DIY Soap Like a Pro! Get 32 Bars From One Batch | HTME: Practical

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In our main Series, we often rely on Experts to help Andy with his projects. We thought it would be a great addition to also ask them to teach a DIY project our Fans can do at home. You know, something a bit more achieveable than one of Andy's projects.
John from Longfellow Soaps shows us how he makes nine pounds of soap in one batch! The ingredients are easy to buy and the process is simple to follow.
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Today, getting what you need is as easy as a trip to the store. From food to clothing, energy, medicine, and so much more, Andy George will discover what it takes to make everything from scratch. His mission is to understand the complex processes of manufacturing that is often taken for granted and do it all himself. Each week he’s traveling the world to bypass the modern supply chain in order to harvest raw materials straight from the source. Along the way, he’s answering the questions you never thought to ask.

[@Felixkeeg]

7:50 No, no, no. The heat originates from the breakdown of NaOH into Na+ and OH- ions when it is solvated. No "positive electrons" involved (electrons are charged negatively btw) Also for the mixing of the lye with the oil. Also no "electron capturing" involved. Oils and fats belong to a group of compounds called Esters, which are formed in a reaction between acids (fatty acids in this case) and alcohols (Glycerin in this case). When Esters are exposed to basic solutions, they break down into the alcohol (which is why soaps contain Glycerin) and the acid component. Because the solution is very basic you don't get the acid, but the corresponding salt of the acid, which we know as soap. I know it's hard to get the science right sometimes, but I think it's better to say nothing instead of spreading false information. But I don't want to say that this man doesn't know his craft - he certainly does and there's no real need to know the exact mechanisms behind it.

[@GadAnimations]

Perhaps there is antimatter in the soap making process? Electrons interacting with their positive counterparts would result in a fair amount of energy

[@BrunoSantos-lm1pz]

"Positive electrons",do you mean positrons?

[@SantiagoHernandez-lo5gy]

Whoa! Chill dude!

[@jackkook7349]

I found this pretty educational. Thanks man!

[@jasonstouder]

I agree. This man is treating this with too much "lax". This is science. Not woodworking. No shortcuts.

[@ArthurEKing8472]

Also, important warning! Make CERTAIN your pot for the lye is NOT aluminium! Lye reacts with aluminium and produces highly dangerous hydrogen gas. Best to use a good steel pot!

[@fernandocervantes6056]

He did say stainless steel

[@ArthurEKing8472]

@@fernandocervantes6056 He did, but that warning was more for people who might think of trying this at home. Didn't want someone to accidentally blow themselves up for not knowing.

[@fernandocervantes6056]

@@ArthurEKing8472 do you know how much water he uses for this process?

[@michaela2279]

@@fernandocervantes6056 32oz

[@jasonstouder]

Agreed. Not enough info in this video for someone to safely go about making soap. Also, not weighing the lye is incredibly dangerous.

[@cameronfloyd2160]

This is the first "how to make everything" that has taught me step by step with measurements and instruction, that didn't assume that I knew what was happening. he is the first person that explained what they were doing on this channel. Wow thank you

[@karicowo]

Bob Ross of Soapmaking. Relaxing

[@johnhanson6386]

Thank you I consider that high praise You are the 7th person to say it I grew up watching him as a boy Want my class manual? Send me a regular email John

[@MuscarV2]

This guy is great! He's explaining every step and is really clear about what he's doing, I'd watch him make soap tutorials for hours. Super video!

[@TheBoss0110101001]

Make sure to NOT use an aluminum pot. Lye creates hydrogen gas when it encounters aluminum!

[@robdcollector2808]

Marcus Lindgren ...watch Fight Club to learn how real soap is made!

[@ryandaley1402]

Everyone concerned about lye in the soap, First of all its likely used to make all of the soap you've used. It's how soap is made and always has been made. The ashes you'll see in old soap recipes are or processing to create lye. Soap is the byproduct of lye reacting with a fat "soaponification" and you are supposed to uses a little more fat so that all of the lye reacts and is neutralized.

[@UnixGoldBoy]

I'd hate to say it, but this guy was the most practical person on the channel I've seen yet. You could learn a lot from this guy on simple, straightforward steps. The way he presents the information is excellent.

[@blueluelueluelue2343]

yup he was on point every step of the way and I absorbed the information like a sponge.

[@piranha031091]

If only he could get the chemistry right... And warn people about the risks associated with using your own soap. (A liiiiittle too much lye will nicely mess up your skin if you use it to shower. The exact amount of lye to be used being different depending on the exact nature of the oil you use. (it's called the "saponification value", and can change from one batch to another)) But he didn't even mention testing the soap's pH afterwards...

