How to Make Cold Process Oven Process (CPOP) Handmade Soap.

[@ciaomamabella]

It must be my OCD coming through, but I wanted to scrape off that lump of soap on the edge into the mold the entire time ;P Thanx this video helped me a ton

[@dkblck1958]

Yes, and scrap alllll the soap out of the container.....😭😂😱😳😁

[@missjennemeg1]

Me too, but I had a sense she was keeping it there for something!! ... I don't consider myself OCD though!

[@morganbecker5384]

Same

[@1884Winter]

same lol

[@allisonfields4803]

Thank you!!! This is the best video on cpop! you describe each step perfectly in a way that anyone can understand. Please consider making a video describing super fatting. Im sure it would help so many people.

[@lesbosmoon]

Thank you for this video. I liked that it was very basic. It just showed how to do the process. I've decided to attempt coop when I get the molds. I wasn't going to because I hate the way hot process soap looks but coop look just like regular cold process.

[@mythreesons000]

I have never seen one before but I do like the way you explained it step by step so people could understand...Thank you for the sharing of your video !!! :)

[@sewTeri]

I apologize for not watching the full video before asking my questions, I found the molds on Amazon and I just ordered them and I am going to try this process, thank you so much!!!!

[@orjanics50nraw94]

Best teaching on cpop soap! Thanks for all the little details without making it to lengthy. You really answered all my questions that I couldn't find in other videos. Now I feel confident enough to give it a try :)

[@ThePetraji]

Thank You Bonnie for this clear instruction for CPOP process. I had always been concerned about this method and either did CP or HP. I have now made 4 large batches of CPOP and they came out smooth and beautiful . The last one today however, did develop some tiny bubbles, not too much, but they are there . I shall be more vigilant in future. Thank You again

[@dmmcw8]

Thank You, you have cleared up several things for me. I really enjoy doing the CPOP but was using heat in the oven way to long. So much easier to understand now. Thank YOU, Thank YOU. And I agree your molds are great for that.

[@GoodEarthSpa]

Yes, good advice! Reheating should be done very carefully and only if absolutely necessary.

[@chrisharrison5974]

Thanks for a great video. I have only made M&P so far but have been watching CP and HP videos to prepare myself to take the next step. Don't like the look the of HP so decided to go for CP, then started noticing mentions of CPOP on facebook. Yours is the first video of this process I have watched and I am very keen to try it. I find all of your videos easy to watch and understand, you are very thorough with your instructions which gives me confidence. Looking forward to more inspiration from you :-)

[@stephaniemaybury72]

Thank you for this video! I think, once I can purchase those molds, I will be doing the CPOP process, I learned how to make soap the HP way first, then learned CP...the combination of the two will be awesome to learn as well!

[@nataliacristina2958]

+Good Earth Spa Bonnie just did the CPOP for a Castile soap!! I`m so happy I can`t even describe it! Thank you for sharing your technic! You are just the best teacher ever! And don't be ever discouraged by the negative people that bother to leave you unpleasant comments. You are great!

[@tusharkathuria9]

Hi, Does heating cause EO fragrance to fade or change.. Eagerly awaiting your kind response...

[@agataslongo6519]

That's by far the most didatic video I've seen about this method! Thank you so much!!

[@sylviagray4206]

Beautiful soap! I am new to soap making and have enjoyed watching your videos. I made an apple scented soap with a very small amount of heavy cream. I covered the soap with the lid wrapped in towels and placed it in the oven. I did not turn on the oven but used the oven light and let the soap sit overnight. I think it came out pretty good. I watched your Frankincense and Myrrh video - I loved it and will try it later this year. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@Diamond18116]

Thank you teacher it was really fun watching DIY handmade soap I love it so much...

[@kimkleinschmidt6024]

Bonnie, hurray, I finally got my soap to gel! I used your recipe, but halved it as I have only one of the cool molds like you use. The other is a tall and skinny and I wanted to test with the one mold rather than two molds of different dimensions. I have a gas oven, and so, I think I need to do ten minutes first, then turn the oven off, as after two ten minutes sessions with the oven off my soap wasn't gelling. So I turned it back on for five minutes and voila! I'm so excited. I used canola instead of pomace as I didn't have pomace and didn't want greenish soap. So, my soap is a pale yellow which I love...so we'll see how the next ten minutes go! Thanks for the awesome video. This is going to make a huge difference in my start up business as it is very humid here this year, and my soap is taking forever to cure.

