How to make soap using up bits of old oils! ♻ Recipe formulation and a fun surprise soap rebatch 😉

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

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!

[@hassanas.benjamin3818]

I have a question are the oil previously used oils that was saved after cooking with? Just asking.

[@shannonvincent9407]

You wouldn't want use "used" oils for soap.

[@Ana-ws6xj]

​@@hassanas.benjamin3818you can perfectly use it. I use and it good for cloths and dishes. not for body

[@Katy99941]

Than you for your awesome videos. You are one of the best ever teachers for soapmaking❤😊❤

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks so much 😊

[@KristinGasser]

Thank you for showing the whole process, ESPECIALLY the saving the batch possibility!! That was sooo helpful and calming, to know, how to find out, what went wrong and how to fix it!! Thank you so much!

[@esmeraldapooner751]

This was just perfect because it shows you are only human. I think it can like cooking bread you need every step to be just right.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Absolutely. The best craftspeople run into issues all the time! It's how you work through them that matters :)

[@sandramartin1864]

Totally enjoyed the tutorial...

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Marie-yx5ie]

Well done Ellie, that could happen to anyone and now we know how to fix it. Thank you. 👍😉🇮🇪☘️

[@Shortsonly147]

Love the way u r really natural,no fake video

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that.

[@goldenstar9379]

I feel like i am in an science class with a very humble and patient teacher.?.😂😂😂 Thank you ma'am 😊

[@reginaf.2719]

I have been learning so much from you! You have the heart and soul of a caring teacher. Love your work !

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks so much 😊

[@marionlacey1074]

As always I loved this video Elly (like everyone else here). Thank you for educating us on how to fix a soap that we think is unfixable! Won't be making soap for a while as my working (right) arm is in a cast following orthopaedic surgery. This has made daily living very interesting (not)!! 🤪 KZbin has become my friend, having quit FaceBook a couple of years ago. However I will look for you on Instagram too. Warm wishes 🐾🥰

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you as always Marion, glad you enjoyed this one :) I wish you a speedy recovery! There's so much wonderful stuff to see on youtube. Enjoy!

[@christineclarke1739]

Thank you very much. I love your natural approach. I have never rebatched so it was great to learn.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome Christine, thanks for the great feedback.

[@moringa3820]

Really, I enjoyed and learned how to fix the soap. Thank you so much for sharing this. ❤️

[@TakeUsHomeYeshua]

Hi everyone. I invited my daughter over to show her how to make soap. Everything went wrong, the pot bubbled over and seemed like everything that could go wrong did. In the end we had some lovely soap and a good laugh on "How to NOT make soap!" Thank you for your video!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

That's a happy ending Suz! Good on you :)

[@wysteriacarlino1302]

This was wonderful! Thank you so much!!

[@victoriabarnett4279]

Marvelous! Really appreciate your hard work and I’ve learned a lot of very useful problem solving info. I’d like to know how you make laundry powder from these bars. Thanks!

[@HuskyLabMama]

Love the video. Thanks for showing, also the lye being added. Alot of videos do not show that. A quistion. Can one use the equipment for food afterwoods, because otherwise I have to go and buy some, and don't have the money for that yet. The spatulaer, and molds. Can one just wash it out, and use it for food again or would it be too poisoness in contact with food?

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you. It depends on who you ask, and it's probably best to do your own research, but I have used my soap making equipment for food in the past. These days I have dedicated utensils for soap, but to tell you the truth, I don't know if it's absolutely necessary.

[@HuskyLabMama]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking okay Thank you for the fast answer

[@hairofanna5130]

Aaaw this was so refreshing to see that not everything works out as planned for others too😁 Happy you "saved" the soap🧼❤ Love your videos!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@TheFunctionalForce]

Ellie I’m as fascinated with your soap making as I am with your sourdough :) Maybe you could help me with a difficult predicament 😅 I live in a hard water area and traditionally made soap just makes everything dirty with a layer of waxy residue. That’s also why I’m afraid to use it in the washing machine (I’m assuming it’s the hard water binding to the soap). Do you know if that’s the reason why and do u know if there’s any home made soap that won’t do this (of course liquid commercial soaps don’t do that, how do they achieve it?) HUGE thanks! :)

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, that's so nice to hear! Yes, I would say your hard water is the issue. Adding citric acid into your formulations will be a big help! Keeping the superfat low is important too. This blog post gives the details about how you can calculate and add citric acid to your recipes www.ellyseveryday.com/ellys-everyday-blog/how-to-make-soap-using-up-old-oils Feel free to email if you need more help :)

[@TheFunctionalForce]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking OHHH!! So clever! I love how much experience and knowledge you have! Thank you SO MUCh for sharing it with us and helping us! Will report back :) THANK YOU!

