Soap Curls Technique for the Soap Challenge Club

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thanks so much for watching! Have any of you tried doing soap curls? I had so much fun making these. I ended up creating 3 different soaps and finally decided on this one for my entry. I may do a couple of quick videos showing my other two if anyone is interested.

[@lavvi81]

I enjoy your videos like art.. Would love to watch the other 2 videos too :)

[@lynnwilliams2227]

Very much interested. Your soaps are gorgeous!

[@fionajammaster]

Oh yes, I would love to see the other 2 as well xx

[@cindylasella7763]

Yes interested. Always enjoy your creations

[@eatallnowsavenone4later342]

Yes!!!Please do!!!

[@debbieescobar6267]

Beautiful soap! I love how you formed the curls into interesting shapes and different sizes.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@tamirundell8392]

Beautiful. The soft southern accent makes this like a dream to watch. Just take a breath and watch. Thank you!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much!!

[@sallyradcliffe-hh6ud]

Just beautiful. Thank you for showing the whole process from start to finish.

[@soapsforlove4168]

You took your soap curls to a whole new level. I love all the difference ways you used to get them. What a beautiful soap. Top notch. I appreciate the link to the indigo powder. I really want to try to get some blue. The last two batches have produced green. Though I love green, I like color you are getting. Thanks for sharing you amazing video. Have a blessed week.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Renee!

[@lynnwilliams2227]

A lot of work went into this design and it shows!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@lianne2830]

beautiful! I love that the swirls are all different, it adds so much movement to the look of the soap!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@praiseHim1962]

Thanks so much Holly. This is beautiful soap! And the music and filming...so relaxing. I see that you had linked the stainless steel pots in this video, that I had asked about in the comments of a different video. Thanks so much for that. I’m recovering from an orthopedic surgery and so grateful for this opportunity to learn new things about soapmaking. I had come to a place where some really weird things were occurring to my soaps after many years of soap making and I was discouraged. Your videos, along with Katie’s (Royalty Soaps) and Mrs. Soap & Clay’s videos have been immensely encouraging during my recovery time. I’m ready to start again. God bless you for being so sweet and helpful.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much! I hope you’re recovering quickly and that you’re able to make soap again soon! Thank you for taking the time to leave such kind comments. I truly appreciate it. 💕😊

[@tellervo.]

Beautiful!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@tanyabonnett4174]

These are so pretty, best I've seen and I've watched all that's been uploaded. I would definitely love to see the other two

[@s44577]

I always look forward to watching Holly's videos, but ESPECIALLY her videos for soaps she's making for the SCC! Spectacular and wonderfully creative!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you and thanks so much for watching my videos!!

[@debiolsen8707]

These are simply gorgeous, as always Holly! And I was thrilled to hear you talking in your video! I'm could listen to your sweet voice all day long! 😍🤗😘

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Debi! That's so kind of you to say...I just cringe trying to edit my own voice. LOL

[@ttopcar]

Your creativity always blows me away! They turned out absolutely Beautiful!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Awww...thank you so much!!

[@LisaWicklein]

Holly, you're doing so great with your new mic and video equipment! But this soap design you did with this one is "sensational as usual"! What I love about it is that no matter which bar you look at, while each *may* be different, the design makes them all meld together in a such a beautifully, elegant way. I LOVE it!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you SO much, Lisa! It's still hard for me to hear and edit my own voice, so I really appreciate you saying that. Thank you for your kind words about my soap, too! ❤️

[@LisaWicklein]

@@hollysoapmaking I could honestly listen to you all day. You have a beautiful and soothing, elegant and sophisticated voice. But I completely understand self-criticism. I went to that college too and got my master's in it. LOL!

[@kezzaobee1462]

I had not seen this one done before, just taking it to another top shelf level. Amazing transformation so delicately made too. I see your gentleness and love in all you do. A bit to hard for me at this time. Appreciate your video. 💙

[@MarieMousse]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE all your soaps Holy ! Congratulations once again!!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Marie! That means so much to me coming from you. I’m such a fan of your soaps and your videos. 😊

[@melaniemoultrie6676]

Thanks Holly...I just love your soap techniques!💕

[@Fullinwoolens]

Such a beautiful soap! I admire the work you do, especially with your use of natural colorants! Thanks for sharing your techniques.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!

[@bettyroberts2068]

I tried to imagine how you would create this effect but it so clever and beyond what I ever imagined. Beautiful and such fun to watch. You are very patient to make all those curls! Great job.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@lnorth3560]

The soap is gorgeous, overall the video has an elegance. Very enjoyable to watch.

[@AmyWarden]

So gorgeous! I love the simplicity of the design and the fun ways you figured out how to create variety with your curls! The halo effect around the curls from gel phase really looks neat too. :) I think we'd all love to see your other two designs as well!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Amy!

