How To Use Colorants In Cold Process Soap - Easy Soapmaking Guide | BrambleBerry.com

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Anne-Marie from Bramble Berry guides you through the different types of colorants and how they behave in cold-process soap. This episode covers everything from choosing the right colorants to understanding how they can morph.
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[@bexdoc3654]

I watched all 4 learning videos and they were very educational. Thanks to the many awesome soap makers who recommended that people like myself watch your videos. I am confident that when i make my first soap it will be an experience. I am so excited to start so that my family can enjoy using natural healthy soaps.

[@starhitched]

Thank you for this series. I've been watching over and over - working up the courage to make my own. I'm happy to say I made my first batch of cp soap yesterday and had your video paused ready to play just in case. :) I unmolded and cut today. Looks great. There's a little soda ash around the sides and a little cracking on top - so I am guessing it cooled a little too quickly. It still looks beautiful. Can't wait to try again so I can eventually add cp soap to my line! Thank you! I love BB!

[@Thrawien]

Ive been wanting to make soap for a long time and start a home business in the uk. These video's are amazing! Thank you so much i really like how you go into the chemistry of what happens.

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

I love your bloopers!! Thank you for the beginners help.

[@SinisterShelly1]

Hi, I was wondering if maybe you could do a video of a proper way to clean your tools and counters and what not after soap making. A friend pointed out something about the stuff left over on your bowls and blender could possibly ruin your pipes if washed down the drain right away. She says she plugs her sink and lets it sit over night before draining. How do you do it? How can I prevent any of my items from being ruined?

[@becausegoats510]

Thank you for these videos. I’m not so nervous now.

[@bandm1]

Thanks for the great information! I am new to soap making and I have decided to use your method for testing colorants and fragrances this week end . was a great idea that I would have never thought of. Thank you!

[@bramble-berry]

You're welcome! Have fun giving soapmaking a try. I think you'll love it. =)

[@janismhart6641]

I just watched all four videos! Thank you for your wisdom.

[@heatheroberry4951]

i want to thank you for you videos they have help me out and i cant wait to start soaping :)

[@bramble-berry]

+Heather O'Berry You're welcome Heather! You're going to have so much fun. =)

[@BlackValleyRequiem]

Ha, i was actually thinking of cutting one of the other reds with electric bubble gum(best pink i've ever worked with btw). I'll be sure to pick up some Merlot with my Christmas order. Thanks as always

[@LindaMeza]

Love the outtakes. :)

[@bramble-berry]

Linda Meza Thanks so much! We have a really fun time filming. =)

[@whitelilley77]

@soapqueentv Thank you. I prefer to stay away from animal fats as well but am unable to locate the Palm Oil in my city, except for Red Palm....I'll do some experimenting. Thanks for providing the lye calculator on your site :)

[@big4metalbabe]

Thank you for the education. I was beating myself for my color not turning out. Good to know there is a learning curve.

[@KimWithSaltyLiving]

I am with baritny92. You have me all hooked on M&P soaps now & I am just having so much fun with them so I would love to know if you will do more videos too. I would enjoy some info about using dried fruit slices like orange slices in my soaps. Every book I see at the bookstore has some super CUTE slice of soap with an orangey-honey color to them with a slice of an orange inside it, so cute. I tried it but my slice turned black still. Will that ALWAYS happen, even if dried? Thanks so much!!!!

[@featherstrokesjb]

What can I use in place of Palm Oil?

[@gilianatorres5358]

Joyce Blake lard

[@mrafi3931]

Thank u so much for making informative vdoz for us But I have a question can you tell me ratio of lye n water +lye and oil ratio And secondly which ratio is cost effective by commercial purposes plz

[@catarinatang980]

I see how you just mixed the ultramarine violet into the mixture and I've also seen you pre mixed 1tb of light oil + 1ts of oxide before adding. What is the best way to minimize any clumping? Thanks so much!

[@bramble-berry]

Hi Laura Daly! You can buy the safety goggles on brambleberry.com! They come in pink and green so you can choose your favorite color. =) Pink Soapmaking Goggles: www.brambleberry.com/Pink-Soapmaking-Goggles-P4688.aspx Black and Green Soapmaking Goggles: www.brambleberry.com/Black-Green-Soapmaking-Goggles-P4711.aspx

[@gabbychow4026]

Hi Ann-Marie, thank you for the making these video for us, I just have a question when you pour cold processed soap into individual molds like silicone cupcake molds (non-loaf molds) do you still need to use cling wrap like you usually do with the loaf type of molds?