[@women.rising.together]

Kim K, thanks for your post... you answered my question above (if only I had seen your post prior to posting it!), as to whether I could cut the recipe in half! Seems like it's okay to do so, based on your post. My first full batch was with EVOO and it turned out too green, which I tried to change by adding mica colorant and I ended up using everything I had to make a purple & pink (two sep color batches) and did not get the color I was after (a bit muddy, not as bright). I will now half the recipe and use the canola oil to experiment. I also messed up on not waiting for the temperature to be low enough (about 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit, I think) to add my scent and I didn't get that fragrant of a soap. Live and learn, I guess!... Will keep trying!! :)

[@stepstepens3367]

great insight. when you say halved, you mean literally each ingredient, right? thanks

[@hollybilski]

This was a good, straightforward instructional. Nice job.

[@Pinstripedcats]

this is an awesome tutorial! HOWEVER, I have learned that the ph strips are more often than not, always a point different than what it shows. The zap test they say is more accurate. I refuse to put it on my tongue....lol i just test a piece out on myself and if i start getting red, itchy and burn feeling then i know its a throw away or rebatch :)

[@Turtletoots3]

Yeah, there is no way to have a pH of 7 in natural soap. It's more like a 9/10. pH strips are just not very accurate when it comes to testing soap and unfortunately a lot of people who don't realise this may be led to believe that their soap is pH neutral when that is far from the truth. Even worse is when people imply citric acid can lower the pH of soap which is also not true.

[@aylaaci]

Hi again! I am watching you videos over and over again not only because of the very useful information you are giving, but also I love listening your voice like a friend in my home...And I have another question, if you have a chance to answer: What kinds of soaps is not good for cpop like salt, milk or oats?

[@cookievapes8078]

Im fixing to try this RIGHT NOW* So excited, I've never made cpop, only cold process, rebatch and crockpot soap. Cp takes forever, crockpot isn't too pretty and im impatient so I can't wait long. Ha. Thank you so much for this video!

[@cleopatraphilopater9980]

I like a soap that is "very" ripe, and is safe" to use -without any guessing whether it works or not!

[@GoodEarthSpa]

Thanks. Mine works great but it consumes a good deal of electricity and the power supply gets hot so I set it up on a timer to come on every couple hours and is just as effective while using less power and probably prolonging the life of the appliance. I'll do a video on this sometime. I have some other moisture tips also to talk about.

[@Crys40]

Tried this and it worked out perfectly!

[@mevacooper6731]

Thank you so much for wonderful recipe. Very clear.

[@GoodEarthSpa]

I recommend a minimum of curing the soap until it is a PH between 8 - 10. That is when it is safe to use on skin. While this usually occurs at about 48 hours old, I always recommend additional cure time to allow the moisture to come out, resulting in a higher quality bar. I don't package soap until all the moisture weight has come out. I weigh the bars and package them after they lost the appropriate weight which can take 2 weeks or several months depending on water content/discount used.

[@suziq6788]

Yes - Thank You :) I'll have to do a little more research to understand this better. I did not realize it does not remain in the soap - whew!

[@Glad2bMe1]

"It's hard and ready" "It's so hard it doesn't even want to come out" lmao I'm sorry please excuse my immature mind. love the video btw! 🤓

[@tinastalter7073]

Wonderful job as usual Bonnie! This is the only process I have not tried, but I am heading into the kitchen to try it right now :-) I love the fact you can get fancier with cp soap, but don't like the long cook and cure time, this might solve my problem.

[@hooker223]

I really love your videos it always just makes me uncomfortable when you recommend such a short cure time. Ive tried literally everything, i cut one of my bars into 8 small pieces so i can try them on a weekly basis, to take notes, and they're never as good at 2 weeks as they are at 6-8 weeks. But i think a lot of that has to do with preference. I just noticed that no matter what the bar or the process used to make them they always bubble up dramatically more between the 6th and 8th week.

[@4bnfree]

I was stating that I watch other cpop video where they left their oven on all night and it just seemed like a waste. I tried you method and my soap came out great. It took about 30 min.

[@wandaarnette3918]

Hi Bonnie I haven't been to your channel in a while but today I've watch three. Thank you for the CPOP instruction I've tried this method once and it failed, now that I have you method I'm going to try it again today. BTW I think I saw your soap with a stamp on it, did I see it correctly? If so where did you find the company or did you make it yourself? Thanks as always for the great instructions.

