How to make soap! Simple castile recipe.

No video

How to make soap! Simple castile recipe.

Рет қаралды 48,739

Күн бұрын

Today, I want to show you how to make a simple castile soap. To me, Castile only uses olive oil and lye. I add no other oils to this recipe.
Ingredients needed (by weight):
-17.2 oz. Water
-8.5 oz. lye (sodium hydroxide)
-62.2 oz. olive oil
Tools needed:
-bowl big enough to hold about 3 liters of liquid
-spatula
-whisk or a stick blender
-containers for a mold to pour into
Have fun!
www.unclejonssoap.com
Big Blues Bed by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommon...)
Artist: audionautix.com/
~-~~-~~~-~~-~
Please watch: "We're more than just soap!- Changes to the channel... PLUS, a give away!"
• We're more than just s...
~-~~-~~~-~~-~

Пікірлер: 504

@emmabroughton2039 7 жыл бұрын

I subscribed because I like your straight talking and down to earth attitude.

@unclejonssoap 7 жыл бұрын

+Emma Goudie thanks for watching!

@emmabroughton2039 7 жыл бұрын

You've inspired me to make my very first batch of soap today. I hope it turns out ok. :D

@unclejonssoap 7 жыл бұрын

+Emma Goudie good luck and have fun!

@emmabroughton2039 7 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to let you know how my first batch of soap has turned out. I based it on your recipe but tweaked it using SoapCalc and made a 80% olive, 20% coconut oil soap (so a Bastille rather than Castile?). It's still firming up but I did the zap test on a firmer end slice and then used it. It's great! Thank you again for your videos and sharing your recipe. :D

@unclejonssoap 7 жыл бұрын

Emma Goudie very cool! sounds like it went well. You said still forming up. how long has it been since you made it? Have you cut it yet?

@johnswan9123 2 жыл бұрын

Tell it like it is brother. Righteous man giving the truth.

@Seductive_Psycho 6 жыл бұрын

It makes no sense to me that people would give you attitude about not giving up your secrets. Those are yours. I come up with my own by going on soapcalc. I love your channel in the advice you give and I always learn so much. Thank you for doing this. The thing is you don't even have to do this. Your recipes belong to you. People should come up with their own because that's what makes their soup special. Every soap business has their own unique think about it.

@unclejonssoap 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I do try to be helpful but there are a lot of lazy or entitled people out there who think you should just hand them everything 😂

@CH-xl3jk 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t understand the thumbs down. This video like all your other videos is straight and to the point. Great information is provided. But I guess haters are going to hate. I personally have learned from your videos, in fact like you I don’t go all hazmat suit to make my soaps. I only wear gloves when I package them...don’t have to but I do. Again love your videos and hope to see more of them. Thank you again

@unclejonssoap 4 жыл бұрын

Lol.. some people are just butter no matter what 😁

@juliemarr65 Жыл бұрын

This was wonderful. I agree with you 100% regarding your recipes. You work hard to build a business. Thank you and bless you and your family 😊

@butterflymina42 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate I was looking for a really simple recipe for soap .

@Jaidzeka36 4 жыл бұрын

I love this channel. Straight to the point and friendly. If someone is angry that ridiculous...they need to do their research and find what fits with them...just like everyone else.

@unclejonssoap 4 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@k3lzzm.502 2 жыл бұрын

Yasssss that's right you can not have secret sauce lol. Absolutely 💯 agree.

@juliefanning6105 7 жыл бұрын

I love your straight-shooter delivery ("If you've got an attitude....you get nothin'..."! As a fellow soaper and artisan, I totally get where you're coming from. I enjoy watching other people's techniques, though, which can save me time, and what led me to your channel. Loved the one on shaving soap. And here I was stirring like crazy in the crock pot, but your common sense comment about the heat of the stearic acid helping the batter "cook" without the heat: brilliant. Keep the videos coming!

@unclejonssoap 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@pamelawalker8815 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I always add shea butter and coconut oil to mine. Thanks!

@rhondal.gauthier9808 6 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your help and knowledge...bran new soaper and having fun... thanks

@watergirl0077 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve been searching for simple soap making techniques that don’t involve multiple colors and sooooo many different ingredients and then I came across you Uncle John. Thank you!! Thanks for you recipe as well, I know you make a living on your special recipes☺️. I just discovered soap making and fell in love❤️. I’m making my first batch of coconut and olive oil soap tmrw, wish me luck!

