Cold Process Crystal Salt Bars. Soap Challenge Club. Cold process soap making tutorial

[@mintullah3945]

The contrast between the gray and the pink salt!!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi Mintull ah thank you so much for your very kind comment 😊

[@fa.ben-beauty1621]

This one video for salt crystal doap bars teached me more than all the others i watched before. Wish i had found ur video before. As i am a beginner in soas and selling soaps, i binge watch your videos and you help me so much!!! I already began to make doap dough. Thank you for all your videos

[@IDreamInSoap]

AW that's lovely to hear, thank you so much Fa.Ben-Beauty, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment for me 😊

[@fa.ben-beauty1621]

I have to thank YOU to take the time for those kind of informative videos

[@teresaskerratt4842]

Brilliant as usual Lisa 🧼🧼🧼🌈❣️.. and to all of Lisa’s followers ... Lisa is correct ... the soap challenge club is a brilliant way to learn ..... for a very small amount of money you get the opportunity to learn a new soap making skill a recipe and tutorial from brilliant soap makers around the world and support from master soap makers and believe me you do not need to be talented or brilliant at soap maker .... just have passion for saponification.... jump in you won’t be sorry 🌈🌈🧼🧼🐝🐝❣️

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you Teresa and I completely agree

[@tassiegirl1991]

Lisa those are really pretty, such an interesting process thank you for sharing.

[@IDreamInSoap]

You are so welcome, thanks once again Tassie Girl

[@barefoot3077]

Adding the cracks at the end is a perfect touch. Liked putting the salt on bottom instead of the top. Two thumbs up!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say BarefootBrooke, thank you so much 😊

[@graveside_glitz1015]

Your soaps BLOW MY MIND every single time. Truly an art is what you make

[@IDreamInSoap]

😉

[@ela37003]

You are just a artist!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍 all soaps are stunning!! Congratulations 👏👏👏!!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much! so kind of you

[@RTJames-gq9xg]

Rewatched this video after a couple of months and have to say-each time I see your videos they a fresh look and a happy delight of your end result. For me, that’s kind of my internal rule-rewatching = happy/satisfied. Thank you for taking the time to make such great videos and the stunning soaps!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks so much Jayne, I know exactly what you mean. I like happy too, and they should be happy if soap making makes you happy

[@maryeberle8994]

Thank you for your detailed explanation! Your soaps are so beautiful. Thank you for providing support to the Soap Challenge.

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Mary , thank you so much 😊

[@mandimoo87]

Love them. The colours remind me of a Japanese cherry blossom tree

[@IDreamInSoap]

Ooh yes they do, I see what you mean. Thank you Amanda

[@sumeriandays86]

That really comes closely under the definition of handmade soap, you have put so much manual effort on each individual bar 💕

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much!

[@alisonchoo3912]

thank you for your video and all the advise, they have been very helpful. I would like to ask your advise on salt bar sweating. I checked on website and one of the recommendation is to shrink wrap after unmolding. Will this affect the curing if the soap is wrapped immediately?

[@IDreamInSoap]

HI Alison. Salt bars sweating can be a problem if you like in a humid environment. You cannot wrap them once unmoulded as you are correct it will stop the bars curing.

[@tanyabonnett7787]

I'm so happy you are still going to make the challenge soap bars in your style each çhallelenge as I always look forward to seeing your entry as they are always fantastic. Good luck in your new position as a bubble club helper and advisor. These are really beautiful bars. I love the added cracks.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Tanya, ooh yes I will still be making all the soaps and the hopefully be able to help with ideas and tips as well.

[@cryingbroken8824]