[@ChristopherTradeshow]

This channel is like hiding in a cubby hole. Not a lot of people really know about it. But you feel cozy when watching HTME videos

[@pretzelstick320]

Step 1: break into a liposuction clinic dumpster...

[@minhdo2896]

Pretzel Stick don’t talk about fight club. Rule number 1

[@egillskallagrimssonberserk1671]

You know better than to talk about this.

[@gavanwinkels]

I don't think I will ever make soap in my life but still I watched till the end, enthralled the whole way through. Nice work, and I like the new series!

[@Ubya_]

7:49 "positive electrons" as a chemist I just died a bit

[@user-rd6ho9kg4g]

ikr. not even chemist, i died too

[@fumofumo6704]

As a physician I was like "I don't think I need antimatter for making soap"

[@polgabaldon]

Did he say POSITIVE ELECTRONS? 😂 7:50

[@zacheymczachface]

To be fair we're here to learn how to make soap, not what happens when you make soap...thanks for bringing it up though, I accepted it because he seemed so knowledgeable without thinking about it. This is why I should have paid more attention in physics class.

[@aidandaly3773]

I mean positive electrons do exist, just not in soap making. Mans a fantastic soap maker nevertheless

[@yeeto1930]

This guy is like the bob ross of soap

[@chrisdsilva7114]

Can't argue with that

[@NJC_]

Bob Ross of diy

[@FredtheDorfDorfman1985]

I can hear Bob now, “Let’s put some happy essential oils in, so our skin will be happy. It’s hard to be happy in life unless our skin is happy. Now let’s do something dramatic to our soap with vibrant food colorings...” 😁

[@whiteboyfromernul]

My 4yo grandson said he wants to make soap,so now we have another project

[@mabrams8740]

Happy soap

[@coralia.i9702]

The Bob Ross of Soap Making Best boi

[@chicagoguy81]

He's like the Bob Ross of soap

[@argentorangeok6224]

Those positive electrons will just be our little secret.

[@NikkiNicolePop]

He is such a sweet soul. He has such a pleasant and calm demeanor. Very enjoyable to watch and even though I'll probably never make soap, I'm glad that I know how now if the need ever arises.

[@NikkiNicolePop]

@@succulents9543 what are you talking about?

[@charlesthaden3545]

It’s important to use stainless steel because lye reacts with aluminum to make hydrogen.

[@brocnielsen9675]

John, as someone who simply wants to make soap, firstly, thank you. This was informative and that's all I needed or wanted. Second, as a human being who is confused at the hate you are getting, I am so so sorry. I don't usually comment but seeing the brutal stoning that you are enduring has inspired me to. Have a great day and a great life.

[@johnhanson6386]

Thanks for your kind words The chemistry was a goof on my part

[@evilsoup2]

bless this man, he sounds very nice

[@Aligirl77]

Very informative and well done video...but I missed Andy...

[@michaeljordan1053]

Made a batch, just the way you said, came out great! People love it. All the worriers and haters in the comment section can relax.

[@spamyoutube7548]

How much water do you know?

[@ValerieWindhorstArthrobXL]

I feel like this guy needs his own channel. So informative. Love it.

[@thes1lentgamer70]

i like this i feel like i could watch this guy make soap for hours and not get tired of it, plus i like the fact that you made your attempt and then brought someone who does it professionally to give a clearer understanding of the process.

[@ToTheGAMES]

Its 4 AM and I'm watching a video on how to make soap. My life is complete.

[@guillermo.mserrano]

Try to make a series of building a power generator. The source of the energy is at your choice, but you would have to make copper wire coils and all that stuff to generate electricity. Try to use renewable enerrgy.

[@bennie2390]

ya'll being mean to this guy, just let him show you guys how he makes soap. hope you guys never have any accidents whether it is misspeaking in front of camera or accidentally getting your fingers chopped off. this is a great video, and i love how sleek and clean the background looks. you have a lot of patience when it comes to making soap. great video and keep sharing what you love to do, don't let anyone make you feel bad man.

[@phoeni4872]

As someone who makes soap: I would never follow this guys advice, nor recipe. Also soap needs to cure for 4 to 6 weeks. After just 3 weeks it won't be that gentle to the skin.

[@jesterc.6763]

I've never cared for soap before until this video came to me. Watching this man passionatly making soap puts a smile in my heart.

[@aidandaly3773]

I really enjoyed this, honestly one of my favourite channels, thanks pal.