@unclejonssoap 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@waltervega8730 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck! I'm steps behind you! Can't wait! John, thanks for the simple recipe! I'm venturing into soap making and got overwhelmed with all thats out there! But like you said, you can make it as simple or complicated as you want. I want to make it a side business maybe more in the near future! I just don't see how some people make the money when they are adding all sorts of essential oils ( Which can be expensive) Don't get me wrong I want to add essential oils as well to some recipes. However, I want to keep to 1 or 2 in order to keep the cost down. I figured out my packaging already. And also very simple but nice. My business Logo is done. Ready to print whenever I'm ready. My last step is the soap making! Yay! Thanks again for your videos! A guy can always DREAM! Stay safe and healthy.

@quitosochangco939 2 жыл бұрын

You are right. Just trying to absorb as much as i can seeing the practicality of your approach and with my intention of profiting from this while making a quality consistent product. So i am ready.

@Seh1r 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon! Great starting point.

@Dawn43069 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, new soaper here, thank you for sharing. You helped me get over the fear of working with lye...... It really isn't that scary, so far I've made four batches of soap, I have more soap than I know what to do with, haha......but it's fun. I was thinking, I will send some to our troops for Christmas.

@unclejonssoap 6 жыл бұрын

+D.A. GodBlessUSA fantastic idea! Do you have a specific address you used? Or is there a program you use to send things to the troops?

@KZcreation 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so in agreement on not sharing everything. I have been watching your videos, but it's more in hope my husband will also feel comfortable with soaping. And I agree people need to use that soap calculator once learned it's easy and you can make so many soaps. I think you are awesome to make soap not intimidating to men and easy to understand. 😊

@fumero2020 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making it so simple . I being looking at soap making videos for the past hour and I was about to give up. I'm doing this. Thank you.

@winterluna9479 3 жыл бұрын

i love doing castile soap as a hybrid and hot process

@patriciawyattfrench7916 7 жыл бұрын

So gracious of you to share Sir. Thank you very much! I love your straight forward approach. Keep up the great work!

@fizasaleem6015 6 жыл бұрын

same compliment is also here... from Pakistan

@alystairmabloch401 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I like his attitude.

@candicethomas6333 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I am late to the family I am new to soapmaking and your videos are so helpful and full of information. I dont get how people wants your receipes I am new and I am always trying new things pluging it in soap cal based on my research and expertise from fellow soapers . Some people just dont want to put in the work to learn the craft

@rustynails8756 8 жыл бұрын

Hey there, thanks for the vid. I LOVE your honest direct approach. The world needs a bit more of that. The "soap garage" is cute. Hope you post Moe in the future as I am now an official fan.

@unclejonssoap 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the kind words. I feel like we get too much fluff and BS in our lives. I just like to keep it real :)

@lindabarre483 6 жыл бұрын

Love your calm, no-nonsense approach! Will be watching for more of your videos. Thanks for sharing.

@hopevmurray9735 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bonnieb8099 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so generous and down to earth. this does seem simple enough for me to do. I’m a new soaper but you gave me confidence, that following safety procedures and having everything ready before I start and a recipe, it should be easy, thank you very much. Most of us understand you need to keep your recipe yours. To me it’s like :Monday you went to work, and did the work, then (I feel )you should get the paycheck. Not just somebody that sat at home and watched you work . You did the work, the benefits should be yours as well. I hope that explains how I feel to the trouble makers, wanting everything they see or hear about for free.🤗😁

@unclejonssoap 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@saygoodnight5103 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Love the soap storage box too.

@redredrobin7814 7 жыл бұрын

Sometimes, people aren't so much "not nice" as they are frustrated. They're prob'ly "nice" themselves, but there's some anonymity here like when driving, where you may relax normal social decorum & vent a bit at "that guy". I wanted to give one very generous soaper a dressing down(in my fantasy) for sending me out for "soybean oil", & among the 900 varieties of oil at Walmart, there was not one that said "soybean". Only by chance in another video, did she explain, "If you turn your plain ol' vegetable oil around & look, it'll probably say, 'Soybean oil'" (I looked at the bottle on top of my frig' I'd had forever-- shore-nuff!). Just clicked "subscribe". Looks like some good info. Thanks.

@Aaron2372 Жыл бұрын

I just found this today. I like the no nonsense approach. I have some oil from Sam's club. I'm going to try this. I do plan to add some fragrance and not use as much oil. I made my own calculator for NaOH and KOH on my ipad using an SAP chart found online.