[@ebunayo2987]

For bathing soap with the intention to exfoliate, can the same rule be used if citric acid is replaced with lactic acif

[@tonyawilliams9433]

Hi, l just found your channel and watched my first video. I learned so much! Thank you for making such easily understood and informed videos! I have a quick question...l only have one mold of an owl and l would like to make a set of three soaps for each of my three friends. Is it possible to do that before the soap sets up...or do l need to make just one soap portion nine times?? How do l figure out what ingredients and how much l need to make just one bar of soap? I hope you would be willing to help me figure this out....🤗💗 With appreciation! Tonya

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Hi Tonya, this video will answer that for you! Calculate Soap Recipes to Fit Any Size Mould kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJjYiGmAaK-daLM

[@elainemoore9400]

Interesting ❤

[@halilbalaban1056]

Thank you very much for this informative video. You call the formula of this soap as a cleaning soap in the video. What does the word cleanliness mean? Hand and face cleaning? Body cleaning? Hair cleaning? Laundry cleaning?

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Halil. I mean general purpose household cleaning soap, dishes, clothes, washing floors etc. Although in warm, humid climates it would probably be great for body and face as well. Definitely great for handwashing.

[@halilbalaban1056]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking thanks my lady. Is it necessary to grate it to use it in the washing machine or dishwasher? Is it necessary to use additional detergent when using it in a washing machine or dishwaser? How to much soap should be used instead of how much detergent in washing machines and dishwaser?

[@biretta3000ify]

If the oils are rancid it should be hot processed at zero or negative SF, then add oils to equal zero SF, or more as desired.

[@belindaayewoh437]

Hi Elly. Is there any way to add the washing soda to the soap as an additive rather than adding it as a third ingredient to make laundry liquid?

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Yeah sure, just add some of the dry washing soda powder to the machine separately :)

[@belindaayewoh437]

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking hahaha! What I meant is add the washing soda to the soap while making it. I've seen several videos of people in Africa making laundry soap and they add washing soda directly into the soap. Thought it was interesting.

[@amitbracha4744]

Ellie, love your videos! You mentioned the 2:1 water:lye ratio as moderate amount of water. Actually you don't really need more water than is needed to disolve the lye plus a bit more. So why use so much water? I always use a ratio of 1.2:1 water:lye which produces beautiful and hard soaps which have very minimal shrikage % due to the low amount of water.

[@amitbracha4744]

The advantages of using the absolute minimum amount of water are also: 1. I never get soda ash on my soaps 2. I never get partial gel when CPOPing in the oven 3. Absolute minimal shrinkage after cure 4. Contrary to what people think, using a minimum amout of water does not (in my experience) cause eccelerated trace at all, so you have more than enough time for designs.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Hi Amit, thank you! Yes I know all those things :) I am the queen of low water soaps! (check out my older videos). I mainly used higher water for this soap because I was using citric acid and I wanted the solution to be less reactive when I added the NaOH.

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

Where do I’m glad I did cause now I know what to do if that ever happens to me.

[@ahmadhabib9553]

I have sunflower oil that has vitamins E,A and D added in it, can it be used for soap making?

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

I'm not sure, but probably yes.

[@ahmadhabib9553]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thank you.

[@Mindandsoulwellness]

I left soapmaking 3 years ago...😢 but i want restart my journey as soapmaker again... i have my all kind of ra material like butters,oils,colorants,fragrances, eo,clays,lye,..is it ok to use them or should i discrd them...plz help

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Use them up!

[@richardlo1330]

here is some additional info from Tellervo, regarding using citric acid: 🟢 Citric acid information When citric acid and sodium hydroxide lye (NaOH) are combined, sodium citrate is created. Sodium citrate works as a chelator in soap. A chelator traps metal ions such as calcium and magnesium that can be found in tap water. These metal contaminants can cause rancidity and soap scum in handmade soap. A chelator binds to these metals so that they can’t bind to the soap molecules. This way the soap won’t react with them and the soap's lather improves + shelf life increases. Citric acid does not lower the pH of soap. Instead it consumes some of the lye and increases the superfat. Add 6 g extra lye for every 10 g of citric acid added to a soap recipe if you want to keep the superfat % at the same level. How much citric acid should be added to soap? Usage rate in bar soap is 1-2% of the oil weight. How to use citric acid Add citric acid to the distilled water and dissolve completely before adding the lye, or make a separate solution of citric acid and distilled water and add to the oils. hth

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks, I have information about that in the written recipe for this soap as well - link in description.

