalc(or whatever lye calculator) check your ratio of saturated to unsaturated fats, you will find it on the top right hand side when you view a recipe in Soapcalc, if you can aim for something like 40:60 that will give you a nice recipe to work with., Mine is actually 41:59,higher saturated fats (simplistically hard oils) will speed upi your trace. Providing you worked everything out correctly in your crumbly batch you can rebatch it, just check that it's not lye heavy though as crumbly is often a sign of that. Hope this helps best wishes Lisa

@user-vd3tp4vm8l Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant! So necessary to success. I Haven't seen this done so well, or so thoroughly, anywhere else. It rates not only a subscription, but 10 thumbs up : ) Thank you for your excellent tutorial. Your teaching skills shine. Bravo Lisa.

@IDreamInSoap 11 ай бұрын

Aw, thanks so much for your lovely comment

@donnaclark9834 10 ай бұрын

This is the best video I have come across is a long time. It so helped me to slow down and notice what that batter is doing before I jump the gun and pour. Thank you so much!

@IDreamInSoap 6 ай бұрын

Glad to help. Best wishes.

@sonicamy4518 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. This was an awesome video on explaining all the complexities of trace.

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jill, I'm so pleased you liked it :-)

@debbiebillman6262 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ! Things I was wondering about, afraid to do, thinking about doing, well, you've answered them all ! So thankful that I watched this video !! Especially the acceleration part !! LOL loved it !!

@cryingbroken8824 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you,very in depth😲😉💖🤦‍♀️🥴also, very necessary in MANY places! We often tend to *forget* our earliest lessons!😘🤦‍♀️🤕😳😲

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Crying Broken thank you so much for your very kind comment 😊 and always leaving me lots of lovely comments

@mr12232012 2 жыл бұрын

Lisa, you are an amazing artist! We are very new to soap making and you have taught me an immense amount! Thank you so much for sharing your talents and teaching people like me! You have the gift of making me feel like we are sitting on the couch chatting about soap - your videos are really entertaining! Blessings from here in America! Jan and Mike

@IDreamInSoap 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@mr12232012 2 жыл бұрын

@@IDreamInSoap You are most welcomed! Thank you again for sharing your tremendous talents! We are going to try the salt crystal soap today! Fingers crossed!! We think your kitty cat is adorable! We have a house filled with rescue dogs and parrots, so there is NEVER a dull moment around here!! We laugh constantly!! Thank you again - you are truly a wildly talented artist!!! Blessings!

@lindsayrobertson3345 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent video! I now realise that what I thought was the beginning of a thin trace is actually sliding towards a medium trace. Glad I watched this. Thank you 👍

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Lindsay - ooh you should be able to do a lot more designs now :-)

@AromaDelightBeautyCareProducts 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa, what a wonderful teacher you are! I'm so sure this video will help so many! ML!

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Debra, you are always so kind :-)

@AromaDelightBeautyCareProducts 4 жыл бұрын

@@IDreamInSoap That's because you're always so good at what you do and I love your work! ML!

@pvvillemar1 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a good tutorial. I have watched this a few times. Thank you for sharing invaluable information.

@janelleollivierre2273 2 жыл бұрын

I am very new to cold process and my first attempt has both been disaster but after watching this very I am feelin soooooo much better this has been the best tutorial I have seen thx you sooo much

@OfficialLadyDarkSky 4 жыл бұрын

this is so helpful i am always over blending mine because i never could get a normal trace or knew what one looked like. today i made home made castile soap no fragrance and no mica :)

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so pleased you found it useful, hopefully no more over blending for you :-)

@estelaferrari358 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this video, every soaper should learn about these topics, so helpful!!

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thanks so much Estela

@michellemclaughlin5089 4 жыл бұрын

You are SO good at teaching. Thank You... Thank You... Thank You

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

AW, thank you so much Michelle, I'm so pleased you found the video useful. Stay safe and well :-)

@maikolverasson1735 2 жыл бұрын

I had a pretty thick trace for a soap that needed a more thin trace for the mold, I ended up with too many air pockets. It was clear I needed more technique to spot emulsion and how to treat the batter afterwards and I found this type of knowledge in this video, so thank you a bunch!

@IDreamInSoap 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Maiköl , I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, it makes it worthwhile making videos when people benefit from them. :-)

@deborahkinder8868 4 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent tutorial with outstanding visual and verbal explanations of the various stages of trace, etc. I shared it with my niece, who has just started out with soap making.