[@natalylauze2511]

Hi verry interesting thank you …. So how can we have a real blue?

[@florenceparker9698]

could you make a video about how to dilute your dyes, your handbook is hard to understand.

[@BlackValleyRequiem]

Can you recommend a good non bleeding 'Christmas' red from bramble-berry for cold process? I was thinking maybe a small amount of brick red oxide with a hint of electric bubblegum pink just to lighten it up a smidgen? As far as i've heard the brick red turns out VERY dark.

[@colorqueene8570]

hello, I'm just getting into soap making and love your videos. they are supper helpful. I have one question. can you use cold press soap as a melt and pore soap base?

[@bramble-berry]

Thanks so much, glad you love the videos! Cold process soap doesn't melt like melt and pour. Instead of turning into liquid, it stays a solid form. So, it can't be used like melt and pour, but you can rebatch it! Learn how here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/soap-queen-tv-presents-how-to-make-rebatch-soap-2/

[@annasumner6841]

oxides are the best!

[@laonejacob1588]

Hi..wow this is wonderful. is there anyway that the same processes can be used at an industrial scale?

[@bramble-berry]

+laone ramasu Absolutely, you can make cold process on a larger scale! We have an amazing book that talks about how to masterbatch oils. You can find that book here: www.brambleberry.com/Master-Batching-Lye-and-Oils-for-Soapmaking-E-Book-P6436.aspx The soapers on teachsoap.com/forum may have some helpful tips as well. =)

[@luvlukb]

Hi, I am a total newbie to soap making. Can we use old style cake making blender instead of stick blender? Also, can we reuse the blender for food after mixing lye? Thank you :) Your video is super helpful!!!!!

[@sp2295]

So eventually which colours to use for CP soaps. 🤔🤔please guide

[@pennycoy7844]

in this recipe,,, what r the temps for the lye and oils,,, just learning how to make cp soap.... bought some books and reading on the web about it.... i love it... thank u.

[@bramble-berry]

We try to keep our temperatures 10 degrees from each other when mixing the oils and lye. The oils we tend to have around 120-130 degrees with the lye about 10 degrees cooler.

[@pennycoy7844]

thank you:)

[@smsander4029]

So whats a better colorant, liquid or mica??

[@911no]

I have read that some people use a heating pad or place their loaf in an oven to help their soaps achieve a full gell. Could you explain how to do this what process to use and how long to do it?

[@ginaschubbe9617]

Hi. I really like your videos. When using red oxide pigment, I have experienced serious color transfer of my soap onto washcloth, etc., which ruined my entire batch!! Wondering if you have ever experienced this with red oxide or any other and what might be done to prevent it. Thanks!

[@jjnopierre]

Hi new to soap making I cant find palm oil in the Virgin Islands what can i substitute with?

[@sanjuktabhattacharjee9774]

Please let me know what is the difference between mica color and liquid colour . And which one is better for soap making.

[@nancykalexander]

hello and thank you so much. I've only been soaping for 1 month and I'm addicted! My last 2 batches have had about 10-25 white pin head size specks throughout all cut sides. I've tried mixing the titium dioxide with water and oil but I have no idea what else to do or what I'm doing wrong. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks again for your many inspirations!!

[@bramble-berry]

NancyKaye Alexander Hi there! You're welcome! Isn't soaping so fun? Hmm, I'm wondering if your soap has air bubbles. Those form when air gets trapped inside the batter. They can look like little white specks in the soap. The great news is the soap is still fine to use, it's just an aesthetic thing. =) To help prevent air bubbles, pour the lye water slowly down the shaft of your stick blender. Then, tap the head of the stick blender on the bottom of the bowl before pulsing. That helps release any air trapped underneath. It also helps to tap your mold on the counter after the soap is in the mold. Those bubbles will rise to the surface and pop. Read more about air bubbles and how to prevent them here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/soapy-mess-quick-guide/

[@fasiullah226]

Can we use food colors or cloth dyes?

[@annalorindalebosada]

Can i use ratio and proportion if i want to make a small batch?

[@steventaft1358]

Because I used a lot of olive oil is that why my blue mica turned green

[@bhartipavankumar819]

Mam so good soap recipes, can I use wip blender ?

[@mrafi3931]

I mean that I watch ur other vdoz in using term 2%,5%,15%20 % can you explain is cost effective and which Is best?and y plz l have lots of confusions regarding these %

[@onceuponacruise]

Interesting. I have the BB violet ultramarine and it almost always morphs to a brown whenever I use it in my CP soaps.

