Holly, that was a great tutorial on handwashing especially for these days. The soap is beautiful. Everyone stay safe and wash your hands!

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Grace! I'm a germaphobe so that wasn't even the way I'd wash if my hands were actually dirty. Haha!

@garbokatten

4 жыл бұрын

@@moriversoap Thank's for a beautiful video! Between the fingers though! That's something I've learned from this horror of a pandemic. :)

@karenb3857

4 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon, this question is from your Tangerine salt bars that you made. The video was a few years ago. You mentioned you like salt bars to wash your face with. Is the recipe that you were using for your Tangerine salt bars is that the same recipe you use on your face? Or is it a different salt recipe? That video had the comments were turned off 😔 thank you!

I never thought about doing the thin layer and then pouring the in-the-pot swirl, but it turned out so cute, almost like a little shell! Really love the look of these-kind of reminds me of a classier/handmade Irish Spring back when they used to be swirled (I think I heard that they're one solid colour now), which I always found really pretty. Anyway, thanks for another great video! You've inspired me to make soap this week after a long-ish break, so I appreciate that! 💕

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! YES! I have been thinking a lot about Irish Spring soap with the two soaps shown in this video. Haha! I actually just got in an Irish Spring fragrance that I am so eager to try. I always loved that scent! Have fun soaping!

I recently fell in love with soap videos and your channel is by far my favorite! I've been binge watching your episodes for a couple days now 😅 you inspire me to try and make my own soap! Thank you for all your wonderful videos! ❤️

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that!

I’m in love with the colors in this soap! Reminds me of sea glass.

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chloe!

Oh my gosh the colors are beautiful!! 😍

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kristie!

Those turned out great! I love the swirls.

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah!

I am in love with these colors!! So pretty. I bet it smells amazing. Thank you as always for sharing.

@moriversoap

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lori!

I like that you showed yourself using the soap at the end..

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was so late working on this video that the soap was already cured.

@radica75

4 жыл бұрын

@@moriversoap 🤗

Love the colours you chose for this batch Holly very pretty thank you.

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love it, I can imagine how nice it smells too! Love your Bud cutter, he makes them so great. 🙂

You always motivate me, I really don’t know how but , you motivate me. Wish you all the happiness and health to both you and your family

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Awe thank you so much! I appreciate your kindness. The best to you also!

these are my favorite colors for soap, your soap turned out beautifully as always.

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary!

Wow the lather on this soap looks so good.

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Gorgeous, love those shades of green, really pretty...

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I do too!

Very pretty! Love the colors!! 👍🏻😊

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Barbara!

I love your new container. Funny to hear you talking about Liters. :) unusual. Looks like you managed the ricing quite well. I remember when I did my first floral it riced so badly but at the end it had a very pretty look. Nice how this one turned out. Stay well!

Love this!! 💕

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for sharing, Holly. Love and greetings from Pretoria, South Africa

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching from South Africa!!

Very pretty!!

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cheryl!

Holly it looks so pretty! I am like you in that I have a eucalyptus weakness!!!!! I do hope I can get a hold of this and a fresh linen! I am big in fresh scents and stronger scents! Anyway got my first order and I can’t say enough about your soap! My hands were getting so dry the fingers had horrible painful gashes in them! That is all gone thanks to your soap. I never dreamed that handmade soap would be so wonderful!! My skin cannot thank you enough!!!

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

I am thrilled for your positive review! Thank you so much Stacy! YAY YAY YAY!!

Love!!love it!! Look like Islands Ocean's

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Your products are always beautiful.

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Beautifully delicious!😉👍

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I was just watching your older videos with making like, a huuuge rainbow batch and still using your single bar cutter and i was like "wait why doesn't she have a multi cutter?!" so i'm glad you finally have one hahah, certainly make big enough batches to justify it

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Ha I know. I'm so stubborn sometimes!

I love your videos, and you seem like you're the nicest person.

@moriversoap

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shelby!

That lather 😍😍

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very Beautiful

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jacquie!

I just absolutely LOVE the color! So pretty 💜

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Teri! Me too! It was cool even for me to see the difference in colors between this and Green Clover. I would have said they were nearly the same until side by side. :-)

You are such a calm soaper, love to watch!

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen!

What do you plane your soaps with? They're always so perfect.

Love it! How do you prevent soda ash in your CP soaps?

Holly how do you cut your loafs from that big bar of soap?? Do you have a special cutter? They are so smooth! I love it!

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We use a loaf splitter. You can see it in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Znl42slunJrAirQ.html

Holly, have you ever thought of doing a “cleaning up” video? All the dishes etc? The eucalyptus bar is beautiful!!!

