I’m here watching your video to get a refresher on soap making. I usually make several batches once a year for personal use and Christmas gifts. You have such a calming demeanor and voice. I have my own recipe that I use but I very much appreciate your generosity in sharing your recipes. I started adding yogurt to my soap last year for the first time after watching your video. The yogurt made such an improvement in the fluidity of my soap, the prettiest batches I had ever made, thank you. Also, that clay is fabulous and I hope you can continue to find it for sale in the future.
Thanks for this vid. I haven't made hot process soap in 2 years and needed a refresher course. And while I've watched other vids, I really appreciated yours. I even watched all thr commercials to support and show my sincere thanks. You did a great job and I loved all your narration and explanation. So thank you so very much again. Your time and effort is sincerely appreciated. 😊
I am an experienced hot process soap maker. Yes, keeping everything warm is essential for fluid hot process, and I also have a spritz bottle available of water to keep the top from getting crusty. Glad I've got a nice supply of the red reef clay, I didn't realize they weren't mining it anymore. I doubt I'll need to buy more anyways! A little does go a long way, too much you get stained washcloths. Nice job with the Thieve oil in hot process, it's a seizer in cold process fer sher. Lovely soap! ETA as far as 'gooey' goes, the fact that you need a lot of liquid in a hot process batch to keep it fluid is one really good reason why hot process soap needs to cure just as long as cold process. I give all my bars a full 8 weeks, cold process or hot process.
I absolutely love your videos. I love how you create soap and I love your positive attitude and sunshine vibes. You are such a lovely person. I wish I knew you. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. You make me a better soap maker.
Hi! I think I've watched all your videos! ❤ I'm brand new to making soap and after watching so many videos, I decided HP was for me. I don't have the patience for waiting on CP to set/saponification. 😂 I think the same! I added my vit E oil at the very end because I believe it will have more of the benefit. Who knows, but it makes sense and sounds good! 😂❤ I also added my EO thinking the same, after the cook, the soap will have the best hope of having the benefits. I learned something from you. Add my clays to the oils as they cook. I added those after the cook too and ended up with glops of soap that wouldn't let me smooth it. 😂 I handed it to my child saying, "nevermind that bumpy lumpy part, look at the other part" Thank you so much for all you have shared! I've learned so much from you, Ellie, Rhonda and Walnut Creek. It's also so very relaxing to listen to you all. ❤❤
Your hot process soap is so much more fluid than mine gets. I'll have to check out your recipe and re-watch this episode again to see what we do differently.
Love the red clay color in your soap, it's beautiful! Ok, now I'm going to have to make some hot process soap, haven't made it for about a year. I love the feel of hot process, especially after adding greek yogurt. Thanks for the SPARK to get me started on some HP soap!😉😊
I've always wanted to try hot process. I make cold process now. You make me want to make it. I think I am going to try this weekend while grandkids are away. Thank you for the informative video!
I have to try your recipe. I'm not really good at hot process soap. Yours turned out amazing! I love the swirl and that beautiful red reef clay. Thank you for sharing!❤️❤️❤️
This is beautiful! I have mediterranean red clay but it doesn’t have that pretty deep red color as yours does. I love hot process soap, I haven’t made it in awhile though! I need to make some lavender soap so made I will do it in the hot process way this time 🙂
Hi again Ellen lol, I want to make a premix of TD in 4 ounces of oil, I have the water and oil soluble kind so, how many teaspoons of TD would I put in it? I can't seem to find the answer on here lol!? Thank you 😊 💓.
@@EllenRuthSoap Is ok. I kinda tried to make it a cold process Version on it: bubbly was 23, cleansing 14, conditioning 63, creamy 29, hardness 34. Olive oil 40%, coconut 20%, palm hemp seed & Castor 10%, cocoa 4% & shea 6% It might not be perfect but I really wanted to share with you! Thanks for everything!
Lol everytime that I'm about to make my hot process soap for my family I sprays come back to this video to make sure that I am doing it right lol. Can I ask what is the lye concentration and superfat for this recipe for soap cal? And thanks again!
I'm sorry if i missed it, but did you say where you got the essential oil blend from? Is it the original YL Thieves or another company's version? Thanks!
Hi Ellen, do you have to grind the TD down before you use it ,because it's not micronized? Does that mean it's not fine like others? I just ordered some is why I'm asking lol.
Im a cp soap maker. Your video makes me want to try HP lol. Your bars turned out fantastic! I do have a question though. Why do the superfats get added in at the end? And does sodium lactate have a different purpose in HP?
