Cosmic Wave Swirl Technique, Cold Process Soap Making (Technique Video #10)

[@IDreamInSoap]

The cosmic wave is so stunning, another brilliant soap, and great idea with the jug spout extension.

[@Llamanades]

I love watching your videos before I sleep. Your voice is so soothing and the way you mix your colours are just beautiful 😍

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! Sweet dreams! 💝

[@cherrycordiaI]

The swirl reminds me of a night in a rocky desert. Layers of rusty igneous rock and a pitch black sky.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Oh...I can see that! 😊

[@CloverTea123]

I think the unevenness of the orange is beautiful, and it reminds me of Jupiter

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Xavier!

[@PlumCrazyHomesteader]

Glad to hear you say Kaolin correctly. Beautiful soaps! 💕

[@fefedilks6164]

Stand up and take a bow girl! I think you pulled if off magnificently! It's beautiful.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! This is such a fun technique! 💕😊

[@juliebissat3036]

Omg that is the coolest design I’ve ever seen !!!!!!!!

[@yvettececil5580]

Live how you mix your colors!!! I studied color theory while in cosmology school and when I started soaping I bought the primary colors and b&w. Now I see a techniques where I can pre mix my colorants for those custom colors ♥️

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Yes, you will love it Yvette!

[@Mumsy_Soap]

Mixing the color on a cutting board was so amazing

[@carixialunnacreativa2167]

during the process i was thinking in twilight and the wolfs, love the result, hugs

[@fugulover]

You're such an amazing artist! This is not soap. This is abstract art! So in love. So inspiring and thank you for sharing your love!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much Joanne! 💕

[@AmyWarden]

I love this technique!! I need to revisit it again too! Your soap turned out beautifully! Thanks for sharing your fun tips & tricks! I love how you split your slab and "planed" it with your wire cutter!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Amy! You should revisit it again! Those designs are so unique! 💕

[@starsprite2022]

The colors of the soap look like something you’d see on rare stones

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@guataco]

Wao! Love your creativity. You are the Jackson Pollock of soap. 🤩

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Juan! 😊✨

[@Ellenhsiang]

It's beautiful and as usual, you share everything you learned from the process. That's so helpful, thank you again, Teri.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! So glad you are learning!

[@chiayangnazario]

Your soaps are beautiful! I’ve watched a lot of soap videos and you’re a true artist.

[@gwenwebster1292]

I get so much out of your videos! They are just soothing and mesmerizing. Your tips at the end are very helpful! Thank you for all of your knowledge and ideas :-)

[@11aparnakumari]

Teri, u were right your kiss pour did come out exactly as cosmic wave( this one). I loved your idea of putting a cardboard stick on top of soap before wrapping it with cling wrap. Once i just started wrapping it and it touches the surface of the soap and spoiled the whole design 🤦🤦 now i know how to correctly do it. I m learning so many techniques from your videos. Thank you❤️😍

[@aartijainric]

I also started using ice cubes these day and it works wonderfully to keep the water cool ... It's too hot here ... Even room temp is hot hot hot

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

You are right Aarti!

[@soapsforlove4168]

What a wonderful tool. The soap is gorgeous. Just gorgeous.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Renee! 😊

[@snowflake5921]

Underrated channel

[@melissaowens6031]

Congrats on the guest teaching!! Yaaaaaay!

[@MOODYPLATES]

The aesthetics of your channel is lovely :D

[@zatoth13]

like the clay and the natural colors. reminds me of cave art.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

💗 Oh, I can see that! I need to work with natural colors more often.🌿

[@larisaorlova.radugapodarko9440]

Это - шедевр ! Спасибо, что показали как это сделать ! It is a masterpiece ! Thank you for showing how to do it !

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Aww...thank you so much!

[@SweetVelvetBuds]

I think it looks like a true work of art. If it didn't go according to plan I didn't notice. Even the most abstract your design is, it always looks so professional and gorgeous. Thanks for the tips, very useful.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@joybaze3083]

Thank you for sharing information, your soap is beautiful swirl and loves the colors.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Joy!

[@rawahamam7428]

Dear Teri It was amazing as if it is a piece of art. It really reminds me of Japanese dragon and fire. It was so nice to meet your sweet daughter in your work 💖. Wishing you the best💖 my dear friend and teacher 💖

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Rawa! 😊💝

[@anneshadas8249]

I'm seriously in love with all your work! Just found soap-making videos three days ago, and bingewatching since then. It is so satisfying!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much!

