Recipe - Tallow vs Lard - Lather Test + How to Figure Out Soap Mold Volume | Ellen Ruth Soap

Battle of the homestead soap! We're going head to head with homemade Tallow soap vs homemade Lard soap, which lathers better...
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0:00 Intro
3:21 How to Measure a Mold
8:33 Lard Soap Recipe
15:34 Unmolding & Cutting Lard soap
17:04 Tallow Soap Recipe
19:05 Unmolding & Cutting Tallow soap
20:44 Soap Stamping & Screen Shot Recipes
21:13 Lather Test - Thanks for Watching
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Simple Tallow Soap Recipe:
5.6 oz - 159g Tallow (40%)
5.6 oz - 159g Coconut oil (40%)
2.8 oz - 79g Olive oil (20%)
2.09 oz - 59g Sodium Hydroxide
4 oz - 113g Water
Simple Lard Soap Recipe:
5.6 oz - 159g Lard (40%)
5.6 oz - 159g Coconut oil (40%)
2.8 oz - 79g Olive oil (20%)
2.09 oz - 59g Sodium Hydroxide
4 oz - 113g Water
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[@nancykelly9712]

I would add castor to boost the lather for both. Interesting! Thank you for demoing them I've always been curious which would be better.💞

[@Hilary_ClarbySoaps]

Love this side by side comparison. I use a combination of lard and tallow instead of palm. I use 2 parts lard to 1 part tallow and love the creaminess from the lard and extra hardness from the tallow. All my customers love that my soap lasts ages 💕

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Sounds great! I'll have to try a recipe with both💙

[@user123141234]

Thank you for sharing! Are there any other butters or oils in your recipe, please? People say not to put shea butter with tallow or lard not sure why.

[@user123141234]

Nice video, Ellen! I miss your lovely Olga. How is she doing? Wishing you all the best, my favourite teacher!❤

[@RedRubyStones]

My husband says his mother used to have to make soap back in the day. So, I asked him what, if there is, a difference in tallow vs lard in soap. He explained and answered correctly! I've been trying to make more natural soaps in hopes to get us further off the detergent "soaps". It's a struggle with inflation, but we're making it work! Great video and thanks for the comparison! 💖

[@learning2no]

I absolutely love when the recipe is in %. Then I can make the soap to fit my molds.

[@joytomasevic9679]

Love the side-by-side comparison. I've been wondering about the similarities/ differences. Thanks.... cheers

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for watching!💙

[@clarencehershberger2058]

Math lesson for today: Length x width x height = cubit (not square!) volume. Volume of a cylinder: radius x radius x 3.14 x height=cubic volume. Great video!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are correct, thank you💙

[@jeffhein7275]

@clarencehershberger2058 Math lesson for today: "cubit (not square!) volume" ... you mean 'cubiC' not 'cubiT'

[@clarencehershberger2058]

@@jeffhein7275 my bad! thanks

[@jeffhein7275]

@@clarencehershberger2058 All good!

[@JazzyMamaInAK]

👍🏼 I remember from nursing school that cc = ml = gm Formulas and ratios are easier for me to remember. 😉

[@scentyful]

I love watching your videos and can honestly say I learn something new every time! Thank you for being so open and willing to share your recipes. I make both soaps and candles and the soapers are so much more open and willing to share than the chandlers....sorry to say, but true. I can't wait to try the Lard recipe. My current recipe for soap making is way, too expensive b/c of the economy and I was sweating bullets trying to figure out what my new recipe should be. Problem solved, thanks again. 👍

[@luihort7645]

Thank you for doing this side by side comparison. You are a great teacher and I always enjoy watching your videos.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for watching!💙

[@vernaharris181]

Yay! I was hoping you’d do this. I’ve made palm oil soaps for years but it is way more expensive now. I’ve gone over to the carnivore side and have been using both rendered oils. Now, I know how to describe the lather factor.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Wonderful!💕❣️

[@K1F1L]

Hello, wonderful Ellen! Thank you for this video! I always use beef tallow in my soap recipes instead of palm oil and I love it! Still in my test phase to see what I can start my small business with❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I am loving tallow in my soap formulas💙❣️

[@sams79sam94]

(Note for those with sensitive skin or eczema) Thank you Ellen for the recipe, and I have a note that I hope will be accepted Please note this in your upcoming videos An increase in the percentage of coconut oil will dry the skin

[@kellyquinn1468]

💜💜💜 I’ve got some Lard that I rendered a few months back and was waiting for a good recipe to use it in. Going to try yours and also a 100% as a comparison! Now I’m excited about it. You are always a source of inspiration, thank you! 💜💜💜

[@deborahlh7747]

Percentages are the best for me. Works no matter what. I use Soapcalc for my recipe formulations.