[@bramble-berry]

We have always found that the Ultramarine Violet Oxide results in a nice, soft lavender. If you'd like to tell me a little bit more about your recipe and methods I can help you troubleshoot!

[@peacethrumusic69]

Thank you so much for all your helpful videos! I'm wondering if you have to subtract the amount of water from your recipe when using the diluted lab colors? Same question for when you are mixing the micas with oils prior to adding to the soap; does that oil get subtracted from the recipe too?

[@bramble-berry]

Hi Keena! So glad you like the videos! Also, that's a great question. You don't have to subtract any water or oils from your recipe when adding LabColors and other colors. It's typically such a small amount it just adds some extra luxury to your soap. If you don't want the extra oil in your soap, you can mix your colors from your batch of oils you're using for soaping! Simply pull off 1 Tbsp. of your oils and mix in 1 tsp. of coloring. Hope that helps!

[@xXxsakuraxXx610]

can you use a normal blinder and not a stick blender? those are really expensive but i really wanna make so soap mine will just be white soap but id still like to try it...

[@khadijahwhite9283]

What type of colorants are best used in body butters I'm looking for a lavender colorant, and pink

[@parkalan]

Hey! i have two questions: 1) Can you mix using silicone? 2) I want to make soap using used cooking oil, any advice on that?

[@tariqgohar6144]

Think you for this .how much day lift use this soap

[@carolstella6776]

What about the color blocks? Will they be ok?

[@ursuzie]

Can I use a regular meat thermometer to test the heat in the oils and lye mixture? I do not have that handy fancy gadget you use😭

[@mollyblake3627]

Can i use zinc oxide instead of titanium dioxide?

[@conniestone9914]

thanks for the reply. also would like to ask about %s. When recipes say like 50% olive 20% what ever. Is there a table conversion chart to follow on the amounts say in ounces. Some recipes will also say is adding shea butter make sure to add 5-10% or it will be to what ever. How does one determine that percentage.. I know it is silly but there it is.

[@mahmudadeniyi9876]

hi! my first attempt of cold process is a mess, Second time I was able to get the bar soap right using vegetable oil ,Shea butter & the lye. My observation is when using this soap it does n't foam well and it has more wax trace on dried cloth . Can you tell why and how better result could be achieve

[@gozdekrslan]

Hi, I want to ask about the water type. What if I use drinking water instead of distilled water? What would happen? why can not we use tap water or drinkable water? Thank you :)

[@bramble-berry]

Tap water can have microbes or bits of metal that do weird things in soap. We recommend using only distilled water for soaping. You can find it at your local grocery store. =)

[@gozdekrslan]

Thank you very much. I've watched almost all of your videos and read your articles on your website and take my notes. Now I feel ready for soaping to give it a try. Again, thank you so much :)

[@diklanav]

I want to use beet powder that I have made. Is it possible? Do I need preservative? What stage should I and it?

[@bramble-berry]

You definitely can add beet root powder to cold process soap! In general though, it will fade to gray or brown once the soap has cured. If you think you need a preservative, try adding Optiphen or Phenonip to your recipe. Here's a fairly easy recipe using beet root powder in it: www.brambleberry.com/in-the-studio/projects/cold-process/beet-soap-project/PS000112.html Optiphen: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/additives-and-lye/liquids/optiphen/V000582.html Phenonip: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/additives-and-lye/liquids/phenonip/V000589.html

[@SweetDarlingPhoto]

What if I dont use palm oil? Can I just leave that ingredient out or do I have to substitute it with something else?

[@Beautyliciousgalz]

is it absolutely necessary to use a stick blender?

[@QuietDark12]

Is there an alternative to a stick blender?

[@jesusislord2530]

Hi, how long should I wait for my soap to cure and safely be used. I will appreciate your reply

[@bramble-berry]

Cold process soap needs to cure for 4-6 weeks before use.

[@23page11]

Is mica is same colour used In resins

[@blaqbeauty6508]

What does it mean by “fully mixed palm oil”?

[@my-ti4ui]

do i have to measure first the cup and minus it when adding the oil, etch on it?

[@whitelilley77]

what kind of oil can I substitute the Palm with?

[@jessicajackson5421]

Hi, Anne-Marie! Thanks so much for the helpful videos! I'm wondering if when you're doing swirls, can you use Lab Color and an oxide/mica? Thank you in advance!

