Feather Swirl Tree Landscape Soap Making | Wonderland Collab

This is the soap I created for the 2019 Wonderland KZbin Soap Collaboration. Thank you so much for watching, liking, & subscribing! :)
#2019YTSoapCollabWonderland
Renee Cormalis of Soap’s for Love on KZbin: bit.ly/2OzMYd1
*** MENTIONS & HELPFUL VIDEOS ***
Infusing Oils: • Infusing Oils with Her...
Milk in Oil Soap Making Method by Lovin’ Soap: bit.ly/2IJBCx9
My milk in oil video: • Charcoal & Clay Soap M...
Zahida’s Channel: bit.ly/2OAkXSN
Jenny of I’d Lather Be Soaping Christmas Tree Soap: bit.ly/2P0qJff
Claudia Carpenter’s Winter Wonderland Soap: bit.ly/2Y3sk8v
*** SAFTY & BEGINNER SOAPMAKING INFO ***
Remember to always wear safety glasses and gloves when making soap. If you’d like more info on lye safety or basic soapmaking, check out these links:
Soap Queen TV Lye Safety & Beginner Series: goo.gl/FqA0Yt
Lovin’ Soap offers a free ebook on basic soapmaking called Basic Cold Process Soap Making Guide: bit.ly/2PlwB3s
*** AMAZON AFFILIATE STORE ***
In case you’re interested, I have an affiliate store where I’ve listed all of the soap making supplies and materials that I purchase on Amazon:
amzn.to/2DZmGfJ
If you use those links to buy anything, it won’t cost you anything extra, but I will receive a very small percentage of the sale. Every little bit helps, though, so thank you so much for supporting my channel! :)
*** VIDEO TIMELINE ***
00:34 - preparing the additives
02:01 - making bottom layer
02:54 - making top layer with tree
04:56 - pouring
06:20 - feather swirl
06:49 - umolding & cutting
*** RECIPE ***
Bottom layer - 300g oils
Top layer - 900g oils
Recipe given in percentages so you can use it for any size mold
If you don’t know how to convert it, this will help: bit.ly/2DaKDz3
Olive Oil - 38%
Coconut Oil - 25%
Shea Butter - 15%
Sunflower Oil - 6%
Cocoa Butter - 5%
Avocado Oil - 5%
Castor Oil - 6%
Superfat - 5%
Sodium Hydroxide - use a soap calculator like the one at Majestic Mountain Sage (bit.ly/234ixsG) to calculate the amount of sodium hydroxide required for your specific recipe.
Water = 2 x Sodium Hydroxide (33% lye solution)
Essential Oil Blend:
Peppermint
For help determining how much essential oil to use:
www.eocalc.com/ by Modern Soapmaking
Kaolin Clay (bit.ly/2r3X3pN from Mad Micas - non-affiliate link):
2 teaspoons hydrated with distilled water
- added to 300g base layer soap
Woad Powder (bit.ly/37UBU1G from Pure Sud Co - non-affiliate link):
1/2 teaspoon mixed with 1.5 teaspoons sunflower oil
- added to 1.5 cups of soap
Indigo Powder (bit.ly/34yJhKo from Botanical Colors - non-affiliate link):
1/4 teaspoon indigo root powder dissolved in sunflower oil
- added 1/2 tsp to 4 cups of soap
French Green Clay (bit.ly/2OZgqYZ from Mountain Rose Herbs - non-affiliate link):
2 teaspoons hydrated with distilled water
- added 1/2 tsp to 1.5 cups of soap
Paprika Infused Sunflower Oil
2 teaspoons dried paprika infused in 8 ounces of sunflower oil
- added 1/2 tsp to 1.5 cups of soap
Black Walnut Hull Powder (amzn.to/37MlpoB - affiliate link on Amazon):
1/4 teaspoon hydrated with distilled water
- added 1/2 tsp to small amount of soap
Acrylic mold - gifted to me by Custom Craft Tools for a review
(www.etsy.com/shop/customcraft...)
Mold is 9” long x 3.5” wide x 4” tall. I used a 1” thick piece of wood to make the mold narrower. Cut soaps - 2.5” wide x 3.5” tall.
Oil purchased at Soaper’s Choice
Essential Oils purchased at Camden Grey
** NOTE: Amazon Links are AFFILIATE Links **
Amazon Store - amzn.to/2DZmGfJ
*** SOME OF MY SOAP MAKING EQUIPMENT ***
Gloves, Eye Protection - amzn.to/34AZAGD
Thermometer - amzn.to/2ynGJQI
Waring Blender - amzn.to/2j2vgMf
Stainless measuring spoons - amzn.to/2W5ENWY
Plastic spatula - amzn.to/33BWsZD
Mini Mason Jars - amzn.to/2OUydAA
Funnel meas cups - amzn.to/2EQIxFv
Small silicone spoon (8.5”) - amzn.to/2Kp2GXX
Long blue spatula - amzn.to/2STgHhS
Silicone spatula set - amzn.to/35fFJML
Glass beakers w/ handles - amzn.to/2QvZdJ1
Stainless pitcher - amzn.to/37S4mS8
Stainless Pot - amzn.to/2YAsLcW
White batter bowl - amzn.to/35UT2Tv
Scale - amzn.to/2woRyUs
AC Adapter for scale - amzn.to/2tPmZnd
Gear tie for feather swirl - 24” - amzn.to/2LaYrh5
Vegetable peeler for trimming soap - amzn.to/2Fvkt9a
Soap cutter - Buds Woodshop on Etsy
*** VIDEO EQUIPMENT ***
List of all recording & voice over equipment: amzn.to/2DzkMAEE
Editing software: Final Cut Pro X
*** WHERE TO FIND ME ONLINE ***
Instagram: / kapiamerasoap
Facebook: / kapiamerasoap
Blog: kapiamera.blog
*** MUSIC INFO ***
Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com)
#soapmaking #featherswirl

[@fartzerelli1385]

Seriously, how could anyone dislike this.

[@angelasanchez7101]

Fart Zerelly, sabes quién le da dislike?? Las personas envidiosas, que se les oscurece el alma ver que otras personas hacen cosas hermosas . Yo siempre he admirado a esta GRAN SEÑORA HOLLY , es un arte lo que hace con su conocimiento y sus manos❤👌😍

[@Dandicreations]

Not only was this extremely informative, your voice is so soothing and I could listen to it all day. I am truly amazed at how beautiful this turned out. I am sooo highly impressed!!! Keep the videos coming lady!! xoxoxox Diana

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Diana! I really appreciate that! I’ve been so nervous about speaking, but it’s getting easier the more I do it. ❤️

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️I decided to try narrating instead of using text on the screen. If you would still like to see text, I did create captions. Just turn CC on (bottom right of video). 😊Here's another copy of the hashtag that will take you to the other videos in this collaboration: #2019YTSoapCollabWonderland

[@marisolroldan434]

Muchas gracias.Algún día espero hacer un jabón a esa altura.

[@kimkaseman7854]

So cool

[@beatricegaltieri2525]

Following the video with your voice is way better! I was wondering if you were too shy to do it 😉

[@AndreaSnow21]

Those are so adorable. I love how different each one turned out.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@tellervo.]

How cute😍

[@bmbartistry5037]

Whimsical and beautiful!

[@annehaslam162]

So lovely.

[@rosamariebuttel7481]

I love winter and this soap is beautiful.

[@soapsforlove4168]

Oh Holly, I'm always so impressed with your soaps. This one is gorgeous. Thank you so much for being a part of this collab.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Renee! ❤️

[@EllenRuthSoap]

SO AWESOME!!! You inspire me! Fantastic job Holly!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much, Ellen! Your soaps and videos are so inspiring to me!

[@alisonpoe4767]

Absolutely amazing

[@kelly30269]

I'm in love with this!

[@Poorstargazer23]

Truly a piece of art and a perfect representation of winter.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@Ttingey01]

Wow! Thanks! Beautiful soap!!

