Desert Sand Soap using Hanger Swirl Technique

We had a wonderful trip to Central Australia recently and I was lucky to bring back some of beautiful, very fine red desert sand. What to do with it? Make soap, of course! I used a hanger swirl technique to make this pattern in the soap. I hope you enjoy the video :)
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Here are the ingredients for my Desert Sand Soap:
190g water
138g sodium hydroxide/caustic soda
850g olive oil
100g coconut oil
50g castor oil
24g cedarwood essential oil
16g lime essential oil (40g total)
Activated charcoal and fine, red sand or clay for colouring
Method as per video demonstration.
Mould dimensions:
37cm long x 7cm wide x 5.5cm deep = 1424g total capacity (this recipe completely fills this mould)
I lined my mould with non-stick baking paper (parchment paper).
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Come and join the community! 🌻www.buymeacoffee.com/ellyseveryday *DISCLAIMER:* The information provided within Elly's Everyday videos, website, social media pages and for Elly’s Everyday group members is based on my own personal research and experience and is provided for informational, entertainment and general educational purposes only. I am not a professional soap manufacturer and do not hold any qualifications in chemistry or skincare formulation (or any other related field) and I make no guarantees about the correctness of the information provided. Please use any information provided at your own risk and view this video if you are new to soap making: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4u3pIpvituBo7c. Thank you!

[@garrettmckellar269]

Oh just love how the experience is real. She takes her time to walk you through, gives you very precise details, but still keeps it very simple. Not to mention, her voice is very soothing. Thank you.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Garrett

[@pizzapilgrim6525]

You're the only one so far from all the videos I have watched that has shared their recipe!! THANK YOU 🤗🤗🤗 me and the kids have been using your Olive and coconut recipe 😁 we have made soooo much soap... We need to stop!!! 😂

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Oh that's so funny! You're most welcome :)

[@sueroussopoulos9466]

Love this video! Beautiful soap. Thank you for including images from your trip and for acknowledging the indigenous culture.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you.

[@mimozalekaj]

I like your recipe and following you because during the soap process you give us not only the recipe but the step-by-step explanation.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much.

[@user-yd3sg1wk8z]

عزيزتي ماهي نتيجة الصابون الرملي على بشرتك؟❤

[@7eroBubble]

Interesting orchid-like pattern in the final result. I have some of that red sand sitting in a jar. Was in central Oz for a week away back in '79. A lot quieter back then, just big road trains, a few tourist buses, plenty of willy-willies and drinks at the Telford Alice. Scaled the rock just before sunrise and watched the shadow of the rock contract back from the horizon as the sun came up. The Olgas were quite a sight as the light hit them. Eerie place when you go there. Unfortunately it was very dry so did not get to see the changing colours of rain on the rock of which John Williamson sings. King's Canyon was quite a surprise, right there in the middle of all that desert, a sudden, cool oasis in the blistering heat. Some small bats clinging to the walls. Think I drank a dozen cans of Solo that day which I bought at a one-dunny, one-tank (and, of course, one pub/hotel/motel) town on the way. Funny how it was too hot and dry for flies, there were hardly any at all. Nothing to eat, except dead tourists that have fallen off the rock, I guess. Bus driver told us that if you lined up the headstones of those who have died, falling off, around the base of the rock then they would go more than half way around and that's about half way of 6 miles if memory serves. Nice soap.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Great stories. Thank you.

[@thinlizzy535]

That sand is truly an amazing color........thank you for the closeup, and even more amazing how very red-red it makes the soap! Gorgeous effect! You are gifted as a soaper and a lovely person. It should make a fabulous facial exfoliate!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you. Yes I'm surprised how pretty it turned out.

[@simplyvanessa_]

I just discovered your channel and absolutely love it! You take what seems complicated down to an easy to understand level. I also love how you respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous peoples in the territory where you live. I look forward to your new videos!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Vanessa :)

[@poepoeshasha]

Best soap making channel ever

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Kim!

[@tonihall2006]

Hi Elly, thanks so much for posting this! It's a beautiful soap :) I hope you will do an update and tell us how the soap feels with sand in it. I am excited to see the results and if you like it. Also thanks so much for posting all your helpful videos ;)

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Toni, I will! I'm not expecting it to be very scratchy (and I don't like scratchy soap at all) because the sand is so fine. It's not like any other sand I've seen or felt before!

[@soapsoilandsunshine3241]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Elly's like "It's not like any other sand I've seen before!" Let's make it into soap. LOL. It would be great gardeners/mechanics soap if it is scratchy.