[@justmeowen4323]

NOTE: If you do this at home, MAKE SURE your pan is not aluminium. As the sodium hydroxide will react with the aluminium creating hydrogen gas

[@maxybaer123]

as everyone knows hydrogen gas is horribly deadly

[@Enrico-]

@@maxybaer123 yep

[@ln2740]

+maxybaer123 actually it is, if it catches on the stove youre im for some hurt

[@alexanderschestag3247]

+maxbaer123 in addition to heat: Yes.

[@tommegg8486]

@@maxybaer123 unlees you're rocket scientist. Hydrogen is a pure joy of high ISP fuel

[@Maorizon]

Best, simplest, no-fuss soap tutorial ever. Thank you John

[@PhattyMo]

7:10 - Important note, Do Not use an aluminum pot to mix your lye...A glass container might be a better choice.

[@victoriahammett1808]

Glass isn't a great choice either, as the lye will etch the glass over time, and can eventually cause the glass to break. Plastic with a recycle code of 2 or 5 is your safest option.

[@Tacticalerth]

@@victoriahammett1808 🇺🇸

[@joconn]

I wish he was my grandpa he seems so nice

[@JoshC03]

I love this guy

[@lank_asif]

Please make a lightbulb from scratch, and then power it with a battery made from scratch. Having both those items (light and energy) could be very useful in further projects. Thanks again for the wonderful channel.

[@lukassjogren7910]

FINALLY How to make soap without soap

[@Satelitko]

Also, use safety glasses.

[@ChrisLerouxDesign]

I've actually been thinking about making soap since the start of July. I had bought some artisanal soaps from a local producer and it's been on my mind since.

[@montycantsin8861]

People are joking about this man saying "positive electrons". I think he just misspoke, and meant to say "Positive ions".

[@propaneaccessories1309]

Monty Cantsin Nah man, it's anti-matter soap. Its all of them positrons. Jk, he was great. Lel

[@MarktheAirsoftPrimate]

Won’t lose a finger making soap? Them’s words of challenge sir!

[@warhound7781]

But you can cutting out the wooden parts of the mold. lol

[@argentorangeok6224]

Just make sure to post the video.

[@camerabox1]

this is the voice you fall asleep too, smooth and calming

[@primrosetakeva4848]

He's soo calm and neutral in a good way. 🤔💗

[@ScienceByMike]

Looks like I’m making soap this weekend

[@guilhem3739]

Mikes Science be sure not to do it in an aluminium pot because of the toxic fumes it would produce. Be sure to check the pH after the saponification occured. Be aware that it is far from being a safe hobby, and i would not recommand to use your soap (i would not recommand to do soap unless that you know what you do in term of chemistry).

[@ScienceByMike]

Guilhem thanks for the warnings. I know the Al and fumes. I’ve made soap in the past and lye is some dangerous stuff. There’s tons of risks with this. Chemical burns to lye explosions, fumes to toxic soap, and safety is important. Thanks for the warning, I do have experience in chemistry. I’m not a chemist but I have taken plenty of classes on it.

[@BankruptMonkey]

I love that this uses affordable ingredients and tools and almost no specialty stuff. And the whole process is so much easier than other tutorials!

[@jg-ne1uo]

I have watched many videos on making soap for beginners and none of them are as direct and to the point as yours. Loved the recipe for large quantities. Thanks for the lesson.

[@yemi1able]

Thank you so much for sharing all these amazing steps with us! After being pushed out of few jobs, I am tired of being at anyone’s mercy for my livelihood. That’s why I am now looking into making my own soap and selling them. So I am truly grateful for your video sir I

[@ilonastretch4647]

Can we have John talk to us about more stuff? He has such a soothing manner ☺️

[@Cheezus]

I know he's a pro because he made this look way easier than I know it is...lol

[@picklez12345]

The cost of the soap I use is $10 essentially for 12 oz. This man just made 144 oz of that shit. So instead of paying $120 for 144 oz of soap I could make it from shit you can get at Walmart for like $50 (prolly $55 with tax). Hells yeah I think I wanna learn to make soap. Especially if I can sell it too people as artisanal shit for a crazy mark up lol

[@shawnhepner956]

Just bought all the ingredients from Walmart for $45.87.

[@olivier2553]

Did he said positive electrons?

[@GLITCH_-.-]

Woah! He found a way to create Anti-Energy!

[@tommegg8486]

He meant H+ probably. We dunno

[@bertogonzalez2396]

For everybody making the aluminum pot comment: 1:26 "youll need two stainless steel pots." Like what part of those instructions is so hard for yall to understand.

