How to make soap! Simple castile recipe.

[@emmabroughton2039]

I subscribed because I like your straight talking and down to earth attitude.

[@unclejonssoap]

+Emma Goudie thanks for watching!

[@emmabroughton2039]

You've inspired me to make my very first batch of soap today. I hope it turns out ok. :D

[@unclejonssoap]

+Emma Goudie good luck and have fun!

[@emmabroughton2039]

I just wanted to let you know how my first batch of soap has turned out. I based it on your recipe but tweaked it using SoapCalc and made a 80% olive, 20% coconut oil soap (so a Bastille rather than Castile?). It's still firming up but I did the zap test on a firmer end slice and then used it. It's great! Thank you again for your videos and sharing your recipe. :D

[@unclejonssoap]

Emma Goudie very cool! sounds like it went well. You said still forming up. how long has it been since you made it? Have you cut it yet?

[@johnswan9123]

Tell it like it is brother. Righteous man giving the truth.

[@Seductive_Psycho]

It makes no sense to me that people would give you attitude about not giving up your secrets. Those are yours. I come up with my own by going on soapcalc. I love your channel in the advice you give and I always learn so much. Thank you for doing this. The thing is you don't even have to do this. Your recipes belong to you. People should come up with their own because that's what makes their soup special. Every soap business has their own unique think about it.

[@unclejonssoap]

Agreed. I do try to be helpful but there are a lot of lazy or entitled people out there who think you should just hand them everything 😂

[@juliemarr65]

This was wonderful. I agree with you 100% regarding your recipes. You work hard to build a business. Thank you and bless you and your family 😊

[@Jaidzeka36]

I love this channel. Straight to the point and friendly. If someone is angry that ridiculous...they need to do their research and find what fits with them...just like everyone else.

[@unclejonssoap]

Yep!

[@butterflymina42]

I really appreciate I was looking for a really simple recipe for soap .

[@CH-xl3jk]

I can’t understand the thumbs down. This video like all your other videos is straight and to the point. Great information is provided. But I guess haters are going to hate. I personally have learned from your videos, in fact like you I don’t go all hazmat suit to make my soaps. I only wear gloves when I package them...don’t have to but I do. Again love your videos and hope to see more of them. Thank you again

[@unclejonssoap]

Lol.. some people are just butter no matter what 😁

[@juliefanning6105]

I love your straight-shooter delivery ("If you've got an attitude....you get nothin'..."! As a fellow soaper and artisan, I totally get where you're coming from. I enjoy watching other people's techniques, though, which can save me time, and what led me to your channel. Loved the one on shaving soap. And here I was stirring like crazy in the crock pot, but your common sense comment about the heat of the stearic acid helping the batter "cook" without the heat: brilliant. Keep the videos coming!

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks!

[@k3lzzm.502]

Yasssss that's right you can not have secret sauce lol. Absolutely 💯 agree.

[@fumero2020]

Thank you for making it so simple . I being looking at soap making videos for the past hour and I was about to give up. I'm doing this. Thank you.

[@quitosochangco939]

You are right. Just trying to absorb as much as i can seeing the practicality of your approach and with my intention of profiting from this while making a quality consistent product. So i am ready.

[@pamelawalker8815]

Awesome! I always add shea butter and coconut oil to mine. Thanks!

[@winterluna9479]

i love doing castile soap as a hybrid and hot process

[@LordSehoner]

Thanks Jon! Great starting point.

[@candicethomas6333]

Hi I am late to the family I am new to soapmaking and your videos are so helpful and full of information. I dont get how people wants your receipes I am new and I am always trying new things pluging it in soap cal based on my research and expertise from fellow soapers . Some people just dont want to put in the work to learn the craft

[@rhondal.gauthier9808]

I really appreciate your help and knowledge...bran new soaper and having fun... thanks

[@saygoodnight5103]

Thank you! Love the soap storage box too.

[@TheGirlfromWyntersPen]

I agree! I have learned so much from you. People will talk. I have done much reading and researching and have come up with a great recipe

[@Dawn43069]

Thank you, new soaper here, thank you for sharing. You helped me get over the fear of working with lye...... It really isn't that scary, so far I've made four batches of soap, I have more soap than I know what to do with, haha......but it's fun. I was thinking, I will send some to our troops for Christmas.