[@shesellsfish]

New sub. Awesome work. It is like art, puts me in an autumn twighlight owls and wolves frame of mind. Just beautiful. 👍💕👍

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! You are right, it does have a Fall/Halloween vibe, even the scent. 😊

[@sharondonelow5364]

Your soaps are like cool pieces of art that you just want to keep looking at. Great technique! The colors really stood out after you gave them that little shave. Nice tool your hubby made for you.Thank you for sharing. :-)

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much Sharon!

[@sreihart]

I think this is my favorite bar so far. This is simply gorgeous!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I need to revisit this technique. Thanks so much!

[@notyourfriend5899]

Subscribes been watching your videos for a month now and today you got a shout of from Katie at royalty soaps!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I'm over the moon excited! 💕🤸‍♂️💕

[@ashleybowles7732]

I came here because of a home page suggestion, I like Royalty soaps too.

[@kiwijuice4214]

Royalty soaps sent me here :)

[@freshbloominclothing]

Same!

[@jonawesolowski-thecommunit9968]

Same here. I figured if Katie likes her she is good

[@gretchenarnot4311]

I love watching your videos,you are always so helpful with tips and advice. Thank you for sharing.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks so much Gretchen! 😊

[@Kattcreate]

Now that's ART!

[@lkrsoapandsuch5767]

Beautiful technique. Your tips are so good. Thank you.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Lauren! 💝

[@erinn.7066]

Lovely tutorials, beautiful work. I was able to come upon the same wire cutter (green metal) you are using, but wonder what type of replacement wires you use for it? I appreciate the care and thought that you put into your work; such nice personality traits. Thank you.

[@cydrych]

Have you thought of having your husband do a video about all the cool gadgets he made for you? I can figure out most of what he made and plan to copy some of them when I get a bit more advanced in my skill set but it would be cool to see if I’m missing anything. There are probably others who would be interested as well. Thanks for your videos, they are informative and easy to follow for this newbie soap maker.

[@laurievannoy1808]

Beautiful soap and I love the way you explain and talk about things you learned and can do better.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks so much, Laurie! 💕

[@thorstenklinner6694]

Hello Teri... It's a very VERY nice and lovely design from yore soap))))!!!!!.... Thank you for your video, and for all the tips, that you learned.

[@brandypayne8781]

💖💞Absolutely amazing and gorgeous swirls. Love this design!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much!

[@Abracadabra1111]

The cutting is so satisfying 😊😊😊😊 Loved this one!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much Ashley!

[@marcywine8036]

very cool technique!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Marcy!

[@shelbylamothe8833]

Oh, my goodness! These are fabulous!

[@EdwardDowner]

Kaolin was originally derived from Gaolin, however the correct English pronunciation of the English word is kay-oh-lin.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Oh, thank you! Edward! 😊

[@sabinemach390]

Wow!!!!! Looks like there were animals in the soap... dragons, birds... amazing!!!!!!!! 😍😍

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@sheilastockdale6715]

Love 💕 this technique! Especially your pros/cons. Thanks for sharing!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Sheila! 💝

[@shunawestern9153]

A beautiful looking soap. 🥰

[@lilydinh6059]

Such a beautiful art work

[@halumyday]

마블링이 어쩜 이렇게 이쁘게 나오는 거죠? 와~~~ 대단한 실력이세요. :)

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@seifenimglueck]

Great video! The pattern looks three dimensional! It was so funny when the third hand came into the video 🤣. Wonderful that your family is supporting you with hands and tools! Kind regards, Diane

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Yes, it sure is Diane! The kids are off for summer break. It is nice to have a helping hand when I need it. Kind regards to you too Diane! 💝

[@naturescaresshandmadesoaps4723]

Thanks for the sugar tip. Haven’t heard that before. Will give it a try. Looks amazing as usual.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@jaidathomas6527]

I just started watching your channel but I was shocked when you said you had your daughter come in you don’t sound like you a kid your voice sounds so young

[@tmthomas916]

Me too!

[@eveywub]

Gorgeous!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@Angeliekie]

Beautiful as always Teri 😍😍 thanks for sharing, i learned 3 new things today 😁😁 first: i also pronounce the word Kaolin wrong, second: i always thought that sugar thicken up the soap faster 🌸🌸 and last: that was a great tip with the sprout of the funnel 💕💕

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Some people are saying that I pronounced it right in the first place. So glad you are learning Angelique! My microbiologist friend said that the sugar "shouldn't work," but it does. I have used it with FO's that accelerate and when I forgot to use it; I could definitely tell the difference.

[@Marthawehrly]

Beautiful design!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Martha!