[@ME_MeAndMyBees]

Did the Heating of the Oops Soap affect the Essential Oil Fragrance levels at all ??? Would you add more. Or was everything OK once Poured, Made, Cut and Cured. Still to make some. . . So batch watching previous Soap Making Videos. 🙃 Hope you can advise re above. Mini Question : Does the adding of your Essential Oil after all that 1500g Total not affect the end result ? (Eg Oils + Ess Oils / Water/ Lye Ratios ?) Followed the whole Video : Got it ! Now my head hurts. . . Working the Essential Oil part out when you added it as an after quantity. . . 🤭 Or does a Soap-Calc do the Maths on this too but you didnt show this in that live "Soap Calc" Screenshot 'calculation' in your Videoing ? 🙄 I'll let myself out. . . 😉

[@expeditovalto7143]

love your work, say hello here in Brazil, I try to translate everything to portu so you don't miss anything

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Ah, that's dedication! I wish I could speak more languages! Thanks for watching, listening and translating.

[@crowellovecraft7289]

So the residue at the end , the reason it got a false reading wasn't because of anything u did wrong its because the citric acid stuck into the "added vitamin a and e" in the oils ur using that residues in the least dense parts of the soap . Once u mixed it in of u had accurately measured the ph with a digital ph tester u will find out that there are still pockets with the wrong ph etc..

[@crowellovecraft7289]

U have to cook the oil with gum in order to get rid of the oil solvable vitamins they add

[@barbararoyal6139]

Ellie I love how you share when things don’t go the way you want them to and then share solutions. Thank you 🕊

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're very welcome Barbara, thank you :)

[@karenstead6477]

I loved this one too. Thanks for hanging in there and helping me see how to fix a mistake!’

[@douglasharmon5977]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Hi Elly looking to break into making soap in the video soap making for beginners can you tell me what dimensions are this molds please are where to get said molds help please 🙏

[@joelhenryhenry5014]

​@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking❤

[@trisha5880]

Me too.❤

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Here's what I do with my 'laundry soap' if anyone wants to know (it's a washing powder recipe for the washing machine - I've been using it for years) kzbin.info/www/bejne/apXYl41tmsukmLM And here are the instructions for working out your own recipe using up old oils, including how to calculate the citric acid amount www.ellyseveryday.com/ellys-everyday-blog/how-to-make-soap-using-up-old-oils Happy formulating!

[@alystairmabloch401]

As much as I love soap, it's pretty bad for washing machine. It's great for the dishes though.

[@dinarusso3320]

​@@alystairmabloch401 me too, I keep those laundry bars for washing dishes, they're good for grease and saves plastic.

[@dinarusso3320]

​@@alystairmabloch401 I've tried it and soap didn't work for my laundry, but if works for someone then good.

[@alystairmabloch401]

@@dinarusso3320 it really shouldn't be used for laundry at all. Overtime the residue will clog the machine which won't clean properly anymore... It's a good idea on paper but it doesn't work.

[@joydavis4087]

I really appreciate you showing us when things don’t quite turn out as expected. The knowledge of how to fix it, is priceless. TY ❤

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome, thank you.

[@dedehodo8890]

This was absolutely wonderful. I learned something new in watching this. You are awesome Elly. By the way, your videos are never boring, ALWAYS informative, solid, full of insight and engaging. Thanks!!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

DeDe, thank you! Best feedback I've heard in ages. I really appreciate you sharing it :)

[@torahobadiah]

I like your quiet and soothing manner. You don't grate on my nerves. Thanks

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, I love that.

[@Sandra.Sandy.Robinson]

I really like it when someone shows mistakes and solutions. Thank you 😊

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you.

[@brenkyable]

Fabulous. You answered lots of my questions that i didnt know how to ask. 😂 Great explaination of the mysterious, soap calc. Many thanks from Ireland, Brenda

[@marlaconry6341]

I appreciate you showing 'fails' and especially how to fix them. One of my first batches (before YT was such a goldmine of info) turned out quite similar to this batch. Not knowing what to do and not wanting to risk unsafe soap, I threw it away. Big ouch! Thank you too for the info on citric acid. Looking forward to a special video on its uses. I absolutely love the way you explain everything, and your always calm, soothing voice. Love from Missouri, US!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much Maria, that's truly wonderful feedback. Glad you enjoyed this.

