I love this tutorial, they are so artistic and rustic, I didn't know I could add extra oils to melt and pour soaps, the packaging idea is so gorgeous, thanks for sharing
As someone who is crafty and has had experience in soap making with my father for seven years. Yes, you don't add botanicals like Lavender buds to Melt and Pours. HOWEVER, some of these comments are rude. Instead of coming off as snarky and a know it all, be more kind hearted. I took this video as more as an inspirational video (because I miss making soap and it's close to holiday), I did notice something off, the buds. Long story short, people need and should be more nicer in the comments especially 9/10 you ARE going to have people who are interested in these types of crafts, coming off as a know it all doesn't help some who is just learning or would want to learn this specific craft. To New Parents in Training, I loved your video because you are showing something in inspirational, which everyone should want to see. I dislike this because of the lavender buds you added to the Melt and Pour. I probably would have added a THIN layer to the finishing top of it as it was hardening so when the user uses it at first they will fall off and or break off. This way it's not blended in the soap, molds and can give someone a skin reaction to it. Mold is a serious allergy, it's what created my drive to learn and make soap seven years ago. Keep up the good work, just be mindful about these types of things.
@@NewParentsInTraining You're welcome! And I'm sure! Everything is a learning experience. Even doing all the research you can possibly do. Everyone makes mistakes. I hope you have a great day!
Hi. Do you realise that if you add Lavender buds to melt and pour soaps, the buds will rehydrate and rot in the soap? the only botanicals that can be used in melt and pour soap are Calendula Flowers and Cornflowers. The Lavender will rot, because in melt and pour bases the saponification is already finished. I am a Soap maker and see the blogs, where people add botanicals, all the time. It is wrong. Sorry
Great video. Love the wrapping. One tip. I’ve seen the alcohol spritzer used AFTER the soap is poured into the mold to eliminate any bubbles. So pretty. I’ll have to try this recipe.
The only 2 tips I would suggest would is : 1: Stephenson Brand is the best brand 2: Buy LS - Low Sweat or NS - No Sweat Base to stop crystallisation on the soaps. Other then that you did pretty well
Hi.. I have question.. I follow your recipe and your video how you did it.. Mine was came out great.. But after days its looks like moistening and have crystalizing when i touch it .. It was sticky..
Hi, my soaps turned out wth stretchmarks after they are cooled. There is no movement in the process but each piece still has stretchmarks after that, making the surface not smooth. Is this normal?
While it looks nice, you are not suppose to add dry botanicals to melt and pour soap. I urge people to do their research before following videos on RUclips, join groups etc.
@@trishasagun It depends on what you're making. If you have a Facebook I highly suggest you join a soapmaking group. I moved away from melt and pour and plan to do whipped sugar scrubs.
Do I see SLS and PG in the ingredients? I think you’d be better off doing your own cold process soap, that way you control what goes in the soap, and you’d like that process more😊so much more rewarding! You did a good job! Cheers!
This was made 2 months ago and I have to ask... How did the soaps do after a week, 2 weeks, a month and now 2 months. The reason I am asking is I am a 12 year melt and pour soap maker who belongs to many different MP groups where we swap ideas, hints and tricks, daily... and I have never seen , NEVER seen any melt and pour soap that had botanicals added in it, that they did not mold and turn brown/black and slimy. We as a group are asked multiple times a day, if lavender buds, rose petal, etc etc can be added and it is a resounding NO. Melt and Pour soap can only have an extremely limited list of florals/grass added where it does not mold and slime up. As fun as these videos are, please, before you are undertaking even a hobby to spend time with the kids on, or give as gifts, PLEASE do your due diligence and research first. You are making a product to go on someone.... or give to someone. The last thing you want is for them to have a bad reaction or at the very least, open up a gift that was once beautiful and is now slimy and moldy.
Kathryn Poole what’s the concern? The honey or the oat? I made an oat soap years ago that still is fine. It is at my parents and has never had any mold. It lathers up nicely.
@@mullennixe The lavender. It will cause mold. Since botanicals such as calendula petals and lavender buds are organic matter, they are prone to (and most likely will) discolor your soap. Unfortunately, most flower petals and other botanicals will turn your soap brown or green. Due to the organic makeup of the flower buds, decomposition will occur.