[@mercedessanchez6592]

Good job I'm going to try it. Thanks

[@GoodEarthSpa]

No, soap requires lye. However, there is no lye remaining in the soap. The lye and oils change chemically when you make the soap in a chemical reaction and they form soap and glycerin. Soap is safe to use. If you are concerned about handling lye, then you can start with Melt and Pour soap which has previously been made with lye.

[@crod12181]

Cool!!! I usually do melt and pour!!! But i think m gonna try cold procesz oven process!!

[@peggywhite2952]

You are so sweet, I love your videos! Thank you for sharing your expertise

[@lauracastro1487]

I love your cutter. Also, I've used a water discount and my soap froze up like it was lye heavy. Any suggestions?

[@emanuelasimeoni7885]

Thank you very much! Whay don't use sodium chloride in your soap? I use that because the soap become harder. You're very, very good!

[@anafmr8224]

hello, I'm new on soap and I've been trying to understand what are the advantages\difference betwen a soap that gels and a soap that doesn't go through this gel phase. if you could help me with this one I would be really gratefull. many thanks

[@silleomar]

Hi, your soap is great! i wish my soap came like yours, my has ash, and i don't know where is the mistake please help me,

[@SeattleDonna206]

I wonder if this bar soap would work to grate and use for the laundry soap recipe - -I made the all coconut soap and it dried nicely but perhaps this one would suds ? Just wondering - -

[@fyfyzyzy7080]

I love your video thank you for posting it. I wanted to know would I have to be careful of the fumes released during its time in the oven? I have a two year old and I would be using my kitchen oven so I'm a little uncertain about its safety during the OP. :)

[@aserhaider6901]

love love love all your videos so much ..could we make the shampoo bars in the oven like you did with the soap??

[@TheCoralation]

thxs Bonnie! that was great:)

[@deannejeanine]

Great video! can I use another cold process recipe and still use this oven process method you are showing?

[@BodyCareBoutique]

Great video Bonnie. :-)

[@n33e]

Bonnie, this recipe turned out to be just what I wanted, really silky and mild. Mine took a good 10 weeks to get there though, I still can't figure out why...

[@rowhwarihan8841]

Great and sooo helpful just need to know about water discount to 40% how is that is that 38% on soap calc ?

[@ultimateARTISANsoap]

I have never tryed this it looks really easy, thanks for this, does this make curing time less

[@rhiataylor9931]

Bonnie, great video! I have wanted to get back into making soap again. I used to make a lot of hot process soap and as you know it doesn't get as hard as the cold process does. How does the CPOP compare between the two? Also I may have missed it but where did you get your molds? And do you share any recipes I have lost all mine and my favorite was with goats milk.

[@candiacecilia]

Awsome! Just a question: can I use the microwave to bring the batter to the gel stage?

[@devadasiforrester2096]

Our batch did not gel. We only made 1/2 # instead of the largeer batch. Could that be the reason? Is there another reason we're missing? We kept checking every 5 minutes & no sign of gel. IS it possible to create to blend too much before putting in oven?

[@jimdavidson5208]

I remember this one time, at BAND CAMP!

[@superthunder81]

Bonnie; My soap expanded in the mold just like muffins. Any clue what I did wrong?

[@cicis3955]

I have made CPOP soap several times and I get a tiny bubbly texture on top. Is there a way to stop that?

[@didibagallon]

Does oven processing help in speeding up the hardening of the soap? Can oven processing be done after 2 days instead of right after pouring into the molds?

[@women.rising.together]

Could I cut this recipe in half by using 1/2 the amount of each ingredient? I did one full recipe with EVOO but the color was too green (due to the oil color), so I want to experiment with just half a recipe. Thank you in advance!!

[@nicole-1855]

Why do you do a water discount? I'm wanting to try this. What happens if you don't use the water discount. Do you then have to cure the soap for 4 weeks? I've only made CP soaps this last year

[@vanessadsk6902]

Can it be done through microwave?

[@barikibodycare]

I love this video and I'm sure someone has asked this, but where did you get the soap molds from?

[@GoodEarthSpa]

The miter box style metal one is from wholesale supplies plus.

[@fridachoke]

Can I make the shampoo bar you've posted using this oven method? Or are the amounts very important to the way you let it cure? Thanks!

[@rehankhan-je3rz]

i haven,t oven . can i make it without oven in 24 hours ?

[@yasminalon]

hay! if i make this proces but I want to put an assential oil for a smell, it will not be avaporate during the heat time at the oven?

[@GoodEarthSpa]

It depends on the oil and how hot it goes but I've used this process for lots of essential oils. I only had an issue with grapefruit and tangerine. Orange was ok! The top notes can come out easier. Things like mint or patchouli really stick well.

