Clamshell Swirl Soap Making | Soap Challenge Club

This is my clamshell technique soap that I created for the Soap Challenge Club. I also included photos of my other attempts at the end of the video. Thank you so much for watching, liking, & subscribing! - Holly :)
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[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much for watching! I hope you're all doing okay and staying well! ❤️Timestamps: Intro - 00:14, Color Prep - 01:05, Mixing the Soap - 02:27, Coloring the Soap - 04:24, Clamshell Pour - 06:27, Unmold & Cut - 09:16, Final pics & extra batches - 10:38

[@courageous_soap]

Great job! Never thought to use the spacers on the FRONT, too! (duh!)

[@kkcm53]

Beautiful!❤ I am always calmer after watching your soaping videos!😉Thanks for sharing your world with us. Hope all is well with you too🙏

[@madebydevrie820]

I don’t make soaps, but I’m here for the zen of watching you make them. Haha.

[@hollysoapmaking]

LOL Thank you!!

[@christianlara1853]

These videos calm my anxiety lol

[@juniper-moss]

You appeared in my recommended feed, probably because I watch Royalty Soaps and Katie tried this technique, too. Can I just say that I absolutely love how you shoot and narrate your videos? You have such a beautiful and calming voice 🖤

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much! I really appreciate that. ❤️ Thank you for clicking and watching, too!

[@dawn3930]

An ni omg me too! i loved her video so much i just had to subscribe, guess my youtube’s gonna be filled with more soap vids now 😆

[@Martythecat1]

This happened to me to!

[@steelersgirl071961]

This technique is so beautiful Holly! I love watching Terri's channel too, she does a great job as well. It's so cool the soap looks just like a clam shell, I love watching you guys make beautiful soap! Was this a 2 lb mold? Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful videos as they are so relaxing to watch and listen to. This covid 19 virus is crazy, it's like the whole world stopped! My family and I are doing well and hope your family is too. Stay well my soapmaking friend and God speed to you and everyone on here reading these comments. 💞

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear you and your family are doing well. ❤️ I completely forgot to mention the mold size in the video or description. Thank you for mentioning it! Yes, this was a little 2 lb mold. I can usually get 5 regular size bars out of it.

[@starmoon9546]

I’m not sure I understand what you said , did you put the soap in while the oven was on or did you let the oven get to 170, turn it off, then put the soap in? Also how long did you leave the soap in the oven uncovered before you covered it? Thank you for your time and your art is gorgeous!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Beautiful as always Holly, we can always rely on you to produce a brilliant challenge entry. Love them :-)

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much, Lisa! That's so kind of you to say.

[@da5449]

Thank you for your video...I really enjoyed it 🙂

[@readwithDavid]

Hello. I'm a recent subscriber, soaper and love the videography/cinematography/angle of the shots....If you are ever thinking of a new concept video to make you might make a making of video. Your shots are amazing.

[@leahcoker6456]

Thanks for a wonderful soap video

[@SunLuxSkincare]

I’m not a soap maker, but this video is beautiful! Excellent work of art you created !

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!!

[@cathayward8574]

beautiful ty for sharing this

[@mariahernandez278]

Woooow!!!! Woooow!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 espectacular!!! Lástima que no habló inglés para saber hacernos, pero el ver el video es maravilloso!! Espero poder hacer alguno, mil gracias por su aportación, Dios la bendiga, es una máster!!! Reciba. Un fuerte abrazo.

[@theSKNsolution]

Did you put the small soaps in the oven too? And if you did, did you cover them as well?

[@hollysoapmaking]

Yes, I usually cover them with plastic wrap and sit them on the lid of the mold.

[@halilbalaban1056]

Hi Holly, how are you my lady? Like all your videos, I enjoyed watching this video of yours. Your soap is very nice, well done. There are 4 questions I want to ask. 1-)) What are the inner dimensions of this mold in centimeters, in terms of height, width and length? 2-) How many grams of oil did you use to fill this mold? 3-) Which oils did you use for this total amount of oil? Can you write your recipe? 4-) How many grams of NaOH and how many grams of water did you use in the lye formula you prepared for saponification? Thank you in advance for your answers. I send my respect, love and greetings from Turkey.

[@beckyschmidt8347]

I love that you included all the different end products you got while working this technique. Lovely soaps!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@KissaMeAssa]

As much as your soapy goodness fascinates me, I feel I must comment on your nails. Those look like a simplynailogical blend of goodness. Are you by chance wearing a holo taco?

[@hollysoapmaking]

Haha. Yes, I am. I love Holo Taco nail polish. 😊

[@KissaMeAssa]

Holly - Kapia Mera Soap your soaps and nails are beautiful! Thank you for responding.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!

[@rossymorin8957]

Hermosos Felicidades....me agradan mucho....estoy iniciando a hacer jabones saponificados y me agradan tus jabones me llamo Rosa Maria Morin de Cabo San Lucas B.C.S Mexico ..

[@meganromick9950]

Love it! The soap cane out beautifully! I may try this myself 🙂 thanks for posting

[@debracomer6864]

Very very beautiful

[@muslum1955]

hi lam from istanbul ..very good techniqu ..but l ask you a problem ..paint dye after the soap imposed during washing our hands..what should l do ..thenks :)

[@chantecramp864]

This soap reminds me of the beach... it's so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@TiffanyRifferSoap]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your process, as well as the variations in the batches you tried out. It's super helpful to see different outcomes, which helps set up reasonable expectations.

[@vannuccilaria]

Hi! I love your video! Your soap are always so beautiful! Could you tell me the mold size so i can search here in italy if i find something similar? Thank you

[@Bmoore126]

Very beautiful. Watching this video was so relaxing (your voice + music)!

[@rrutaba]

Didn’t u make any video for the beginners? Your techniques r for the advance. TYI

[@sueburns6988]

Beautiful to watch you make this soap. Do you use one of your shared recipes for this clamshell soap. My first soap attempt was one of your recipes. it worked out great. Made me excited to keep soaping.

[@SergioMasala]

Thank you very much for sharing. Beautifull.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!!

[@donnalleeprior7242]

HI, YOUR SOAP MAKING IS SUCH AN ART. I LOVE WATCHING YOU MAKE IT. I HAVE MADE A COUPLE OF BATCHES. BUT I AM STILL A BEGINNER WATCHING OHERS DO THE FACINATING WORK. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Congratulations, Holly! My Hero! 😘💕

[@meme.ta295]

Wonderful very beautiful I loved your work I also make soap I use mica colors for soap Is it good What color do you use in soap making

[@jbjaf]

bravo Holly!!!

[@ibrahimhossen4178]

Wow beautiful soap making formula. Please give me Soap making formula

[@rashaalboushi.aldabbagh487]

Amazing job Please can you write us details and components in the box

[@murfichan]

halo where can I buy the cutting soap tool? I am from Indonesia and really like your tutorial

[@ramblinrosecottage5983]

Beautiful soap.

[@mintullah3945]

Soothing.

[@NovaaLifePets]

This is a beauty!!🌹Do you steam the tops before cutting?

[@sheilawilliams8127]

beautiful , I just love your soap.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@cheryl739]

Although they all look fantastic, I tend to favor the middle batch with super wispy feathery features. I think you called it a thicker trace. 👍👍

[@dprobinson28]

Beautiful.!!!!

[@wsmcconnell]

Great job on this technique. Although I didn't compete this month, I've been practicing this one. I love your finished result.

[@HEKNOWSTHEPLANS]

These are sooooo beautiful....I can't wait to get back to soaping

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!

[@LoriLeeSurfCityTemptations]

Beautiful ....Thank you so much for sharing .

[@marinamajer9951]

Как такая блестящая структура мыла при разрезе мыла получаеться?

[@sylviedimaccio6907]

Bonsoir Holly très joli savon .merci Good evening Holly very nice soap .thanks

[@lapoupee88]

how long will the soap last in high climate countrys withouth melting

[@michaelarts651]

Lovely clam shell design Holly. Always appreciate your superbly crafted videos!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Michael!

[@rrutaba]

Plz tell the qty of soap ingredients too for the beginners

[@shubhamsingh-lq1pj]

Mam i want to collaborate with u.....plz rply

[@lepasela7292]

Hello Holly.Not kapia mera,but καθε μερα,to have best wishes,for health-you,and the ppl who you love.Alexander from Greece.

[@hollysoapmaking]

In English, it is Kápia Méra. Thanks for watching!

[@soapncrafts]

It’s so beautiful! Thank you for sharing! I would love to try that too!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! It’s such a fun technique! 😊

[@lotoslotos5844]

Thanks you for this beautiful soaps..

[@meme.ta295]

Good luck following you from Jordan 😍😍

[@ntaturohmatiah.]

Hallo, may I know the type of paper that you use?

[@prajaktakhadkotkar4259]

Hi which soap base you use in this ? Please let me know

[@bmbartistry5037]

Lovely, thanks so much for sharing!

[@victoriasumchanka]

Does it matter what side of frizzier paper do you use?

[@j.durham1993]

WOW! Outstanding❤️

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@thadsgal3835]

Do you always soap at the lower temps in the 80s? I’m still new and learning. I’ve tried this once and ended up with a lot of deep ash. Any suggestions? Thank you 😊 I love your tutorials!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you and thanks for watching! 💕 Yes, I mostly soap between 80-90º F. One thing I do to help prevent ash on top is to leave the soap completely covered for at least 48 hours. If you can put a layer of plastic wrap over the mold (under or over the mold lid) to prevent any air from getting in during those 48 hours, that's even better. I also find that water discounts help (if you're comfortable doing that). I usually use a 33% lye concentration and make sure the soap goes through gel phase. When it gels, saponification happens quicker and I find there's less chance of ash forming when I unmold the soap. Hope this helps!

[@aartijainric]

Holly it has come out really pretty ... The second try was a super success 🙌

[@HollywoodMGB3]

Thank you for another great video

[@JimMeeker]

This turned out really nice. It looks like ocean waves to me.

[@monaabou-madi4795]

absolutely gorgeous .. ! Thank you Holly ..

[@samhi982]

You are really talented. Appreciate your talent, narration and the efforts in educating us about the whole soap-making process.:)

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much! That's very kind of you to say.

[@bee7549]

I love watching your videos, they are so relaxing and you have such a soft, gentle voice and manner, as lovely as the soaps you make Just subscribed :-)

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much! That's so kind of you to say!

[@galegibbons1875]

Beautiful indeed

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@Medicgal]

Very pretty, I will be trying this!

[@victoriarawlings689]

Perfect and beautiful- so impressed by your perfect medium trace. It’s great that you show the whole journey and your practice versions.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!!

[@debbieescobar6267]

Perfect clamshells, Holly! You did Teri proud. Lovely color combo also. I love your videos!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Debbie & thank you for watching my videos!

[@ValleySoaps]

Great job, Holly! It’s beautiful!