A friend of mine has psoriasis, asked me to *try* making an oatmeal and salt bar, talk about ROCKS! I told her about the results,but she still wanted them. Solved the cutting problem, by cutting mostly through for bars, leaving the last bit for her to either ruin a knife of her own or just snap off as she used, and she was ecstatic with the solution! The wee bits of scrabble, she just gathered together and kept for tossing by the handful, or other measure, into a bath when she felt like a luxurious soak...so it helped us both out.🤷‍♀️she was in no shape to attempt cutting those bars any more than I am! She's got well over 20+years on me and several heart attacks on top of that...(🤔) no WAY was I sending up that slab of rock for her to figure out cutting! Plus her husband is even more aged and problematic health, with a commensurate stubborn streak(they're well matched) so if she didn't try(out of common sense) *HE WOULD*! I needed NEITHER of them on my conscience! They're older...already overloaded and to take it easier in and as much as they keep *trying* to slow down and their"golden years" life just keeps dropping more and more in their laps...I have NO IDEA how they cope. Literally THINKING about the challenges *she* faces on a daily basis, EXHAUSTs me! Just thinking! Never mind doing. Or even attempting to try to SCHEDULE! 🤪😳🙃IF THERE WAS EVER A REAL LIFE WONDER WOMAN, SHE'S IT!!! MAYBE NOT THE FACE AND FIGURE, BUT WHO KNOWS HOW HER FAMILY IS GOING TO COPE WHEN HER BODY CAN NO LONGER COPE AND JUST FLAT OUT QUITS? WORSE, she has a number of friends that would TRY to step up and help, but every single one of us is a two hour drive away!! Her own children are mostly "no more", a large part of *why* her life is so overwhelming (shes taken in 3 of her grandchildren to raise when their own parents gave up on life.😥😢🤷‍♀️) but what ELSE was she going to do when the other grandparents showed little to no interest?

[@wendyg4706]

Beautiful. Great to see someone from UK making and sharing wonderful videos and being so inspirational.

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Wendy , thank you so much 😊

[@letlhogonoloramatu]

I love the cracks. It's a very nice touch that up leveled the soap bars!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you!

[@SoyandShea]

These are stunning! I really love this technique.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hey Keeley, thanks so much

[@jenivee7]

Lisa this is beautiful!! I can’t wait to try this technique!! 😍🥰😍🥰

[@IDreamInSoap]

Ooh I hope you give it a go, have fun

[@AGee2217]

I love this technique and was on the fence about joining soap club but didn't know how advanced of a technique it would be. Now April's technique REALLY intrigues me. I'll have to join for that one.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Ooh yes, do join up there is such a huge range of abilities, right from people who have only made a couple of loaves, to super experienced people, and lots of help and support

[@justaddlivingwater]

So beautiful Lisa, gorgeous!! I'm so happy that your one of the " The Teachers" or Advocates in the SOAP Calloborations.. Well deserved and fantastic, I can't wait to see what you teach us next...Thank you..

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much

[@actualangel5133]

These soaps look so marvellous…. The cracks look ver realistic…

[@GrandmaMarlayne]

You are a creative master of unique designs in soap. I love this style of bar!

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Marlayne , thank you so much 😊

[@cheryl739]

Those are fantastic soaps! You are a wonder and with no end to your imagination. Kudos! Cheers and Blessings 💕💕

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hello again Cheryl it's always lovely to see you, so pleased you liked the video, and thanks so much for popping by

[@magbr45]

Dear Lisa, when I saw the picture I wondered how difficult these beautiful soaps would be! I love a salt bar and just made some myself following your ombre salt bar video and recipe, so I will try these too! Thank you so much for the lovely video and teaching🙏❤️

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi Mag, ooh I hope yours turn out brilliantly

[@silvanamoise1275]

Your soaps are the most beautifully made from what I’ve seen Love them

[@karinacanova7960]

Beautiful as usual Lisa, just adore them, at the end who cares if they scratch, it is just to adorn them, beautifully explained also.

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say, thank you so much 😊

[@terrisuarez7665]

I think having demonstrations is a great idea! Loved this video

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hello again TERRI it's always lovely to see you, I think the demonstrations will help people out (well I hope so)

[@beckhill6642]

A lovely soap, love the technique, such a clever idea! Will enjoy seeing the challenge entries, all those different colour variations, the possibilities are endless! Congrats on your role on being on the Bubble Support Team! You're the perfect fit, with all your knowledge!! Thanks for sharing!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hey Beck - thank you so much, lovely to see you as usual :-)

[@alwyngreen7205]

They look Gorgeous... Well Done 👍🏼 Thank you for sharing

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks so much Natasha 😊

[@domy6827]

How exciting that you're part of the bubble support team!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you Dom, I'm really enjoying it :-)

[@vixenligon1167]

Absolutely beautiful ♡♡♡ I love that you told us how to do all the little details.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Vixen

[@lynettieo]

Beautiful! I personally like the salt bars without the veins, but that's just me. I love the simple look of the grey with with pink salt. very nice!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks Lynne, I actually like them without the veins too :-)

[@bjdefilippo447]

Lovely! Thanks for the detailed explanations. It almost makes me wish I were still soaping.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi BJ I'm so pleased you liked it and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment for me ☺️

[@AmandaFiorani]

Lovely natural soap and very interesting technique

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you very much Amanda

[@mrsmurphy1836]

They are stunning, lovley twist with the vaines.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hello again Mrs Murphy it's always lovely to see you, so pleased you liked the video, and thanks so much for popping by

[@mkapadia917]

@@IDreamInSoap I just bought one of these bars!! Yesss!