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

AW, thank you so much Deborah, that's so kind of you. I'm so pleased you and your niece found it helpful. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

@rosieeder5512 7 ай бұрын

This actually explained a lot. Thanks Lisa.

@IDreamInSoap 7 ай бұрын

Glad to help. 👍

@rosieeder5512 6 ай бұрын

@@IDreamInSoap thank you so much. Because of this video I was able to actually know when emulsion was and didn’t over mix and was able to actually split my batter and have time to work.

@eugeniebakker881 2 жыл бұрын

O my soul. I wish I saw this vid before I started. I have made so many mistakes. I ended up grating my soap and making hot process instead. This was brilliant. I need to love that stickblender a lot less. Thank You😀

@sphuith 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! And I love you! You explain things so well and more importantly take the time to teach! Thank you 🙏🏽

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Spuith, I'm so glad you found it useful. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

@steelersgirl071961 Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you for this video, this helped me a lot!! And now I can see what I did wrong or what went wrong lol!

@jeannedecker964 8 ай бұрын

Lisa, thank you for this informative video! Been soaping for a few years and now I’m finding a need to review to have a sold understanding on trace. Millions of people comment on how wonderful and talented you are. So thoughtful and kind to share your knowledge. Just add my name to your list of a million thank you. Will be sending you a Happy New Year along with a few cups of coffee.!

@IDreamInSoap 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Jeanne. Switch that coffee for tea, and we're rolling. 😄

@sgtgarcia52 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for such a complete demonstation - you show the best examples and give the clearest descriptions I've seen! Alas, "just one more" second of blending is so, so hard to resist! 😁

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, he,he yes that one little bit more, so many people do it, but get confident with emulsion and you'll never need it. Thank you for your comment :-)

@barefoot3077 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I learned several things about trace that the class I took didn't go over. Great job 👍

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brooke, you always leave me such kind comments, I really appreciate it. So pleased that you found the video helpful. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

@shelleybowman 4 жыл бұрын

You’re such a great teacher!!! Thanks for all the help 😊

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Hey again Shelley on a binge watch :-) Thank you so much :-)

@shelleybowman 4 жыл бұрын

I Dream In Soap confession: I’m re-binge watching! Lol! And I’m still learning!

@vixenligon1167 3 жыл бұрын

You are wonderful and patient teacher. Thank you so much for making these videos

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

That's so kind of you to say Vixen Ligon, thank you so much 😊

@LynetteCroft Жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutorial! Wish I had come across this about 12 months ago! Great to have seen it now though as it just assists in what I have learnt now through trial and error. Thank you!

@IDreamInSoap Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 💛

@247KW 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible. You are a true teacher. Thank you

@IDreamInSoap 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much K Wheatley, that's very kind of you.

@lloenise 4 жыл бұрын

I do so appreciate your detailed explanations and carefully crafted experiments. Thank you for all the great work you did on this video!

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Denise, you always leave me such lovely comments, I really appreciate it. Stay safe and well :-)

@mettifogo65 4 жыл бұрын

You are the best!, thank you very much, so clear!. I have never seen that good explanation before

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, I'm so pleased you found it helpful

@bekahlynn3446 4 жыл бұрын

I am so happy you went over this! I am a beginner soap maker and this helped me so much!!!

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so pleased it helped you out Rebekah, I'm always trying to plan new 'how to' videos so if there's a topic as a new soaper that you feel would be useful, let me know. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

@bekahlynn3446 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to know more about how to discount your water when you include additives in your soap such as goats milk, honey, or kaolin clay for example.

@sgcandle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. It was very, very helpful, especially for beginner like me. I have not seen more detailed information about trace anywhere. Thank you 😊

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

So pleased you found it useful, that's what I want when I make these videos. Thank you , Stay safe and well :-)

@Hilary_ClarbySoaps 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa, just wanted to say thank you for this video and explaining emulsion properly. I thought I’d feedback to you that I’m now taking much more notice of emulsion state. Today I mixed up a batch to test 9 fragrances and 10 colours...whole process meant my batter sat in my bucket for over an hour...didn’t split and didn’t thicken much at all...fantastic control and a very useful skill to have 💕

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect, that's brilliant. It makes such a huge difference if you can spot emulsion, suddenly so many more things are possible. Well done :-)

@Hilary_ClarbySoaps 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa, I’d managed it a few times before...but it was by chance...it’s so much easier to control things when you understand your soap...your videos have helped me massively with this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and explaining the science too 💕💕

@danielm872 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I just found this video and it is probably the best video I've have ever seen on the subject! Subscribed!!!