@@princessoffire1107 ahhh okay! I was curious what botanical you were referring to. I haven't had that problem with dried flowers before. I'm also new to all this. just trying to learn wherever i can :)
Alot of people make these videos and never answer the most crucial questions. I'm pretty sure this soap had to mold, just like with candle videos on here I cringe when I see people adhere the wicks to the jar by just dipping it in the wax smh!
There are much better soap making videos around , any soap maker knows you do not add botanicals ,they will go brown and nasty, do your research first.
I love this tutorial, they are so artistic and rustic, I didn't know I could add extra oils to melt and pour soaps, the packaging idea is so gorgeous, thanks for sharing
thank you for watching!
As someone who is crafty and has had experience in soap making with my father for seven years. Yes, you don't add botanicals like Lavender buds to Melt and Pours. HOWEVER, some of these comments are rude. Instead of coming off as snarky and a know it all, be more kind hearted. I took this video as more as an inspirational video (because I miss making soap and it's close to holiday), I did notice something off, the buds.
Long story short, people need and should be more nicer in the comments especially 9/10 you ARE going to have people who are interested in these types of crafts, coming off as a know it all doesn't help some who is just learning or would want to learn this specific craft.
To New Parents in Training, I loved your video because you are showing something in inspirational, which everyone should want to see. I dislike this because of the lavender buds you added to the Melt and Pour. I probably would have added a THIN layer to the finishing top of it as it was hardening so when the user uses it at first they will fall off and or break off. This way it's not blended in the soap, molds and can give someone a skin reaction to it. Mold is a serious allergy, it's what created my drive to learn and make soap seven years ago. Keep up the good work, just be mindful about these types of things.
Thank you for your kind words~! I have learned a lot from making this video, needless to say it has been a great learning experience.
@@NewParentsInTraining You're welcome! And I'm sure! Everything is a learning experience. Even doing all the research you can possibly do. Everyone makes mistakes.
I hope you have a great day!
Can we used dried flowers or no? If not why do people use them
Hi. Do you realise that if you add Lavender buds to melt and pour soaps, the buds will rehydrate and rot in the soap? the only botanicals that can be used in melt and pour soap are Calendula Flowers and Cornflowers. The Lavender will rot, because in melt and pour bases the saponification is already finished. I am a Soap maker and see the blogs, where people add botanicals, all the time. It is wrong. Sorry
Even dried lavender ?
Hi, You sound very knowledable. Are we able to add flour such as chickpea flour, rice flour or fruit/ vegetables powders? If
Yes so true Eva Gray, even rose petals , they look so pretty, after a while soap looks dirty..so thanks for the tip
Thank You for this comment!! I came here because my bar soaps turned to shit with lavender buds. I have finally found the reason why.
How about the oats? Is it ok?
Great video. Love the wrapping. One tip. I’ve seen the alcohol spritzer used AFTER the soap is poured into the mold to eliminate any bubbles. So pretty. I’ll have to try this recipe.
thanks for the tip!
really a perfect video, not too long and very to the point, thank you
The soap came out Sooo pretty this is definitely A MUST TRY👍
It really is!
The only 2 tips I would suggest would is :
1: Stephenson Brand is the best brand
2: Buy LS - Low Sweat or NS - No Sweat Base to stop crystallisation on the soaps.
Other then that you did pretty well
thanks for the tips!
the lavender will turn brown and cause discoloration to the soap... also, a lot of spillage.. try using a funnel picther or a pitcher..
Excellent soap making tutorial and great gift idea! Thanks for sharing!
thank you!
This video was amazing and very informative! I liked that you explained what the ingredients were for.
Glad it was helpful!
just starting out
Awesome!!! Thanks for this video, can’t wait to make mine. 🥰
Thank you for watching! Let us know how it go~
I just found your channel and I love your video's also you have the most precious babies ever. :)
You did a great job! I’m inspired!
Awesome! Thank you!
Beautiful ❤
So pretty
💜💜💜 Love your enthusiasm !
Beautiful!
Look lovely. But I have heard that lavender flowers in soaps go brown after a week? Wonder if this is true?
Pl let me know how can i make more lather in my soap if using goat's milk base
Hi.. I have question.. I follow your recipe and your video how you did it.. Mine was came out great.. But after days its looks like moistening and have crystalizing when i touch it .. It was sticky..
❤️❤️❤️ love the spirit
thank you for watching!
So.beautiful thank.u
Adding oil doesn’t make the soap base weaker in any way?