@christievoorhees1961 5 жыл бұрын

thank you, for the best video yet, you kept it simple, on some they make it sound more complexed then it is.

@KateStones 6 жыл бұрын

I made my first soap this past Wednesday, using your recipe & my soap has turned out great! As it's just for my small family, I halved the quatities. Thank you for this video & your many others that I've watched! I have learnt so much from you! - Kate in Denmark

@unclejonssoap 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

@suranahomestead278 4 жыл бұрын

Love you uncle john you are the best

@unclejonssoap 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@naila999 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Uncle Jon

@rosemarybello6435 2 жыл бұрын

I love your honesty and straight talking. Thank you so much for sharing this for beginners. Not planing on making a business out of this, but I just wanted to make something special for my family.

@TheZebracakez 5 жыл бұрын

As someone just getting into soap making, your videos helped me a lot. You are awesome.

@unclejonssoap 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tanana2070 3 жыл бұрын

Very simple easy to do. Will make this for sure!

@nativebluelake 2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate what you share. We are here to learn.

@elieagle9299 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos sr. I recently spoke to my wife about making our own soap for the family with scents that we like and will start soon I got the idea with this video (though it was more complicated) thank you again, I recently got into wet shaving too trying to save some money and will try your shave soaps too when I run out of what I have. (I don't buy until have no more, it's all about saving) Thank you again and God bless your bussines.

@sheri4673 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! SUBSCRIBED! Very generous of you to share your recipe! Trade Secrets must be protected!

@TheGirlfromWyntersPen 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! I have learned so much from you. People will talk. I have done much reading and researching and have come up with a great recipe

@terridafoe836 5 жыл бұрын

Castile soap is my best seller. Love your videos

@jovallepuhrmann1129 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate your time and devotion to your business. My husband was a carpenter and I acknowledge your expertise. Looking forward to trying this Castile soap recipe. Thank you again.

@markfung5654 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for simplyfying the process. I also enjoy your no bs delivery

@littletawelan443 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, i don't blame you for not wanting to give everything away, it should be part of the learning process. Great videos

@rauth1961 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for yr video ‏uncle jon’s, this soap it was my first batch from two year ago I start making my own soap . that is usually used in my country (Iraq ) olive oil and And laurel oil no FO , This is preferred for use on hair and body then we used pure natural clay mixing rose fo. and pure rose water handmade too .that for soften hair instead of conditioner today 😊. because I am so happy doing that , my brother bought all my first batch 😀🥰 thank you dear uncle 😇

@unclejonssoap 4 жыл бұрын

That's great! I looked into getting the Laurel oil here in the US and it's much too expensive to import. I wanted to try my hand at making that style soap. Maybe someday 😁

@sheilafarley4748 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@farrellvanessa 5 жыл бұрын

This is a late comment. Thanks for your tutorials and all the help you've given. I've read the comments on the video you mentioned here. I heard you say you weren't sharing the recipe and why. It's kinda baffling then to read so many comments saying.. No recipe???? People need to actual pay attention and they would have heard why. It a shame that you've had to filter through the nasty comments. Thanks for helping us newbies. Have a great day!

@bonniehowell4982 5 жыл бұрын

thank you .. You are great and helpful too me

@jeanettebadger8141 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the recipe, I am going to try it with my daughter!!!

@unclejonssoap 6 жыл бұрын

+jeanette badger awesome!

@Rubyellastudios 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. You make it seem so simple compared to some of the other you tubers I have watched. I have not made any soap yet. Kind of deciding should I start with MP or go to the cold process with lye. You have given me confidence to try the lye sooner than I may have. I think I will do MP to start. Enjoying your no nonsense no frills videos. Thank you!

@viewswatch1230 2 жыл бұрын

Thankd again for sharing... I love how you do soap making, you make it simple but not complicated that's why I love watching how you shared it to your audience. Thank you so much! ❤️

@debbenjo5875 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing so much information. I''m playing with the Soap Calc and it is super easy to use. I have been researching soap making for so long and what got me interested was the fact that I worked in a large shampoo factory, making shampoo, and that got me hooked. Your videos make it seem very easy and I know I can do it. Thanks for the push I needed.

