Epic Soap Making Scale-Up: 24 Pounds in One Batch!

[@joannelishman204]

It was reassuring to see an experienced soap maker like yourself try something new and get nervous! This is so me every time I make a loaf and im still using little moulds- and by little we are talking 1.5 - 3lb moulds,,😆 looks like you did amazing - thank you for sharing your journey. Absolute inspiration

[@JerikaZimmerman]

You are so welcome! I think it’s important to show the reality of this because it can look so easy!

[@Idarollacoasta]

We've literally been spraying mica on soap tops for years.😅 So pretty.

[@SpooksAndSpanks]

Ooohh! This is a big juicy 38 minute video! 😍 I love the longer videos so much.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Yay! Thank you! I was wondering if people would like the chill, longer vibe but for such a big moment, it deserved some time lol! I wanted you all to experience the whole thing with me 😄

[@jjaded9984]

2 notes - get a square container to make the soap in, it'll make pouring easier and less messy. 2nd, flip the cutter and cut from the top loaf down, it'll make it much easier. Great job!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Yes! Thank you! Awesome tip!

[@diomarahisaac4237]

Absolutely gorgeous slab mold, so proud of you! Love the colors, I’m sure it smells amazing. Ellen Ruth uses the hanger swirl, when she makes her slab mold soap. It’s way smaller then the WW slab mold. 😍🙏🏾💕💫✨✨

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thanks for the tip!!!

[@mikaellatrimm19]

Im so happy to see this feat under your belt!! I could feel your nerves through the screen but girlie you killed it! Take a deep breath and admire yourself 💕 you’re doing amazing!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

I feel like no one talks about it! But yes, I’m glad to add this feather to my hat 😊

[@tarafoster4292]

You done a great job! It’s so beautiful!❤

[@lisaannmirabal6595]

Welcome to the USA! :D So happy you are here and great job on your first attempt!! Rah rah girly!!

[@tarynmiller97]

Oh my word Jerika, I remember my first slab of soap and everything you were saying, I said! There are still times where I look at the amount of ingredients I have and go.. "oh wait, do i have too much here!?" and then it just works out! Well done and it looks amazing! Your should be so proud of yourself for taking that challenge on and succeeding!

[@veeputi839]

Love your soap cutters.You inspire me im new in this journey.Xoxo Southafrica.❤

[@LaToya_Ebony]

I am SO proud of you!! I felt your anxiety, but I was rooting for you. Congratulations!! 🎉 I’m looking forward to continue watching you grow ❤

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you!!

[@natashajoseph-deleon6572]

Happy 2024 Jerika and Cale!! This turned out beautiful. I love it!! Super satisfying. Definitely inspired!! Not ready for slabs yet, but will be referring back, once I get there. Love and Blessings 🙏🏽😊😊❤️💞🇨🇦🇯🇲🇹🇹

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Yes, take your time! It’s honestly really stressful and I’m glad I have the first one under my belt. But I totally get putting it off.. it’s a big undertaking! 😅

[@barbaraaldrich52]

Awesome job upscaling! You are an inspiration. Thank you for showing all of your journey.

[@ishapeitsok]

THE SLAB!!!!! thank you so much for documenting literally every thing

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Yep!!! I feel like soapers don’t talk about this enough? How HARD this literally is… so much to figure out. Thank you for experiencing it with me 😊❤

[@Kmia0206]

Awesome job❤I was feeling your nerves and quite frankly I appreciated you taking us on this journey, and showing the real side of soap-making. This is how I feel every time I make a small batch of soap. 😅 I am way more messier, and I am always nervous. Hoping one day I will have the skills and confidence you have. Thank you for being an inspiration in every way. Absolutely amazing and beautiful. I can almost smell the fragrance through the vibrant colors love this soap, girl you nailed it❤❤❤❤

[@MarshaABranch]

Absolutely beautiful, Jerika. I'm a huge fan of W+W Slab moulds as well, and also of July. She's a gem. Your lovely personality reminds me quite a lot of her.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you!!! She’s a very special lady indeed!

[@beep-beepwatermelon4203]

I’ve been waiting to see you use your large slab mold! This was such a fun video to watch. After Vlogmas I’ve just been biting at the bit for you to release more videos! I got used watching every day!

[@darabowling5504]

YOU DID IT! You braved the slab mold, and did a beautiful job! I'm so proud of you!!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you so much!! I was so nervous!