[@earnestinewashington8890]

I love the video. I don't know which I like best. I have made both tallow and Lard soaps, if I would make a choice, it would be Tallow! As one comment stated, I to have did a mixture! So GLAD you are still here! Blessings to your family!

[@dianehedricks7860]

What a PERFECT side by side comparison!!!! Thank you so much for doing that!!! Beautiful soaps!!!

[@patriciagarcia2766]

Great test! Thank you, for that!❤

[@leonormarrero162]

Thank you Mrs. Ellen for the information. Love your channel! 🤗

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for watching💙

[@JazzyMamaInAK]

I use tallow more than lard just because of easier access (I save the lard and bacon fat for cooking), but I did get a little pork fat recently and I double rendered some for soap. I also got 10lbs of Crisco to use from the local food pantry and I'm liking the combo of tallow, Crisco, and coconut oil for soap. Thanks for the demo 🪻🌷🪷

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

Very nice and educational video. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@KSKAZNative5]

Wonderful video Ellen, loved that you did both recipes! ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@soulkalastudio]

Excellent Video! i was interested in using tallow for a shampoo bar & wanted to actually see it in use. Almost every soap making video ends with just cutting the soap so its nice to see the soap in action!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for watching!

[@maryoneil1468]

Perfect!!! Thanks Ellen I wanted to try tallow soap since I do lard and now I know

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Hope you like it!💙

[@lenddyangulo1559]

Me encanta gracias lo voy hacer 👌🏼

[@deusacymbra8605]

Que bom que está em gramas Ellen!! Amei 💞

[@cajuntc74]

Thanks for the comparison! I have tons of tallow rendered from my own cows and i primarily use that in all my recipes. I have pig fat in freezer and will render that too soon. I was going to start diving into lard recipes and videos for more information . Great video as always! ❤

[@kellsgreenidge8885]

This video is so helpful. Thanks for sharing

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad it was helpful!

[@laurie8166]

Thank you for your video. I recently started formulating tallow soap and oh boy do they get hot on me creating white tiny little spots that look like salt afterwards 😫oh that’s exactly what’s been happening also with mine, is a heat crack on top

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes! The do get hot, it's something to watch for. And those white spots are "stearic spots" they don't effect the soap, they just look a little pesky.

[@pamelawalker8815]

Yes i love tallow soap as well! This is my direct ingredients for my soaps as well. Thank you for measuring the molds. I never knew how to do that.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@Wings91]

That was a great comparison, thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you liked it!💙

[@Wings91]

@EllenRuthSoap been trying figure out how to get a better lather, but was trying 45 % lard 45% coconut oil 10% hemp , but the 20% makes so much sense! How low can the cleansing conditioning bubbly numbers go and still get a good result ? I read on a forum some confusing stuff, and would really like to understand 😅 Also, THANKYOU for telling us about lard soaps lather improves with curing, how does tallow compare later too?

[@patriciasawyer661]

Thank you for the videos they are always so informative

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you like them!💙

[@patriciasawyer661]

@@EllenRuthSoap I know you out a lot of time and thought I to your vidoes they are much appreciated, I have learned a lot from you

[@jaynegodwin3412]

Thank you for doingbthe side by side comparison. The swirls in the soap's look lovely I love the tallow soap with all the lather.Thank you for sharing 😊xx

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@ivonvalle2683]

Wow loved the video, thanks for sharing side by side with tallow and lard . I have to try this. The colors and swirls are beautiful. Like I always say you the best best. You come up with so many ideas for us. Thank you Ellen.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks so much 😊

[@user-cq2ld3il3o]

Simplesmente demais! Adoro seus vídeos. Saudações do Brasil! 🇧🇷😍👏

[@PrimalPathWellness]

I have made shave soap with lard but just made a tallow soap still curing but seems bubbly! I also love your triple butter recipe, will make a great face soap!

[@lamella24]

Great video 😊!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! 😊

[@rhondag6635]

This is awesome just to let you know I am making the soap as we speak and I rendered my Tallow and also my lard from the cow and the two pigs I bought

[@yuliaandronova4620]

Hi, Ellen. I whant to thank you for your videos. I love it. You always shears with us your recipes and measurements. ❤ I also whant to say how beautiful , kind and intelligent you are❤. And it's a big pleasure to hear you and learn from you! 🎉 Sorry for my english. Hi from Israel.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!💕❣️

[@marthagichia]

Hello Mrs. Ellen, I love your videos. I laughed when I saw the title of the video the battle of homestead Soapers. I have a question if you do water discount, does that mean the soap will cure faster? Or why do a water discount? Thank you very much. I am a fan ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

A steep water discount does help a soap cure faster, plus it reduces soda ash and glycerin rivers.