[@301jules]

I'm a plain old home soaper, I haven't used any additives, but now after binge watching Elly KZbin, especially the tutorial how-tos, i want to experiment- thank you and this soap looks divine and luxurious to use

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

That's so great to hear. Happy to have helped provide some inspiration for you!

[@daizlabobb6696]

So simple, yet so beautiful, love the pattern, the sand is so pretty. Thank you God bless

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, yes often the simple ones are the most elegant.

[@meganmcguinness697]

I did a similar trip whilst backpacking aus in 2018 and it was a beautiful and moving experience to do the base walk and talk to local guides. that sand is incredible!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

It sure is. I'll never forget that trip!

[@Kim-yy4ym]

Wow just gorgeous soap. And thank you so much for all that information. I appreciate your videos

[@jenniferrescott1149]

Love the little back story with the sand. The color of that sand is amazing

[@27kjh]

I’m so glad you showed us the cut...what gorgeous soap. I agree it’s so disappointing when you watch a soap making video and they don’t show the cut.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@OKMadCat]

Elly is my Favorite soap making channel. I got into it when I came across her aloe soap since my aloe plant has gotten so big. But really... this has been lots of fun to learn about and idk I think it is cool getting to make something special and your videos/ recipes have been excellent to learn from. Thank you!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks so much Kyle

[@gwenwebster1292]

Oh, what gorgeous sand! What a wonderful vacation you had and I thoroughly enjoyed your pictures. How awesome to be able to use this nature's lovely sand in you soap making! You are so inspiring, Elly, thank you!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Gwen, you're very kind.

[@stephensonkrista]

I am SO VERY THANKFUL for you and your videos Elly! You are so lovely and I can't stop watching your videos haha! Thank you so much for sharing so much wonderful information and recipes and for sharing the soap cutting! I plan to copy them all in my first attempts at making soap! I can't wait!!

[@littletawelan443]

That is beautiful and i agree it is always lovely to see the cutting. How unique, stunning xx

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you.

[@Ruthbates75]

I have made 4 batches of your hot process soap and I absolutely love how it turned out. I’m going to give the cold process soap a try now. The soap in this video is so beautiful. Love your videos, thanks for sharing your expertise!!!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much, you're very welcome!

[@Caroline-mp7zv]

Great video and it's so very kind that you shared the recipe 😊😊😊 at last someone helped us amateurs who just want to make a bar of soap ha ha. I made it with a different fragrance and colour and I was so pleased it came out lovely. My family are all enjoying it now I've watched a lot of you tutorials and they are my favourites explained so well Thank you very much for your kindness. X

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much, you're very welcome! I don't see any reason not to share my recipes. Anyone can make up a simple soap recipe. I like to be useful in the world :)

[@carolbailey7977]

The Color of the sand is absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing this!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome! Thanks Carol :)

[@2bakaphoebe]

Wonderful. It’s so nice of you to include where you got your special sand. I’m forever after going to keep my eyes open from now on for this type of thing.. and.. a handy dandy little container just in case

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Lynn, yes, it's good to keep your eye out! Some people local to my area have nice red soil in their gardens, I reckon that would be great in soap too!

[@ursulahahn5336]

Elly thanks for sharing such a beautiful soap. Now I want to go to Australia to pick up some of this amazing sand.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@fionaward8540]

Thank you. The soap looks beautiful and the place looks amazing. I have never been to Australia and would love to visit. Another place on my bucket list. 🙂

[@JNRNUNEZ]

Oh Elly! The soap turned out sooooo beautiful! Thank you for taking us along your adventure. Love your videos!!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much!

[@Marie-4Him]

Thank you so much for sharing this video . What a stunning beautiful soap this is - love the red sand and gray swirl. In LOVE!!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Marie! I hope more people see it. It hasn't been popular yet for some reason. I'm hoping it will get some attention some day! I loved making this video :)

[@juneracso1902]

And thank you for sharing Australia as well!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome. It's a beautiful country.

[@gaobowen]

Hello Elly, Thank you for sharing this technique. You do beautiful work!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much, I appreciate your comment!

