How to make soap with an impression mat, Cold process soap making, Valentines Soap

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

Oh wow Lisa! Thank you so much for the shout out! I'm so please that I was able to inspire you a little 😲 - your heart impression mat is absolutely adorable and those hearts just popped off the soap so well. I also like the last "bonus" layer color, it flows really nicely from the last grey color. I don't know how you do it with all of the calculations you do. I think I would get a headache and probably end up the a fetal position in some corner of my house 😅. Thanks for another lovely video...I love just watching you create your beautiful soaps!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hey Tammy, thanks so much. Yes they are such a pain and sometimes it takes so long to just work out how to make a soap. I've constructed spreadsheets where I have to do all my detailed calculation, but sometimes you just want to get your stuff out and make a pretty soap.

[@lindaragsdale6958]

@Walnut Creek Bath Boutique..do you sell candles??.. my grandma used to make pressed flowers candles she worked for some shop in Walnut Creek CA. Idk if it's the same place. They were a hot item.

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

@UCuA8tvqHUj81byo-P%F0%9F%98%80ZWHLNA Hi Linda, nope that isn't me - I live in Indiana near a different Walnut Creek! I've been asked that before tho! 😄

[@gtscott28]

Beautiful 😍

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you! 😊

[@DWOOP]

Oh wow! That is a lot of tedious work put into a most worth the time to do this soap project! Certainly amazing! Thank you for sharing. I think it would be really fun in a soap making class that the attendees will have a small size each of mold, the impression mat and the teacher will have the embeds and soap to make, worth the fee whatever the price for a class like that!

[@DWOOP]

Amazing soap cutter, I never seen a soap maker use the blade like that!

[@daniellescrochet]

Your patience always blows me away.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi Danielle thank you so much for your very kind comment 😊

[@CougarLyfe]

I press like before your videos even end! I know that I will be pleased‼️🥰🌹🙏🏽

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Sonji1966, thank you so much 😊

[@sunittabasam7666]

Wow.. so utterly delightful Lisa. .. great one for the season . Colours are complimenting each other so well 💗💗💗💕💕💕💕

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks so much 😊

[@soapfistication]

Thank you for this! I haven’t made soap in a while (been focused on other products), and you’ve fanned the flame! Will def have to get a few loaves made (and pull out the impression mats). By the way, I love that last colour. Makes me think of a “dusty” rose. 🤩

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Soapfistication, that's very kind of you. I'm so pleased you feel inspired to dig out your soap making things, have fun

[@magikdust2095]

These look great. I think having the little hearts inside is a great idea, it's like a little surprise for while they are using it. I also like that you did short, wide soaps, instead of tall thin ones. Everyone always does the tall thin ones, but you can do so many cool things on the tops of the short wide ones, and have them look so much nicer than the tall thin ones. There are some cool things you can do with the tall thin ones too, especially if you are creating a scene with embeds inside the soap, but you can do so many nice things on the tops of the short wide ones. So I wish more people would make the short wide ones. Like, in the fall, you could do a whole little pumpkin patch on the short wide ones, adding a bunch of little pumpkin embeds on top. Things like that look better on the short wide ones, because you can fit more stuff on them. I also like the soaps in different shapes, like if you are doing pie slice, or cupcake shaped soaps. Anyway, this was a good video. 👍

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks so much, yes I agree, sometimes different shaped bars are great for different things

[@magbr45]

Oh I love that impression mat, Lisa, and the very clean layers of your beautiful soap. Yes, the last colour is really cool, I think better than a dark grey. Thank you once again for another great video, I would love to use these soaps🙏❤️

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Mag, yes I think it was one of those 'happy accidents'

[@teresaskerratt4842]

Lisa .. I love this tutorial and wish it had been available when I tried an impression soap 🧼 🐝.. I loved your dusky pink you made .. and well done on a beautiful soap 🧼 🐝🐝🧼🧼❣️

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi Teresa thank you so much for your very kind comment 😊

[@galady8632]

Such a fun concept! The impression mat is such a unique way to add an interesting top without concerns re piped or shaped pieces being damaged during shipping. I admit if I had to deal with all the regulations re soaping in the UK I would shift my focus elsewhere. I had no idea anyone faced such challenges creating soap. I am now even more appreciative of your vidoes. Thank you!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Glad you liked it!