[@perriair3799]

All of it. Stainless steel is a very broad group of metals. It could contain aluminum because once I enter a store I stop reading and just buy all the shiny things.

[@aileenspinney7619]

To melt the oils you can use a high grade plastic as well just slowly warm in the microwave

[@canaan5337]

He makes it look easy

[@garyv2498]

I like this idea for videos, it's how I would tackle the projects Andy does. I wouldn't try to do the entire thing from scratch right away, I'd try to get experience making the final product with readily found materials. Once I felt confident with that process, I'd move on to trying to source all the raw materials myself. That's how I'd do it, if I wanted to. And would try to if I had to do it. For the his videos, Andy does it the most difficult and sometimes amusing, but most entertaining way possible.

[@killerbordum]

I’m a soap maker (southern natural soap ) and the process he is showing works for small batches but for larger batches it’s completely different. Temperatures are a lot colder. We also did not cover up our larger batches because they produce so much heat.

[@birdietherecycledhippychic642]

I have watched and watched videos. This is the easiest and best teachable video I have seen. Thank you.

[@theunholysmirk]

*positive electrons*

[@valeg96]

That explanation was cringy af

[@panqui91]

OMG he is so sweet i want to hug him 💖

[@Bursykovski]

John seems like a super chill and nice guy. Would love to see more of him.

[@fy90s]

making soap is dope as hell

[@bonersducks5648]

Im not going to repeat it probably never, but that was extremly interesting!

[@psychedelicmonkey55]

the "positive electrons" -_-

[@nobytes2]

soap making isn't rocket science lol

[@reneezierhut3208]

I want to thank you for sending directions to my husband a few years ago and for sharing this great video with us all. He made and gathered together everything I needed to make the soap and he and two of our sons and I made a batch together and it turned out great! I now hope to make my second batch. I am glad to see the video is still up.

[@johnhanson6386]

I am so pleased that you are enjoying making your own soap and that it is a family activity I am now one year and eight months beyond my lung transplant and life feels more normal with each passing day Please consider becoming organ donors as it saves lives every day John Hanson

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaa2773]

He sounds like someone that would make soap

[@bencripwell8663]

Anyone else here after coronavirus brought us back to the Stone Age

[@dinaatef3619]

Ben Cripwell hell yeah 😂

[@ma47152]

Thanks to corona ive learned how to make amazing food!!! And learned what soaps good for me and bad for me thank you corona

[@salty8752]

o/

[@offeringaccount8599]

Not going back to stone age just restart the world

[@That_Guy42]

You should make this series a more regular thing. It really goes we with the whole point of the channel and is very practical.

[@starwarsnuggets]

The guy who makes the soap is amazing I hope his soap business dose well in the future and I don't know how he manages with one finger

[@gavinsmith6601]

Nah man, he has 9 fingers.

[@DrFumi]

I would love to see more HTME: Practical!

[@reggiep75]

I immediately think of Fight Club when soap making is mentioned.

[@nNiceDreamsMadeTrue]

It came across as if the whole explanation could be given from the heart. What a guy! Thanks for a great instruction vid, using three types of oil is something only the real enthusiast would have tried had it not have been for your recipe here.

[@ollaughingbeta2233]

Andy i love your vids, when their ready i would love to send you some ghost peppers to use. I love how you do things, i really respect you for that. The peppers are in their bud stage. -Sincerely, a fan who stayed because of a old sandwich.

[@merikmalhads1676]

I have a bachelors in biochemistry and set up the reaction on paper first. That being said, I'm completely new to soap making, so thank you for presenting this as it is always good to learn from a master in a practical skill before attempting on your own.

[@philipjohansson3949]

7:46 positive electrons?

[@apple9913]

Philip Johansson positrons

[@sharicampbell9068]

Thank you John for your time to share your knowledge! I have come back around to learning about soap making again, and your explanation & recipe is so helpful! Can't say I have found any other I appreciate quite the same! Thank you again sir!

[@shellywhy7937]

this was so wholesome, such a nice guy. i’ve been wanting to do this forever and now i might give it a try

[@emmarina3525]

This guy is the Bob Ross of soap making

[@thedoubleboiler6971]

I didn't know it took so long. It's amazing, how close the process is in comparison to making candles.

[@desertscrub3309]

You should make paint and paint a picture with it

[@htme]

We're planning on it!