[@bramble-berry]

Hi Jessica! Absolutely! We love using oxides in our cold process soap. To use them, mix 1 tsp. of colorant with 1 Tbsp. of a light carrier oil, like sweet almond oil. Mix that well and add the dispersed color to your soap. You can also use this method with micas. Keep in mind some micas do morph in cold process. If they do morph, they will say so in the description on brambleberry.com. =) This Talk It Out Tuesday: Colorants post has more information on coloring your soap: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/talk-it-out-tuesday-colorants/ You can use LabColors for swirls as well! Because LabColors are water based, they will bleed. That's something to consider when coloring your soap. =) Diluting Bramble Berry LabColors: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/diluting-bramble-berry-labcolors/

[@ginakalkounis2819]

How can I use as many oils, tussah silk n clay iin ur soap and calculate the correct reciepe when ur new at making

[@heartlessdazzle8893]

Can you do this video over with only all natural colors please like acia powder, pink clay, turmeric powder, white kaolin clay, etc please 🙏🏽 & thank you

[@thebathcave670]

Holly-Kapia Mera soap does awesome work with natural colorants! 🙏

[@johnshrum6760]

I have made 6 batches of soap I'm no pro but have been playing with mixed colors but my soap is setting trace very fast to fast to mix multiple colors how can I find out why we make several bars of goat milk soap when we make soap please help lol

[@interestingvideos2504]

What is the superfat level for this recipe?

[@im4dolphns]

You didn't add FO here, that I saw. Would you have done that after you added the lye?

[@bramble-berry]

We recommend adding fragrances at trace, when the lye and oils are emulsified. =) Learn more about adding fragrances here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHnZpoqXeNGAsJI

[@khurshidali8538]

Hi I make cold process soap after month get orange sport how do I comeout

[@user-ro1cx3db3c]

im new to soaping how did you feal when you made you very first soap

[@IndescribableWords]

Can you add random oils??

[@Madge778]

I am not sure if this was asked or not so forgive me if it was. I read that you need 1 tsp per cup of soap for micas. That seams like a awfully large amount if you are making a 3 lb loaf. Can you tell me how much mica to use?

[@bramble-berry]

+happy “happygrandma” grandma Hi there! How much color you need depends on several factors, like the type of color, fragrance and color of the oils. Typically, we recommend mixing at a rate of 1 teaspoon of color to 1 tablespoon of a lightweight oil, like sweet almond oil. If you're making a larger batch, you may need to mix 2 teaspoons of the colorant into 2 tablespoons of oil, or 3 teaspoons into 3 tablespoons. Then, add the color 1 dispersed teaspoon at a time until you get a color you like. =) Read more in the How to Get Vibrant Colors in Soap post: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-get-vibrant-colors-in-soap/

[@kyradonahue6717]

With the colorants, does the soap still need to cure for 4-6 weeks? It wasn't mentioned. Thanks!

[@bramble-berry]

Hi Kyra! With any soap, if it has colorants or not, a 4-6 week cure time is recommended =)

[@Cabanabeachsoap]

Hi! I used the ultramarine violet in my cp soap. I did notice my OO was very green yellow looking, my color stayed a pea green color almost a little brownish. It doesn't look like it is going to be purple. What can I do to prevent this from happening?

[@bramble-berry]

Hi there! To avoid the soap from discoloring due to Olive Oil, I would recommend using less Olive Oil in your recipe, and more oils that do not discolor =)

[@catherinearnott1595]

hi. is that a machine, you can buy to calculate lye and other ingredients, would be so useful, can't understand the tables, sorry old and stupid. thank you for great videos

[@bramble-berry]

We have a Lye Calculator and Fragrance Calculator that make it easy! I'll link that below. =) Lye/Fragrance Calculator: www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Fragrance-Calculator.aspx

[@catherinearnott1595]

thank you so much

[@DasaMLopez]

I'm new to soap making and have only done a basic olive oil recipe. Can I not use colorant? I wanted to use colorant for first time next batch.

[@bramble-berry]

You can use colorant if you like! We love using pigments for cold process soap because they don't morph or fade. =) Learn more about coloring your soap here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/talk-it-out-tuesday-colorants/

[@DasaMLopez]

+Soap Queen TV thank you and will check out video :)

[@goodnight_soph]

Does the lye make the water hot or did you microwave it?

[@sadiyahmohammed8519]

The lye makes the water really hot.

[@ontopofu]

can I use jojoba oil?

[@chameelatorrence6935]

Where do I buy the colorants?

[@JustTrying2MakeitToJesus]

2 years late but you can buy at brambleberry, Etsy , Ebay and other mica shops .