[@nathaliemartinet3296]

Thanks Elly! Such a beautiful soap. I know you posted this a year ago but im getting through all your videos. Thanks for including the recipes as many don't. You give me the confidence as a newbie to experiment. Appreciate your work! ♥️

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Nathalie, you're very welcome :)

[@nancydeadman8525]

Hi Elly, Have been watching your videos for a while. Thank you for the tips and also sharing some recipes. I love the way this soap turned out. It's beautiful!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you. I hope more people get to see this video in time :)

[@maureenkent2565]

Such beautiful soap and a very cool technique. What a great way to celebrate your souvenir sand! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe and the photos of your trip 😀

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Maureen, it was a special time.

[@bee7549]

This is one of the most beautiful, subtle hanger swirl soaps that I have seen and thank you for sharing your trip with us...so happy that you were able to take some the wonderful sand, it really is an amazing colour and I am sure it is very rich in minerals too :-)

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, yes it was all very special, including the soap!

[@ImGinaMarie]

Just saw this one,...a year later...oops..so nice that you shared a little about you...Beautiful place and loved the red sand lots of possibilities to use in different ways..Really nice soap, I like how the charcoal was such a great color for this..

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Gin, yes the charcoal and the desert red are so beautiful. I love that heart swirl pattern too :)

[@ImGinaMarie]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Yes, its beautiful!!

[@angeltrinidad655]

This is a beautiful soap , like how you made it so educational.

[@hel2on4wheels]

Wow, that’s just amazing and beautiful. Thank you so much, such a clear, helpful video.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, you're welcome!

[@karimarebbahawakening5379]

Oh my God this is a beautiful place Wish I can visit it one day And your soap is just gorgeous You are so humble so simple so beautiful. An sweet heart I really love watching your videos I have a lot of pleasure anytime I do Thank you for sharing your knowledge this is so nice of you Follower from Boston but a real Sahara person and proud I m from Algeria originally and her huge Sahara with her wonderful and multiple sand's colors and textures and this recipe just pushed me back 30 years ago

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Oh Koukina, thank you. You made my day x

[@karimarebbahawakening5379]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking you are the one who makes every follower day by your energy and your smile I wish you the best sweetheart you really deserve it You are the kindness in person A lot of love from here and if anytime you want to visit the new England just remember that you have a door large open for you Mine

[@jeaninecoe5012]

Hi Elly Love your videos I have been wanting to make my own soap for a very long time and have been putting it off because I know it can be dangerous. I love that you explain things that are so easy to follow and sharing your recipes with us is so great as hopefully I will be able to get it right. I have almost collected all the things I need to start so here’s hoping I can get a batch done soon 🤞 Thank you again for your videos

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Jeanine, you're welcome. Good luck!

[@francypineda7580]

Exactly what I was looking for! thank you Ally, I really love your videos 🌻

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much :)

[@bellabates4512]

Hi me again so I played around with some numbers on soap Calc. goal was to get a recipe as close as possible to match your 190 g water and 138 g of lye. I put the super fat at 2% and lye concentration at 42%. I got pretty darn close I got 189.32 g of water and 137.10 of lye. Thanks for making soaping fun. I really enjoyed your vacation pics!

[@angelaandfriends5835]

Wow! I am so impressed! Beautiful job!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks!

[@storm3772]

That salt lake is amazing

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, yes it's huge! If you search Lake Amadeus in Google Maps you'll see just how massive it is.

[@kerendn]

I love this and I think I can actually try it myself! Thanks again for your inspiring videos.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Yes, I'm sure you can! Thank you.

[@sallyforth9323]

That’s such a beautiful soap, Elly, just mesmerizing to watch, and you’re right, the cutting of the soap is so delicious isn’t it? And thank you for sharing the lovely photos of you on your trip! So glorious. Reminds me of Monument Valley - a magical, magnificent place! I hope that you and your followers will be able to go there one day after this stupid pandemic, but maybe not all at once! 😆 Thanks again for sharing your beautiful recipes and time. You’re a beauty! Stay safe! xoxoxoxo

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Jill, glad you enjoyed it!

[@corinamartin7884]

Hi Elly, love this video and that you have used sand a (natural ingredient) also love your hanger technique!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Corina :)

[@pennygalemore4818]

Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge. I love all your videos 😉

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks so much Penny :)

[@lorraineforte9175]

Thanks for the tip.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome :)

[@KristinGasser]

This looks sooo amazingly beautiful! Absolutely sove it! What a pity we don't have these coulourful sands in Europe! But we have some nice red clay... so I´m thinking...