[@susangardner8305]

Hello Jerika. I don’t normally comment but you did such a great job that I just wanted to tell you. Well done

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Aw, thank you for taking the time to say that, means a lot!!! ❤

[@calamitysnood]

I was so excited to see you finally attempt that big boy! Beautiful!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Oh ya!! 😊

[@dianehedricks7860]

YOU DID AMAZING!!!! These are beautiful and I can’t wait to see you do more in this massive mold❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you so much!! P

[@kerryfoss7498]

I am so glad I saw this video and read the comments! I just ordered the 24 lb tall & skinny and the 24 lb regular molds and it’ll be my first time with the larger slab molds as well so this was so helpful to watch!! Thank you! Your soap is beautiful!

[@evelynrodriguez6337]

It is absolutely Beautiful!!! You should be very proud of yourself. Awesome!!!

[@blackteaandhoney]

You did such a great job! Slab molds look challenging but you slayed it! Also glad things worked out from the scam situation. Our small business was scammed back in November so I understand the heartache it brings. Take care❤

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you so much!! I’m sorry you got scammed, that’s such a stressful thing to go through on top of all the other stressful stuff 😔

[@janetm2969]

Lol! Takes me back to my first ever 25 ib batch! 😅 I have 2 counter tops to work on, 90° to each other, so I could pour into buckets on one, and grab from there to the one with the mold on it. Definitely improves the flow! 😊 PS. I do mica sprays too 😊What's a bar without a little glitter?! 🎉

[@cleansedpureandsimple]

Wow!!! You did amazing!! Incredible for using the slab mold for the first time! Thank you for bringing us along! I always learn so much!

[@dianneg-phila]

I love your high tide! It’s so beautiful!

[@elaineroth4361]

Been waiting for your first slab mold video and, wow.. well done. Stunning.

[@vernahrris5601]

They did turn out beautifuly. What a workout bigger batches make!!!

[@theresalawrence156]

Yes! You did it! I’m so happy to see this!😮

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Yes I did!!! I’m so so proud of myself!

[@tinaderricott30]

I'm happy you are making soap.

[@ThreeTCreations]

Just subscribed! Nothing is more scary than trying something new but the reward of overcoming the challenge is a beautiful thing.

[@ahsa222]

Amazing job for your first time using the big slab mold!! 👏👏👏

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you! 😊

[@amberliteNZ]

One if my fave videos 🥰 love how real and genuine it was with your first large batch. I’m proud to be a Patreon ❤

[@JerikaZimmerman]

You're the best! And thank you! I wanted to share it all with you guys!

[@shannonpayne3041]

Good job! You could always get more of the long molds to scale up too, i see some makers have like 16 of the long molds making their soap too, if slabs are too heavy

[@JerikaZimmerman]

That's a great idea! And I was doing that… but the clean up Omgggg … it’s a lot!

[@lynneburroughs1599]

beautiful and inspriational! welcome to usa

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you!!

[@leslietomasulo8915]

Very nice! I work with large slab molds as well. I find it easier to pour off my smaller containers first and save the larger amount of batter in the original large container that the batter was blended in. One less container to wash as well.😊

[@Sweetescapessoapery]

Don’t be scared to use a lot more mica. I do and I get the super vibrant colors (like your bath bombs) in my soap! And they still lather white and don’t stain etc. great video! I hope to try a slab mold at some point this year

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Yeah!! I need to up my mica usage for sure! ❤

[@karincusick187]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@daudreebaker4015]

Hello i'm glad you're back Happy New year's to you and your family and your friends God-bless you all! ❤🎉

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Happy new year!! I’m glad to be back too!

[@daudreebaker4015]

@@JerikaZimmerman Thank you god bless you all again.

[@anabravo3581]

Love love love your videos Jerika. Thank you so much for spending the time. There's always something to learn from you. !!! Best wishes for 2024 🍀😊

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Aw thank you!!! Happy new year!

[@monicaposner1761]

You got it girl!! It is a beautiful soap and the swirl is perfect! No fretting about it. ❤

[@consuela3214]

Omg these soaps turned out absolutely beautiful. I think you did an awesome job. Can’t wait to see the rest of the soaps in this slab mold.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you so much!

[@SoulandButterfly]

Now that's a BANG Jerika! So cool!!! ❤

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Ha!!! Yes, thank you!

[@scentofheavenco]

You did great for your first time making soap in a slab mold....

[@claireedwards3367]

Yeah you did it good for you great job

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thanks so much!

[@tinawilks7329]

Jerika-You said my fav quote "Go Big or Go Home" YAH!!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Yep! New 2024 mantra 😅

[@roslynhudson6435]

Congratulations, it is beautiful.