[@kajbathandbodyllc4318]

You are the absolute best technical soaper I have ever seen..Every soaper has their own style etc. But you are on a different level. Anyways, I’m not just blowing “sunshine up ur skirt..” The reason I said all that is because it is maddening to see your art hindered by so many pointless, money grubbing, government cash grab rules and policies. I pray we don’t see such horrible regulations here one day. Beautiful soap as always. ♥️💕😁

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much. It can be very annoying and to be honest, it's not actually totally the government, it's mainly the cosmetic chemists. They refuse 100% to allow any flexibility in any recipe (even down to the fact that you have to tell them what your soap will be packaged in), that way if you want to do anything different then you have to pay for them to assess everything again, so for example if you said on your assessment I will wrap my soap in greaseproof paper, if you want to shrink-wrap it, you pay again (how on earth is that a cosmetic safety issue). Also, they are willing to sell their own flexible recipes, so if you want to buy their recipes (which normally aren't great) you can use a range of colours/fragrances etc - so they can do it with flexibility, they just won't.

[@pollyh7137]

I love the silver pink bottom layer! Beautiful soap as always, your patience... I would have just thrown the hearts in.

[@IDreamInSoap]

He, he they were a bit of a pain when I kept dropping them, once I managed to hold them with the tweezers they weren't so bad.

[@rlax7141]

Very nice soap. I would call your bonus color Ashes of Roses.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Well that's a perfect name for it, I do actually like the colour in the end, one of those happy accidents I guess :-)

[@lindahalpern5722]

Now you have gone and made me want to go out and buy impression mats! Thank you for another wonderful video.

[@EvanLuke3]

Just a wonder! You are very much an artist!! Thank you for sharing your art. It is so inspiring!😘❤️

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Jen, thank you so much 😊

[@monicapickering8476]

Catching up on all the videos I’ve missed. Beautiful as usual Lisa.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you!! 😊

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

Gorgeous, I love that color. Thanks, Lisa. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Pam , thank you so much 😊

[@mkapadia917]

Lisa, you could do a little you tube short of all the soaps on sale for the release! I absolutely love all your designs. Your attention to detail is phenomenal!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Well, that's a great idea, why didn't I think of that :-)

[@diycosmetica]

That’s beautiful! Great valentines soap ❤️

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you! 😊

[@AndiNewtonian]

Those are so pretty! It makes me want to try using impression mats.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi Andi, they are fun to use, I hop you do give it a go

[@Dustanne]

I love the bottom colour. This turned out great. Never seen the impression idea before.

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Dusty Unicorn, thank you so much 😊

[@Siriuslyyy]

What a work of art!! Excellent!!!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Siriusly, thank you so much 😊

[@seryebinu]

Wow !! It looks so yummy.😍Thanks for sharing. ♥️

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Saryebinu 세례비누, thank you so much 😊

[@ginette420]

Simply lovely!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you! 😊

[@chrissiejoy]

In Australia we would call that last layer's colour dusty pink - very pretty x

[@IDreamInSoap]

Ooh yes, that would be it, thank you :-)

[@sweethomesoaps4811]

I adore how the hearts just seem to be jumping off the bar! Such dimension! Another lovely soap, Lisa!

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Sweet Home Soaps, thank you so much 😊

[@wagherbert]

Another beauty !

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi Wendy thank you so much for your very kind comment 😊

[@emmabroughton2039]

That is such a beautiful soap❤❤❤

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Emma , that's very kind of you.

[@badgerarmy966]

i said it on another video but you are so creative and skilled. i am in awe :)

[@IDreamInSoap]

😉😍

[@jo-annjewett198]

I would never be able to soap in the UK with all your regulations. I tweak so often as I go other than fragrance and essential oil amounts which are regulated. Love this soap and so sweet!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

It is a pain and quite frustrating at times, mostly nowadays I tend to just make a soap and then pay again to get it assessed, but there are still lots of rules even in that, but I guess that's what we have to deal with.

[@sheilaanderson912]

Beautiful soap Lisa! Thanks for sharing your technique :)

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much!

[@soaptopiazu3981]

I love the love soap!!!!!!! ❤

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much SoaptopiaZu, that's very kind of you.

[@soaptopiazu3981]

@@IDreamInSoap 🥰🥰

[@lostcontrol1981]

Such a pretty soap. I’ve used impression mats before and they are so much fun! Thanks for showing how to use on the bottom! I’ve ever only used on the top. ❤️❤️❤️

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks so much, they are fun aren't they and it's nice to get that extra reveal when you peal them off.