[@yasminalon]

@@GoodEarthSpa laveder will not be avaporate while haeting at the oven?

[@GoodEarthSpa]

@@yasminalon I've had good results with lavender.

[@helenehenkel]

What would the timing be if the mold was wood? Thank you

[@women.rising.together]

To add a superfat oil to THIS recipe, say Shea butter, how would I calculate a 5% addition? Can anyone help??? Lye calculators are still so confusing to me!

[@GoodEarthSpa]

But that being said, my 2 week old soaps that I use never dry my skin. Maybe that depends on what ingredients you are using and the percent of superfat that you use. Also too many hard oils can cause a more drying soap such as too much coconut or palm oil in the soap formula.

[@Aguadelavida]

super thanks

[@sanabriasbeautystore]

how do you do the water discount

[@honey562012]

Can you add fragrance to an OP soap and if so, does it affect the scent? Thanks De'

[@eclectus771]

what kind of molds are these,would like to try it and where do I get them,thanks

[@Ellen_P]

I forgot to ask, how much essentail oil of scent/ color would you advice? Thanks

[@Turtletoots3]

Thank you for the great and helpful tutorial. I must say though, pH strips and this way of measuring pH in soap is not very accurate. There is no way your soap is 7.5. Natural soap is pH9-10. This misinformation often leads new soapmakers to think that their soap is pH neutral and that's just not right,

[@CrystalChristianStore]

Can I substitute castor oil for other one?😊

[@melissarmt7330]

Will it be accurate to multiply each ounce measurement by 28.35 to get the measurement in grams? It just seems like a lot.

[@GoodEarthSpa]

+Melissa RMT Yes! Google is a calculator so you can for example google "9oz to grams" and easily make all your calculations.

[@melissarmt7330]

Thank you. I wasn't sure if the conversion was for fluid ounces, which is volume or the standard ounce, which is weight. Many recipes use "ounces" to measure both oils and additives like kaolin clay and that gets confusing. Grams should be the standard.

[@abbeyp8834]

Kool! Can colors be added?

[@GoodEarthSpa]

Yes, you can use soap colorants. However, some colors behave differently when gelled versus not gelled. I recommend testing colors in small batches to see how they turn out.

[@Deaette1]

What do you do if it dos not gel and stays like jello?

[@GoodEarthSpa]

Deaette Dwyer If it does not gel, then it is regular cold process soap instead of cold process oven process. Still great soap either way. Cure time is a little bit longer on CP versus CPOP and it CP may need longer to set up before cutting.

[@flini123]

hi! whats the difference if i just make it regularly cold processed?

[@Chemeleon15]

the CP may not gel properly resulting in a two-toned(gel/ungelled) soap. Also there is a very long wait for the water in regular CP to dry out.

[@MrsCufr]

Hi Bonnie, Can you share where you bought the soap cutting "box" that you use in the video? I've seen wooden versions, but never a metal one.

[@GoodEarthSpa]

That is the crafters choice miter box: www.amazon.com/Crafters-Choice-Mitre-Soap-Cutter/sim/B00BEJO85Y/2/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&tag=030812364706-20

[@MrsCufr]

Thank you!!

[@GoodEarthSpa]

My only issue with that miter box is the last bar is never straight. I really like the wire cutter for getting a better cut but the box is great if you are just starting out.

[@hollybilski]

LOL, I tried to get it, too! But I found this on Etsy: www.etsy.com/listing/202445882/regular-height-hand-made-wooden-soap?ref=market

[@GoodEarthSpa]

I've stopped using the metal one. It actually warps, too. The end has become bend and it's nearly impossible to get a straight cut anymore. I now use a wire cutter.

[@GyrlBlaque]

Have you ever thought about doing voice over acting ?

[@tootsgeyer99]

can you use this method with goat milk soap?

[@Chemeleon15]

the natural sugars in the milk will darken the soap(from creamy, to gold/orange, and then brown) so keep an eye on it. Do not forget to turn the oven off at the right time and let it stay warm in the oven. If you looking for a specific color or trying to prevent it from going too dark, open the oven door to reduce temp when oven is off.

[@tootsgeyer99]

I did make CPOP with goat milk soap, keep the oven temp below 130* and there is no problem. They will jell in 30 min for me. PH is 7 when they come out of the oven. I love this method, Thank You so much Bonny. :)

[@livefree1111]

how many people counted 16 bars when she said she should have 16?