[@danielleharty]

Hello! I'm just wondering if it's possible to mix a big amount of oil and colours (oxides, micas, pigments, ultramarines) to store for later use instead of making a small amount every time I make soap. It seems like it would save a lot of time. Can I do that?

[@bramble-berry]

Hi Danielle! Absolutely! Many soapers do that to save time. You can store the color and oil in an air tight container. The shelf life of the mix will be the shelf life of the oils. You can find oil shelf lives here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/ Also, make sure to mix the colorants well before using them as the powder can settle. =)

[@danielleharty]

***** thank you! This made my life a tonne easier. Can you recommend a ratio of powder to oils for the mix?

[@bramble-berry]

Danielle Harty You're welcome! We recommend 1 tsp. of powder colorant to 1 Tbsp. of oil. That works out to a 1:3 ratio. =)

[@OmanM1]

I need help with a CP recipe!!! I am replacing Beef Tallow with Palm oil in a recipe and can I use the same amount called for in the recipe? Example: 30 oz of beef tallow replaced with 30 oz of Palm oil????

[@bramble-berry]

Debbie Oman Hi Debbie! You can use palm oil instead of beef tallow! It adds firming qualities to your soap like beef tallow does. We recommend using palm oil at 30% or less in the recipe. So, if that tallow is 30% or less, you can replace it with the same amount. =) Make sure you run that recipe through the Lye Calculator again after any substitutions: www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Lye-Calculator.aspx This post on substituting oils in cold process recipes may be helpful for you: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-substitute-oil-in-cold-process-recipes/ This post also has some great information on soaping oils and how to use them: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/

[@craiglisting6663]

what's the size/dimension of your rectangle mold?

[@bramble-berry]

The mold in the video has been discontinued, but our 12 Cavity Silicone Mold is very similar. The dimensions are 2" X 3" X 1-3/8". You can find that mold here: www.brambleberry.com/12-Cavity-Rectangle-Silicone-Mold-P5536.aspx

[@susanpryne4391]

Can I use a different kind of oil in place of palm oil and soy oil I'm going to try to make beer soap if I can use a different kind of oil do you have any suggestions for me please help me

[@bramble-berry]

Hi Susan! Palm oil adds nice hardness to your bar, and there isn't a direct replacement for it. However, you can definitely leave it out of your recipe! We have several great palm-free recipes on soapqueen.com. Keep in mind, palm-free recipes are very soft. This means they will take longer to come out of the mold (a week or more) and longer to cure (three months or more). To speed up this process, I would recommend adding sodium lactate. Add 1 tsp. per pound of oils to your cooled lye water. =) A Palm-Free In-The-Pot Swirl: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/a-palm-free-in-the-pot-swirl/ Palm-Free Vertical Twist Tutorial: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/palm-free-vertical-twist-tutorial/ Formulating Cold Process Recipes: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/formulating-cold-process-recipes/ Sodium lactate: www.brambleberry.com/Sodium-Lactate-P5127.aspx

[@qbvideography2898]

are the oils and lye measured in liquid and regular oz or just regular oz?

[@bramble-berry]

They are measured by weight, so regular ounces! =) Read more about weight vs. volume here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/a-guide-to-weight-vs-volume/

[@qbvideography2898]

+Soap Queen TV thank you so much, I recently bought one of your beginner CP kits so I wanted to make sure before I did anything. thank you.

[@bramble-berry]

Oh thanks for your order! I appreciate it. =)

[@f6oxbq755]

can I use food color in the cold process?

[@bramble-berry]

We don't recommend using food coloring. Because it's not specifically made for soap, it can morph, fade or bleed. Soap colorants work best! Cold process colors: www.brambleberry.com/For-Cold-Process-Soap-C449.aspx

[@leticiaalvarez4435]

I made a mistake and I mixed in an aluminum container. do I toss the soap?

[@phthalasaur1289]

Hi! If you let me answer... Lye is corrosive to aluminum containers (especially if the lye is hot), so your soap could have aluminium traces removed from the recipient which are not good for health. To avoid this you could use plastic containers. Also, stainless steel containers or borosilicate glass such that used in video are good choices. But both (stainless steel and borosilicate glass) suffer attack by lye if the contact time is too long (more than 1-2 hour).

[@christinageller9133]

how would I do this recipe to use a 5 lb mold

[@bramble-berry]

+Christina Geller We have an awesome post on how to resize cold process recipes! You can find that post here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-resize-cold-process-soap-recipes/

[@1melissawhatnow]

Can you incorporate fresh fruit into soap?