[@قناةصدقهجاريهلله]

I love you how you describes amazing 👏..but i wish if you put a links if we need to buy the mould or other thing you like what you use from amazon or other place 😊...to make it easy for us to found out ❤❤❤❤..

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks so muc, I'm pleased you like it. I do say in the video where I get things from so you should be able to find them if you want to. Unfortunately I just don't have time to add links etc to other people's websites as the videos take hours and hours to produce, so it's just one thing that doesn't fit in I'm afraid, but as I said, I do try to mention in the video where I get things from

[@sarahgladden8325]

Beautiful soap Lisa! May I ask how much extra salt you added to account for wastage?

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi Sarah. In my little slab it takes 550g of oil, so for the salt bars that would allow 220g of salt. I but in my piles and then weighed them, they came to 83g. I guessed that 50g of that would stay in the soap so added 220 - 50 = 170g salt to my soap base. When I unmoulded 30g fell out (so pretty good guess), so maybe overall in the whole batch I could be 3g over, but some bars will have more and some less and I'm sure a few more grains will fall out. So I'm OK with that. I piled mine quite high and used a thickish trace, if yours it thinner more salt will stick. If anyone else (not in the UK) is reading this and is concerned about why this is so detailed, it's just because with UK regs we have to use exact quantities allowed by our assessed recipes. If you don't have to do that then you are free to use whatever amount you like.

[@sarahgladden8325]

@@IDreamInSoap Thank you Lisa! Perhaps we should have to see if we can get an addendum for this recipe which would allow a slight variation of salt to account for this?

[@Tkok_iswatching]

These are beautiful bars! I’m going to try this! I love my individual bar molds but the exposed part of of my soap is never as smooth and shiny. Sometimes it has ash. How do you avoid that?

[@IDreamInSoap]

For ash the best thing to do is discount your water and keep the soap covered until it is fully saponified

[@SilviaQG67]

Impresionantes, fabulosos, preciosos. Haré este modelo que tanto me gustado. 👏 Gracias por todos sus consejos para la elaboración de este bello Jabón 🙏

[@IDreamInSoap]

De nada, gracias por los comentarios😉

[@NordicZombie]

This is the most beautiful soap I’ve seen. Love it!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Wow, thank you!

[@lisadegen5158]

Beautiful soap! Thanks for sharing your really informative video 👍🏼

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Lisa :-)

[@steelersgirl071961]

These are really cool! The scratches stand out with that color, very nice Lisa! As always, you do some awesome soaps! Thank you for sharing 😊💞. Stay safe!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much steelersgirl071961, that's very kind of you.

[@susangardner8305]

These are so beautiful. You are very clever and talented

[@IDreamInSoap]

AW, thank you so much Susan :-)

[@domy6827]

absolutely stunning effect and choice of colours

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much!

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

Lisa looking sheepish at the dinner table when her husband asks why his food tastes soapy... lol. I gave my brother one of your peppermint salt bars for Christmas, and my sister in law a Juicy Fruits bar (and her mum got the one with the dog and falling snowflakes!) They all liked them a lot.

[@IDreamInSoap]

He, he could you imagine that, yes just scrape it up and put it in the salt grinder, waste no want not as they say :-) I'm so pleased everyone liked the soap :-)

[@sheilahauser7564]

As always your soap bars are absolutely beautiful

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Sheila, thank you so much 😊

[@ChaiLatte13]

Your soap designs and techniques are just incredible.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much ChaiLatte, that's very kind of you.

[@traceyjackson8552]

These look great Lisa, I love this salt bar assessment, makes such a fantastic salt bar and these are so aesthetically pleasing too aren’t they. I love them. Great news you are part of the Soap Challenge team now, well done you, well deserved. Might make time for myself to join, thanks again for a great video 🌈

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you Tracey, ooh yes, do join, it's fantastic

[@traceyrauch6922]

Definitely a thumbs up!!! A great tutorial, a beautiful soap and a wonderful mentor🌬♥️🌬♥️🌬♥️🙏🙏🙏

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Tracey , thank you so much 😊

[@lilyp6910]

Beautiful, I love the added cracks xxx

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks a lot Lily P, that's very kind of you

[@is9893]

so creative! another gorgeous soap, Lisa :) the colours are perfect.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much!