[@sap7576]

Stunning....as usual! Thank you for sharing this lovely soap and the considerable thought and planning that went into it.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@judeleese7783]

It’s such a great pleasure to watch you at work..Inspirant.

[@mrsduddlycross]

These are so pretty. I love the indigo color and the squiggly curls are so unique.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@lomadakarunakarreddy2838]

Awesome creativity in producing designs on soap

[@nikolettakasinopoullou348]

The best I've ever seen. U are a true soap genius!!!!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Aww...thank you so much!! That's so kind of you to say!

[@mandimoo87]

Simple yet beautiful

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@pride17]

That is so beautiful!! Its crazy how just softening the edges make a whole lot of difference. Awesome work!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@thoma2939]

Holly loved your soap and your video is wonderfully put together! Thank you for sharing. Good luck on the vote.😀

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!!

[@annehaslam162]

So beautiful. I made my very first soap last week - a 100% Castile suitable for newbies. I was thrilled to bits that it actually worked and is now curing. Can't wait to try it!

[@stephanievanallen8170]

Just flawless and perfect, just so beautiful. Thank you so much for totally Awesome videos like this one! I just love all your soaps.

[@lauriesorenson3172]

Loved it. Simple yet elegant! Great job.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@ashleybowles7732]

Thank you for making this video and helping me learn about this amazing sounding club. I hope to join you in the new year.

[@savonchezhelene4060]

Beautiful video and soap! Thank you for sharing Holly! I love the design and how well the curls pop against the blue background. I look forward to seeing more! 🥰

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Helene!

[@amanda87ism]

oh you are born for this. so perfect! I love it.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@michael7324]

Those are big bars of soap. Amazing design. Thank you for the lesson.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@belindakarst7515]

Beautiful! I love all the different swirls and curls! What an amazing job, as always! I loved getting to hear your voice. I’m a Tennessee girl too who’s recently moved to Indiana and I sure do miss hearing that southern drawl! I get a lot of “where are you from?”! 😂😂

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Belinda! My southern accent is so thick. I keep having to re-record when I add too many syllables to words. LOL Hope you’re enjoying Indiana. My husband worked in Indianapolis for a time and we thought it was a neat place. :)

[@Thamizhini86]

What a creativity, hats off to ur effort madam 👍👍👍👍👍

[@yalcin4499]

Best soap ive ever seen. Wow!

[@VicToria-sd1dn]

Here comes another designer bar. Never knew a soap could be gorgeous.

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

Oh Wow! I've seen a number of these this month but yours is so unique! Love, love, LOVE it! 💜

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@annaszemes5587]

Only when I thought you can't top your work.and you do this.this soap is gorgeous.you're the best!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Once again, such a beautiful soap from you, I love the squiggly curls

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@davidahandcraftsoap]

I've never used this curls technique and would love to see the other two contender. You have the patience of Jobe Iol. Beautiful Soap.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! Those curls were fun to make but I was so glad when I curled the last one. LOL

[@denisejohnson3616]

I'm studying to become an English teacher and I think I can use this in a class some day. When I first saw the thumbnail my mind went nuts trying to figure out how it's done and it turned out to be something so simple which is something you can really apply to learning. So thank you so much for this video! Also, I am noe officially a new subscriber! 😊🌻🌹

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you and thanks so much for subscribing! Good luck with your teaching career!

[@aeonfluxcapacitor77]

Fun and beautiful at the same time is hard to pull off without the dreaded "cute" and wow did you deliver! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and craft! ~ Sarah

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I love it, Holly! The way you curled your soap is so fun and creative! I love your color combination too! (It's the weirdest thing, I was picking color swatches for my next soap, and I chose white and gray this morning before I saw this.🤭 Who knows if I'll use it, but I just may, since it looks so good in your soap.) Best of luck to you in the challenge! Beautiful soap and video, Holly! 💕✨

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Teri! The grayish color was actually a bit of an accident (I expected more blue), but I really ended up liking it. I don’t think I’ve ever made a soap this color before. 😊

[@amuthav4792]

The colour contrast looks stunning. Absolutely loved watching. Will do try it. God bless your hard work sissy :)

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@evagomez556]

A very beautiful entry! Thanks so much for the video. All the best of luck!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Eva!

[@lisabarrett7178]

Amazing. You are such an artist and I enjoy your videos!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!

[@carolkhoo4129]

Too cool for words! Just like graphic design in soap. Please show us your other 2 designs.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!!