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Daniel M, and welcome new subscriber, I'm so pleased you have subscribed. I hope you enjoy my channel 😊

@susanitagomez1 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative and your voice is very pleasant so, win - win. Thank you!

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Susana that's so nice of you to say. Stay safe and well :-)

@stephensonkrista 2 жыл бұрын

Um, best video ever on trace and all the things! I wish I had seen this before I made my first few batches but now that I have I feel so much more prepared to deal with issues that pop up! thank you so much!!

@IDreamInSoap 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@katerinastrange1085 4 жыл бұрын

Very lovely video. It made better sense of the trace stages. Thank you!

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm so pleased you found it helpful. :-)

@dianehedricks7860 Жыл бұрын

This was absolutely AMAZING information!

@IDreamInSoap Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@raghutc6125 8 ай бұрын

This was a very good video with elaborate explanation. Thanks a lot.

@IDreamInSoap 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@aparna3828 Жыл бұрын

One of the best tutorial so very helpful for a beginner like me...thank you❤

@IDreamInSoap Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much 💓

@tassiegirl1991 2 жыл бұрын

Every new soaper should watch this video more than once. It has such clear information with visual input all becomes so clear and the second time watching after a few months experience even clearer. So thank you Lisa

@amandaphung8056 3 жыл бұрын

Alright...so I have definitely been missing emulsion ... thanks for the close up shots to detail what to look for!

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Amanda Phung I'm so pleased you liked it and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment for me ☺️

@divineestheticsskinhair5497 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a good video for “causes of soap acceleration” I found my problem lol temperature and over blending lol Thank you!

@IDreamInSoap Жыл бұрын

So pleased it was helpful :-)

@danagomez6089 4 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial about trace! I love it!

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dana, that's so lovely of you to say :-)

@danagomez6089 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I just want to let you know that your tutorial is very helpful! I always go either false trace or thick trace right away and it’s always so difficult for me to put in my mold because it becomes soft and crumbly and today I finally did my swirls! Thank you so much Lisa☺️🙏🏻

@niko_OnPoint 3 жыл бұрын

This is pure brilliance! I have been so frustrated in my soap making do to fast accelerations. Your video is the only video online that has a thorough and simple explanation on trace and acceleration. Thank you for this! New sub here:)

@bowmanfamily9861 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for everything. You have helped me so much. Very informative and I get what I'm doing now. It took watching this video 3 times and 3 batters before I actually understood it. LOL I have to be hands on.

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I'm so excited and can't wait for your 1st loaf of soap, just drop questions in the comments if you are struggling. One thing to bear in mind is KZfaq doesn't notify replies to comment, so if you have something you want me to see start a new comment (doesn't matter what video). I do search for unreported comments, but they can be tricky to find. :-)

@bowmanfamily9861 4 жыл бұрын

@@IDreamInSoap oh yes most definitely. Thank you so much for everything you've helped me with. And I felt like this video was talking straight to me. LOL! Because this was EXACTLY what I was having trouble with. I couldn't believe it. I was looking on here for some tips on blending and trace and your video was the 1st that popped up. I'm just gonna stick with your page. You've got alot of good tips on there. Thank you for that. So much.

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

@@bowmanfamily9861 That's great news. I'm just trying to think of a way to help you out with your calcs for your soap, we don't really want to be doing it in comments, but I don't really want to post an email on an open page, I'm sure you don't either, are you on facebook?

@bowmanfamily9861 4 жыл бұрын

@@IDreamInSoap yes. Marshell Bowman. I don't think theres to many from Texas that live in Cookeville Tennessee US. I dont get on much but I will if I need to or I'm looking for something. LOL

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

@@bowmanfamily9861 ok, I'll send you a message on facebook

@gratituderanch9406 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent. One of my best selling soaps accelerates terribly (seizing if I’m too warm or use certain colorants, etc)... I hate it. But every loves it so much I have to keep making it, lol. I’m happier selling soaps than not- so it’s a good problem to have. Lol. As long as they’re pleased with simpler patterns, then it’s fine, lol.

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I know why is it that some of the best soaps are the naughtiest, but as you say, if you are prepared then you can deal with it and still come up with something great. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

@blueravenbeautiful 4 ай бұрын

Incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!

@IDreamInSoap 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@agnescorella 2 жыл бұрын

Very usefull video for begginers like me! Manh thanks for sharing knowledge in such a clear and easy way.