[@mocha_monet]

Your soaps are incredibly beautiful!!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! 🌸

[@BengalCatsReactTo]

Yay, was waiting for another soap making! Love the swirls in this one! Great tip on the funnel and pouring - you will get it!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@BengalCatsReactTo]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks of course! You're welcome!❤😍🐈

[@PurplePinkRed]

I've learnt so much from you! I think the soaps still turned out absolutely awesome, even with the challenges you had

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! 💜

[@wall2wallphotos]

What a neat technique! Love watching your videos!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much Julie! 💝

[@misterjib]

Loving your work.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@kathysanchez5945]

I enjoy your teaching in your videos. Thank you!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much Kathy!

[@AlinaMauMau]

I'd love to watch you retry this method! Maybe with oceany colors? Shades of blue with white like sea foam maybe :o I'm also here from Royalty Soaps and Katie was 100% right about how fantastic you are 💖

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Good idea! My next video is a Secret Swirl. I am working on the Soap Challenge now though. I am guest teaching next month (July). So glad you are here. 💝😊

[@fourwingssoap]

Amazing!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@zeeeeeee.]

Therapy: expensive Her videos: a like

[@elysahenry5249]

Hi Teri, your videos are beautiful and I'm enjoying the voiceovers. You're so knowledgeable and it's great to hear your explanations for each of the steps. A couple questions (I'm a fairly new soap maker with maybe 10 batches under my belt): -Why do you add the fragrance to the oils before adding the lye? I know there are plenty of fragrances that don't accelerate trace, but would the scent come through more strongly if the fragrance was added at trace and didn't have that extra time to saponify, or does it not really make a difference? -What do you find works best for reducing soda ash? I like to do designs on top of some of my soaps, so I don't want to trim off that bit. -I like your mold! Can you tell me the dimensions? Thank you!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Elysa! I add the fragrance to the oils when I know that they won't accelerate too much. I actually think it helps to temper the fragrance so it isn't a huge shock to the batter. (I think this is why some FO's seize when added to the batter, because you are adding cool FO to warm batter and it's quite a shock.) I don't do this method unless I have the all colorants ready. Also if I am using a FO that is known to accelerate, I just pour some of the batch oils into the measured FO, and then divide that into the colored batter. I don't notice any difference in the strength of the FO when I add them at the beginning. Reducing water to 25%" water as a percentage of oils" helps. Cover as quickly as possible. Try not to have too much head space between the soap top and the cover. I don't spray with alcohol, but some find that it works. I force gel by using a heating pad, but lately I have been CPOP'ing or cold process/oven processing. I preheat the oven to 170 and then when I put the covered soap in the oven, I turn the oven off and turn the oven light on and leave it over night. Then in the morning take it out and let it come to room temp before cutting it. If it is too tempting to peak at your soap have some plexiglass sheets cut to the size of the top of your molds, and then cover with plastic wrap. I feel air exposure is what causes soda ash, so don't expose it to air until the saponification is done. I cut the oven processed soap the next day when it cools to room temp. My mold is around 10-5/8" x 6-3/4" Happy Soaping! 💝

[@elysahenry5249]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks Wow, thank you so much!

[@jadedangel916]

I love your technique

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Alisha!

[@zekaryasmengesha5977]

Very beautiful i love it

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@BinaMiso]

reminds me so much of feathers.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I agree! Wispy feathers! 😊

[@emilys1770]

Mesmerizing! I love how the pattern came out! I’m addicted to your channel. If you don’t mind, would you please share where you got your wire cutter from? It looks way more sturdy than the cheese slicer I was thinking of getting lol!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Emily! 💝 The link for the cutter is in the description, last in the list. It is a Japanese company. Shipping isn't cheap. So order a bunch of the replacement wires at the same time.

[@emilys1770]

Oh jeesh, I’m sorry! I don’t know how I missed that. Thanks so much

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

No problem Emily. 😊

[@AromaDelightBeautyCareProducts]

Gorgeous swirl for sure!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much!

[@OnlyInUrMindCreativeSoaps]

Wow I love the look of your soap. Very pretty!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@loverlei79]

Omg! You got a shout out from KATIE!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

So exciting!!! 🤸‍♂️💕

[@melody_BP]

A very enjoyable watch - and the finished soap looks beautiful like nature and the pattern of birds feathers.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Oh, feathers! Yes you are right!