[@Kargarbo]

Thank you for showing the whole process and the results of a mistake. The extra length was worth it.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, all my videos are long haha :)

[@hollykainz]

Thanks for the corrective lesson.

[@torahobadiah]

Thanks. Learned a few things. Worth the long video

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks :)

[@CreativePurpleEFX]

THANK YOU for sharing this! I thought this video was great... it not only gives another idea for how to use up some supplies but also how to pivot when it doesn't come out quite right. Thank you for creating this channel 💜 (I'm in the US btw).

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Lady Si! I love that feedback, I'm so glad you enjoyed this so much. Yay!

[@rosatello3952]

Thank you so much it was very interesting you .

[@alpha01356]

Thank you for showing us how to fix when things don't go as well as we won't, and thank you for being down to earth and show us everything. You are the one that made me comfortable in my journey of soap making.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

That's wonderful, thank you.

[@susanfletcher6370]

Don’t need to apologise Elly, I love the way you break down the calculating as it’s not easy to find this. It’s very informative and well explained. So good to see how to adapt a recipe to use whatever combination of fats required, this gives so much flexibility and creative fun for the soap maker.

[@rhondab2431]

Thank you so much for sharing not only your successes, but your “learning moments” as well. It’s never a failure as long as you learn something from the circumstance. I am planning to make my first batch of soap soon and I learn a lot from folks like you who are real! God Bless.

[@Nikyychris]

This is great! My first time making soap was kind of frustrating and hard to know what I did wrong. Love How well you explain everything. Just made another batch today and I'm happy with how it turned out. Thank you :)

[@wildbackyardsoaps]

As a fellow KZbinr and soapmaker, I appreciate your open and honest process of making soap and showing the calculations for formulating a recipe. It's always a learning experience. Very helpful ;) How do you use your laundry soap? That's been on my list to formulate and make. Does it work pretty well?

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks so much, that's great to hear. This is what I do with my laundry soap kzbin.info/www/bejne/apXYl41tmsukmLM Though for future batches I'll be calculating recipes with citric acid! I've been using it for years as it is though, and never had any issues. It works great in my front loader machine.

[@JaniceMoore-q1r]

Thank you Elly, I have just made your Pumice Soap. It has turned out beautifully. I lightly fragrance with Patchouli and Sandalwood

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Ooh sounds gorgeous

[@kindredinspirit]

Is the citric used because the oils maybe are older to prevent rancidity? Or is there a different purpose ie to prevent soap scum?

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

It helps with both

[@LongSessions26]

Hello from Thailand..thank you so much for sharing..i love this one video...

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you for watching my video! I appreciate it a lot. :)

[@naturally_nica]

This was perfect!! Mistakes are just unexpected lessons and they are needed for "future" us as well so thank you.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Absolutely! I treasure these opportunities. Actually made this video more interesting I thought :)

[@tb1670]

Hi from Florida USA. Your video was so timely. I just had one of hose kind of mishaps with some soap. I was hoping that given enough time it might work out. Now I know what to do. The soap is in my crockpot as I’m writing this. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and expertise with those of us that are less experienced.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Hi T B, that's excellent! I do get a lot of emails about this, so I knew it would be a fortuitous mishap in the end. So glad it was so timely for you. Hi from Brisbane :)

[@corysmama1]

I love and appreciate your efforts. It helps us to know what to do when things do not go right for us. I feel you are amazing. The citric acid added to your soap answers questions I wondered about. And testing the unsafe soap is a true blessing.

[@audramichie3129]

Thanks for the interesting and informative post! I watched it at the end of a long and trying day and as always your calm cheerful voice was the perfect note to end my day on. Also I learned some new things for my soap making adventures! I’ve been making all our soap for a decade now but there’s always things to learn. Thanks again!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

That's wonderful Audra, thanks!

[@zoraiabrito5946]

Thank you, Ellie! Good mistake you made, so I and everyone will know what to do when it happens to us! Thank you for being humble enough to show the vulnerabilities of any kind of work! You're great! Love, from Brazil!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Aww, thank you Zoraia! Love that feedback, much appreciated.