[@claudiafonseca1802]

Stunning view, great clay color and lovely soap. Take care Elly.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Claudia. Not many people have seen this video compared to my others, it's very special to me :)

[@carolynrupard2699]

This is a beautiful soap

[@richardschmidt2430]

BEAUTIFUL SOAP! Thank you for sharing! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much! I'm glad this video is finally getting seen :)

[@bee3po122]

Beautiful bars!

[@AuntieTriza]

Thanks for sharing, that was fun :) It turned out fabulous! I can just imagine using it.... nice n scrubby from the beautiful sand, and the lovely smell xx

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it. The sand is so fine, I don't think it's going to be scrubby at all! I'm keen to try it though.

[@AuntieTriza]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Oh yes I suppose it wouldn't be too scrubby since it is so fine. I like that!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Me too, I'm not a fan of scrubby soaps generally. Certainly not sandy, scratchy ones!

[@CoreyBrass]

As a knife fanatic who loves to sharpen knives...I find myself cringing every time I see your knife blade go through that sand filled bar of soap. 😆

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

I bet you did! Thankfully I only made this soap once and I'm good with sharpening my knives ;)

[@meerasingh5992]

Wow beautiful soap and tutorial Elly. So clean and neat .Thank you for sharing.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks so much 😊

[@kajolgolchha1326]

really beautiful place and the soap came out really amazing it was really helpful thank you mam💕💞

[@VelmaJinkys]

Looks like trees love it

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you.

[@paulineedixo798]

Luv this video thanks for sharing your receipes to Lovely to watch

[@misclaudiarene6752]

Another great soap.....

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you :)

[@Nyknits]

It looks beautiful. I’ve yet to try my hand at cold process. I’ll be trying it soon with pink Himalayan salt. Good video. Thank you.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, many people enjoy cold process soap making, it's a lot of fun.

[@brigidlaffey7343]

I smiled when I saw that you were (are) also a Soap Maker ((=_=. You’ve kept me company late into the night - Sheesh!..the early morning! It’s after 3 😮 Been making my Summer Chutney...a bit the way you make bread ; ) ; ). // Usually it’s the Soap that keeps me up this late ((-_-‘. Albeit I must say, my body is beyond ready for horizontal. // Your bread looked incredible! Miss that scrum delish sourdough stuff now that I know that I should never, ever, have eaten anything containing gluten in my life. 😊😊 // Well done on your Uluru excursion. Such a Sacred Being, that great outcrop. // Keep on being your lovely unique Self. // Next day....well, no, same day really ((-_->> but I was in the ‘extension’ of the day before when I wrote the preceding passage, and thought I was Commenting’ on your Sourdough/parchment Post. // Meanwhile the Relish that I was gently, oh so gently, cooking whilst you & your Sourdough-making kept me company, is ready to bottle, the Preserved Lemons (from my backyard ; ) ; ). ) are done, the would-be Butter Culture is beyond ready to become Butter, the Plums ...& Apricots are waiting to be transfigured, the dogs are walked, fed, & Loved.....and I’m finally semi-stationary with my pot of White Tea accompanied by the still warm, heavily modified ‘French Yoghurt Cake’ bursting with Blueberries & slivered strawberries 🍓...moist, it is! ((~_-‘. Your soap vid has since been watched, & thoroughly enjoyed ((-_- // I must say - you are an absolute Master at cutting by hand. Your eye for a straight line is most impressive! ((-_| Definitely not one of my skills - even with one of those cheap ‘n nasty box cutters from China +:()....seems to make my cuts worse. There’s something to be said for the beauty & simplicity of the gentle Art of the ‘knife cut’. // Me too! It’s my favourite part of watching Soap-making Videos ...every last bar! Each a work of Art in itself, & each revealing their own message or character...a bit like Pooh Bear watching clouds ((-_>>>. Well, you’ve just watched the equivalent of a ‘Clayton’s Video’ - the video you watch when you’re not watching a video ; ) ; ) [being an Australian sister, I know you’ll know what that means...or can easily find out). Thank you for your posts, and being you. Now, where’s my bed?........... P. S. I have no idea why my text is now all scribed through 😮😮😮 nor how to fix it. Hope you can read this scribed video...

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Brigid for your kind words. The soap videos catch me too! Good sleep to you :)

[@1001reasons1968]

Looks beautiful.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Theresa! :)

[@omrannajeeb5242]

Thank you elly and you are the best everytime

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, you're very kind :)

[@lupitaalcocer7570]

I see you put little superfat 2% in your recipes and 42% lye concentratiton, is it related somehow? thanks for sharing your knowledges, you are great explaining so clear and detailed.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, no, the lye concentration has nothing to do with the superfat, or how much lye is in the recipe. The term 'lye concentration' refers only to the lye solution and how much water is in it. More water in the solution, lower lye concentration. Less water, higher lye concentration :)

[@lennapelayo3252]

Omg so nice the sand is so cool and the soap looks so good great video

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you.