[@gigglesandchaos5443]

Well done! So beautifully creative ❤

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Leahsluxuryaromas]

Stunning Soap Lisa! 💕

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Leah

[@peterk2018]

Beautiful soaps Lisa! I am going to try this tonight, just have to pick up some pink salt. Thank you as always!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Excellent, have fun :-)

[@theharrodfamily4910]

i love it! I've just bought a large container of the pink salt.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Good luck with it!

[@jtfaith]

Love it and how you explain everything so nice...thank you?

[@IDreamInSoap]

AW that's lovely to hear, thank you so much Jo Tsi, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment for me 😊

[@jcortese3300]

That's beautiful -- it might be really nice to do with bright white crystals and a dark midnight blue soap with some mica in it. And you can put silvery mica in the cracks!

[@IDreamInSoap]

ooh that sounds lovely

[@ViolentRoseAu]

What scale do you use? I love the look of it.

[@IDreamInSoap]

This is the scale I use, it’s fab (I use the little precision bit all the time). I haven’t added a purchase link as I’m in the UK so my link may not be of any use, but anyone who I have recommended the scale to before has been able to find it easily once they know what it is www.salterhousewares.co.uk/heston-blumenthal-precision/salter-heston-blumenthal-kitchen-scales/heston-blumenthal-dual-precision-scale.html

[@DesireeAlvaro]

Wow! This design is amazing! I love the colors that you use ☺️

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Desiree :-)

[@HuemorDGAP]

Gorgeous!!! Almost looks like cherry blossoms too!! I will be trying this out!!!! So lovely!!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you Audra and have fun!

[@wonderlandmafia2]

It almost looks like cherry blossom branches! So pretty!

[@IDreamInSoap]

I can see exactly what you mean, thank you so much :-)

[@soapetc7497]

I cannot wait to try these. They look stunning.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Ooh excellent, I hope you do give them a go.

[@michelledonahue4601]

Love them. They are beautiful and I love salt bars.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much, ooh yes salt bars are great aren't they

[@vickynoemi1]

I love it!!! It is gorgeous and natural looking soap 🥰👍great job.

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say vickynoemi1, thank you so much 😊

[@SueandSoap]

These look so amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this, it's really helpful! Making salt bars is definitively my next soap making project

[@IDreamInSoap]

Ooh excellent, I hope they go well :-)

[@marybeth2507]

I love this 🧼😍 I wasn't able to enter the challenge this month, but salt soap is definitely on my bucket list! Thank you for all your teaching! I've learned a lot from you and am super excited that you are on the Bubble Support Team!

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Mary Beth, thank you so much 😊

[@LittleIowaHomestead]

These are really cool! I like your final addition with the cracks added to the soap. Beautifully done, Lisa💕

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks so much! Shonna 😊

[@BubuCuisine]

May I ask with what tool you made that cracked effect? Thank you!

[@Farenfran]

Another beautiful soap, Lisa! and the veines were just the perfect final touch!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hello again Victoria it's always lovely to see you, so pleased you liked the video, and thanks so much for popping by

[@sassysoaperyllctiffanywyat4757]

Turned out beautiful as always. I’m pretty happy with how mine turned out.

[@IDreamInSoap]

It's a lovely technique isn't it :-)

[@jasperbunny]

So pleased with our order again! This soap smells and looks beautiful! Thank you for our free gift also ☺️

[@IDreamInSoap]

AW, so pleased and thank you so much for your continued support :-)

[@AleeraKnight]

Love the new intro!! Gorgeous soap as always

[@IDreamInSoap]

Yippee, so pleased, thank you so much

[@michelleryder9814]

Love the design! Thanks!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks so much Michelle :-)

[@lkrsoapandsuch5767]

Love these and so appreciate your expertise. The engraving is a beautiful touch. Blessings to you 💫

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say LKR Soap and Such, thank you so much 😊

[@Bellessentials]

So cool! Great idea about piling the salt up! Love the effect it gives❤️

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks so much Belle, lovely to see you again! 😊

[@heatheranderson1091]

Those are stunning!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Heather

[@emilyfleischmann]

Beautiful soaps! I also love the new animated intro to your videos!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much, so pleased you like my little cloud as well :-)

[@kitzlynnlawrence7908]

Wonderful, I needed that thanks Lisa 💋

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much KitzLynn , that's very kind of you.