[@sandraribeiro889]

😍🤩💪Thank you, I needed to see how to solve these problems.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Oh, I'm glad it helps! :)

[@ikramHabbasi]

❤ great learning. Thank you 🙏

[@michellewhite6992]

Hi can i use the bars straight away seen as though its going in a laundry detergent or does it need to cure for a while.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

I usually let mine cure for a week or two, just to dry them out a bit and ensure they are fully saponified.

[@fujierobesky5651]

Love watching your solution to a mistake. I had the same problem but dumped the batch. Thank you.

[@Diamond18116]

Thank you Elly I enjoy watching your soap making - I am learning so many Magical tricks from you those mistakes its a great lessons for me too

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Oh thank you!

[@gabrielalejandroverapinto1974]

Thank you for all the information, I do have a quick question, you mentioned that you turn the bar soap into powder soap? I would imagine that for using it as laundry detergent on a washing machine... Could someone shine a bit more light n this?

[@thiffaultdenise1998]

Toujours aussi génial et patiente👏🌹♥️

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it. :)

[@auntiepam5649]

Thank you for teaching us how to fix this.

[@daniellehaccou9777]

Thank you so much for this video. I AM learning every day.....and pls don't think that anything you are doing is unnecessary....so, yeah, we do stick around until the end...those of us who only started out doing soap. Lots to learn....and everything you do is really nicely detailed, which I absolutely love! It really is a very intimidating hobby....but, I must say, that I have formulated 2 batches of my own, which have worked out well actually....and I AM ascribing this to you and my good friend in Namibia who is helping me as well....giving very valuable tips.... Thank you so much, Elly! Love ya!🤗😘🙏🙏🙏

[@rochellemckay5008]

Hi Elly thank you so so much for everything you do all the way from Namibia. I tried your 100% coconut oil soap and it worked wonders. I'm having just sunflower oil and a lotle bit of coconut and olive oil..I'm going to pause and try to really follow your instructions to create a soap. I'm a very much newbie but my first ever soap was a big success. Thank you from the bottom of mu heart.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Rochelle!

[@tejnamburu7409]

Hey Elly, I have some old oils bought 2 years ago. If I use 1% citric acid and multiply the total citric acid weight by 0.624, will that be good for making bathing soap? Thanks in advance!

[@jobo8819]

Love your vids, bingeing on them like a weirdo stalker lol. This was so informative as a newbie soaper and had same problem, so thanks for taking the time to teach us how to fix. 😛

[@susanfletcher6370]

Hi Elly, can you confirm if 70% is accurate as it’s more like 65% when I work it out. Great video

[@cwgoodrich]

I just wanted to leave a quick note how you have made my life a little bit better. I discovered your channel about 6-8 months, ago. I used to purchased KIRKS CASTILE soap, exclusively. Now, I make my own. I can’t say it’s a “born again” experience, but it’s enjoyable. I don’t want to sound like a freak, but I think of your channel every time I climb into the shower. I’ve used your recipes and never had a failure. THANK YOU!!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Ah, no worries at all Charles - I get you completely! Making my own soap had that effect on me too. Thanks for your kind words :)

[@damis6774]

Hi Elly, this tutorial inspired me to make my first batch of soap with leftover oils. The soaps had a whitish film on top and some grainy crystals - probably lye that wasn’t dissolved. I cooked them up today, 2 days after the initial pour, and am really happy with the cooking. I can understand how hot process can be relaxing. The only challenge was guessing how much extra water to add to the pot. For my small 3-bar batch, which is a mild cleansing soap, I added teaspoons of distilled water. Thank you very much for the tutorials!

[@gingin6246]

I Wish cold process soap cures as quick as hot process soap. Im in Sydney, and im thinking of buying the multi slicer from eBay for only $97. Great video. I enjoyed it.

[@jartotable]

Hi elly, we don't use any oils in our home apart from coconut and lard and I've looked at your laundry videos and I'm getting a bit stuck. As I will only be buying oils in 500g bottles solely for the purpose of this detergent. Which or what would you recommend? I won't be cooking with it so 3 different types seems a lot. But I'll buy whatever oil you would recommend.

[@jeanninecrider8521]

So would vegetable oil be more moisturizing or less. I'm new(meaning I haven't done it yet) but really want to start by using what I have. I'm so confused by all of the info, yet it hasn't scared me away yet!