[@unclejonssoap]

+D.A. GodBlessUSA fantastic idea! Do you have a specific address you used? Or is there a program you use to send things to the troops?

[@Aaron2372]

I just found this today. I like the no nonsense approach. I have some oil from Sam's club. I'm going to try this. I do plan to add some fragrance and not use as much oil. I made my own calculator for NaOH and KOH on my ipad using an SAP chart found online.

[@rustynails8756]

Hey there, thanks for the vid. I LOVE your honest direct approach. The world needs a bit more of that. The "soap garage" is cute. Hope you post Moe in the future as I am now an official fan.

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks! I appreciate the kind words. I feel like we get too much fluff and BS in our lives. I just like to keep it real :)

[@suranahomestead278]

Love you uncle john you are the best

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks!

[@patriciawyattfrench7916]

So gracious of you to share Sir. Thank you very much! I love your straight forward approach. Keep up the great work!

[@fizasaleem6015]

same compliment is also here... from Pakistan

[@alystairmabloch401]

Yeah I like his attitude.

[@watergirl0077]

I’ve been searching for simple soap making techniques that don’t involve multiple colors and sooooo many different ingredients and then I came across you Uncle John. Thank you!! Thanks for you recipe as well, I know you make a living on your special recipes☺️. I just discovered soap making and fell in love❤️. I’m making my first batch of coconut and olive oil soap tmrw, wish me luck!

[@unclejonssoap]

Awesome!

[@waltervega8730]

Good luck! I'm steps behind you! Can't wait! John, thanks for the simple recipe! I'm venturing into soap making and got overwhelmed with all thats out there! But like you said, you can make it as simple or complicated as you want. I want to make it a side business maybe more in the near future! I just don't see how some people make the money when they are adding all sorts of essential oils ( Which can be expensive) Don't get me wrong I want to add essential oils as well to some recipes. However, I want to keep to 1 or 2 in order to keep the cost down. I figured out my packaging already. And also very simple but nice. My business Logo is done. Ready to print whenever I'm ready. My last step is the soap making! Yay! Thanks again for your videos! A guy can always DREAM! Stay safe and healthy.

[@nativebluelake]

We appreciate what you share. We are here to learn.

[@rosemarybello6435]

I love your honesty and straight talking. Thank you so much for sharing this for beginners. Not planing on making a business out of this, but I just wanted to make something special for my family.

[@KZcreation]

I'm so in agreement on not sharing everything. I have been watching your videos, but it's more in hope my husband will also feel comfortable with soaping. And I agree people need to use that soap calculator once learned it's easy and you can make so many soaps. I think you are awesome to make soap not intimidating to men and easy to understand. 😊

[@elieagle9299]

Thank you for your videos sr. I recently spoke to my wife about making our own soap for the family with scents that we like and will start soon I got the idea with this video (though it was more complicated) thank you again, I recently got into wet shaving too trying to save some money and will try your shave soaps too when I run out of what I have. (I don't buy until have no more, it's all about saving) Thank you again and God bless your bussines.

[@tanana2070]

Very simple easy to do. Will make this for sure!

[@sheri4673]

Thank you very much! SUBSCRIBED! Very generous of you to share your recipe! Trade Secrets must be protected!

[@bonnieb8099]

Thank you for being so generous and down to earth. this does seem simple enough for me to do. I’m a new soaper but you gave me confidence, that following safety procedures and having everything ready before I start and a recipe, it should be easy, thank you very much. Most of us understand you need to keep your recipe yours. To me it’s like :Monday you went to work, and did the work, then (I feel )you should get the paycheck. Not just somebody that sat at home and watched you work . You did the work, the benefits should be yours as well. I hope that explains how I feel to the trouble makers, wanting everything they see or hear about for free.🤗😁

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindabarre483]

Love your calm, no-nonsense approach! Will be watching for more of your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@hopevmurray9735]

Thank you!

