Thanks for watching! Read more about cold process soap on our website here: bberry.studio/BeginnersColdProcessGuide Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:59 - Why Make Cold Process Soap 03:21 - Cold Process Ingredients 05:42 - Tools for Cold Process 09:09 - Prep to Make Soap 14:27 - How to Make Cold Process Soap 20:02 - Cleaning Up Cold Process Soap 21:32 - Answering Your Questions! If you have any questions, feel free to contact our customer service team at info@brambleberry.com or 877-627-7883 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday. You can also live chat with customer service on BrambleBerry.com from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday. Shop Bramble Berry: bberry.studio/_ShopBrambleBerry Recipes, Tips & Inspiration: bberry.studio/IntheStudio_Projects Facebook: facebook.com/BrambleBerry Instagram: instagram.com/brambleberry/ Twitter: twitter.com/brambleberry TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@brambleberry Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/brambleberry/

@beckydal9644

Жыл бұрын

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@suzannebyron6034

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this helpful video! It was nice to see how relaxed you were while making it. May I ask why you didn’t use the temperature gauge?

@sonsofliberty3081

Жыл бұрын

The original soap was made from potassium hydroxide, (hardwood ash).

@sa-eedaisha1155

2 ай бұрын

Thank you ma'am But please how can you measure the ingredients for example what amount of lye, oils and water to use which is supposed to be much and little

I actually really like this girl and video she's not mentioning her website over and over or tryna sell anything just genuine teaching she seems extremely humble

@bramble-berry

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! First and foremost our goal is to help guide people to be and think creatively. Happy crafting

A tip that Katie Carson said in her lye safety video is to use half water half ice. It will help cool the lye and keep the fumes at a minimum

Well your website already helped me figure out why my soap went to super thick trace in 15 seconds (cold lye but warm coconut oil) and now I find this! A charming presenter, no over-excited shouting, simple instructions and well filmed. This is the BEST soap making video I’ve found, and I’ve watched quite a few.

@mindfulmummy3222

Жыл бұрын

I think she is the CEO lol

@isaaccutlip5815

Жыл бұрын

​@@mindfulmummy3222 lol

@maria.bibi94

10 ай бұрын

So the lye and oils must be cooled before combining them?

I refer new soap makers to this channel all the time, because of the information you provide. There's a couple YT channels I love for the in-depth explanations and this is one of them. Thanks Ann-Marie for all you do!

I'm from Brazil and finished a class of soap handmade. I loved the way you learn!

I love watching your videos Anne Marie. Thanks to you I now educate on soap and candle making here in Melbourne Australia.🙏🙏

Hi , thank you so much for this video. I have been watching many soap-making videos in the last month and yours are the best! I can't wait to get started !

Thank you so much for all of youe explanations. I feel more educated and not talked down to at all - you are the best!😍

This was a very educational and excellent cold process soap video.I just started making my own body butters and hair butters, now I'm delving into my soap making journey, and I'm super excited! Thank you so much for sharing this video!

I love this woman. She has a way of doing her thing to make it look very easy and yet keep you focused. Your family must love you so much.

Thank you, you're always a pleasure to watch and follow

Love the way you explained. I started with melt and pour this Christmas, made some macarroon soaps to have fun and give to friends. My family love them. What I see is I need to work fast to make design. I see cold process you have more time so later I am thinking in having my first cold p soap. This is such a good way to be crwative and I learned a lot about what makes a good real soap .

I appreciate how much effort goes into your professional videos. Thank you. new starter business here... going well! Continually learning. Love from Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 ♥️

EXCELLENT detailed tutorial. Thank you so much for your generosity.

Anne-Marie, it's like you knew that I was about to actually start a soapmaking business and sent me a new tutorial. I've been watching soapmaking on KZread for years, but finally decided to start the craft for myself. I just bought your books and this new tutorial is an extra bonus!

@user-kz2wr7kq1w

4 ай бұрын

How is it going

Thanks for sharing the soap making knowledge.

Your the bomb!!! 💥 I want to learn more about this process!! Thank you for sharing your videos with us!! 💜

You saved some lives with the aluminum warning! Haven’t heard that elsewhere.

@rosanna4451

2 ай бұрын

What did she say ?

Wow. I needed your information years ago. Thankyou so much !!!!

I just ordered the supplies to make soap - it's something I've been wanting to do for a long time and this video gave me the push needed. Than you, I subscribed and look forward to learning more.

I use shower pan liner for covering my surfaces... we just happened to have some leftover from our bathroom remodel and it works great!

I learn so much from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Starting my journey.. thank you for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with us.

@bramble-berry

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Good luck!

This is the best video on soap making I have seen. Great useful information and to the point. Lovely presenter! ❤

@bramble-berry

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

This is an awesome tutorial thanks so much ❤️😄

Thank you Ann Marie, this is an excellent video!

Great video. I’m loving all this information ❤

this is from a year ago, but I just watched it today and it was SO helpful to a new "soaper", Love your presentation, so easy to follow, will watch more!