[@jeniajohnson8589]

Ive always used both and love each one. I have to say my lard soap is the best loved because I love the creaminess. Homestead soap i think is absolutely top notch! Thank u for the comparison video, it is nice❤. Can't wait for the next one!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Agreed! Homestead soap for the win💙

[@jeniajohnson8589]

@@EllenRuthSoap yes try the combo of using both tallow and Manteca(lard) that another viewer said & you'll be impressed with the results! It's extraordinary 💗 I use both with olive, coconut, Shea, cocoa butter and castor. I love to do HP which I've told u and I love to super fat after the cook with jojoba, hemp & argan oils as well. Luscious creamy lather 🧼! Can't wait to see your creation of the combo soap with both tallows!💗

[@steelersgirl071961]

I love beef tallow, I made the same 3 ingredient recipe and I love it!! I too rendered down some beef for tallow ❤😊. Thanks Ellen.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It's so good❣️

[@patriciaboatman8423]

What is meant by rendering. Lol. Can you buy tallow in a store? Just came across this soap video

[@cajuntc74]

Be safe in these storms!!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you, they were intense ⛈

[@cliviascreations]

Hello Ellen, lovely as always and yes tallow all the way pig tallow, bison tallow , beef tallow I am in. Make a tallow face cream and thanked me later. It’s a GREAT one and makes huge difference on your skin care routine. Ps not that you needed because you looks fabulous.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yay for the tallows💙❣️

[@mariahernandez278]

Hola sra. Ellen, solo una pregunta ya no vende productos, quisiera saber que precio tiene una crema corporal de 4 o 8 oz. Es que no encuentro donde comprar, sorry por la molestia. Espero me pueda contestar en su página dice que no se encuentra nada que mostrar. De antemano muchas gracias. Dios la bendiga

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I don't sell products any longer. I suggest looking at etsy.

[@annreinbeau]

Tallow has a little more lauric and stearic acid in it, this more bubbles. I love them both but tend to use more lard as the cleansing is a little less and condition higher.

[@traceymorris-pd4wg]

Hello. Always a joy when I go on KZbin and see a new video from you🥰. Question….is there a reason you didn’t use castor oil or sugar?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I did use sugar in the lye water, but I wanted to keep the recipes super simple..

[@traceymorris-pd4wg]

@@EllenRuthSoap ok thanks. Just wanted to know if adding sugar and castor oil would not be a good combination with tallow or lard.

[@angiehudson710]

Being farmers, I render my own tallow from our animals. Most of my soaps use tallow, coconut and olive. I use both beef and sheep tallow. You mentioned the bacon smell in your lard. I clean my tallow 2-3 times before i use it and have no smell in them. Always seemed more sustainable to us to use what came from the back yard than palm ftom the other side of the world.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Love that! Yes, homemade is best💕

[@antoinettewilliams1355]

What was the cost difference between lard and tallow? Thanks for your test video! 👍🏼

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The tallow was home rendered, so it was basically free🤣 but if you’re purchasing, I think the tallow is more expensive.

[@TheMariana29]

Thank you for this side by side comparison I made soap using lard and tallow but didn't think to compare and now is no need to 😄 I do love them both ... You said in the video that you like to add your fragrance at 5% of the total amount of soap and I will be curious if you do the same with essential oils? Thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, I use the recommended % of the essential oil and figure it on the total volume of batter.

[@TheMariana29]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thank you so much!

[@ashleybibee3010]

Hi Ellen when using tall and skinny molds what do you suggest the thickness of the bar works best because they are not as wide

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I like to cut at 1.25"

[@ashleybibee3010]

Thank you so much

[@kathysmartnick9168]

What do you use for a cooler on the top? I’m confused on that.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I have a small lunch cooler, take the lid off and put it over the soap mold.

[@skuldarchleone]

Tallow is richer in stearic acid and has more satturated fats than lard, therefore the difference in lather. But lard is so creamy and gentle. They are both great fats for soap

[@karenurbanski5004]

What was tour SF? And water to lye / ratio?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I did a 5% super fat

[@karenurbanski5004]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you

[@christineclarke1739]

Give me lard over tallow any day. Great for swirls.

[@tricialinville4446]

When I need to convert grams to ounces. I ask Alexa! 😂

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍🤣