Game-Changer Alert: How This Machine Supercharged My Soap Business! Studio Vlog

[@hazelboyce7230]

Hi Jerika, Xanthan Gum is best mixed in vegetable glycerin and then added to water. That way, it prevents clumping of the gum.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Hi! I’ve done both and both methods work great!

[@Drt885]

If you compare the resulting solutions from different methods of Xanthan dispersion with more light and possibly magnification, you will find the glycerin is much better to disperse the Xanthan so it can be wetted as discrete particles in the water. I’m sure it likely doesn’t matter for this product, but if you were making something with a smooth texture, like lotion, it would. Want you to be successful and not frustrated. ❤

[@LovelessYayaoi]

I came down here to mention the same thing! It’s also loads faster to disperse in glycerin than it is in water

[@helenenjenga9000]

I use these same boxes they are the best. LOLOLOL...I live 20 minutes in NY from Sleepy Hollow. Thank you for sharing.

[@Latherandloop]

I can not wait for your shop to open back up! You inspired me to make my own soaps and bath bombs but I have been wanting to support you for so long! I can't wait to purchase from your shop

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Me too!!! I’m very excited to launch 🚀. Not sure when that will be, but hopefully soon!

[@EcoJulie-vx6rx]

Me too I’ve been wanting to purchase for a long time!

[@joannejensen4369]

Me also🤗🇨🇦

[@MayberrySoapCompany]

@Jerika - a tip, mix your Xantham Gum into your Glycerin and it will blend better into the water.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Done that before! Trying something new here and it worked as well!

[@carlettasantana2217]

So cool! Youve been such a help in starting my own bath and body biz! Thank you for every tip and trick!! I cant wait for you to open so that i can support! Youve been my mentor!!! Just got my munbyn and cant wait to use it!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JerikaZimmerman]

You are so welcome! You’re going to love that little machine!

[@crazywowable]

The colours compliment each other well. Nice vlog, looking forward to the next one!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@debravogt7139]

I love watching your channel! You are so real! And your products are awesome!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you so much!!

[@joannejensen4369]

Great to see your videos again. 🤗🇨🇦

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Glad you like them!

[@karenhernke281]

How sweet of your hubby to surprise you with a drive in date night. He is so sweet! I think I need him to talk to my hubby. Lol Love the scrub too! Have a wonderful day tomorrow. Much Wisconsin Love! Karen ❤

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thanks so much!! He is so so nice to sit through a 3 hour Taylor swift concert movie for sure LOL! Taylor is extra special for us too because when we first started dating over 14 years ago, I played and sang to him “Fearless” on guitar 😊

[@jrbland18]

You did a Great job making these sets. HELLO from Georgia.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Glad you like them! ☺️

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

Loved the musical journey along with the backstory of Sleepy Hollow’s inspirational story for the season…..that new machine is a game -changer as You say……loved the design for the soap with the dark forest backdrop ….that could be a classic look and could go the distance…loved CC’s visit…….

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jrbland18]

The pond is beautiful

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you! We love living here!

[@Handmadebusinesstips]

I use those collapsable boxes, too. They fit inside of a USPS padded mailer when you fill them with soap and it gets heavy. Totally saves postage. I use them for gift sets. I like the size you are using because I need some boxes for smaller orders. I'll have to check them out.

[@HerBeautysInsideOut]

What size are those?

[@Fiiscreativemoods]

Please do a vlog of how you prepare for when you reopen. Heres a tip for designing labels. I find to make words stand out on your label, put a border around each letter or a shadow. Use either white or black depending on the color your text is in. It will make the words pop and not look flat & blended into the rest of the label design.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you for the tips!!! I appreciate it - I’ll for sure try a border for the next round 😊

[@LizzieWestBathandBody]

Thank you for this that's a total game changer!

[@BellaRayneJewelryCo]

LOVE the Golden Bubble goodies for this month - again !!! Little Miss Rayne is going to be able to use the bath bomb tomorrow night when we have her for the evening. I cannot wait for her to see it. Thank you, again. Now, I have a Polono and I would throw it away if I didn't spend so much on it. Every time I fill an order and print the label, I have to uninstall the printer and then reinstall it again. It's crazy. I have ink jet and laser printers and NEVER have to go through all of this to print. It drives me nuts. I wish I would have found you and this printer before I bought the Polono. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@JerikaZimmerman]

The Munbyn printer has revolutionized my shipping process - im not exaggerating! Love this little pink powerhouse!

[@Thelifeswork]

Jerika, ever consider making a monthly or quarterly subscription? I’d love a monthly or quarterly surprise, bath items, candles, ect!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

The golden bubble patrons are kinda like that! But once we re-open, definitely! The GB gifts have been my trial run offering this monthly subscription style of product and I’ve been doing it for a year now. Most of My GB patrons have been there since month 1 so I must be doing something right! Excited to launch and offer this to my customers once I do 😊

[@Thelifeswork]

@@JerikaZimmerman YAY!!