[@Littleladyduck]

I'm glad they made this video! But they got a few thing wrong though... like lye doesn't need to wait till it hits 100° the lye and the water need to be clear. Next it better of your oil to be at room temperature in order to prevent the soap from seizing. Also aluminum is bad for lye it can cause a reaction (he was using stainless steel and that's ok ) he not wearing any eye protection... wtf man want to loose an eye too and lastly silicon mold are easier for first time soap makers than freezer paper but that tecknek I'll have to remember that for later. Ann-marie the owner of Brambleberry explains this best on youtube

[@pus-c-slayer2296]

I have been doing this for about 2 months. I have been selling each bar for 2$ and sell around 58-72 bars of soap every week. Which is 116-144$ every week! I have made so much money. The only thing that sucks is having to pay for the ingredients. I'm 15 years old btw.

[@johnhanson6386]

sadness-sad You may be able to reduce ingredient costs by buying in case lots Olive oil and avocado best price is Costco Lye at a local hardware store - ask for 10% off Coconut oil at Costco Essential oils at Bulk Apothocary John Longfelllow Soap Company

[@amandaholguin1554]

John Hanson is there a website you use to sell the soaps?

[@gordonwalter5477]

John, great video except you forgot to tell how much water to use in you recipe.

[@jackslater7070]

God I love this guy. So glad I watched. Every time he said “soap” I was cheesin’.

[@turencmpressor4152]

favourite practical episode so far.

[@atr007808]

Thank you John! I am not very crafty and can't remember the last time I did any woodworking but your video was quite an inspiration. Somehow I built the box mold just like the one you used and followed your exact recipe. It worked out amazingly! This was a blast and can't wait for my next batch, thanks again.

[@TheBoxingEngineer]

Everytime he says positive electrons an angel dies a horrible death

[@roberttatar1793]

Now that’s a proper soap making video. Not those “melt pre bought and mold into ice cream popsicle bull$#!£

[@SadieAycock]

I just came from that video lol

[@beccawest8071]

I like how he shows how to even line the bottom. This looks so fun

[@johnrobert6127]

Explained like an engineer. Thank you👍👍

[@CRZYBCKT]

I thought for sure he was about to say, “...And in three weeks your soap is ready to eat!”

[@DeeRose]

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS VIDEO.. very clear easy to follow and well spoken

[@johnhanson6386]

Dee Rose Thank you!

[@woodgas9614]

I finly understand..... but now I'm hungry for fudge.

[@bella-zi2ch]

this guy seems so wholesome ❤️❤️

[@spencerdegroote3433]

never knew i would hear the word soap so many times in one video

[@kiwibird8441]

Really?, whilst watching a video on how to make said "Soap" youre not so smart are you...

[@spencerdegroote3433]

Kiwi Bird first of all let’s fix your grammar. Secondly, he didn’t have to use the word “soap” every time he spoke. he could’ve used other words like “it” to reference soap and to show that he is speaking about it.

[@azlanameer4912]

Sir I am extremely thankful for honest guidance. Love and respects from Pakistan.

[@johnhanson6386]

Thank you for your kind words Feel free to email me with questions John Hanson

[@azlanameer4912]

@@johnhanson6386 Thank you very much for prompt reply. I have recently started Shampoo and Face wash but pure herbal based. I was interested in soap making as well but couldnt find any guidance. Your video given me clear insight and encouragement. Now i shall contact you Sir! at e mail. You have entered in my prayers. I pray for your healthy and long life. If u ever plan to come to Pakistan MUST contact me I shall feel honoured to be your hoast as long as you wish to stay here. 😍😍😍

[@politicalmemes1296]

Bob Ross of soap making

[@pepsoflexo]

what a nice gentleman :)

[@PranavViswanathan]

I think it would be awesome if you did a collab with the KZbinr NileRed

[@lazytv4318]

He makes it look so easy and effortless. Thanks!!!

[@kingcutttt]

This is how you teach step by step, thank you for this very easy to follow and informative video !

[@perrydowd9285]

Gosh! I hope l never get nervous in front of the camera & say electron when l mean ion. I'd hate to get crucified for one tiny mistake.

[@amastyn_1106]

Welcome to the internet!

[@perrydowd9285]

Captain Wolfy You're welcome. :-)

[@lutze5086]

_crucified_

[@kitfranzman4860]

This was very easy to follow. Loved the explanations for why steps are needed. Thank you.

[@johnhanson6386]

Thank you for your kind comment John

[@mayelaine2]

Thank you for showing us, I love buying different types of soaps (even made some myself but by using scraps of used soap), I'll take a look at his online store. Thank you.

[@rhondadelaney9390]

Wonderful and simple to follow recipe for soap making! Thanks…

[@buzzyanderson4131]

This is one of the best videos I have ever seen!