@unclejonssoap 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@mariamclassicessentialsplu5994 4 жыл бұрын

When i came across your videos and watched them i was so happy. You thought me a simple trick of how to soap without a thermometer. Not really advisable for newbies but i tried it and it worked like magic, since then i have made atleast 5 different batches all small though but im more than happy they turned to soap at all. I also learned how to keep it simple and not worry about extra virgin olive oil or pomace and all that, also the trips n tricks of zap test within the first 24hrs and so on. You made soaping for me so simple. My first batch is just about cured and i have afew to give away to family and friends and colleagues at my work place too. Im tryin to learn hot process soap making before i begin that too. Thanks jon, gratitude from nigeria.👍👍👍

@maysoondakhil8165 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 for sharing

@MaxineAnne77 7 жыл бұрын

Love the soap garage! Very clever use of space. Thanks for sharing.

@unclejonssoap 7 жыл бұрын

+Anna Banana thanks for watching!

@motherearth770 5 жыл бұрын

give an inch........ i love your videos only ignorant people would think you owe them your recipes thank you

@ElizabethSiregar 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon thanks for the videos, will try this formula to make laundry detergent for my son. 487.61 grams water 240.97 grams lye ( sodium hydroxide ) 1763.34 grams olive oil

@nelbinaorganicspage7293 4 жыл бұрын

Am a new subscriber. I love your videos. So real

@maysoondakhil8165 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@suecapra5005 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I just want to make some for myself. My skin is so sensitive to any chemicals. Can't wait to try it.

@Bunefoo401 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the recipe. I’ve not yet done soap making, but will be trying it soon. This seems like a simple enough recipe, and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

@maysoondakhil8165 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@marilynvalentino1702 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I really do enjoy your videos

@esthera7708 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you sir you are a blessing

@melrose795 3 жыл бұрын

For any beginners, I would definitely recommend the stick blender for a castile recipe, as they take much, much longer to trace by hand..

@sweetnsudzy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm new to soap making, and have been doing a ton of research. Your channel has been amazing!! Thank yoU!

@samanthalanciotti1228 3 жыл бұрын

Love your beginning commentary! So true, be nice or go home! Great job and thank you for the help!

@thavylor 4 жыл бұрын

You've made me feel I can do it. So basic. Thank you

@lynkpaul33 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Uncle John for doing this video, tho it's a simple recipe, I valued the information on volume of the liquid and how much fits in the mould. So now it's easier to calculate volumes to fill other moulds. Also I can prorate the proportions of the ingredients to increase or decrease volume accordingly. Thanks again.

@3PairDesigns 5 жыл бұрын

Jon, you are awesome! I too am a soapmaker and even today started trying CPOP because I used to do only HP but couldn't do any real fun but simple designs. Did CP and didn't love waiting, LOL! Anyway, I made my first O.O. soap but it isn't technically Castile as I did 98% O.O. and 2% castor. Anyway, I am always interested in what other folks are doing out there and just wanted to stop by and say, I am a huge fan of your wonderful work. I appreciate your honest, down to earth approach and style. Thank you for sharing! You've worked hard to get where you are and it truly is inspiring. :-) - Margaret

@Theeultimatedanielle 4 жыл бұрын

This was so cool and uncle Jon was so down to earth & straight up

@Hoodratz_lives_matter 4 жыл бұрын

you have helped me so much once i watched the video on how to use soap calc it was smooth sailing. i love your channel

@maycuarecamacho 4 жыл бұрын

Great!

@queenvaldez3502 5 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you for sharing you really didn’t have to do that but as a beginner I’m thankful 💗

@unclejonssoap 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! I try to be somewhat helpful 😁

@cwang7771 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Love your no fuss straightforward approach to soap making. Going to try this recipe for Castile soap

@mariafowlkes9195 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for video

@rhondawiggins5728 3 жыл бұрын

Just found you! I can’t believe what I’ve been missing. You are a fabulous kiddo

@unclejonssoap 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lexakam4180 5 жыл бұрын

i laugh so hard at people who just want to know my exact recipe, my business secrets in a day. something that took me more than 7 years to learn and master, i cant lie to mislead anyone, so what i do, i simply dont share.......alot of low life copycats out there..... anywho, thanks for your honesty. anyone that has suffered to get some experience and is now a business owner understands you straight up.. thannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnks

@dawnamerphotography5776 6 жыл бұрын

I just made my first ever soap today using your recipe. Thank you so much! I look forward to trying it !