[@Thelifeswork]

@@JerikaZimmerman Also not sure I can afford a monthly subscription, but a seasonal box would be awesome - something so exciting about the mystery element :) 😃 you’ve done an amazing job with your business and I feel good supporting you - excited for re launch

[@antoinettepierce3330]

Hi Jerika, I'm sending you love. Thanks for sharing!❤✌🏼😉

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you! 🤗

[@SMELLTHISCANDLE]

I was lucky enough to get to go to one of Taylor Swifts' Houston shows. My best friend surprised me with tickets for us to go! I wouldn't have personally called myself a "Swiftie" but I totally get it now. It was absolutely amazing. The energy in that space is unlike anything I've ever experienced. Swifties really are a different kind of human in the very best way. The love that people share in Taylor Swift brings people of all walks of life together. I really had no idea what I was getting myself into. I'd definitely recommend you go if you ever get the opportunity. The entire experience was incredible. Hope you enjoy the movie! And your labels are adorable! Love them!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Cale took me to a Taylor swift cover band in a bar in Calgary and the energy in there was insane. 500 swifties crammed in a bar singing “all too well the 10 minute version” at the top of their lungs all for a cover band. I can’t imagine what that would be like at her concert. I really hope to go to a show someday!!!

[@kristibellmann9405]

I love the part where you made the labels with your shipping label printer. I've been using a phomemo m200 for product labels. It's very convenient to use with my phone. I've yet to see any videos on making product labels with a thermal printer and a computer. Thanks.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

The thermal printer is limited in that it doesn’t print color! But you can definitely get creative and do a nice all black label. The quality is really great on the Munbyn, and it would save so much money in cartridge costs! 😅

[@karinasolares60]

No entiendo porque es tan difícil comprar sus jabones 😅 !!

[@bitty_bytes001]

Why did she close and reopen? I missed that part. Sending love and all the best in your biz from USA! ❤

[@ODNA07079]

She moved from Canada to the USA so had to ensure she had permission having relocated.

[@bitty_bytes001]

@@ODNA07079 oh ok thank you

[@sl4983]

Haven't seen your vids in so long

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Wow! Glad you’re back!

[@chanicook3989]

being a thermal printer what temp range do you get before the sticker goes completely black? I know that a number of places use these types of machine for receipts but they dont hold up for long, and i cant find any details on the website as to printing durability! Im in Australia and we can get days up to 45 degrees Celsius (113F) in my area with other areas hitting 50 degrees (122F) and above so im trying to find a printer that will hold up!!

[@howisthisevenreallife]

Hi! Thank you so much for your videos. They’re very informative. Do you have a comprehensive list of the supplies you needed to get started? I’m just starting out and I want to hit some of the farmers markets around here, but I don’t know exactly what I would need to make everything look professional. Thanks in advance. ❤

[@Nina-2311]

You should so make a Tree Hut copycat 😮!

[@HilaVassar]

The boxes are beautiful. Fyi. Fragile means nothing to all shipping services. Dont waist your time or $ on them

[@blessedmama4065]

Hello Jerika, thank you for all your wonderful content. I love love love watching your videos, even tho I don't make body products lol. It's just relaxing t watch your videos. What were his ratios for his candle? God Bless.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

He used a 10% fragrance load for his soy candles 😊

[@blessedmama4065]

@@JerikaZimmerman Thank you, I hope to maybe one day try candles, but it's to intimidating at this time lol

[@marysmith6294]

Hello Jerika. Love watching you. Question. Where do you get the shredded paper for your boxes?

[@Linneydenise]

I get mines from papermart in California. I get the bulk size

[@homairavigo_0727]

Hi, I can't find the link for the boxes.

[@claudiaengberg6568]

I'm sure impressed. Do you have a degree in Chemistry? How in the world do you know how to do all these things? Wow!!

[@karenhernke281]

I was wondering the same thing!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

I’m self taught. A degree in English lit, but was a technical writer creating manufacturing and packaging documents for a pharmaceutical company. I’ve worked as a researcher, writer and documentation administrator for software companies and Apple. I love to dig deep in stuff I’m interested and share what I’ve learned with people 😊

[@NormasBath]

Great video!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thanks for the visit!

[@HerBeautysInsideOut]

What size boxes are those I don’t see in display…

[@marysmith6294]

6"L x 4"W x 3"H

[@Valiant.Unicorn]

New here❤just love what you're doing ❤

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Hello! Glad to have you!

[@kellyquinn1468]

💜💜💜

[@JerikaZimmerman]

❤❤❤

[@Joewater4]

I can’t find the link to the shipping boxes… thanks

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Ahhh oh no, I’ll add the link now!

[@Joewater4]

Thanks so much!

[@Joewater4]

Your videos are a huge help, btw!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Awe thank you!