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have one of those on here somewhere. :-) I think it was in Part Two of 'My Soapmaking Process' series.

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/gn-H3LGCgMrQcZc.html

@China-Clay

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

@China-Clay

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, just found it, haven’t watched those for a while!

Hey Holly, love you videos! I don't know how much you pay for your crinkle paper you use in packaging, but I just wanted to let you know that most Walmarts have crinkle paper as part of their Easter clearance! At 90% off, the 3 oz bags are $0.19 or 1.25 oz bags are $0.10 and they had Lime Green, Brown, Light Blue, and Pink colors.

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip! I do buy little bits of color to mix into the main kraft crinkle. :-D

I used Beach by Bobby brown today. It said no ricing...and it riced drastically! Hard to get a good soap when that happens! Especially if it’s as bad as mine was!

@moriversoap

3 жыл бұрын

Oh Em Gee...that's a bad one! It's hard to work with for sure!

Any ideas when I can check back at the store to purchase a bar? Says “coming soon”. Just don’t want it to be sold out before I get the chance to make my very first purchase. Your videos are absolutely awesome to watch! Love your spirit and enthusiasm for your craft. Keep up the great work! :)

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Right now, I'm tentatively planning for April 30th. Supply orders have been so very slow and I'm just now this week going to be able to work on the wax melts and other products to go with the release. That date could change just based on the work I'm able to accomplish. Be sure to follow on Facebook and Instagram and/or check back on the website as it will be announced several days in advance.

Hey Holly, I’m a long time watcher. I never comment, but I just wanted to say you make some amazing soap, you also have a really calming voice. ????? Where do you get your lye from. Just wanna try my hand at soap making. Thanks in advance for answering my question❤️❤️❤️❤️

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alexis! I usually get my lye from Essential Depot.

@alexismichelle1083

4 жыл бұрын

Missouri River Soap oh thank you so much. I wish you the best in your endeavors💜💜❤️🧡

Where did you buy your two green micas? I love them! This soap turned out fabulous!

@moriversoap

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They are from Nurture Soap but danged if I can remember what they are right now. I do have them written down somewhere. I think maybe they are Sea Green and Synergy.

How do you go about melting your oils? Do you melt in a separate container then transfer to the clear 12 quart container? If you do, what kind of pot do you use to melt your oils in? Thank you. I also wanted to say that I love watching your videos.

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I do melt in a separate container. I have several stainless steel pots. I use the clear containers in videos because so many people enjoy being able to see the soap better.

You can called eucamint that sounds nice

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

That is a good one!

Lovely soap. Where do you get your green spatulas & plastic pitchers? I cant find any big enough. Thank u.

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am drawing a complete blank on the spatulas but I am thinking maybe I got them at BeScented. I am just not sure. The pitchers I get from School Masters or Amazon.

For whatever reason...I haven’t seen your videos in ages. Hope all is well with you and your family and you are keeping busy during this crazy time? Regards, Maureen from New Zealand🙋🏻‍♀️

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maureen! I hope you are well also. We're doing okay here!

Do you use melt and pour soap? ☺

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

I don't. I prefer cold process.

Have you ever made a soap that smells like the ocean? That's my fav smell in the universe.

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

I have made several ocean-themed soaps but not sure they have really captured the essence of the ocean. That's a tough one!

@roundthewldin3clicks

4 жыл бұрын

@@moriversoap thanks

What scent did you use for your chasing rainbows 🌈 soap? You made it sound delicious. I've been looking but it doesn't say it anywhere.

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was a fruity blend of mango, tangerine, orange and peach with a hint of strawberry. It was a custom fragrance blend.

That was all oil, before you started adding? What does the titanium dioxide do?

@moriversoap

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the base of cold process soap is a mixture of oils. The titanium dioxide whitens/lightens the soap batter.

QUESTION: can we stick blend the lye solution to get the white chips to resolve' before we add it to our oils?

@rrrrmcg408

4 жыл бұрын

Pour it into your oils through a strainer

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't put a stick blender into the lye solution like that. I would also recommend just straining it. I tend to get more because I reduce my water so much. When I don't reduce my water, I don't get those at all. Typically, they blend in just fine for me. I strain if the lye solution was made the day before and the bits are a bit crunchy. Haha!

Thanks for sharing. Why do you add coconut milk to oils? What difference does it make or what qualities does it add to soap? Also how to calculate the amount to be added ppo?