@unclejonssoap 6 жыл бұрын

+Dawn Amer Photography awesome! Let me know how it works for you 😁

@dawnamerphotography5776 6 жыл бұрын

Will do! Thanks again!

@camoteez 5 жыл бұрын

love your no nonsense approach.

@flyfishing1776 4 жыл бұрын

Straight to point.. Enjoyed this vid.THANK YOU.👍👍🙏🙏

@MorganBrockmann 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Uncle Jon! New subscriber here! I’ve been watching a few videos in a row from your channel and already feeling more confident about soapmaking. I love your laidback no-nonsense approach. I shared your channel with my husband because your beard is awesome! Thank you for putting out all this great content.

@unclejonssoap 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks!

@jedediahbc 4 жыл бұрын

Good instructions thank you.

@eveofalliance Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@cwang7771 5 жыл бұрын

I tried a bar of soap from this recipe for dishwashing and am so pleased with how effective it is! Thank you for sharing!

@unclejonssoap 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@gowwear 7 жыл бұрын

Love watching these types of videos. One of these days I'm gonna make soap. Maybe even make a business out of it.

@unclejonssoap 7 жыл бұрын

Cool! Got you order all packed up and ready to go out in the morning :)

@oliviazamaniego9064 4 жыл бұрын

Keep doing what you're doing. Your the best... My kids and I enjoy your videos 😁

@latieplolo 4 жыл бұрын

Your explanations of why and how are even more helpful than the recipe, thank you so much. I may have to try this. I’m 10 weeks pregnant and everything in the world smells disgusting to me- I’d love to have a plain, unscented soap to use in the shower that doesn’t aggravate my morning sickness.

@mystica97 5 жыл бұрын

Good for you, Jon!!! I love and appreciate your videos!!

@amarjeetgrewal8902 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing love the simplicity and no heating. Could please share the ratio of ingredients if l want to make liquid soap. Thanks again.

@unclejonssoap 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Liquid soap is a whole different thing. It would be much more difficult.

@lisawilliams7836 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@valsweet291 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon, another great video, love your common sense way of explaining things love your work and please keep sharing

@unclejonssoap 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DeleightofThere 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your talk on the vinegar. The last couple similar videos I watched both said to use vinegar on your skin if you get lye on it and I'm over here like "dear God no!" lol. That said I do use it on my equipment and lye/water containers.

@Tonithenightowl 5 жыл бұрын

Ok we can do this the hard way... Vinny, Paulie, Mikey... we need to have a sit down with Uncle Jon, he's holdin' out on us lol I'm sorry I couldn't resist. I love the cardboard milk containers for molds. I've also seen people line a cardboard box with a plastic bag. Pringle's cans work too. I'm due to make a batch of soap and I'm gonna try your recipe. If it turns out right... the "boys" won't be paying you a visit. lol Thanks Uncle Jon :o)

@unclejonssoap 5 жыл бұрын

🤣

@unclejonssoap 5 жыл бұрын

I'm from Jersey... I can hold my own 😁 And... I know my way around the pine barrens. 😉

@Tonithenightowl 5 жыл бұрын

@@unclejonssoap Well, why didn't you say so... then you really do know lol :o)

@unclejonssoap 5 жыл бұрын

🤣 I know a guy...

@imvu4u812 6 жыл бұрын

So greatfull on what you share just came across your videos today iam a beginner ty

@Chris-sh4bl 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Your channel has been a lot of help on learning to make soap,

@unclejonssoap 7 жыл бұрын

+Chris that's great! Glad it was helpful.

@angelaanang5201 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Uncle Jon for this educative video. I love how straightforward you are and u've spike my desire to be a soaper. I will open a soapery soon following. I've subscribed 😍😍😘

@adhaincroi 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks I will try this out this weekend

@tanz9588 7 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much for sharing your recipe and showing how to.much appreciated.haven't made any soap yet just about there but can't wait to try this will be my first go to. :)

@lusciousleo1971 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the recipe and all your tips!!

@lindarescorl2644 6 жыл бұрын

Just what I've been looking for. Nice, straightforward information presented in a pleasant, easy to follow way. Thanks so much and good luck with your channel.

@unclejonssoap 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@stephaniemorey8351 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Informative and enjoyable!

@Southphxgal2023 5 жыл бұрын

You have to keep some secrets. Good for you. Us soapers work hard to get their recipes just right. I don't mind every now and then telling people a simple recipe that is free online, but you work hard with studying and lots of book learning to get where you are today.