From what I've read the sodium lactate helps keep it fluid at the end so you can swirl, and I just add the SF at the end because that's what I saw other HP makers do... I'm still learning💕
Super fat at the end let's u control exactly how much precious fats are in the results because unless a scientist who actually knows what percentage of your base oils gets eat up by the lye . If you run your recipe through your soap calc and discount a super fat percentage of 5 (which is standard) who actually knows what percentage of what superfatting oils are destroyed during the process!! That's why I put my recipe superfat percentage in the calc to 0 so I know exactly what I put in stays in the final bar. Also other than yogurt and sodium lactate many people use soy lecithin instead but is a little more sticky! Another interesting thing is actually using whole eggs tempered in at the end which gives fluidity as well plus amazing skin benefits! A soapers journey is always a process of learning and creating which I adore! One woman that I enjoy watching is Kimberly Mcnutt @ essential soap! She's gotten a bad rep from many other fellow soapers but I say if you haven't tried it please don't knock it! She is a cracked up down to earth person! So please give her a watch! Ellen is extremely intuitive and amazing to boot!! Bless my fellow soapers young & experienced!
Ive heard superfats are often added in soaps that have high coconut oil percentage to keep the bar less harsh on skin as co can be drying when using a higher amount in soap recipe.
@@EllenRuthSoap oh my! I must update you regarding this recipe. I really love it! The lather is great! I do believe I made a mistake & u were correct regarding the Buttermilk, yogurt is best as the soap is still soft after 12 hours but is not sticky so that's good. I followed your recipe with the difference that i added rose clay instead and tried to do a small pink mica swirl. I wish i could send you a picture of the soap! I did went a bit overboard with the Buttermilk but the lather is WOW! I will use it in my cold process too test more. For the essential oils mix I used the following: 50% lavender, 15% peppermint, 15% sandalwood, 10% vetiver & 10% lotus flower. It's nice but I believe the sandalwood and mint empowered it lol. Sorry for the long message but Thanks for your great advice and interesting videos! 😊
I’m here watching your video to get a refresher on soap making. I usually make several batches once a year for personal use and Christmas gifts. You have such a calming demeanor and voice. I have my own recipe that I use but I very much appreciate your generosity in sharing your recipes. I started adding yogurt to my soap last year for the first time after watching your video. The yogurt made such an improvement in the fluidity of my soap, the prettiest batches I had ever made, thank you. Also, that clay is fabulous and I hope you can continue to find it for sale in the future.
I learn so much on your channel... keep being you cuz you have helped me through my soap making journey
🥰 thank you so much, and thanks for watching❣️
Thanks for this vid.
I haven't made hot process soap in 2 years and needed a refresher course. And while I've watched other vids, I really appreciated yours. I even watched all thr commercials to support and show my sincere thanks.
You did a great job and I loved all your narration and explanation.
So thank you so very much again. Your time and effort is sincerely appreciated. 😊
Glad it was helpful!
That’s all I do is HP soaps 😊 I actually struggle with CP so I stick with what I am comfortable with. Love the color in these 😍 thank you for sharing.
I am an experienced hot process soap maker. Yes, keeping everything warm is essential for fluid hot process, and I also have a spritz bottle available of water to keep the top from getting crusty. Glad I've got a nice supply of the red reef clay, I didn't realize they weren't mining it anymore. I doubt I'll need to buy more anyways! A little does go a long way, too much you get stained washcloths. Nice job with the Thieve oil in hot process, it's a seizer in cold process fer sher. Lovely soap!
ETA as far as 'gooey' goes, the fact that you need a lot of liquid in a hot process batch to keep it fluid is one really good reason why hot process soap needs to cure just as long as cold process. I give all my bars a full 8 weeks, cold process or hot process.
Thanks, that means a lot coming from a seasoned HP maker❣️
That is a beautiful color! I like hot process soaps, the rustic look and the way they are made. I will definitely try your recipe! Thank you, Ellen!
Thanks, I really enjoy HP soaping 💕
Hi! So pretty!!!! I like the rustic look of hot process, there is something about the rustic look that is charming!
Thank you so much!💕
I absolutely love your videos. I love how you create soap and I love your positive attitude and sunshine vibes. You are such a lovely person. I wish I knew you. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. You make me a better soap maker.
Thank you so much!🥰
Wow that Australian reef red clay is very potent! Lovely color and the soap looks so luxurious!
I do love the Red Reef Clay, I wish it was easier to find..
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! You are so talented!
Thank you so much!
Hi! I think I've watched all your videos! ❤ I'm brand new to making soap and after watching so many videos, I decided HP was for me. I don't have the patience for waiting on CP to set/saponification. 😂 I think the same! I added my vit E oil at the very end because I believe it will have more of the benefit. Who knows, but it makes sense and sounds good! 😂❤ I also added my EO thinking the same, after the cook, the soap will have the best hope of having the benefits.