[@carols5665]

Wow that took patience! I don’t think I could have placed all those hearts individually like that. 🤪 They turned out beautifully.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi Carol, thanks a lot :-)

[@ΙώΑμαδρυάς]

How wonderful 😍 I love it 🥰💕

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you 🤗

[@meflagg3741]

that turned out really cute!!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much me flagg, that's very kind of you.

[@beckhill6642]

Love the impression mat! Gorgeous! And a lovely idea with the hidden hearts. Such a beautiful soap, thanks for sharing, I love watching your videos. 😊

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@loricolwell1470]

Wow! 💕Love the hearts on top. Absolutely adorable. The bonus layer turned out really nice. Sorta mauve with goes great with the pink and silver. They are always perfect and never a disappointment. 💕💕

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks so much, Yes, I think it was one of those happy accident things, I really like it :-)

[@katelillo1932]

I was worried about the pink and silver combo but what a gorgeous mauve it created! Lovely and whimsical design, as usual 🥰

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Kate, that's very kind of you.

[@emilyfleischmann]

Happy New Year, Lisa! Lovely soap! the impression mat hearts are super cute on top and I love the colour on the bottom too!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Happy new year! Thanks so much Emily

[@carolynyoung3415]

Thank you so much! This is a beautiful soap!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Carolyn

[@vickiebiichle8973]

Love you!! Thank you

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Vickie, that's very kind of you.

[@charitydoornbos264]

I love them!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Charity Doornbos, that's very kind of you.

[@MT-fk4ky]

What a lovely soap! You’re always so sweet and cheerful, I sort of enjoyed the bit of sass in this video 😂 it would be so dangerous to have 0.02g less mica. 😂 That color did turn out nice though 😍

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks so much. He, he, yes, sometimes it's just a little frustrating as a lot of the rules we have are just money making things where we have to pay our chemists every time we want a new recipe, there is no need for it for some changes, like swapping one safe cosmetically approved mica for another, oh well :-)

[@justaddlivingwater]

Nice, I do this with my melt and Pour that I make myself..

[@IDreamInSoap]

Ooh I bet they're lovely

[@justaddlivingwater]

Thanks, Mrs. Lisa... I'm on sebatical, and I may have 2 bow out gracefully, Im not 100% sure, but if I continue it will be on the road..

[@kasie680]

Oh wow I love this Lisa! You do so much work for your soaps, and it always pays off! 😍

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much, always lovely to see you Kasie

[@rachelmayes298]

Hi Lisa, Happy New Year to you. I find your teachings fascinating and relaxing to watch. I did try and watch the other soap making channels you recommended, but they were no way near as good as you. Sorry 😞. I always pop the like button before watching your videos. Wishing you a successful 2022 ❤️♥️❤️

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Rachel, thank you so much 😊

[@jankates1274]

Thanks for another great video Lisa! You have lots of patience to make and use those itty bitty hearts. I would love to know where you got those gorgeous sleeves from though?

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks Jan, I was given the sleeves as a gift from a friend of mine, but she gets them from a company called 'Farmers Defence' they're in the US

[@michellegrewsoapaholicsoap150]

Love your videos Lisa! Thank you! Also who is the singer in the music you use? Love the idea of this soap and the changing layers. :) enjoy your day! Michelle

[@tassiegirl1991]

What a pretty soap Lisa, interesting watching how you used your impression mat, learnt a new thing today. Gosh I’ve not made any soap throughout Christmas period just as well I’m not selling as visiting family mean no Soapmaking ability. Take care and thank you

[@IDreamInSoap]

Well I hope you had a lovely time visiting people, sometimes it's good to just have a break.

[@sheilastockdale6715]

What a beautiful soap! It’s amazing to me that the last layer looks like you planned it all along. Thanks for another great video. Happy New Year! 🎈

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much!

