Making EASY “Granite” Cold Process Soap Art using a Colander and Strainer Pour

[@JennyMcKitrick]

Epic, as per usual. YES, I can think of some!! Never mind me, just carrying my usual conversation with myself while I watch your videos. The music!!!!!! How come no one comments about the music. Why must I be the weirdo that makes these commentaries about the music? Help me out fellow watchers. Lets be weird together. I so

[@FromGracetoYou]

Haha I love you and your comment, Jenny! 💝I think the composer of the music in this video is a genius and absolutely fabulous. He is so creative, fun and interesting. Thank you so much for your feedback, Jenny. This is another song we can add to our playlist😄🚗lol By the way, Vadym's portfolio is a link in the description if you want to check out some of his other music.

[@nuclearmetal2008]

Thank you Jenny for your kind of words, much appreciated! And thank you Grace, that chose my music to your excellent soap video!

[@FromGracetoYou]

You da man, Vadym. 💓Thank you for working so hard to produce awesome music with your amazing gift.🎼🎹

[@JennyMcKitrick]

You are very welcome. Thank you for creating these amazing pieces of auditory nourishment. I will definitely be browsing your catalog.

[@nuclearmetal2008]

Jenny Sabrielle McKitrick you are welcome :)

[@shaimabukhamseen6451]

Waw, you so creative and generous to share that. Thank you and God bless you..

[@FromGracetoYou]

I'm so glad you like it! Thank you for your kind comment, Shaima 💝🤗 and may God bless you too!

[@Stephstar80]

Oh, wow.... That just blew up my mind 😍😍😍😍

[@FromGracetoYou]

Wonderful! Thank you for your fantastic feedback, Chibi Hoshi💝

[@EnteQuackQuack]

Every product of yours is an art piece. 😍🤗

[@FromGracetoYou]

You are very gracious! Thank you for such a kind comment💝🤗😁

[@barbh66]

You just amaze me...everytime!!!!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Lol thank you so much, The Soap Hive!💕💞🤗 I am happy to inspire some of your new ideas💡💡

[@KimClark-1]

So amazing! Looks like real stone!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thanks so much for your kind feedback, KIM💝

[@HoldenMills]

Wow! Brilliant idea. Those bars look like it took a process 20 times more complicated to produce them. Good work and thank you so much for sharing.

[@FromGracetoYou]

I'm so glad you like it, Holden Mills💝 I really appreciate your great feedback. Thank you🤗

[@mukwah1111]

Wow! What an ingenious idea. Superb! You really are brilliant !

[@FromGracetoYou]

I am so happy you like the idea.😄 Thank you for your comment, you are very kind💝.

[@63eh74]

Also very similar to your counter tops. Very beautiful!

[@FromGracetoYou]

It does look similar. I wasn't really trying to match my counter tops though-I was using the colors for the most common granite. Thank you, Eric💝. I am happy you like it!

[@63eh74]

From Grace to You such an amazing technique.

[@FromGracetoYou]

I can see flowers in a field, leaves on trees, snow, stars, galaxies...I think it has a lot of potential for soap art😄

[@momomily9229]

You've done it again. I feel like a broken record because all your pieces are amazing. Well done Ms Grace.

[@FromGracetoYou]

I never get tired of your comments, momo mily.💝 Thank you😄

[@kimberlyb7502]

You're a Genius! I love it. If you dont mind, I will try this. Thank you for sharing!❤

[@FromGracetoYou]

Of course I don't mind!!! I am happy for you to make any or all of the designs I present!! You are very sweet to ask. Thank you for your awesome feedback, Kimberly B💝🤗

[@1tribble]

Very unique and beautiful technique...

[@FromGracetoYou]

I am very happy you like it! Thank you for your feedback💝

[@marjoriepitzer4453]

Fabulous!! Love it. You have such amazing ideas!!

[@FromGracetoYou]

I really appreciate your gracious comment and feedback. Thank you, Marjorie❤️

[@noelkinney]

Once again beautiful

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Noel!💝😀

[@briannameyer8464]

I have been racking my brains trying to figure out how to make a speckled natural stone texture soap. Thank you for posting, this technique is PERFECT!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Lol! Fantastic!! I am so glad that you found this video! Thank you for your great feedback, Brianna💝🤗

[@AromaDelightBeautyCareProducts]

Love IT! Beautiful process for sure!!

[@FromGracetoYou]

I'm so happy to hear it! Thank you so much for your kind feedback💝

[@caroleheidema1564]

How cleaver LOVE it.

[@FromGracetoYou]

Hello and welcome, Carole Heidema💝🤗 Thank you so much for your gracious feedback.

[@angelicamateo2027]

Looks exactly like granite how pretty

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you so much for your great feedback, Angelica💝 I'm happy that you like it!

[@NicoleHoltActress]

Love, love, love!

[@FromGracetoYou]

LOL!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you Nicole💝🤗

[@janhavinikam7054]

Fabulous work

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you for your kind feedback, Janhavi Nikam💝🤗 I'm so glad you like it!

[@peterk2018]

Had not seen this, but it is incredible!

[@FromGracetoYou]

I'm so glad you ran across it!! Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Peter K💝🤗

[@krypticqueen5029]

Beautiful!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you for your feedback💝

[@tarawalker7193]

Very clever! Love it!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Hi and Welcome Tara Walker💖! Thank you for your gracious comment. I am so happy that you love the soap and hope you will try it sometime and let me know how it turns out. The key is to use a very liquid batter. :)

[@tarawalker7193]

@@FromGracetoYou Will do! I am new to soapmaking, but I hope to try this one day indeed!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Since you are new to soap making, you might find my free ebook useful :) www.fromgracetoyou.com/creatingsoapart/ebook.pdf

[@alicebest6451]

another amazing work of art. When my son passed away last year, i really wanted to create a soap for him. I was thinking cosmic or something like granite stone would be fitting, to honour his strength and his passing.. You have helped me so much. your soaps are gifts of inspiration for me. Thank you for sharingxx

[@FromGracetoYou]

Oh Alice. I know you miss him so much. What a wonderful idea to make a granite memorial soap! It would be great with a wreath swirl to finish it maybe-or a laurel victor's wreath. If you would like to send me his first name, I will try to make a memorial soap/video in his honor. My email is [e-mail]

[@katherineahrens9062]

Alice, I'm so very sorry for your loss... as has been our experience, the heartbreak of losing a child is indescribable... indeed, my heart aches for and prayers are with every parent who's loss has been as such... in our home, Heaven is our hope... but, oh... my dearest Grace... that you would choose to honor someone's son whom you'd come to know only because of your wonderfully inspiring video is very, very touching and, for me, represents just another manifestation of your kind, tender, loving, generous, compassionate, selfless, gracious being.. You never cease to amaze! I love this demonstration of your creativity however, the greater blessing has been the transparency of your heart... I appreciate you so very, very much... You, my friend, have my heart! ❤, k

[@FromGracetoYou]

Dear Katherine, you are very tenderhearted and sweet to say such things. Thank you for expressing your sympathy and love.💗 🕊💗

[@alicebest6451]

Katherine Ahrens Thank you for your kind words. Yes everything you say about Grace is how i feel, I was very moved by her gesture and can't wait to see the video. xx

[@krishankashyap614]

Beautiful

[@FromGracetoYou]

Hello and Welcome, krishan kashyap💝🤗 Thank you for your gracious comment.

[@sandytopper516]

Neat technique!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you for your lovely feedback, Sandy💝

[@hanane1057]

You are the best Artist. Think u

[@FromGracetoYou]

You are very kind, Hanane 💝Thank you for your lovely comment.

[@sylviamcdonald1194]

Just beautiful art in your soap. The music moves you to create. Thank you.

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you, Sylvia💝Music is a language that speaks-it makes suggestions and comments. Sometimes it moves me to create, sometimes I look for what fits what I have already created.

[@yahwehisontheway5094]

This is an AWESOME soap video! Not only the tutorial, but the music was invigorating. I think I'll try my hand at this one. Thanks so much for the tutorial.😊😊🤗

[@FromGracetoYou]

I am soooo pleased that you like the soap, video and music!!! Thank you so much for your feedback💝 I would love to know how your soap turns out🤗

[@sheilastockdale6715]

Fascinating to watch!! I really appreciated getting to watch you create this soap from the two different views. Thank you so much for sharing!! 👏👏👏👏

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you, Sheila💗I really appreciate your feedback!

[@garyczerwinski1654]

Brilliant!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you so much for your comment, Gary 💝I am so happy you like it😄

[@katepatrick4785]

Incredible! Would love to choose one for my countertops!!!! Love the video choice for this presentation. Perfect! Could listen to waterfall all day!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you, Kate💝I really appreciate your feedback and am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. I love waterfalls and thought they were especially appropriate since this soap was made by a waterfall type effect😄

[@nwachukwuboniface4113]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful technique I enjoy the process and the music

[@FromGracetoYou]

You are very welcome.💝 I am so glad you liked the video🤗

[@janinebutters7078]

WOW this is awesome

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you for your comment and welcome janine butters💝 I am so glad you like this soap. It is really easy to do🤗

[@janinebutters7078]

You make everything look so easy and your colours are amazing' l think if I tried this would be a disaster lol well done looks so realistic...

[@FromGracetoYou]

It is true that the soap must be liquid enough, but other than that I don't think anything could go wrong:)

[@kerriefearby9542]

Love it, thank you

[@FromGracetoYou]

I am really pleased that you love it, Kerrie💝 Thanks so much for your feedback.😄

[@alteredLori]

Truly amazing!!!! I think I might be able to do this but you need the MUSIC to get you going! It fits perfectly with this technique! Powerful! Watching your vids is watching a magnificent production! You are truly gifted and blessed!!!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Lol I am happy that you enjoy the videos! Thank you so much for your kind comments and feedback, Pink Elephant Soapery💝🤗

[@mariamulticolor-amber8300]

Great soap and great technique! Thank you very, very much for showing and greetings from Switzerland to you - I love your soaps!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Hello and greetings to you Maria Multicolor-Amber!💝I'm so happy that you love the soap and the technique!😃

[@doriscolon2321]

The music is awesome as well as your soaps.

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you so much, Doris💝 I know that Vadym will be very happy to hear that you like the music!!😄

[@nuclearmetal2008]

Thank you! Thank you! :))

[@FromGracetoYou]

:))

[@conniecoffey5494]

I love it!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Lol! I am so glad! Thank you, Connie💝

[@Aguadelavida]

Wow amazing , thanks

[@FromGracetoYou]

You are very welcome! 😀Thank you for your nice comment, Dorka Reyes💝

[@katherinestewart3736]

Very cool! I will have to try this, this weekend! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you, Katherine💝 I would love to hear how it turns out! By the way when I do it next time, I will start by using the colander right at the beginning and not bother pouring a layer of color first.

[@katherinestewart3736]

I will Grace! I've only made three batches of soap, but I love it, it is so much fun! I can't wait to try this!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Well the key to this is to keep a liquid batter while pouring. So just to be safe, I don't add any fragrance to the accent colors, just to the main body soap-and that only right before pouring. I hope it goes well!

[@katherinestewart3736]

thank you :)

[@arield4000]

You are such wonderful!!!

[@FromGracetoYou]

You are very kind💝Thank you🤗

[@thecrazysoaplady2497]

Great looking soap!! And fantastic idea with the colander!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you, Judy💝It is cool to be able to make some that looks like your counter tops! I was really surprised when I searched for the colander or strainer pour for soap that I couldn't find anything. It seems like such an obvious idea lol.😄

[@airefrescbcn3930]

Wooow spectacular, as always. Your infitite imagination is amazing. You re the vivid example of what is to be connected with the inner essence. Hurra for you dear. Greetings from Barcelona CATALONIA Spain

[@FromGracetoYou]

Hello, Airefresc Bcn and thank you for your kind words💝 I am so pleased that you like the new soap technique!

[@moiraesfate1]

Wow

[@국민-o2y]

wow~~~~~~~Beautiful ~~~~~

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you🤗💝

[@oanabib]

That's a brilliant idea, thank you for being an inspiration ❤

[@FromGracetoYou]

You are very welcome, Oana Bibaoui💝Thank you for your comment😄

[@melissalyons9196]

I think I'm going to call you the Soap Goddess!!! Another beautiful work of art. You inspire me to be a better soaper :)

[@FromGracetoYou]

You are so funny, Melissa!! 💝 But, capital G is already taken LOL!!! It really makes me happy to hear that you like the soap and that you are inspired. Thank you for your lively comment!

[@BCB458]

Good Morning Amazing Ms Grace. OMG!!! This is a good technique and very well executed. The art soap you created looks just like a granite counter top or a slab of granite. Very well done and imaginative. Love your work. Blessings. Namaste.

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you so much for your review, Vicki 💝 I love how easy it is and how much potential it has.

[@Lassie4040]

Vicki Frost ... I found From Grace to You as a recommendation after watching your videos. You both are amazing artists. Thank you for giving us something to work toward. Namaste.

[@BCB458]

You are more than welcome. Now have fun.

[@nuclearmetal2008]

I was born in the city that produce a lot of granite :) lol! Awesome! You did it well as always! Thanks for sharing! Love it!

[@FromGracetoYou]

That is very interesting! Did it have waterfalls too? I know it had at least one:)) Thank you for your comment, Vadym😄

[@nuclearmetal2008]

No waterfalls at all in this region :D

[@FromGracetoYou]

:DDD

[@annkinney2043]

Thanking you for sharing. Very interesting.

[@FromGracetoYou]

You are very welcome! Thank you for your feedback, Ann💝

[@terrie3]

So cool Grace! Love the method and how the soap turned out! I love the music and expertly done video also ;)

[@FromGracetoYou]

😄I love the new technique too! It produces unique looking soap and is so easy. Thank you so much for your feedback on the video and the music, Terri💝 I know Vadym will be happy to hear your feedback on his song🎼🎹🎺

[@nuclearmetal2008]

Thank you, Terri :) Nice to hear that you like my music and Grace made really excellent video with it :)

[@terrie3]

Vadym , you are very welcome! I do have to add that one of the most beautiful compositions I have ever heard is "Emotional Valentine". It is on Grace's "Making of the Storm" video. Everyone should hear this one!! It is absolute genius!

[@nuclearmetal2008]

Thank you Terri for your kind of words!!!!!

[@FromGracetoYou]

I agree with you about "Emotional Valentine" Terri. It is so beautiful!! I also really think Vadym is a genius.

[@FattysSoapCo]

WHAAAAT? Unbelievable awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@FromGracetoYou]

LOL! It's so cool that you like it!! Thank you for your feedback💝

[@bytheSEAsoaps]

Such an enjoyable process. Thank you for sharing these challenging techniques! Maybe Monet's Garden thru a collander!

[@FromGracetoYou]

THAT is a fabulous idea!! Thank you for your comment💝

[@knmonlinemedia]

Neat idea

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thanks, knmonlinemedia😃💝

[@dr.w.octaviamalveauxdent1315]

Missed you Grace! Great 👍🏼 technique. I will try this❤️

[@FromGracetoYou]

Lol thank you💝 I would love to know how it turns out!

[@steweythecatdog]

Beautiful as Always 😊❤️

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you💝I am really happy you think so. It's always difficult to know what others will think about a soap so your feedback really helps!

[@sylviagray4206]

You are a creative genius and blessed with a awesome talent. And yes the music is beautiful. My kitchen would be a total wreck 😂

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you, Sylvia, you are too kind. 💝 I am so glad you like the soap and music!! Oh my kitchen is a big mess when I am finished, but I have gotten very fast at cleaning it up after every soap. I know just where everything goes lol😂

[@GlssBss1]

Amazing! Love this technique.

[@FromGracetoYou]

I am so pleased that you love it! 😄Thanks so much for your feedback💝

[@lcdedoor4626]

Very Cool! Jenny, I always listen to the music, it's part of soap making and creating. I will try this technic Grace, thank you so much for sharing and inspiring. Also, for the brief history on Lviv, Ukraine. I'm sure the country is very beautiful.

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback and comments, Lori Marie💝

[@MellieMcK]

Incredible as usual...

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you, Melanie💝 I really appreciate your kind feedback.

[@keelymunoz6960]

love Love LOVE! 😍😍😍

[@FromGracetoYou]

So so so happy!!😄 Thank you, keely munoz💝

[@sylviagray4206]

Creative genius. Truly amazing. And yes the music is awesome 👏. My kitchen would be a total wreck 😂

[@HowToMakeSoapOnADime]

That looks SOOO cool!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you SOOO much😄

[@HowToMakeSoapOnADime]

You are one of my new favorite soapers!!! I going to make some soap dough this week or next and get started on my first soap painting thanks to you! I'll give you a shout out!

[@FromGracetoYou]

LOL! I am so happy to hear that! I really look forward to seeing your work! Please send me a link when it is ready!

[@ravishinglather910]

Amazing 🤗I want to try this technique at some point.

[@FromGracetoYou]

Cool!! I would love to know how it turns out! Thanks so much for your feedback💝

[@andreanerousseau9306]

With that technique you could do a galaxy soap!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Hey you are right!! It could be used to make a star field background. Then, I wonder what would happen if you did a spiral swirl here and there...Then maybe use a squeeze bottle to make planets. Thank you for your great idea Andreane Rousseau!!💝

[@arlenegilmore3928]

Amazing!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you so much for your feedback, Arlene💝

[@joannayoungjanet]

😍😍😍😍😍 Freaking Awesome!! Can I do this in a loaf mold?

[@FromGracetoYou]

Hi yes you can. I would just cut the bars from the top down-sort of like I do for these bars: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJSbo5eZhKhlmKs

[@Lassie4040]

This is outstanding. My third attempt will be tomorrow. The first one looked like vomit and the second looked like creamed corn with mold. :P I was wondering, do you put the TBSP of Jojoba at trace or mix with the other oils? I wouldn't know how to enter a TBSP in SoapCalc. Thank you and congratulations on all your fabulous soaps. I see you have lots of envious followers. I'm joining them!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Hi and welcome Laura💝😃 I sometimes put it in after trace (or in some cases emulsion-where I just mix it enough to keep the oils from separating from the lye water) but lately I have been mixing it with the fragrance or essential oils which I always add just before I pour. In both cases, I add it after mixing the oils and lye. Does that make sense?lol

[@Lassie4040]

Yes! I'm learning all the soap lingo. LOL. I'm going to try adding it to the fragrance. I notice you soap pretty warm (I soap around 90), but since you only mix to emulsion, it looks like you don't have an issue with the batter thickening. Thank you for your quick reply!

[@FromGracetoYou]

You are welcome! I am working on my next video so I am at my computer lol. I soap at higher temps because of my recipe. I find that my butters get too thick at lower temperatures. The key to liquid batters is how much I mix the batter which you will see if you watch enough of my videos :D

[@sayora1867]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@FromGracetoYou]

😀😃😄😘

[@lineheuston-hanley7048]

Is that gold mica powder you are throwing into the colander or is it liquid. You are moving so fast that I can't make it out

[@FromGracetoYou]

Hi-the colors are shown at 1:15-1:19. They are all liquid. I always mix my colors with soap. If you watch the first time I show the pour (which is fast I know) I tell you the colors I add as I go. If you watch the second time-it is slower. Plus, if you click on that little gear icon at the bottom of the video (where it says HD) you can select the speed you would like to view the video. You can watch it a slower rate by clicking .25, .5 or .75 I hope that helps!

[@m.c.5124]

Holy cow lady who but you would dream of using a colander to make soap. You’re a soap savant. Now I’m not making fun but you could make the ever popular unicorn soap that I’m sick to death of but give it a kick in the pants with the colander. 😉. Your e the bomb lady.

[@FromGracetoYou]

Lol, thank you, M.C.Davis💝 I can see the Galloping Galaxy of the Unicorn Universe now...😄

[@littletawelan443]

This is becoming a habit. Hubby just asked if I’m watching your videos again? 😲🤭🤔🥰

[@FromGracetoYou]

Lol don't tell me-he heard the music....😁

[@littletawelan443]

@@FromGracetoYou I muted it earlier, and he said "what are you watching"?, i said"nothing" he said your watching that soap lady aren't you? He knows me so well lolol

[@FromGracetoYou]

Lol! That is so funny! It really does sound like he knows you VERY well!!!

[@2000wattz]

The music is so obnoxious...

[@FromGracetoYou]

Lol I really appreciate your feedback on the music. It helps me to select future music that my audience will like. When I come across videos where I don't like the music, I turn off the sound. You can always do that with my videos when you don't like the music because I don't talk in any of them, but communicate with text in the video. Thank you for your helpful comment, HL Watts💝🤗

[@mommarichman]

Beautiful!

[@FromGracetoYou]

Thank you, Andrea💝