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I add coconut milk because it adds such a lovely creaminess to the soap. Because I am not doing a full milk soap, I add it at a smaller amount to the oils. (As opposed to a milk/lye solution.)This is typically done at trace, but I love to get it all blended in with the oils to get rid of any bits. Adding it at trace may cause the soap to be over blended and thicken up too quickly, especially if you're working extra to get those bits broken down. (Alternately, you can preblend the milk or strain it.) So that is why I do that. You can experiment and see how much you like in your soap recipe. This is based on the 50/50 method. You mix your lye solution with at least equal parts of water from your batch. (I prefer much more water though to get that lye mixed well). Then you can make up the remainder of your liquid/water amount with milk.

@saharpervez856

4 жыл бұрын

@@moriversoap thank you very much for explaining in such detail. I'm new to soap making, eager to learn some tips to make my soaps better. Stay blessed!

Hey dear, will this Ice-eucalyptus soap be ready in the April release & is it the same fragrant we missed as Eucalyptus spearmint?

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do plan to have it in the next release. It is well cured. I am just trying to make a decision on the actual date. I'm having a hard time getting some supplies in and by the time we get to the end of April, I have a bunch more soaps that would be ready soon. Haha! Decisions!

Your husband is gonna unionize on ya! :-P Such a pretty soap!

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Thank you!

Hi Holly, If I was making double or triple milk soap, do you deduct the amount of each from the water content if you're adding it to the oils?

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. :-)

@steelersgirl071961

4 жыл бұрын

@@moriversoap Thank you 😊

@steelersgirl071961

4 жыл бұрын

Do u put equal amounts of each milk?

Hi again, do add equal amounts of milk, or is each one different?

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

My recipes all vary. :-)

I love your soap and currently have over 15 bars right now. I'm disappointed because I haven't bought for a while and was shocked at the increase in pricing when I recently visited the website. Your prices are now out of my price range and I'm sadly going to have to purchase elsewhere from now on. I really loved all your soaps and hope you will have a great sale soon! If you do, I would be happy to buy again 😊

@TubbyTabbySoaps

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I suspect the price increase is because she was under-pricing her work before, as many makers do when they start out. It's hard to compete with mass-produced products as an artisanal soap-maker, so I really hope Holly is able to make a decent living making her beautiful soaps!

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that! I could write out a two page document explaining my pricing and why it is justified (and why this comment hurts my heart) but I'll just leave it at this... Costs are high. Shipping is high. Keep in mind that most of my supplies are super heavy and shipping is C-R-A-Z-Y! We do the best we can. We work really hard, long hours (3 of us!), with very tiny profit. (Proper retail pricing and recommended retail on my soaps is $18-$20 a bar! So that I charge $9-$10 is a pretty sweet deal with the quality of ingredients used.) We are currently offering flat rate shipping on orders over $15. The more you buy, the more you save! You need soap and I need to sell soap. I am not covering costs on shipping materials and I'm paying more than you are paying me to ship most orders. Additionally, I always have the Buy 9 Soaps and Get 1 Soap Free deal. That makes the average (super luxurious) soap bar at just $8 a bar in most cases. For a hefty 5-6 oz bar, that's a great deal! Combine that with the flat rate shipping and you've gotten quite a nice discount. Thanks!

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you @ Tubby Tabby Soaps! I really appreciate your support! You are right that I am not charging what I am supposed to even still.

Do you ever post any of your receipts. You said no more Bite & my teens are so upset they love the colors the smell the name the size the design.

@moriversoap

Жыл бұрын

I did bring Bite Me back this year with a slightly different look. It is currently curing and will be available probably towards the end of September or the beginning of October.

Every time I try adding milk without freezing, it always turns my batter orange and smells. How do you get your batter to stay the same

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

What is the typically percentage you are adding in? It's natural for lye and milk to react in that manner. So if you use more milk then there is more to react.

Cual es la cantidad total de jabón que hace y cual es la cantidad de crema de coco que le agrega? Le agradecería mucho me pudiera contestar.

@moriversoap

3 жыл бұрын

I don't remember what the size of that particular batch would have been. I typically use between 1-3% coconut milk (percentage based on the oil portion of the batch).

@vero8527

3 жыл бұрын

@@moriversoap , muchas gracias!! Un saludo desde Santiago de Chile. Hermoso su trabajo.🤗

@vero8527

3 жыл бұрын

@@moriversoap, eso es aparte del agua y la soda cáustica?

do you have the recipe for us?

@moriversoap

2 жыл бұрын

Most of my soapmaking videos from 2021 have a recipe in the description.

How long do you let your soaps cure for before using?

@moriversoap

4 жыл бұрын

I like a 4-6 week cure on my soaps.