[@thavylor]

WOW!! You're such an artist! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheScraftworks]

Holly! This soap is sooooo cute! Loving how you have voice overs to your videos now! Thank you for your time and effort!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!!

[@hutch84jr]

Beautiful!

[@indyphoto1]

So beautiful!

[@NAFASBETTABEKH]

Beautiful

[@beeyouthful1963]

OMG....I am going to have to try this technique.

[@user-lc4dq3zr2s]

Perfect!!!

[@lejeanniamuhammad3395]

You make such beautiful designs with natural colorants. You inspire me to experiment more with natural powders and herbs that I would have never considered. Thank you for your videos.

[@nikodara]

Lovely

[@AmyWarden]

They turned out so beautiful, Holly! I love how you mixed the woad with paprika for the green! It's the perfect shade. The confetti snow also worked really well! 😍

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Amy! 💕

[@heartniading663]

Amazing your DIY SOAP design , perfect

[@karenmay1724]

As usual, beautiful! Thanks for shaing!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!

[@SunshineSoapandCandleCompany]

These turned out amazing!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Cory!

[@michaelarts651]

Another work of art! Your soap designs and your technique is consistently high quality. Well done Holly! Thank you for being so generous with your ideas. 😊

[@Hilary_ClarbySoaps]

Wow! That is beautiful and so clever...I especially love the white flecks of a snowy sky 💕💕

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! ❤️

[@annamarianervo4507]

Bellissimo!!! Stupendi saponi,brava!!!

[@LABYRINTHHILL]

Oh my Holly, this is so elegant in its simplicity! And I recognize how much work goes into keeping it simple. 😱 Thank you for sharing the details of the entire process. 🙏

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Susan! ❤️

[@ivonvalle2683]

So beautiful

[@susansmithhabel347]

What a work of art and certainly a labor of love! Just fantastic! Well done! Thank you for so generously sharing the process.

[@jeanettewestover]

I love this ....

[@oldethymesfarm62]

Amazing and calming video.. 💕 love the look of the tree. A sweet farmhouse look.

[@da5449]

Amazing!😊

[@acrylicavenue6056]

Wow this is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing. X

[@karenb3857]

Beautiful soap!

[@pamperyoursenses2865]

Love it!

[@lennapelayo3252]

It was thought through well it looks super nice💙💙💙🌲💎

[@Mumsy_Soap]

Nice to meet you. Beautiful soap. Thanks for sharing

[@TheTerilee]

Oh I just love this !! Beautiful Holly💕❄️🌲❄️💕!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Teri! ❤️

[@WildPlantanica]

So pretty, love the snow look.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@tassiegirl1991]

So clever, how the tree developed is amazing and the snowy sky turned out great Holly love it.

[@paquiredondo373]

Hermoso!!!. Me encantó tu tutorial, muchas gracias por compartir 👍🤗😊🌷

[@davidahandcraftsoap]

Not only did you turn this into a gorgeous soap but a detailed tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing and participating in this collaboration.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, A.D.! This was such a fun collab!

[@nimvaughen9895]

stunning!!! Thank You.

[@michellef.6934]

Wow, that came out so cute. Very impressive!

[@markfung5654]

Incredibly creative. Thank you for sharing

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

I love the way those turned out. They are so cute! Thank you for sharing!

[@dcuevas24]

I just love love this video 🥰

[@ivanialecrim2672]

Magnific 🤗

[@lorifrazier3516]

The tree looks great. The snow around it is awesome. What a great idea to use it this way. As always you hit it out of the park.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!

[@Fullinwoolens]

Beautiful! Your soap making just keeps getting more impressive - as always, thank you for sharing!

[@hazeypoo3430]

That is to cute 😍

[@SoapyOaksFarm]

Fantastic, great color and design, happy holidays

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Patrick! Happy holidays to you, as well!

[@argirispioz2074]

Φανταστικό!!!