Indeed you are a good teacher

Its good that you mention the alu -sodium reaction i am aware of this reaction but would definitly overlooked it when trying to make soap for the first time

Great video for a refresher. Thanks

Made my first batch of soap tonight using the basic soap kit from Brambleberry. So excited! Can't wait to see how it turns.

@bramble-berry

6 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

Vinegar! Always have white vinegar on hand for if you end up with lye on your skin. I put white vinegar into my sink of soap to deactivate any lye and I use straight vinegar to wipe down my surfaces and tools like my stick blender, thermometer and scale.

@jeanettehaygood4154

Жыл бұрын

Vinegar on lye burn can actually make it worse! ALWAYS use plenty of cool, clean running water on a lye burn. For what it’s worth, common vinegar from the grocery store is only 5% vinegar and 95% water.

I am from Egypt your video was very useful to me. thank you very much

Thank you for so much. Binge watching.

Thank you Anne-Marie....your tutorial was very much helpful

Excellent video, so informative for a first time soap maker. Thank you.

@bramble-berry

23 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

So we CAN pre-mix the colour and oil. Pfffft I wish I’d known that before. Glad I know it now. I love this channel.

so well explained!! thanks

Great detail - thank you !

Definitely inspiring! Thanks.

Great video Anne-Marie! Would love to see a recipe of yours using the heat-transfer method and how you would formulate a soap batch or change your existing practices to fit that new technique :)

Thank you all the information and taking time out to teach

Hello from Cameroon. I discovered your channel and I must admit I am overwhelmed by the simplicity of your explanations. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. There are so many videos on KZread but for the first time I fully understand this cold process soap making process. You give a lot of details and it helps neophyte lovers like me. I subscribe directly to your channel and I will recommend it to other cold soap lovers like me. I hope to be able to show you my achievements in the very near future. Thanks again for sharing this. Sorry for my shaky English, I think you'll understand I'm French speaking and just trying to speak in English.

@bramble-berry

11 ай бұрын

Your English is very good! If you ever need more indepth information about your recipes or guidance you are welcome to reach out to our customer support team at info@brambleberry.com for more assistance.

Well, probably not going to try it myself but I really appreciate this video. Now I know I can do it if I decide to.

Wow! What a great video! I’m off to check out bramble berry! ❤❤❤

I learned so much! I turned this video into a Word doc and cannot wait to make my first batch! Thanks so very much!

@bramble-berry

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Good luck, and welcome to the soap making community!

Appreciate this! Thank you!

Very safe and informative

Great video, Ann-Marie!! I’ve always wanted to learn to make CPS so I finally was able to take a class but I thought I’d see what you offer. Thanks for refreshing my mind the info you offer is great. ☺️💕

Finally re-make beginners video 🎆🎆🎆

Just discovered this and out of like 30 other channels I love this one love it . Thank you ,, yes I am the first guy 😉😉😉

@bramble-berry

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

This was definitely helpful

Thanks for this great video! You gave me answers to a few issues I've had as a beginner in soap making.

I loved and researched so much I wanted to make my own lye lol. But I do make my own essential oils and herbs. Ty

I love love this video! However, I would like to know weight of oils you are using and amount of lye/water

Wonderful video

Thank you so much for the tutorial! I am watching all the videos in the play list. Can I use lye (from ashes I have mixed with water to produce the lye)?

Great video! Can I let it cure in the garage winter/summer

I have become so interested in this. I can not wait to get started. So many questions though 🤔

@bramble-berry

Жыл бұрын

Feel free to reach out to our customer service team for any questions! info@brambleberry.com

I always learn something new. Thank you! 🧼

I was thinking about to start a businesses , thank you so much for this video ❤, your videos helped me a lot to learn about soap making 😍. I want to know about the shelf life of these cold process soaps and is it safe for face?

Dear Mam, you are pretty cool. Thanks for making this. Making me understand what I should be doing for my Soap. Thanks very much again

I haven't read the comments so I don't know if anyone's said this before or if you have a video for this but, you tare your scale when measuring and there are people who don't know that you're doing that or don't know what that is/how to do it. Just a suhhestion to explain it for like blank slate newbies. 👍🏼 Love your videos. I'm excited about starting my soap making adventure!

@sugarkanesugaringspallcsug9879

Ай бұрын

Yeah she needs to say that. Also tell the temperature to mix lye water and oil water. I’m missing it. 😮

Hey. Amazing video Can u pls clarify the quantities of oil water and lye for this soap. Just for beginning to make a batch of 5 to 6 soaps

I'm new at making soap and was wondering if I can safely use my dried garden flowers for decoration in my soap making? I do not use any chemicals in my soil. My favorites are mums, marigolds, zinnias, Russian sage and salvia. I am also a Beekeeper and have raw honey and beeswax from my hives, that I would also like to use. What are your thoughts. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. You rock!

Thank you for your tips and tricks! Can I use the large measuring cup that you stirred the soap batter in for food afterward once it's washed?