[@christinageller9133]

ok

[@annam848]

Hi. I am writting to you from Slovenia. When i make sope is at the end always very stiff pudding. When i poured into models is never smooth, and i need help with a spoon. Its never so currrent like yours. Why is it so? Thanx

[@bramble-berry]

Hello! It sounds like your soap may be at thick trace. Thick trace is the consistency of thick pudding, and typically is too thick to pour. The soap in this video is thin to medium trace. To get that consistency, stick blend just until your oils and lye are emulsified. Depending on your recipe, that can take as little as 30-60 seconds. It also helps to have your oils and lye around 100-130F. =) You can see a great example of thin trace and how to get it in the All About the Trace post: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/trace/

[@404-equivalent4]

annam848 Hi! I'm from Slovenia, too. :) I'm just checking the ingredients to make my first soap.

[@bramble-berry]

404-equivalent Thanks for watching! =)

[@404-equivalent4]

***** Thanks to you! Your videos are amazing. :)) I wish you a wonderful day.

[@bramble-berry]

404-equivalent You too!

[@greensoapbd9771]

Have you ever get an order from Bangladesh ?

[@bramble-berry]

We do ship to Bangladesh! Find out more in our international shipping policies: www.brambleberry.com/International-Shipping-Policies.aspx

[@lindsayhaney3104]

How much does this recipe yield

[@bramble-berry]

Hello! This recipe yields four 6.2 oz. bars. Nice and big! I used our Heavy Duty Rectangle Mold: www.brambleberry.com/Rectangle-Plain-Heavy-Duty-P4474.aspx

[@beefyrt]

I made some CPOP Soap with black pigment and titanium dioxide. the soap was bleeding black after it dried and the belled was during use. Also the soap was slimey. Super fat at 5% IDK what went wrong. =(

[@bramble-berry]

+NOMNOMZ GUY Oh no, I'm sorry about that! I'm wondering if the soap separated. Separated soap can leak oil, which may explain the bleeding. Separation can happen for several reasons, including heat or temperature fluctuations. Can you tell me a bit more about your recipe, including how long you stick blended for? Also, what fragrance did you use? How hot was the oven when you CPOPed the soap? Thank you!

[@beefyrt]

+Soap Queen TV thanks for your reply! I'm a big fan! :) I Blended untill the trace was medium with pigment added at low trace. I used energy and my oven was on its lowest at 170 degrees f.

[@bramble-berry]

+NOMNOMZ GUY Can you tell me about your recipe, including any fragrances you used? Thanks for answering all my questions!

[@noemicarrion6883]

how many pounds is. this recipe

[@christinageller9133]

could you repeat that recipe in the last vedio #4 it flash to fast to be able to write it all down and how much fragrance to put in both recipes

[@bramble-berry]

+Christina Geller Hi there! These videos are an example, not really a recipe. To find out how much fragrance to add to your recipe, you can use our handy dandy Fragrance Calculator: www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Fragrance-Calculator.aspx For more cold process recipes, check out SoapQueen.com: www.soapqueen.com/category/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/ This post on how to formulate cold process recipes may be helpful for you as well: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/formulating-cold-process-recipes/

[@KaylansPOV]

How much does this make

[@KaylansPOV]

About a pound

[@bramble-berry]

Kaylan Ishisaks This recipe makes about 2 pounds of soap. =)

[@lazyhazycrazy]

@XhezthecrazymetalerX I actually just find it funny... reminds me of 90s music. ;)

[@conniestone9914]

Hi there new to soaping just received my pre mixed oils are there tips to use these oils

[@lauradaly5628]

Tell me more about where you got your safety goggles!

[@raidprincess1618]

hell @soapqueentv can i put the cut soap in freezer so i can use it urgent??????????? pls answer me.........

[@soumyapandey8821]

Your delivery is a little bit wooden But I still like these episodes

[@bramble-berry]

Glad you enjoy the videos! Thanks for watching. =)

[@bandm1]

I wasn't bored but if I had been I would stop the video and move on, not add a snarky comment. You anonymous internet people are so judgmental .If you can't say anything nice, and I mean about this instructional video that is in no way trying to make a controversial opinion about anything, just don't say anything., if you don't like it just click next and leave out the negativity . Is that at all possible ?

[@3Dhyana]

I don’t agree.

[@big4metalbabe]

Rude. She is sweet and it's free education.

[@georgiazenalines]

It took her 3:36 mins tohet on with it