[@janezemurray8108]

Absolutely Stunning! 💖

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you! 😊

[@Mericel1]

My very first batch of soap was a slightly modified version of your ombré salt soap. I am not good enough for a soap challenge but I am going to try this. We are members of the same Facebook group. I will tag you with the results there. I learn so much from you. By the way I love my ombré bars. They are amazing. I did not achieve much of an ombré but I love using them.

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's great news, I hope you have great results with these. oh and you are good enough for the soap challenge, there are people in there from very beginner to very experienced, it's all about learning and having fun, with a lot of support

[@crystaloofwoof9089]

This is gorgeous!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Glad you liked it.

[@jasperbunny]

These look amazing and I think the scratchiness will be great! I’d happily try it ☺️

[@IDreamInSoap]

It's a funny one, some people seem to love the idea, others not, I'll be trying one in the bath soon :-)

[@nadinestewart9279]

Stunning!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Nadine

[@SoapoftheDay]

Beautiful soap! Love it so much!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much!

[@marcelsoaps]

so beautiful and lovely! and I always enjoy your sense of humor! thanks for sharing the video :)

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hello again marcel's soaps it's always lovely to see you, so pleased you liked the video, and thanks so much for popping by

[@karijaneify]

It’s the final step with the clay rubbed in that really makes these more realistic! Wonder if you used a clay solution with narrow eye dropper it might save time? Was that Himalayan salt? I find that incredibly scratchy, causing cuts and scratches even. (Must be the structure of the crystals?). Maybe large crystal regular sea salt colored with mica would work without smearing the surrounding soap?

[@yourbookisexceptionallylou4906]

Hey! That technique you used to fill in those cracks we call distressing. It's a little different in a painting contest/furnishing context though. We typically dilute a black/brown, and loosely paint it over a surface. Then go back and wipe off the top. The tiny cracks hold onto the paint create a "distressed"/aged look

[@IDreamInSoap]

Ooh, yes I know what you mean, that's very interesting. Thanks for that :-)

[@cathyt.7589]

Beautiful soap! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@IDreamInSoap]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much

[@TracyD2]

They couldn’t of chosen a better person than you to have on their team. I think you’re brilliant and I’ll always sing your praises. 😊

[@IDreamInSoap]

AW, thank you so much Tracy, that's lovely of you :-)

[@AMusingFarms]

I love this design/technique. I’m curious as to what tool you used to create the cracks in the finished salt bar. Thank you so much!

[@silviallamas8033]

EXELENTE TRABAJO GRACIAS PRECIOSA DE LUJO SALUDOS DESDE CANCÚN MÉXICO

[@IDreamInSoap]

muchas gracias Silvia

[@drazil99]

Was waiting for this video after I saw people post pics of thier challenge soaps on facebook. This is so neat I am going to have to try it sometime!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Ooh excellent. I hope yours turn out beautifully

[@rosiewilliams5923]

You have such a beautiful and pleasant voice just like your soaps

[@IDreamInSoap]

AW, thank you so much :-)

[@georgianabennett2322]

You're the best...the best among the best 👈🙏❤❤❤❤❤🇯🇲

[@IDreamInSoap]

Aw thank you so much ❤️

[@tracyvonelling1615]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Tracy :-)

[@LavVenizalda]

great video i will have to try this technique

[@IDreamInSoap]

Excellent, I hope you have fun Lav

[@jotaylor8548]

Really beautiful result - but I have a technical question. if you don't use all the charcoal oil mixture, doesn't that affect your oil lye ratio as I think you said you'd used some of base oils to mix with the charcoal?

[@IDreamInSoap]

In theory it would a tiny bit, but for my soaps I have to stick to assessments, so have to use exactly the amount of charcoal up. Even if you didn't it would be a tiny amount and that would be covered by the superfat

[@jotaylor8548]

@@IDreamInSoap Thanks so much for your super quick reply. You're a gifted teacher and committed sop supporter. x

[@peaceandfuntimes]

Wonderful! Look like apple blossom trees

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks, it came out well. Happy.

[@kasie680]

I need a tape of your voice Lisa!!! So relaxing 😌

[@kezzaobee1462]

I agree, very calming voice

[@IDreamInSoap]

He, he, that's funny, thank you

[@IDreamInSoap]

AW, thanks a lot

[@meflagg3741]

that is really pretty!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks a lot me flagg, that's very kind of you

[@samaralbanna3792]

Amazing , you are talented.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much 😀