@IDreamInSoap 2 жыл бұрын

That's so kind of you to say Agnes , thank you so much 😊

@marthahamill2382 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you for the brilliant tips. You explain everything in detail. I love watching your videos . You make some very beautiful designs. x

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

That's so kind of you to say Martha , thank you so much 😊

@kimfilek9717 4 жыл бұрын

Wow best tutorial ever ! Thank you 😊

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kim , I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, it makes it worthwhile making videos when people benefit from them. Stay safe and well :-)

@maryflores1462 3 жыл бұрын

Great info, there’s a few things in this video that I learned some things I was unsure of before! Thanks for making this video, you explain things in a way I understand. Thanks for this video!!!👏😊

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thanks so much Mary

@xJeniizSx 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished my first CP soap and it turned out horrible. There were so many questions to why it didn't turn out the way I wanted it. Thank you so much for this video. It made be realised a lot of what I did wrong. VERY VERY HELPFUL! Will be trying my second batch tomorrow :)

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

So pleased you found this video helpful, good luck with your future soaps

@Mumsy_Soap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very informative on cold process soapmaking. Hot process is very forgiving, fortunate for me

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, yes HP can be a bit more forgiving with trace, but still requires a good bit of skill. Stay safe and well :-)

@OsterSocke 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I made my third batch of soap yesterday (first time working with three colours) and I got it to the perfect consistency.. and then I wasn't confident enough and transformed my first colour to a very thick batter by juuust givinig it another burst with the blender.. the other ones were just marvellous to work with.. next time, I'll be more confident!

@mariatanase3365 3 жыл бұрын

Best technical tutorial on emulsion/trace I've seen. Thank you!

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Maria Tanase, I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, it makes it worthwhile making videos when people benefit from them. Stay safe and well :-)

@lovereigns4017 3 жыл бұрын

Again. A wonderful tutorial. Thank you!☺️ Iris

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@brandnewmein09 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've over blended so many times because I was so afraid of a false trace. Now that I understand how to check for emulsion I will be more confident👍🏻

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Woohoo, that is excellent news. Just remember false trace will look all funny and split as soon as you look at your stick blender, emulsion may look all combined and smooth initially but will split after a while (can be up to a minute) if not yet emulsified. Good luck, I certainly know that once I was confident with emulsion it made a massive difference to my soaping. Stay safe and well :-)

@deborahgreenwood8254 4 жыл бұрын

It's that balance between emulsion and trace that is so difficult. Explained so well here.Thank you Lisa 😁

@IDreamInSoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deborah, yes it can be tricky but so worth getting to grips with, it makes a big difference in controlling trace. Thank you for you comment :-)

@debbielawrence9255 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. For those on the Celsius scale 82 degrees is 28c. I recently purchased an IR thermometer, i was surprised at how hot my lye and oils actually were. Even room temperature was hotter than 30c (87f). It gets hot and humid here in Australia.

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you do get it hot down there

@Galacticqueen2012 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my word! The best video and explanation of trace and emulsification I’ve ever seen. Thank you so very much.

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! thanks you for your lovely comment

@bee3po122 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for producing such an informative video.

@IDreamInSoap Жыл бұрын

I'm so pleased you found it useful 😀

@annamariahardy-kelley1415 2 жыл бұрын

Your video was excellent …..learned so much ……. thank you so much!!!☺️

@KatieCrutchley 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a detailed but not complex video explaining trace, emulsion, false trace and acceleration. I first tried making soap a couple of years ago and hit false trace almost instantly - I panicked and ended up throwing out the lot, but this video has given me the confidence to try again. I look forward to learning more from your videos.

@sharonscraftroomgrieswell8922 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos. I have learned so much today watching your videos on trace and glycerin rivers. Oh my these videos are wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to do them !!!!!!!

@IDreamInSoap Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@lh6177 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the very informative videos. You share lots of things I didn't know about soap making.

@IDreamInSoap Жыл бұрын

AW that's lovely to hear, thank you so much L H, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment for me 😊

@jandjlifestyle2861 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this! I always end up at medium trace and I found the following as a couple of reasons why: I usually try small batches and then stick blend almost the same as when I'm doing say a 1lb batch. The power of the stick blender obviously affects the small batter. I figured this out when I did a small batch of pure olive oil and was expecting a long time to trace but it was done in under 2 mins. Lots and lots for me to learn still so this is really a useful tutorial!

@IDreamInSoap 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!