[@jody802202]

how much could u get for these?

[@hollybilski]

A soaper at our local farmer's market gets $5 a bar.

[@leroypetersjr.1958]

"Hard and ready" Lool

[@baysword]

this is one of the best videos for oven process that I have seen. You gave me the confidence to try this. So I have come back to tell you thanks so much. Now I have enough product for the next farmers market.

[@amberbeltran9450]

I have no clue why ANYONE would give this vid a thumbs down (haters)... This is GREAT!!! Followed your tutorial to a 'T' and soap came out AWESOME!!! No cracking, no bubbling, just perfectly gelled soap! You've completely changed the game for me... THANK YOU!!!!!

[@jaytee3baxter]

Recommending such an extreme water discount below 50% is a really bad idea, that might have so,=mething to do with it.

[@mccosha]

I have lost count of how many videos on soap making I have watched - and the number I had to skip because of all the selling and giggling and excessive attention seeking. This channel is by far one of the best. Thorough, informative and above all, don't waste my time. Much appreciated!!

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[@jaspergunnar1439]

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[@bransonharlem9462]

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[@bransonharlem9462]

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[@jaspergunnar1439]

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[@lindagrant9207]

I have searched the KZbin Channels for soap making and yours is the most informative, and helpful. You are careful to be descriptive, not goofy or campy. I do enjoy your videos. Please continue to make more!

[@RivKit84]

Awesome video! Very clear and informative! Also, I like that you don't ramble on for hours like other soapmaking videos. Perfect length!

[@anderiksoapscandles9687]

Excellent source of information! It was kind of frustrating waiting so long for CP soap to cure and I wasn't sure on how to do the oven process but I have to say Bonnie, you explain so accurately I feel like I'm in soap heaven now!!! :-)

[@HTMLguruLady2]

You can buy pH test strips at any store that sells aquarium supplies!! Much cheaper!! Just MAKE SURE you get strips that go down to at LEAST a ph of 7

[@GoodEarthSpa]

My channel is geared toward new soapers, not professional soap-makers. I'm assuming that people making my recipes are making them for home use, not commercial. Just to be clear, when I advise on what is safe, that does not mean that you should package and sell soaps that are 2 weeks old. My soaps are not packaged until usually a month or longer. I do not package until the bars have lost all their moisture content, which I calculate by weighing the soap before and after cure and sub water weight.

[@GoodEarthSpa]

All soap requires some form of lye (K or Na). No exceptions. Pre-made soap base was also made with lye at one point. The very definition of soap requires lye. It would not be soap without lye. No lye remains in soap. If your olive oil soap did not have lye added to it, it would be olive oil, not soap. Does this answer your question? There is also in in depth chemical response I could make but most people who ask this question don't seem to be aware of the chemistry of soap-making.

[@GoodEarthSpa]

No, in this soap I did not need to turn on the heat but you may need to. It depends on the soap temps and your oven. Just watch for gel phase. If it's taking a long time to gel, you may need more heat.

[@GoodEarthSpa]

If you force it through gel with the oven or force it to gel by insulating you pretty much get the same result. If you make the same soap and gel one and ungel the other, PH test the the very next day and you'll likely find the gelled soap is much milder, in my experience usually by a few or several points on the PH scale. The ungelled will usually zap at 24 hours old while the gelled soap will not. It makes it mild like HP but you still need cure time for moisture content.

[@GoodEarthSpa]

Yes, you want to watch carefully if using low flashpoint essential oils. With fragrances, it seems to stick even better using CPOP. That being said, I have even CPOP'd orange essential oil (very low FP) and I can still smell it. When you reach that flashpoint your eos will start vaporizing but that doesn't necessarily mean that ALL of it will escape. If you are doing low FP eos in CPOP, use a little extra EO to account for losing some.

[@rickcoona]

Thanks for posting this! I love making soap! and it is time i got back into it as i am down to three bars left from my last batch! biggest issue i hve had is the corners not gelling i may have to try the oven technique to finish them up with. Thou Art Awesome! --Rick

[@MiyaSamaCo]

You've now convinced me that I have to try my newest soap recipe using the CPOP method. I'm new this whole thing.

[@asola4567]

Never-mind dear, I just found it under your list of links. Thank you for posting that info! =)

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

I'm so happy that this video showed up on my you tube suggestions. I love the way you explained everything. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@tracicavner7298]

I love this and I am so glad I found this video. Now I can get my soaps finished much faster and you made it look so easy! Thank you for the video!