[@sarahgirlsoaps]

In Minnesota you have get to reregister your business make and it’s free after you do it the first time. Every year I get a bunch of “businesses” That can do it for 300 or more for me. Yes! Only go to your states website for all of that stuff or your accountant… who does it for me. You got lucky with them just giving up your money back. Thank goodness! And yes, your Employee Identification Number (EIN) should be free.

[@Doggiedito]

Love all of your videos!!

[@Sherrie_Martin]

I’m so proud of you Jerika,,,you inspired me to face my fears head on!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Aw thank you!!! You can do it!❤

[@r.durante528]

They are gorgeous!!!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you!!! I love how they turned out!

[@Handmadebusinesstips]

I make my batches like this as well - sometimes 3 slabs at a time. It's a lot of soap! Just cut my best seller:) Great videos!!

[@septemmundiapothecary3919]

Pretty soap and thanks for sharing

[@MrWashington-w5h]

Glad to see you posting again! I learn so much from your channel 🎉

[@JerikaZimmerman]

More to come! ☺️

[@tassiegirl1991]

Jerika. We have the same over here with online people offering to get registration business abn and setting up websites all for money. Like there some are free if you go to the government site. I nearly used one as it looked like a government page then stopped and checked so glad I did as it wasn’t. Always good to raise these issues as often you can’t get money back glad you did. Oh goodness please don’t stand on steps to pour your batter, one slip away from hurting yourself. Yes the retired nurse in me holding my breath.

[@VentureSR09]

Get yourself a food grade mixer drill attachment. It will be a game changer for mixing your oil/butter/lye blend and allow you to use deeper buckets to properly mix. I'm getting one on order ASAP!

[@glassgirl70]

Absolutely gorgeous 🤍🩷🩵💚

[@Gigi_Angelic]

You are so genius.

[@sarahdawn8114]

The soap in the slab is amazing! Great job! Glad you got your money back from the scammer.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Yes! Thank you! Me too!

[@maryward8603]

Jerika your so amazing. Gorgeous soap. Love watching your videos.❤❤❤

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you!!

[@sacrednorthsoapco.1084]

You did awesome! My first slab pour was my high temp fluid hp and it was 3 colours. I rarely use my slab but it was def rewarding to me to conquer that too!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@BellaRayneJewelryCo]

WOW - You did it !!!!! And, I am not surprised. I was watching on the edge of my seat 🙂 This was fun to watch and listen to. I love how much you are loving that scent. That fragrance company is one of my FAVES - my top three 🙂 Happy Friday Eve ! Say hi to Cale - he is going to get a kick out of all that you just did with 24 lbs of soap - and in one slab !

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thanks so much!! I’m really loving this company… the fragrance behaved beautifully!

[@soapyfluffs]

Hope you don't mind I taged you on my new Live video of my studio tour! Thanks for ALL you have done for me and my biz! Your a community leader and inspiration to all!

[@NeccoWecco]

So proud of you! They are beautiful

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you!!

[@basswoodbeauty]

The soap is so beautiful!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you!

[@virginiajorda4226]

Girl! I almost fell for the same scam a few months ago!I was in shock it cost so much! I started asking around, and people were not understanding why I was holding off! Now. Done. Ein, free. Tpt, $12, business license $50. Y'all be careful, scammers are getting creative! 😐

[@Bethsbeautydiary]

The color of your soap came out so pretty 😍 😍😍

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Aw thank you!!!

[@itsbeauty2u_]

Beautiful job. Very well done...

[@kimbathon5553]

Its good! Thank you for sharing!

[@happybrushchely7170]

So happy for you. I love my catapillar. I can do logs and cut on diagonals and single bars.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Whoa! Diagonal bars too!? Mind blown 🤯

[@Ivy_King]

This was such a great video! 😊❤ Those bars came out SO freaking good! Thank you for sharing!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@itsbeauty2u_]

Next time, try splitting the oil into the buckets first and mixing the lye individually. Something I've seen that im gonna try on my next batch!! Still watching. Love your videos!!

[@exoticbeautybrina2156]

Happy new year to you and cale. This is a blessing to you Jerrika. The year 2024 starts off with 24lbs of soap. Wow. Amazingly done girl. Well done. Still our 🇨🇦 queen. Lol 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Happy new year!! And thank you!!!

[@exoticbeautybrina2156]

You're welcome.

[@nicolesakowicz2949]

I have seen some makers put baby powder on the wood so that the mold slides out easier. Definitely looked challenging but only time will be your friend in mastering.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Great tip! I’ll have to try this!

[@marlenellewellyn9987]

Yay you did it! concord that mold!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Woohooo!

[@shaydelady1508]

Fantastic!!! Great job! Those are beautiful!!!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thanks so much!

[@debbiewidner8791]

Pretty soap J.!