[@melbrown941]

Happy New Year, Lisa! LOVING this here! Between your videos and Marina's, I know that I won't be without wise teachings and expertise when it comes to how to be a talented soaper! Kudos!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Mel , thank you so much 😊

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

This is very different, the end result looks like something you’d buy in a boutique! Also, where do you get your arm warmers? :)

[@IDreamInSoap]

Always lovely to see you, thanks so much. My arm thingies are from a place called Farmer's defence. They're in the US, my friend Whit sent them to me

[@Wilder_Wanderer]

Hello Lisa, thank you so much for your videos! I am looking for a dragon scale impression mat-would you know where I could find one that fits a loaf mold? I’ve looked on Amazon and the only one they have doesn’t fit my loaf soap mold. Anything you could do to help I thank you!

[@IDreamInSoap]

I'm sorry, I don't know of any I'm afraid

[@enigma___]

Out of curiosity, how would the Soap Assessment Overloards be able to tell you strayed from the recipe? That has to be so frustrating. I can't recall, but does that apply to all soap, or even soap you make for personal use? Love the soap!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hey Josephine, it would only be a problem if there was an issue with the soap, so for example if someone had a reaction to it, then it got reported by a doctor or something. In that case the soap would be taken away and analysed. In the UK our trading standards don't visit and take samples to test on a random basis, but if there were issue or concern then they would. In France they actually do visits and take samples, take them to a lab and get them analysed. We don't need an assessment for personal use, but we do for everything else, e.g. giving away, donating to charity, were not even allowed to do product testing unless the item already has a cosmetic assessment

[@enigma___]

@@IDreamInSoap goodness that's something else. 😳

[@atinemassare]

Really nice!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much atinemassare, that's very kind of you.

[@CL-we8tn]

I like it!!! I think this is only the second time I've seen you miscalculate your soap. You may possibly be hiding further secrets.... Lol. When you started putting in the hearts with a tweezer, I had my own little idea, born through impatience rather than talent. I would have made a mould for single soaps and then just randomed the hearts in. 20 minutes, done and dusted 🤣🤣🤣 However, your way is better because you're sure to get a little heart in each soap. Will we see a St Patrick's day soap next?

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks Colleen, yes I rather overestimated how many hearts I would get in and then did the well I'd rather have too much than too little for the impression mat. I have in fact done a St Patricks day soap, it's been on the curing rack for about a week, not sure if it will be the next video, but it will be soon

[@CL-we8tn]

@@IDreamInSoap that's fantastic thank you. If you say you made it with beer the Irish will love you. I'm not Irish but we also do St Patrick's day, if it's a cute little leprechaun i bed they may make you move to Ireland! 😂🇮🇪

[@victoriaspencer219]

Hey Lisa this is Victoria with avas creations in the U.S. do u happen to still make those clips for the liners if so how much do u charge for them and also scrapers for the tops of the soap

[@IDreamInSoap]

HI Victoria, yes I do, just pop over to the shop. Liner clips are in the 'moulds' section. If you mean just a flat scraper I can do that easily, if you want shaped, again I have lots in the shop, you can always email me with a design you want/need [e-mail]

[@victoriaspencer219]

Thanks Lisa I sure will

[@aebbingeable]

I just found you on youtube and wanted to order some soap with you but I can't unfortunately since I live in the Netherlands. Why is it that since brexit you can't sell soap but can sell soap supply's? It is sad that I didn't find you earlier on youtube

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi and welcome. Yes it's such a shame. To sell soap into the EU you have to have a responsible person who actually lives in the EU. The responsible person is just that, they are responsible for everything to do with your soap, including having all your recipes, registering all of your products on the EU portal and being liable if there is anything wrong. As I live in the UK I do not have a RP in the EU. Therefore cannot legally sell soap there. It's the same for anyone selling from outside the EU (including US soap makers) if they sell into the EU they are breaking the law. Soap tools etc do not come under cosmetic regulations, so I can still sell these.

[@mariamercedesmorenosanchez7462]

Porque no añades la traducción al español en los vídeos?

[@CougarLyfe]

First here 🥰

[@IDreamInSoap]

Yippee, no prizes though I'm afraid :-)

[@branrufarm]

OMG! I think I would stop soaping if I had to follow all that nonsense! Bless your heart!

[@patriciatoomingtheplantpar2558]

No, gently drop nothing with tweezers, I'd be doing a gentle sprinkle and spread with the counted amount I wanted, it's 5 layers nobody will notice

[@IDreamInSoap]

I could have done that but I was after a nice little pattern and also the hearts needed to sit flat, if you just sprinkle them in then the heart shape wouldn't show up as the soap was used as they would be at all funny angles.