[@bonniehowell4982]

thank you .. You are great and helpful too me

[@terridafoe836]

Castile soap is my best seller. Love your videos

[@markfung5654]

Thanks for simplyfying the process. I also enjoy your no bs delivery

[@MaxineAnne77]

Love the soap garage! Very clever use of space. Thanks for sharing.

[@unclejonssoap]

+Anna Banana thanks for watching!

[@TheZebracakez]

As someone just getting into soap making, your videos helped me a lot. You are awesome.

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks!

[@samanthalanciotti1228]

Love your beginning commentary! So true, be nice or go home! Great job and thank you for the help!

[@amarjeetgrewal8902]

Thanks for sharing love the simplicity and no heating. Could please share the ratio of ingredients if l want to make liquid soap. Thanks again.

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks! Liquid soap is a whole different thing. It would be much more difficult.

[@rauth1961]

thank you for yr video ‏uncle jon’s, this soap it was my first batch from two year ago I start making my own soap . that is usually used in my country (Iraq ) olive oil and And laurel oil no FO , This is preferred for use on hair and body then we used pure natural clay mixing rose fo. and pure rose water handmade too .that for soften hair instead of conditioner today 😊. because I am so happy doing that , my brother bought all my first batch 😀🥰 thank you dear uncle 😇

[@unclejonssoap]

That's great! I looked into getting the Laurel oil here in the US and it's much too expensive to import. I wanted to try my hand at making that style soap. Maybe someday 😁

[@Theeultimatedanielle]

This was so cool and uncle Jon was so down to earth & straight up

[@jamesandsusanmorris2974]

One more question. Can I use spring water. Thank soooo much for all your knowledge. God Bless You

[@suecapra5005]

Thank you, I just want to make some for myself. My skin is so sensitive to any chemicals. Can't wait to try it.

[@viewswatch1230]

Thankd again for sharing... I love how you do soap making, you make it simple but not complicated that's why I love watching how you shared it to your audience. Thank you so much! ❤️

[@maysoondakhil8165]

Thank you 😊 for sharing

[@nelbinaorganicspage7293]

Am a new subscriber. I love your videos. So real

[@christievoorhees1961]

thank you, for the best video yet, you kept it simple, on some they make it sound more complexed then it is.

[@naila999]

Thanks Uncle Jon

[@flyfishing1776]

Straight to point.. Enjoyed this vid.THANK YOU.👍👍🙏🙏

[@queenvaldez3502]

Wow thank you for sharing you really didn’t have to do that but as a beginner I’m thankful 💗

[@unclejonssoap]

You're very welcome! I try to be somewhat helpful 😁

[@marilynvalentino1702]

Thank you so much I really do enjoy your videos

[@Rubyellastudios]

Thank you for sharing this. You make it seem so simple compared to some of the other you tubers I have watched. I have not made any soap yet. Kind of deciding should I start with MP or go to the cold process with lye. You have given me confidence to try the lye sooner than I may have. I think I will do MP to start. Enjoying your no nonsense no frills videos. Thank you!

[@camoteez]

love your no nonsense approach.

[@lynkpaul33]

Thanks Uncle John for doing this video, tho it's a simple recipe, I valued the information on volume of the liquid and how much fits in the mould. So now it's easier to calculate volumes to fill other moulds. Also I can prorate the proportions of the ingredients to increase or decrease volume accordingly. Thanks again.

[@littletawelan443]

Thank you, i don't blame you for not wanting to give everything away, it should be part of the learning process. Great videos

[@Melody_Bez]

you have helped me so much once i watched the video on how to use soap calc it was smooth sailing. i love your channel

[@thavylor]

You've made me feel I can do it. So basic. Thank you

[@ruttleytashnmarty8598]

Another informative n succinct vid. Hi from NZ.

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks!

[@farrellvanessa]

This is a late comment. Thanks for your tutorials and all the help you've given. I've read the comments on the video you mentioned here. I heard you say you weren't sharing the recipe and why. It's kinda baffling then to read so many comments saying.. No recipe???? People need to actual pay attention and they would have heard why. It a shame that you've had to filter through the nasty comments. Thanks for helping us newbies. Have a great day!