[@dianeleonard1980]

Beautiful! Love the creative process of this

[@gratituderanch9406]

Holly you’re such an artist. Love it.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much!!

[@lakehousesoapery7068]

Wow. Love this !

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@danniker]

Wow, so beautiful! Amazing

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@RhythmBells]

This is simply amazing !

[@JenSpice]

Beautiful soap Holly! The snow technique is lovely. I'll have to file this away in my to do list when I need that effect! Thank you for sharing your lovely work!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!

[@miquellemeshishnek5338]

Wow!!!!!!!

[@LesRecettesdeLouizzette]

Wahooo 😍 je suis en totale admiration devant tous ce que vous faites !! C'est tout simplement sublime toute cette ingéniosité 😍 bravo 👏👏

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! Merci beaucoup! ❤️

[@omairahandmadesoap9088]

Love it

[@violetgrantsoapery]

absolutely gorgeous!!! thanks so much for sharing 💜

[@paulawhite2882]

That is so awesome how it turned out! I am in awe! So, creative+

[@thoma2939]

So pretty!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you and thanks so much for watching!

[@NashipurSinha]

So gorgeous!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

I just love this soap! So beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!💙

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@meadowyck]

Well done. Thanks for sharing as well as sharing who gave you inspiration for this beautiful soap!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thanks!

[@lesliesteadman9134]

Lovely christmas 🎄 tree. Very elegant 🥰

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@rbrice1981]

Really cool!

[@teridoster5840]

Oh wow, that turned out just stunning! 💜

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@s44577]

Your narrative is wonderful and adds to the enjoyment of watching you make this incredible soap!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@susanredmayne1996]

Beautiful!!!! Your soaps are a constant inspiration!!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!

[@SinCitySoapandCandles]

Beautiful! Thank you so much for so much detail on how you did it!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!!

[@nirupamamazumder8102]

Beautiful. Inspired totally😍

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@claudiasanhueza471]

Fantastic design!!!

[@zaidademment6759]

Amazing 🥰

[@jessicamarie2250]

Wow! Great tutorial! You are so talented!

[@kaw781]

Awesome

[@Cochita322]

Holly you are so talented, I enjoy watching your videos,

[@Allahguest]

Love it 😻

[@lookingback5889]

Amazing work.your workshop must smell amazing

[@lkrsoapandsuch5767]

Such a fabulous winter wonderland. I so appreciate your tutorial. Blessings to you this Holiday Season ✨

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Lauren!

[@LadyGecko]

Cool technique!

[@steweythecatdog]

Wow 😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍

[@SimplyLovedSoaps]

Beautiful soap! I love the use of a reverse feather technique.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! I think it's probably my favorite technique.

[@susangardner3418]

Wow that is so beautiful you are very clever

[@LoveYourSuds]

Beautiful work, Holly! So nice to hear your voice too 💕

[@gwen525600]

Wow! That is beautiful. I love the bits of white soap you used for the snow. I love all your creations!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!

[@starrcrystalsings]

Awesome 👍

[@angelasanchez4104]

No me canso de ver éste video!! 😍 De verdad que es un arte lo que haces 👏👏. Además la voz tan tranquila y relajante que tienes ( igual a la de mi maestra Jabonera Marcela Burgos ♥️ y la del Maestro Sergio Masala) es un placer escuchar voces que te invitan a meditar. Un abrazo desde mi México lindo y querido 🙅‍♀️🇲🇽♥️

[@MarieMousse]

OMG...soooooo beautiful!!! I have a deep respect for your art!!!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much, Marie! ❤️

[@MarieMousse]

❤️

[@valerieholdren-soapundergr7718]

I love this soap, as every soap you make! My favorite Christmas soap yet!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@aquariusbathandbody]

Oh my goodness, that soap is so beautiful, I would love to try to re-create this.

[@godsheaven7]

So beautifully done!!!! Wow! I wish I could learn this. Nice job!

[@Charlotte-Willow]

Turned out great! This is the best execution of a reverse feather tree that I have seen.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Awww...thank you so much!