[@heatherroydiy]

So pretty! you did great!

[@jamieh5443]

That soap is beautiful.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Aw thank you!!

[@Liloriana]

I started my soap business some months ago and when I’m making it I’m always all over the place mixing colors and i don’t have a ton of space. I sometimes feel like a fraud cuz my soaping doesn’t go as neat as I see in KZbin sometimes. It was very nice to see an uncut version. I feel more normal now lol

[@JerikaZimmerman]

lol I will never be that soaper! And like you, I very much envy how neat and composed some soap makers are 😅

[@annmariemiller8744]

Welcome to the US!! Oh my gosh I JUST DID THE SAME THING LAST WEEK!! I’m so freaked..I gave my ss number and don’t know what to think..

[@carolynpalano9284]

I find it soooo much easier when stirring in micas and fragrance to use whisks rather than the spatulas, yoh can get nice big stainless or rubber ones, to me it covers more area inside the larger pots.Beautiful job!❤

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Great tip! I’ll try that next time!!!

[@karenp5630]

Fun making video!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you 🤗

[@melanieschafer1297]

I got scammed by one of those ein things too! I am happy you finally got into your slab mold! Super exciting!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Oh no! Hopefully you got your money back!

[@theoldshedsoapworks]

I love watching your our video's. I have made soap for a while now and had my first seize. I shredded and crock pot processed two weeks in my ph 7. Can I use this soap or is this or would it be to harsh. I do get lather so I believe it saponified. Any suggestions? Thanks again.

[@jeansayers8659]

Paint blender…this was neat to watch you play… 😂 I get so much joy watching your channel. ❤

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Glad you enjoyed it! I’ll look into those!

[@alisonbaker1963]

Awesome job Jerrica ❤

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you! 🤗

[@savannahwaldner1643]

Wow ur so cool !! I love how u work !!

[@2MissLadyG]

All I can think of when o run out of body wash is how I wish Ican just have my own soaps at hands reach .Love your videos 🙏you inspire me .❤

[@JerikaZimmerman]

You can do it! And thank you!

[@2MissLadyG]

@@JerikaZimmerman ☺️🤍Thank you

[@cristinavargas9435]

Hi, most soap makers use smaller pitchers to pour soap in the buckets for less mess, even though it will be more dishes. Congrats on ur first slap soap, the soap came out gorgeous. ❤

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Good to know!

[@Hilary_ClarbySoaps]

Congratulations, I know how nervous I was with my first slab, not quite as big as yours but it was still a huge change. I’m getting used to it, but huge congratulations on getting your lines in the right place…I still manage to mess mine up 🤣. 🥳👏💕

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Yeah the lines were a bigggg nervous point for me!

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

The Wave looks great on High Tide…..WOW !……so beautiful and interesting looking…..the top looked like Mt. Rainier………the mind thoughts and months were well worth the final presentation…..

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you very much!

[@MommaDrake02]

I have a suggestion for your colorants. If you measure out a percentage of your oil weight, you'll always have enough colorants! I think 1-2% should be enough. I Dream In Soap does it and I think it's a great idea, I've done it before and it's worked out great.

[@redmeg36]

I felt so much anxiety for you! You killed it!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Yes!!! I was so so so anxious the whole time 😅

[@kokomel23]

Hey Jerika! This is a little (or a lot 😬) unrelated, but I’m hoping you could help. I look to you for just about everything related to my business 😍 right now I’m thinking about selling gift baskets for Valentine’s Day at the farmers market and another vending event. I was looking for ideas of what to put in them or how to set them up, or even if they’re recommended. If you (or anyone reading this comment) have any advice on gift baskets, please let me know! I’ve googled and even asked chat gpt lol, I’m getting a lot of ideas that are too much (not cost wise but there’s too much in the baskets. I would like to put a body butter, scrub bar and body spray in my basket. Thank you for your help! ❤

[@803trends]

You can register everything on your own. I even did my own LLC. I always make sure I do everything on my own. Even my own business taxes. I understand not everyone is that resourceful. My friend did just like you. He too got his money back.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Yeah, that’s good to know!

[@doublybubblysoap9734]

Beautiful!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you!

[@kathyhenderson3921]

awesome job!!!! absolutely stunning!! you go girl!!!❤❤❤

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you so much!!

[@debbyflowers1488]

try putting a narrow piece of parchment paper on your slab cutter to help the soap slide through easier.

[@michellecollier7547]

Those came out beautiful. I remember my first batch of soap was so scary because that is a lot of ingredients to mess up. Im not ready for 24 pounds but im pretty confident with 6. Hahaha.