[@esthera7708]

God bless you sir you are a blessing

[@KateStones]

I made my first soap this past Wednesday, using your recipe & my soap has turned out great! As it's just for my small family, I halved the quatities. Thank you for this video & your many others that I've watched! I have learnt so much from you! - Kate in Denmark

[@unclejonssoap]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@oliviazamaniego9064]

Keep doing what you're doing. Your the best... My kids and I enjoy your videos 😁

[@jeanettebadger8141]

Thank You for the recipe, I am going to try it with my daughter!!!

[@unclejonssoap]

+jeanette badger awesome!

[@jovallepuhrmann1129]

Thank you I appreciate your time and devotion to your business. My husband was a carpenter and I acknowledge your expertise. Looking forward to trying this Castile soap recipe. Thank you again.

[@vierojoseph]

Thanks for sharing this one😉

[@Chris-sh4bl]

Thanks, Your channel has been a lot of help on learning to make soap,

[@unclejonssoap]

+Chris that's great! Glad it was helpful.

[@debbenjo5875]

Thanks for sharing so much information. I''m playing with the Soap Calc and it is super easy to use. I have been researching soap making for so long and what got me interested was the fact that I worked in a large shampoo factory, making shampoo, and that got me hooked. Your videos make it seem very easy and I know I can do it. Thanks for the push I needed.

[@unclejonssoap]

Awesome!

[@stephaniemorey8351]

Thank you. Informative and enjoyable!

[@diptimomaya5642]

I liked it. Will try to make it. Thank you.

[@imvu4u812]

So greatfull on what you share just came across your videos today iam a beginner ty

[@alexbowman7330]

Jon, do you ever have issues with soda ash? I couldn't find a video on it from you and just thought I'd ask.

[@unclejonssoap]

I get it once in a while but it doesn't bother me. I tend to let the soap do what it's going to do.

[@valsweet291]

Hi Jon, another great video, love your common sense way of explaining things love your work and please keep sharing

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks!

[@beverlyhunter1949]

Thank you. New by here. You made it nice and simple. Thank you so much. Keep it coming🥰

[@dawnamerphotography5776]

I just made my first ever soap today using your recipe. Thank you so much! I look forward to trying it !

[@unclejonssoap]

+Dawn Amer Photography awesome! Let me know how it works for you 😁

[@dawnamerphotography5776]

Will do! Thanks again!

[@Bunefoo401]

Thank you for sharing the recipe. I’ve not yet done soap making, but will be trying it soon. This seems like a simple enough recipe, and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@maycuarecamacho]

Great!

[@adhaincroi]

Thanks I will try this out this weekend

[@sweetnsudzy]

Thank you!! I'm new to soap making, and have been doing a ton of research. Your channel has been amazing!! Thank yoU!

[@maysoondakhil8165]

Thank you 🙏

[@jeanettebadger8141]

Thank You, I will try it out!!

[@DeleightofThere]

Thank you for your talk on the vinegar. The last couple similar videos I watched both said to use vinegar on your skin if you get lye on it and I'm over here like "dear God no!" lol. That said I do use it on my equipment and lye/water containers.

[@melrose795]

For any beginners, I would definitely recommend the stick blender for a castile recipe, as they take much, much longer to trace by hand..

[@solitaamelia3615]

Thankyou for sharing.Im a newbie in soap making.Your channel name cool.

[@unclejonssoap]

+AMELIA FERNANDES thanks!

[@davidyeary1227]

I have never made soup. I can't wait to try this!!!!

[@rhondawiggins5728]

Just found you! I can’t believe what I’ve been missing. You are a fabulous kiddo

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks!

[@prajaktak3969]

Hi, I have a question! What's the curing time for castile soap? Is it same as in cold process soaps?

[@unclejonssoap]

For me, I can wrap then and sell them as fast as my other soaps. Some people say that it takes months. But I've never had issues with that.

[@prajaktak3969]

@@unclejonssoap Appreciate ur quick and honest reply. Love from India ☺

[@maysoondakhil8165]

Thank you sir

[@lusciousleo1971]

Thank you very much for the recipe and all your tips!!

[@mariafowlkes9195]

Thankyou for video

[@zaizai.88]

HI, I made a Bastille soap and it took me a week to unmold it because it was really soft. How can I make it harder?? And is there any additives I can add to make it lather more?

[@unclejonssoap]

Zai Happe well.. a lot depends on your recipe. It should lather fine without additives. The same goes for how soft it is. Did you use a lye calculator? Let me know what you did and I might be able to help out 😁

[@iwannaapple7190]

You probably had a lot of water in it so in that respect adding just a little honey would goose up the lather. I would think that honey is a form of energy so it will heat up your soap a little more which in effect just might allow you to un mold sooner. I dunno. There are other things that you can use to un mold sooner. I use sodium something or other (forget exactly what its called). It only takes about .5 teaspoon full but do not add it while the liquid is still hot. It will scorch. I always premix my lye and store it in bottles and that is when I add it. Never made Bastille before, I am just assuming you used a lot of water. Another thing that helps is learning to experiment with less water and see what is best for you. I did and I can't say enough about it. Most importantly, If there is anything that can spoil in the soap when adding honey, you must soap cool to keep it from scorching. In my opinion that is safe. Others might do it differently. One more thing to watch out for if un molding is too long, Making a mistake in calculating lye and oil percentages can result in not enough lye in the batch. You won't figure it out till its too late. Then you have to cook it on the stove and add the right amount of lye back to it. What was your recipe if you don't mind me asking?

[@hhobegginernew]

Hi! I thought you would need to cook the Lye out. What’s your final PH after the soap sets?

[@3PairDesigns]

Jon, you are awesome! I too am a soapmaker and even today started trying CPOP because I used to do only HP but couldn't do any real fun but simple designs. Did CP and didn't love waiting, LOL! Anyway, I made my first O.O. soap but it isn't technically Castile as I did 98% O.O. and 2% castor. Anyway, I am always interested in what other folks are doing out there and just wanted to stop by and say, I am a huge fan of your wonderful work. I appreciate your honest, down to earth approach and style. Thank you for sharing! You've worked hard to get where you are and it truly is inspiring. :-) - Margaret

[@mariealv4888]

Love you style, plain real keep it up.

[@jedediahbc]

Good instructions thank you.

[@cwang7771]

Thanks for sharing! Love your no fuss straightforward approach to soap making. Going to try this recipe for Castile soap

[@mariamclassicessentialsplu5994]

When i came across your videos and watched them i was so happy. You thought me a simple trick of how to soap without a thermometer. Not really advisable for newbies but i tried it and it worked like magic, since then i have made atleast 5 different batches all small though but im more than happy they turned to soap at all. I also learned how to keep it simple and not worry about extra virgin olive oil or pomace and all that, also the trips n tricks of zap test within the first 24hrs and so on. You made soaping for me so simple. My first batch is just about cured and i have afew to give away to family and friends and colleagues at my work place too. Im tryin to learn hot process soap making before i begin that too. Thanks jon, gratitude from nigeria.👍👍👍

[@mystica97]

Good for you, Jon!!! I love and appreciate your videos!!

[@cwang7771]

I tried a bar of soap from this recipe for dishwashing and am so pleased with how effective it is! Thank you for sharing!

[@unclejonssoap]

Awesome!

[@tanz9588]

Thankyou so much for sharing your recipe and showing how to.much appreciated.haven't made any soap yet just about there but can't wait to try this will be my first go to. :)

[@charonbryson5418]

Thank you I like your technique of keeping it simple. How can I make that into a body wash?

[@unclejonssoap]

Hi there! Thanks for the kind words! You really can't turn this soap into body wash. It's best just to use it as a bar. Now.. if you want to learn to make liquid soaps, that's a while or le new deal there...lol. Start by using only potassium hydroxide for the lye and then make the recipe after you've checked with soap calc. Keep the super fat at almost zero. Once the soap is made, you'll need to chop it up and heat in water to dilute it. Then you can add a little bit of good stuff for moisture. This is just a brief run down on making liquids. Some day I might try to do a video about that too.