I learned something from you. Add my clays to the oils as they cook. I added those after the cook too and ended up with glops of soap that wouldn't let me smooth it. 😂 I handed it to my child saying, "nevermind that bumpy lumpy part, look at the other part"
Thank you so much for all you have shared! I've learned so much from you, Ellie, Rhonda and Walnut Creek. It's also so very relaxing to listen to you all. ❤❤
I'm just learning hot process too. I'm enjoying it. Your soap is so pretty and I love the swirl.
Your hot process soap is so much more fluid than mine gets. I'll have to check out your recipe and re-watch this episode again to see what we do differently.
It’s pretty workable if you keep it warm.
you the girl on all things soap tyvm. still learning
I love making hot-process soap. If I have a batch of soap I don't like the way it came out I melt it down in the crockpot and re-do it
Love the red clay color in your soap, it's beautiful! Ok, now I'm going to have to make some hot process soap, haven't made it for about a year. I love the feel of hot process, especially after adding greek yogurt. Thanks for the SPARK to get me started on some HP soap!😉😊
Wow! I like the rustic look of hot process.love the red clay,looks very 😍 and the swirls are lovely xx
Thanks so much 😊
Watched this -really beautiful!! You are a good teacher
Thank you so much!
I've always wanted to try hot process. I make cold process now. You make me want to make it. I think I am going to try this weekend while grandkids are away. Thank you for the informative video!
Have fun soaping, it’s so different than CP❣️
Love the rustic look!! Need more practice at the fluidity of mine.
I love this color! I want to try hot process soap, maybe this weekend! Thank you for the recipe and letting us watch you make it, very interesting.
Hope you give it a try, it's really fun and so different from CP
I love your products so much ! And I love learning how you make everything. Can’t wait for the whipped butter to be back !
I have to try your recipe. I'm not really good at hot process soap. Yours turned out amazing! I love the swirl and that beautiful red reef clay. Thank you for sharing!❤️❤️❤️
Hope you do give it a try, I’m loving this recipe ❣️
Beautiful!
You always do a great job with your HP soap. I prefer CP, too, but HP is a fun change from time to time.
Thanks! Yes, I'm a CP girl at heart, but this is fun once in a while❣️
Nicely presented 💐👌👏👍❤️🥰✌🏽
Love your swirls
Dam Ellen that soap recipe looks nearly as delicious as your self 😍
🤣Thanks❣️
Oh wow!! Love the red. Gorgeous 💕💕
Yes, I love the Red Reef Clay, I wish it wasn’t so hard to find now…
Lovely!🌺
Thank you! 😊
This is beautiful! I have mediterranean red clay but it doesn’t have that pretty deep red color as yours does.
I love hot process soap, I haven’t made it in awhile though! I need to make some lavender soap so made I will do it in the hot process way this time 🙂
I really like HP for essential oil soaps💕
@@EllenRuthSoap
You definitely have a great theory as far as using essential oils in HP soaps!
Lovely!
Thanks 💕
Love it ❤
This is great, your a wonderful teacher! What size crock pots are you using and how much soap does this make?
I'm using an 8 quart crockpot. If you add all the ingredients, it will give you the total volume.
Thanks for a great video! Where did you have the stamp made?
(if you don’t mind me asking)
Here's the link: amzn.to/3u0cfV0
Hi again Ellen lol, I want to make a premix of TD in 4 ounces of oil, I have the water and oil soluble kind so, how many teaspoons of TD would I put in it? I can't seem to find the answer on here lol!? Thank you 😊 💓.
I like a 1 to 2 ratio, so I would put in 2 oz of TD for 4 oz oils...
@@EllenRuthSoap
Oh, thank you soo much Ellen, you're a sweetheart 💕
I really really really love this recipe! May I ask how I can turn it into a cold process recipe pretty please🥰😊
I haven't tried this recipe as a CP yet, so I can't really speak to that...
@@EllenRuthSoap Is ok. I kinda tried to make it a cold process Version on it: bubbly was 23, cleansing 14, conditioning 63, creamy 29, hardness 34.
Olive oil 40%, coconut 20%, palm hemp seed & Castor 10%, cocoa 4% & shea 6%
It might not be perfect but I really wanted to share with you! Thanks for everything!
Very pretty
Thank you! 😊
Hello Ruth, love watching your videos, never made a hot process, but wondering if there's different benifits from hot process to cold? Thankyou 😊
I don't think there's much of a difference after the cure, they are both wonderful soaps. Just different approaches to making
Love your channel! Does the Australian Red Reef Clay turn more purple as it cures?
It stays pretty red 👍
Where did you get your stamp? What’s your favorite melt n pour and why?
Link for the stamp in the description box. I like the MP from WSP
Lol everytime that I'm about to make my hot process soap for my family I sprays come back to this video to make sure that I am doing it right lol.
Can I ask what is the lye concentration and superfat for this recipe for soap cal? And thanks again!
If you run the # thru soap calc, it'll tell you😉
@@EllenRuthSoap thank you😁
Quick question. What is the purpose of the sugar? I really enjoy watching your videos!