[@mmpetrullo8655]

Gracias Elly! Estoy aprendiendo mucho contigo :)

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you! You're welcome :)

[@acherrybloom6382]

Lovely swirl!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you!

[@sunflowerhk100]

Elly, would it have been better if you mix the charcoal powder in a bit of oil, instead of water? because water would not mix with your oils, right?

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

That's a very good question! Both oils and water mix well with soap batter, because at that stage it's a soap emulsification and they will both mix in just fine. I prefer to use water where I can, because every bit of extra oil added adds to your superfat, which I prefer to keep low. Soaps spoil too fast if you have too much excess oil in them :)

[@lufhiz8766]

So beautiful!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@ellielynn8219]

Hi Elly, I keep reading/hearing that citrus EOs don’t survive saponification, that there isn’t barely any scent that survives but then I keep seeing people use citrus EOs. What is your opinion on this? Thanks in advance! I think I’m going to try this technique tomorrow 😍 It’s so beautiful.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Hi Ellie, you are right most citrus EO's don't survive too long. It's not the saponification that does it, they are just fleeting scents and evaporate quickly. I use what's called 'folded' citrus oils, and other oils that have citrussy scents but are not made form citrus fruit itself. Things like lemongrass, lemon balm, lemon myrtle etc. Tenfold orange I use quite a lot, but it's super concentrated and therefore lasts quite well. It's what you pair them with too - a nice earthy base note helps.

[@ellielynn8219]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking thank you for that correction. That makes sense. I made a soap last night with bergamot, tangerine and orange then put it in my oven, most of the scent is gone now. The heat was too high (my oven from 1986, the dial doesn’t match the temp *shocker* I should have checked that before hand 🤪) and it melted my pretty swirls and beautiful soap top I had constructed, too. Lesson learned, though! I just ordered a nice large cooler that I’ll use, taking another note from you. 😊 Thank you for all the teaching! I’m learning a lot, and quickly, too. 💜

[@jerlintl]

Love the way you make your video...very simple and looks easy to do, I think you're an expert cause that's how an expert does, make things look easy, some other video on the soap making that I saw makes me feel intimidated ...I just wonder how the sand would feel on the skin when it includes in the soap? Thanks for sharing.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment. The sand is a tiny bit scratchy. Some people love it, others not so much :)

[@evelyneself4938]

Gorgeous.

[@trishm5224]

Such a beautiful looking soap!

[@indyphoto1]

Gorgeous soap!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you!

[@jesusislord2530]

Thank you for the videos and explanations I really enjoy every video. I am very very very new in making soap. I didn't even start using my first batch yet and I am waiting patiently. I struggle with soda ash but what is weird is that I do not get soda ash the next day, when cut the soap or unmould, but much later in about 1 week or so when is loosing weight and evaporates water and it is not only on the surface but it is on the sides as well. Any advice? That would be so helpful.. Kind regards and God bless you

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Hi, that's strange, usually the soda ash is apparent quite quickly. Perhaps try using less water in your recipes? That usually helps with the problem.

[@jesusislord2530]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thank. you. I will try. 😁

[@giselafhaack3145]

Muito obrigada por compartilhar teus ensinamentos. Estou apaixonada e vou começar a fazer pra minha família. Todos tão lindos. Você é uma pessoa abençoada, pascenciosa para ensinar. Muito obrigada por esse carinho e atenção todo. 🥰😍😘🧼🧼

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, have fun with your soap making! :)

[@kasie680]

Wow your cutting is epic! Mine are always thick at the top, thin at the bottom

[@elleinn]

WOW perfect cutting of the soap. How did you get them so accurate?

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Practice, a good eye and a steady hand :)

[@happydee9362]

Beautiful soap.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you.

[@oscarmariona3955]

So beautiful Elly . So creative . Loved congrats.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you!

[@sheebabalan1970]

Its so beautiful and the sand is so beautiful 😍

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Sheeba :)

[@jeanettejarmon]

Please tell me what kind of immersion blender to get. I would prefer a cordless one. Will that work? Does everything need to be plastic not stainless steel? I notice you use plastic everything. Will the lye ruin metal? I’m gathering supplies and hope to start very soon! Thanks for you videos!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Stainless steel is fine, as is polypropylene plastic (No. 5 type). I discuss all of your questions in my new video! I think you might really like it :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJzKhp2gpsZgbtU

[@marykreitem45]

Beautiful,,,thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, you're welcome.