[@Daniela-nr5vz]

Great video ,great recipe ,wonderful soap !!!Thank you for sharing Best regards from Madrid 🇪🇦👋😘

[@sandraribeiro889]

Hello Kelly. I made this recipe, but with 50% coconut oil, 45% sunflower and 5% olive oil, it was what I needed to spend. My intention is to make from this your liquid detergent recipe and use the remaining bars. I ask if to use in the recipe also have to wait to cure 4 to 6 weeks? And by the way, I checked the pH, is in the 9 (made 24 hours ago) will I also be able to use it in the bath? It smelled great! Thank you for all the attention. Kisses

[@kimallard225]

Hi Elly, watched your video this morning the morning after making soap that went horribly wrong. All my fault. Put too hot lye mixture in to oils then when I realised trace was rapid I hurriedly moulded up my soap and put in oven heated to 170 then turned off before putting the soap in. So too hot mix went in to hot over. What a mistake to make. This morning I have a blistered burned mess. Well that was a lesson on patients. I am so cross with myself as the colour blend for my orange Halloween soap was perfect. I’ll wait longer for the lye mix to cool next time. Boo hoo 😢 I love your videos as you show us things do occasionally go wrong but to carry on and fix it if you can. Lots of love Thanks Kim

[@Lorelei287]

Ella, I’m new to soapmaking and I’m not sure what I did wrong, but I think the tea I made out of then rosemary water I used with the lye was too hot when I added the lye and I boiled it. The soap from that batch has been curing for six weeks and is very soft. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Thanks very much I get so much useful information from your videos, especially how to use the soap calculator.

[@katioconnor5295]

Searching for cornstarch hacks, and you are very helpful as well... just learned about cornstarch for cleaning cooking oil...

[@carynpedersen4173]

Hi Elly, can i hot process a loaf of soap that's nearly 4 weeks old? I used too much water and it oozed oils and has glycerin rivers - it was going to be amazing 😂

[@BettySvaty]

Hi Elly. How old were those oils? I have a 750grs botle of olive oil which I opened 3 years ago but did not use much. I kept it in a cold room. Can I use it for regular soap? I have made some soap in the pass but stop for a while. I want to re-start but afraid of using the oils I still have. Same with Lye. Does Lye get old?

[@reccocon3442]

When using 'old' oils, that could mean rancid oils? If using rancid oils esp. for skin soap, would seem unbeneficial for the skin ? i.e. clogged skin pores.

[@sydmurray6760]

I enjoyed watching and learning. Thanks for sharing. How will you use this for a laundry soap? Do you grate it into the washing machine?

[@jenniferr2057]

Are all your soap making supplies, tools, toys dedicated strictly to soap? Do you ever wash it all up (it is soap, after all) and use it in your kitchen?

[@sanjaykumarrai4437]

Keep on experience.

[@VanVan-tp3kj]

Hi! I've following your video and your presentation is flawless full of depth knowledge of soap making...pls to practice how do I get some or ur molds kindly send email me is u have such molds in stock

[@candacecollins7761]

Just watched this video though it was made a year ago. It’s just as valuable today. I’m new to soapmaking. (Started a year ago) and I’m terrible in math lol but I rewatch your videos several times until I finally get it. I’m getting there though slowly. Thank you for sharing your time with time with soapers that are just learning.❤

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you for your lovely feedback, Candace. I know you'll get there, trust the process and have fun. ❤

[@danielacrespo8837]

You are so sweet and Nice. I really like your videos, thank you so much for give so much helpfull info!!

[@courtneynewey]

Would you say soap making is a good way to preserve olive oil? How long could soaps store for? I saw some on clearance at Coles the other day but had no real reason to buy a tonne.. then I started watching your soap making videos 😂

[@vivianeito4431]

Hi Elly, can you use used oil to make soap? Like oils that you have used for deep frying?

[@Ovenilsonb]

Sou brasileiro, você faz sabão líquido caseiro com óleo de soja?

[@AB4Jss]

So if you are using up oils randomly, will you know what kind of soap it will be as a result?

[@maryamtajeri4446]

Just what I needed, thank you for your amazing content ❤❤❤❤❤

[@aleksandarlukic1235]

How long should we mixed it with a stickmixer before it's ready to be poured in the molds?

[@gitawidjaja3036]

Helo Elly you always give solution ; Amazing you Thank you dear

[@elshummel6720]

Hello Elly, do you mean with old bottles of oils , that i can use the one are past the expire date. Sorry for the question but I did not understand it.

[@stephanieassouline5249]

waw! great job! ty! I learned so much!

[@penelopepinedakleinjan815]

thank you for sharing i really watch till end thank that you share how to correct if you do some mistakes i did too try to melted it comes out worse 😂thank you i am so grateful and appreciate this