[@belindakarst7515]

What a cool soaping technique! Your soaps looked beautiful and reminded me of waves on the beach. Of course, having to miss my tropical vacation due to the COVID virus is making pretty much everything remind me of the beach!🤪 Hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy Holly.😃💕

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Belinda! I'm the same. This morning, I watched an Instagram story of a beach with birds and ocean sounds. I'm not sure if it helped or made me miss it that much more. 😀I hope you and your family are staying safe and well, too! ❤️

[@belindakarst7515]

Holly - Kapia Mera Soap Thanks Holly🐬🌴☀️🍹🏖🐠

[@karimarebbahawakening5379]

This is the most beautiful ❤️ and Zen way to make soap. I'll make it tomorrow. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful project

[@annasussman4411]

Beautiful

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@iulianamarianafizesan3154]

Thank you Holly ,l learn a lot of you. I hope that one day l will make one sope like you. I see you from Spain

[@iulianamarianafizesan3154]

Soape,,

[@khankhalidwahidkhalid19]

Very beautiful 🤩🤩

[@jay74950]

I just loved it. Please where can I get the recipe? Qty of oil, lye, etc.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! It will be available for purchase on the Soap Challenge Club tutorial website around the first of April. The link is below the video. I normally list recipes with my videos, but with this soap I used Teri’s recipe, so it’s not mine to share. 😊

[@Susanisalwaysme]

Hi Holly, I stumbled on your videos in my feed and have been glued to your tutorials ever since. I love how your soaps come out, how you shoot and narrate the videos and I just can't stop watching your videos. Can I also say that I just love your style of soaping. You, along with the other handful of soapers I watch are just so inspiring. Note: I pick up habits from the other soapers. My habit from you is when I start to make my soaps I will definitely stick blend and mix the batter with the spatula AND place the spatula in the soap mould before pouring the soap batter in. I'm in my second year of learning and just love to see the wonderful veteran's show their knowledge. Thank you for being here for early soapers like me! 😊

[@nadjatzeroual1547]

Juste magnifique ❤

[@Barbaraal1]

Love this technique has you tried cutting the soap in the other direction to see how it looks?

[@hollysoapmaking]

Yes, I cut a practice batch horizontally and really prefer the way they look over the vertical cut. :)

[@iamjustducky7879]

Such an elegant soap

[@breaking_bear]

I love your videos! I've been watching all of the soap making videos on KZbin and am very confident in making castile in the near future. Just a note, I have read that titanium dioxide has correlations regarding being a possible carcinogen. You have no reason to trust me on this, but I do encourage you to research it if you feel inclined. God bless you and I look forward to more awesome videos!

[@tassiegirl1991]

When I was little we collected cockles and mussels, Holly your clam shell pouring was so realistic, you always make it look easy but I know it isn’t. You have become my favourite soap maker to watch, your videos are always beautiful. Thank you it is a pleasure to watch you and dream of producing a soap half as good as yours. Take care.

[@cenedraleaheldra5275]

Wow stunning effective. Never seen the feathering done before.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mmmj1573]

Super amazing.... perfect 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@maiooabdalfadeel1216]

Magnificent 👌

[@melindaduncan3073]

That is so beautiful!

[@vanessagattis3463]

Your video is so peaceful and relaxing to watch. They are beautifully made.

[@felix6905]

Nice,I love it.

[@reneepannoni2070]

This is one of the most beautiful soaps I have seen. Thank you for sharing the technique.

[@soapmaking6642]

I like video❣️

[@수제비-p9h]

So beautiful

[@carmencaicedo5971]

I love watching your videos! I’ve learnt a lot from them not only to learn how to do the swirls but also spotting my mistakes and how to fix them for next time.

[@tinalute]

They are lovely ❤️ you’re so talented!!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh thank you so much!

[@aditirao5955]

Wow😍😍! That came out hella fine! Btw may I what is "gel phase"?

[@mamamcbssoap]

Stunning as always 😊

[@lkrsoapandsuch5767]

Thank you Holly for once again giving us a beautiful tutorial. I really like your color choice and the details on the way you achieve them. Stay well and be blessed. 💫

[@laurieshorter7174]

Beautiful!

[@louisechavez3446]

Wow, amazing soap as always.... thanks for sharing 👌🤗

[@marymcdonald1205]

the soap is beautiful and your technique is something I am going to try, thanks so much Holly

[@KK-ce2hf]

So beautiful. The soap, the editing, you. ☺️