[@cmmc3400]

Help me here people. This design appears to need slower movements and shaky spout work. I think it would be great to do as a senior but still capable project for a rehab home for the elderly. First off I would do it with my mother who is 83 and still able. I really wanted to do a craft with her while she still can. Right now her husband is not long for this world so she needs a boost of good in her life. I would do one flat mold and be the one to fill the pitchers, low and slow work would be great, what do you think?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

It might work as long as you can keep the soap fluid long enough to design.

[@lindaragsdale1656]

You seem to cut a lot off your bars .. suggestion maybe use the excess curls atop the soap as decor. 😉I enjoy making soap and scented wax decor and I really enjoyed your video.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you for watching, liking, subscribing, and sharing! 💕🌳 Check out my shop www.treemariesoapworks.com/shop/

[@roslynhita6149]

so what makes CP soap "grainy"? is it water % or soaping temp. when making..Thankyou

[@courageous_soap]

Beautifully done! Thanks for all of your commentary/observations as well - got to get me a few more funnel pitchers b/c I've had these same issues. ;) Or do you think squeeze bottles could also work for putting the initial color on top of the pouring pitcher color?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, Lisa! Squeeze bottles would work, but you might want to order some more funnel pitchers anyway. They are pretty handy! 😉💕

[@Host_ino]

Havent seen the video yet but OMG that thumbnail is

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@mettifogo65]

really nice!congratulations!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jackiesranch]

Beautiful

[@Nini23457]

I like your Channel!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! 😊

[@carolkittner3702]

I have a question for ya! When you cut off little pieces of the soap in beveling or just sizing, what do you do (if anything) with the extra soap?

[@squirrel6536]

Soap balls, confetti soap, depending on how soft it is maybe soap dough (I haven't ventured into that, so I'm not certain).

[@catherinepaulson4990]

Terri, I am loving all your beautiful videos! You are inspiring me to try more color and motion in my soaps. Thank you so much for sharing and for such clear detail. I have bought several tools I never knew I needed and can’t wait to start again. It appears you are working on a marble or granite surface. I have not made soap in my new house yet so I am wondering if I can work directly on the granite counter without damaging the surface. In my old house I thought I needed to cover everything (laminate counters) with plastic table cloths while working with lye.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Best wishes on getting started with more advanced soap making, Catherine! My surface is a faux marble, so I don't know how it would be on that surface, but mine wipes away nicely.

[@catherinepaulson4990]

Tree Marie Soapworks , Thank you. Mine is granite so not sure how it compares with faux marble. It is real stone. It seems as if it would be okay, but I see so much about stains so I was hesitant. Can’t wait to try some swirls!

[@tetewife102]

Hey love your videos, your channel has inspired my own

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, so glad!

[@Goodbrod]

Sugar helps keep the batter fluid longer? Is that the same with beer?

[@antzc]

Stunning!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Carmen!

[@kimkaye2219]

I really dig it!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Kim! 💝

[@cynthiabrown11]

That looks incredible!! Do you think that would be ok to do in a regular soap mold versus the slab mold?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Yes, you sure can, Cynthia. 👍

[@shernadehosein3749]

I love simple marbled soap like these however I wish it contained alot more natural ingredients that are actually good for the skin such as avocado, aloes, tumeric, honey etc.. I love to buy soaps that are beneficial for my skin 💕. Right now I am using a natural blend soap which consists of tumeric and citrus.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Oh, that turmeric and citrus sounds wonderful! This batch is natural except for the fragrance. It is very hard to design bars like this with honey and avocado. Honey is gloppy and hard to mix in. I use avocado oil in many of my bars. I use aloe vera liquid once and a while. 💕😊

[@HarmonyHillHomestead1]

Can you show how your husband made the wooden cutter thing please ?

[@maureenmomof3]

So sad when I cut mine all the colors dragged and it just looks bad 😭

[@bellabates4512]

Can you talk a little bit about the sugar? Is it powdered sugar, confection, sugar, granulated, sugar, etc.

[@luciapuntier142]

Eres un genio

[@Ёла-ЮГ]

Super!!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Mumsy_Soap]

Great video. Nice to meet you.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! Nice to meet you! 😊

[@Daisy-Doo]

love this technique,looks really lovely but man if your measuring doesnt confuse the hexk out of me lol

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! So sorry! I didn't explain that very well. It is a may of dividing into equal amounts with out using math. It works, I just didn't explain it well. I will do better next time.

[@Daisy-Doo]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks No worries! you explain everything else really well. i learn a lot from your videos

[@andreeannegodin585]

I heard you say in an other video you do soap balls, is that how you use the corners you take off when unmolding the soaps?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Yes, that's right. They make great hand soaps!

[@felix6905]

Beautiful.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Felix!