[@samihage1223]

It’s sand but similar to clay indeed rich with minerals 😊

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

Did you rinse the sand before using in your soap? What a beautiful color! I hope I get to visit Australia one day. Aside from all of the venomous creatures I'm terrified of, it looks like a BEAUTIFUL country and one I've dream of visiting since I was a little girl. It was literally the first place I ever wanted to travel to.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

That's nice Heather, it's a wonderful country. No, I didn't rinse the sand. Pure from the desert!

[@kathya739]

Lol! Me, too, on wanting to go to Australia since I was a kid, then projecting that desire on my kids through the animated movie, "Down Under"! Then learning about all the venomous creatures...Yikes!!! Beayiful crountry, though, and beautiful people.

[@mariepelton]

Mmmm! I love it. What other things can I use to influence the color for the swirl? Thank you, Elly!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you! You could use just about anything: Clays, herbs, spices, soap colourants from a supplier, micas etc... The sky is the limit!

[@jyotinair3736]

nice looks lovely. I have a Quiestion, you mentioned mixing color to water or charcoal to water before hand. if we do that, do we have to use lesser water with Lye mix, I have seen people do it with titinum dioxde as well, does it effect the recipes if too much water

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

No, it's ok, just use a little bit of water to mix the colours - it won't make too much of a difference.

[@jyotinair3736]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thanks for responding so quickly

[@karmynnthornton9229]

That is so cool !! 😃

[@Wynnovationstudio]

So pretty!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you!

[@KatrinaYancey780]

So beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I'm curious to know, once it cures, if this soap will be lightly exfoliating.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you. I haven't tested it yet, it might be. The sand is very fine though. I"m going to do a follow up video on it soon.

[@KatrinaYancey780]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking can't wait to see it. Thanks for responding.

[@brigidlaffey7343]

I agree, my favourite part is the cutting 😊💗 Always feel rather jilted with the non shows - or worse - held up to the camera on a video that is speeded up! There aren’t that many Soap Makers I watch these days, as the many have become too clinical. And that from a Soap-maker of some longstanding ((_~ ‘. Keep being thy beautiful Self, Elly

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Brigid, I'll do my best :)

[@kathya739]

I feel so fortunate to have found Elly back in the beginnings of her sourdough bread making. Then she dragged me over to soapmaking;). I have never had a desire to watch any other KZbinrs, other than George from Dawn Organics, for soap and bread making.

[@user-yd3sg1wk8z]

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[@brigidlaffey7343]

Such beautiful sand, Elly! I just want to plunge my hand into it through your photograph! 😊 Energetically it has an incredible vibration. Cedarwood is an excellent choice to compliment it ((_~ I prefer the flatter soap tops too as I think the raised tops anchor water ...not good for the soap’s longevity.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Brigid, that's lovely feedback :)

[@debbieescobar6267]

Elly, I just found your channel...what luck! Your soap turned out gorgeous. I live near a beach that has super fine white sand which I would love to use for soap. How did you clean it prior to soaping? Is climbing Ayers Rock still allowed?

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Hi Debbie, there's no need to clean your sand, just put it in as it is, it will be just fine. And no, there's no more climbing of Uluru/Ayers Rock, which is a great thing for the local people and visitors in my opinion. It's a sight to behold and a great privelege to visit. We don't need to be climbing all over it.

[@lotoslotos5844]

Elly i like your soaps your videos.Very nice.Thanks you.for recipe please more.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, yes I have another soap video coming soon - sea water soap with a drop swirl :)

[@keasileweniqila1832]

Love it! Sooo beautiful

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you.

[@hliew0]

Hi Elly, thanks for this lovely video! My favourite part is the cutting too! I would like to ask what your thought are about putting the soap to rest the first 24hrs in an esky? I saw in some other video 😂

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

I wonder if that was one of my videos! I think it may have been. Yes, that can be a good insulating method :)

[@odalysramos9629]

Thank you great instructions!❤️

[@chosen_oNEO]

If you liked that place and if you are a desert kinda person… you absolutely should come visit the desert in my country Algeria I promise you it’s the most beautiful in the world and am taking responsibility for my words, actually we have the best sunset in the world in the Algerian desert