@jeanettehaygood4154

Жыл бұрын

Many people keep their soap making equipment separate. However, in my opinion glass items can be washed after soap making and used in the kitchen.

Thank you❤

Shoutout to your hair stylist!!!

Lindo ficou seu sabonete

Thank you 💌💌

Obrigada pela legenda em português! Ajudou muito! ❤️👋👋👋

@bramble-berry

Жыл бұрын

Que bom que ajudou!

Thank you

I love my coconut oil. Do I measure when it's solid or do I melt it and then measure it?

Can we make soap during winter months?

What's your opinion on using Heat Transfer Method?

amazing

Youre a great teacher! Ive learned so much from this video. Thank you for that 💕

@bramble-berry

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I love your videos and how it's in sections and straight forward, thank you for this! I also have a question when you say use distilled water. Do I actually have to buy ready distilled water or I can just boil the tap water first before mixing with the Lye ? 🙈

@jeanettehaygood4154

Жыл бұрын

It depends on the quality of your water. If it is good enough for drinking, it is probably okay for making soap. Some water contains chemicals or minerals that can cause problems with soap making. I would recommend making a small batch of soap using the water you have available and see how your soap turns out. Hope this helps! 🥰

Can reverse osmosis (RO) water be used instead of distilled? I heard it’s purer than distilled.

What else can I use besides the liquid lots of lather quick mix ? I can not find online and I need today

Please what oil did you use? And measurement of the lye and water

Can you tell me how much money is needed for all these necessary ingredients and tools from the video? I watched your videos for a couple of days and I really got a strong desire to make soaps. Your videos are excellent and so informative !

Is preservative needed in cold processed soap? Is sodium phytate can be used in cold processed soap?

Hi! What temp should the lye water and the oil mixture be? What temps are we looking for when using the thermometer? Maybe I missed this! Such a great video.

@bramble-berry

Жыл бұрын

Generally you want your temperatures to be between 100 and 120 degrees F.

Thank you for the video, super helpful but what are the exact ounces needed for each ingredient?

@bramble-berry

Жыл бұрын

This video is a general guide on making cold process soap. For recipe ideas you can check our website under Cold Process Projects. www.brambleberry.com/articles-and-projects/projects/cold-process

Hi there, I’ve just made a batch of soap and I am a total beginner. I have a quick question which is. I made my lye solution allowed it to cool down. I waited about an hour to find that it was cold. I then proceeded to make the oil mix waited for that to cool and then combine the oil mix with the lye mix. I’ve just seen that it’s good to keep the two mixture at the same temperature because this help the batter form properly - as I allowed my lye solution to cool down too much, could this effect my final product?

Do we heat up the oils first ?

Nice Video.. Great Work... But Plz let Me know the Quantity of Lye/sodium hydroxide & oil ... required

Is it safe to use glass for making soap?

Do you show the actual recipe? I’ve watched a lot of your videos so I trust you and would like to make my forest recipe from your recipe. I’ve found other recipes on other videos but would rather yours!

@bramble-berry

4 ай бұрын

Our Simple and Gentle Soap Project is a wonderful recipe to start with, the instructions can be found here: www.brambleberry.com/articles-and-projects/projects/cold-process/simple-and-gentle-soap-project/PS000211.html

I did the lavendar soap kit, but as it turns out it has white specks in it. I think its the lye. How do i correct this? Its been 1 week now.

Does the oil you use to dissolve colorant, add in the total oil to calculate lye? Thanks!

@bramble-berry

11 ай бұрын

We don't typically include it in the oil calculations since it is such a small amount but you are welcome to include it in your oil totals if you prefer.

Hi Anne-Marie, wondering if you can explain 99% NaOH vs. 100% NaOH. Which one we should use for soap making?

@bramble-berry

Жыл бұрын

Either would work - so long as the percentage is above 90%.

Could you use your immersion blender you use for cooking or would you want a separate one for soap making?

@bramble-berry

23 күн бұрын

You're welcome to use what you have at home to get started with soap-making. If you're making soap frequently, we recommend having dedicated soap making tools.

Where could i find the big mixing bowl you used for the oil and lye water?

@bramble-berry

3 ай бұрын

It's our 2 Quart Glass Mixing Bowl, it's available here: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/tools-and-accessories/containers/2-quart-glass-mixing-bowl/IB000050.html

Can I use lab grade sodium hydroxide for making soap and which method is good for this type of NaOH if I can use it? Thanks for your kind help

@bramble-berry

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can use lab grade NaOH for making soap.

Thank you so so much for this video I appreciate but my use to get tick so fast for that it will not be smut please how of each ingredient kg

@bramble-berry

11 ай бұрын

We recommend using google or another online calculator to convert the values in the recipe to something you are comfortable and familiar with.

So the fragrance oil that we use for the candle can we use them for the soap are fine oils just for the soap

@bramble-berry

6 ай бұрын

Yes you can, the fragrance oils work great in both soap and candles.