Sugar is a lather booster and helps create abundant bubbles.
@@EllenRuthSoap thank you!
Have you ever considered doing a matcha tea powder soap?
I have thought about it, and it's on my to do future soap list💕
what can I use instead of Palm oil
I am learning so much from your channel thank you
You could use more coconut oil, but if you change the oils you'll need to run the numbers thru soap calc because it may change your lye ratio.
What color did you use? Clay or açaí powder? And the beige color? What maximum temperature
I talk about the color in the intro. it's Red Reef Clay. I use the high temp on my crockpot.
I'm sorry if i missed it, but did you say where you got the essential oil blend from? Is it the original YL Thieves or another company's version? Thanks!
I made my own blend 😉
Thank you for answering! ❤
The sugar you add, what does it do to the soap? Or what effect do you get?
Sugar is a lather booster and builder in soap, so it gives abundant fluffy lather👍
Nice video, are those extra large crockpots or regular?
They are the large size ones.
Hello , what does silk do for your soap? I know, dumb question! Lol
It gives the lather a silky feel, and makes the bars glossy.
Hi Ellen, do you have to grind the TD down before you use it ,because it's not micronized? Does that mean it's not fine like others? I just ordered some is why I'm asking lol.
I've not had to do that, it dissolves in water pretty well
🖐👏👏👏
Im a cp soap maker. Your video makes me want to try HP lol. Your bars turned out fantastic! I do have a question though. Why do the superfats get added in at the end? And does sodium lactate have a different purpose in HP?
From what I've read the sodium lactate helps keep it fluid at the end so you can swirl, and I just add the SF at the end because that's what I saw other HP makers do... I'm still learning💕
@@EllenRuthSoap thank you! 😊 are there any youtube hp makers you recommend watching?
Super fat at the end let's u control exactly how much precious fats are in the results because unless a scientist who actually knows what percentage of your base oils gets eat up by the lye . If you run your recipe through your soap calc and discount a super fat percentage of 5 (which is standard) who actually knows what percentage of what superfatting oils are destroyed during the process!! That's why I put my recipe superfat percentage in the calc to 0 so I know exactly what I put in stays in the final bar. Also other than yogurt and sodium lactate many people use soy lecithin instead but is a little more sticky! Another interesting thing is actually using whole eggs tempered in at the end which gives fluidity as well plus amazing skin benefits! A soapers journey is always a process of learning and creating which I adore! One woman that I enjoy watching is Kimberly Mcnutt @ essential soap! She's gotten a bad rep from many other fellow soapers but I say if you haven't tried it please don't knock it! She is a cracked up down to earth person! So please give her a watch! Ellen is extremely intuitive and amazing to boot!! Bless my fellow soapers young & experienced!
Y'all are very welcome!
Ive heard superfats are often added in soaps that have high coconut oil percentage to keep the bar less harsh on skin as co can be drying when using a higher amount in soap recipe.
can I please ask what you are doing the ph test on? It seems some kind of liquid?
It's the soap mixed with water.
@@EllenRuthSoap Thank you 🩷
I would like to ask how much of the silk do you add please.
Just a pinch, like a small cotton ball size. It's too light to wiegh.
@@EllenRuthSoap I appreciate your response. Thank you so much. Your videos are very informative. I will start making soap soon, God willingly.
U inspired me & I wanna do this recipe like right now but I don't got yogurt. Can I use Buttermilk instead?
Yes, you could use buttermilk. I would reduce the amount because buttermilk is more liquid, so maybe use 1.5 oz of it..
@@EllenRuthSoap Yes! Ok I will try it and let you know about it. I'm doing it with lavender & mint!
@@EllenRuthSoap oh my! I must update you regarding this recipe. I really love it! The lather is great! I do believe I made a mistake & u were correct regarding the Buttermilk, yogurt is best as the soap is still soft after 12 hours but is not sticky so that's good. I followed your recipe with the difference that i added rose clay instead and tried to do a small pink mica swirl. I wish i could send you a picture of the soap! I did went a bit overboard with the Buttermilk but the lather is WOW! I will use it in my cold process too test more. For the essential oils mix I used the following: 50% lavender, 15% peppermint, 15% sandalwood, 10% vetiver & 10% lotus flower. It's nice but I believe the sandalwood and mint empowered it lol. Sorry for the long message but Thanks for your great advice and interesting videos! 😊
@@Nina-2311 fantastic ❣️💕
@@EllenRuthSoap thank you!
so beautiful an plesent to watch you mahaloz
I am too nervous to do hot process soap
I was nervous too, but it's really pretty simple💕
I wonder...aren't essential oils too concentrated to use in that quantity?
I recommend following the suggested usage % for essential oils.
I have done hot process to rescue soap scraps and failed pours, but not from scratch...one of these days!