Ma'am your great .. please share some different types soap with all recipe and mejerments . thanks mamm
Awesome ideal and I love the color
Awesome video
Miss do these soaps need curing 4-6 weeks if we are using commercial soap base
Can I use food coloring instead of soap coloring? Thanks for the video!☺️🤩
Yes you can!
I wouldn't advise it .
Yes, but food coloring stains. I’ve tried it.
No you can't. You need to use skin safe coloring or mica
Hi, my soaps turned out wth stretchmarks after they are cooled. There is no movement in the process but each piece still has stretchmarks after that, making the surface not smooth. Is this normal?
I had many bubbles in mine... any tips?
While it looks nice, you are not suppose to add dry botanicals to melt and pour soap. I urge people to do their research before following videos on RUclips, join groups etc.
Why
@@kulrich10 Because they will absorb the water from the soap and mold.
@@trishasagun It depends on what you're making. If you have a Facebook I highly suggest you join a soapmaking group. I moved away from melt and pour and plan to do whipped sugar scrubs.
Do I see SLS and PG in the ingredients? I think you’d be better off doing your own cold process soap, that way you control what goes in the soap, and you’d like that process more😊so much more rewarding! You did a good job! Cheers!
💜love it thanks
Too good ❤️
How long is the shelf life using this method??
How long can this soap last before going bad? Does the honey and oats affect this?
can you use the soap after making the next day?
Will glycerine soap base be alright?
Do the lavender flowers turn brown in the soap?
Yes
How did you use the lift over liquid soap
What kind of oats are you using and do you have to put that in oat meal soap melt and pour
I used Bob's Red Mill Oatmeal - amzn.to/2VCl3gG
Amazing! Thank you 💕💕💕
Thank you for watching!
Beautiful! Will the lavender flowers turn brown?
Awesome!!
How long do i have to leave them out in order for me to use them??
You just need to wait for the soaps to harden, I usually leave them overnight.
Hi, many 4 oz bars of soap does the Shea block yielded? Thank You!
2lbs of the block will yield roughly eight 4 oz bars.
Do you need a preservative for this recipe?
No, you don't need that.
@@NewParentsInTraining Awesome, thanks!
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So creative and pretty. Can I ask how much oatmeal you used. Thanks
Thank you, I used 1 cup of oatmeal for the soap.
@@NewParentsInTraining Thanks for responding love your video!!!
Can you make without the honey?
Yes, you don't need to have honey~😊
This was made 2 months ago and I have to ask... How did the soaps do after a week, 2 weeks, a month and now 2 months. The reason I am asking is I am a 12 year melt and pour soap maker who belongs to many different MP groups where we swap ideas, hints and tricks, daily... and I have never seen , NEVER seen any melt and pour soap that had botanicals added in it, that they did not mold and turn brown/black and slimy. We as a group are asked multiple times a day, if lavender buds, rose petal, etc etc can be added and it is a resounding NO. Melt and Pour soap can only have an extremely limited list of florals/grass added where it does not mold and slime up. As fun as these videos are, please, before you are undertaking even a hobby to spend time with the kids on, or give as gifts, PLEASE do your due diligence and research first. You are making a product to go on someone.... or give to someone. The last thing you want is for them to have a bad reaction or at the very least, open up a gift that was once beautiful and is now slimy and moldy.
Kathryn Poole what’s the concern? The honey or the oat? I made an oat soap years ago that still is fine. It is at my parents and has never had any mold. It lathers up nicely.
@@mullennixe The lavender. It will cause mold. Since botanicals such as calendula petals and lavender buds are organic matter, they are prone to (and most likely will) discolor your soap. Unfortunately, most flower petals and other botanicals will turn your soap brown or green. Due to the organic makeup of the flower buds, decomposition will occur.
@@princessoffire1107 ahhh okay! I was curious what botanical you were referring to. I haven't had that problem with dried flowers before. I'm also new to all this. just trying to learn wherever i can :)
Alot of people make these videos and never answer the most crucial questions. I'm pretty sure this soap had to mold, just like with candle videos on here I cringe when I see people adhere the wicks to the jar by just dipping it in the wax smh!
@@everythingmelanin7728 thanks for the knowledge. Do you know the max amount of oatmeal that can be used? Thanks
Why you keep spilling it ?
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Oh nooooo no lavender mixed in...
The worst product is melt pour soap .
U took so much time... its not right ways...
There are much better soap making videos around , any soap maker knows you do not add botanicals ,they will go brown and nasty, do your research first.
How long is the shelf life using this method??