[@IvoryS2012]

This was a great video. Very innovative and inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@mamasoaps392]

So clean and beautiful!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@mathewmiriam]

Oh great! You are a passionate soap maker. Recently I started watching your videos .I loved your cool way of soap making.I too tried a charcoal soap.,as a trial.Just satisfied 🙄.I got tensed while pouring into the moulds 😭. Practice makes a man perfect, right? I will do it 😁. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences...❤️❤️

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you for watching my videos! Good luck with your soap making! 😊

[@natashagreen-chillaxedprod7769]

I wish there was a Melt & Pour Soap Challenge Club. These are beautiful Thank You for Sharing From Australia 🇦🇺

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Your soaps are absolutely stunning and your videos are so inspiring. I hope that one day my soap making can be as impressive as yours Thank you for sharing :-)

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much!! ❤️

[@TheScraftworks]

Holly, I loved how you make the curls! They are really cute! I always love how your videos are so calming ❤️

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@SoapsbyGlenda]

I like the free form curls! Very unique and different. I have thought about combining peppermint with orange, they are two of my favorite scents, I may do it now that I have seen you do it!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Glenda! I tried orange and peppermint together in another soap and loved it. Now I find myself using it all the time. It has such a unique, fresh scent in finished soap.

[@traceyheltzinger3267]

You make beautiful soap. Love to watch.

[@Radka-b6r]

Simply perfect! 👍

[@donnalh3030]

I didn't notice when I first watched this but I see a 'shadow' around some of the curls. Was it permanent or did it change as it cured? I am always so impressed with your designs and the easy-to-follow process. And I love listening to your instruction, very calm and almost serene. Thank you for sharing.

[@grcleve7053]

I absolutely love your artistic creations. Bravo!

[@roza263]

Amazing...its wonderful to watch time video while morning. It gives me good mood.😊😊😊

[@茅寶村]

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing! Is the reason to go through gel because the texture will be easier to bend?

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! Yes, soap that hasn’t gelled will most likely break when you try to curl it. Gelling makes it more pliable.

[@brandypayne8781]

💖💞BEAUTIFUL!! I love how you curled the curls! So creative!!💞

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!! 😊❤️

[@saraxedits9075]

Holly, is there anything you can't do with indigo? I am blown away every time!!! This is such a beautiful soap, it really makes me smile just looking at it.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much, Sara!!

[@cathycatey9714]

So delightful Holly! 😍😍😍 I would love to see the others as well - and btw - so sorry for those whogive a “thumbs down.” So bizarre!! I award you 1000 👍s 🆙and 👑 you the best Soaper to follow on KZbin 🤩🤩🤩 because you deserve such accolades. Well done!!

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

This is a lot of prep and work, but worth it. I love the end result. Beautiful soap! ♥️

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@dmcg040utube]

Love your videos I learn so much always! Thank you for sharing.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much for watching them!

[@sharonp3563]

That is visually a stunning soap

[@vmkowtha]

Beautiful. Good job. Can you also list where you get your supplies from please. like EOs and colors.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! Yes, I just added the list in the description box (just below the recipe). Thanks for asking! Not sure why I've never listed those! 😊

[@barbiescraft]

Love the color

[@catrionaaldridge654]

Amazing. Well done beautiful soap 💚

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@LaurenceB69]

Woooow Amazing video !! Please can I have the link for the item Who cut in slice your soap ?? For make the curls... thanks !

[@cheriindriks3224]

I love watching your videos ☺️

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! I really appreciate you watching them!

[@8f02iffathjahan2]

U r so soo professional At this .😄😄 love u

[@sandrasoaresd9198]

Where can I buy the scraper to form the curls. Amazing indeed.

[@steelersgirl071961]

Good luck on your entry!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@Comptonisa]

Pretty. What is gel stage and what does it do to the soap?

[@lorifrazier3516]

Definitely interested in any soap you make. They are gorgeous,

[@cs_fl5048]

Another one... WOW... This is slick!

[@sofrisch3001]

beautiful!!!! can you make this soap als a salt soap too?

[@steelersgirl071961]

I love your videos! I would love to purchase some of these beautiful bars.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@marisajames8158]

Stunning !

[@hellskitchenkritterandfrie3372]

Where did you get that small plastic bucket with the measurements all over it? I like it!

[@hollysoapmaking]

I bought it at Lowe’s in the paint section. 😊

[@hellskitchenkritterandfrie3372]

Holly - Kapia Mera Soap Thank you!

[@hellskitchenkritterandfrie3372]

Holly - Kapia Mera Soap Awesome video, too!!!!

[@magpieplus259]

Just amazing.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@steelersgirl071961]

I was wondering, when you say make sure you have good ventilation in the room when making soap, do you mean open a window, use a fan, or what exactly do you mean? I live in a double wide trailer, and it's kinda hard to know where I would soap? I want to do the homemade soap, first time and I don't want to kill anyone with the lye fumes lol, seriously!

[@hollysoapmaking]

When I made my first batch about 8 years ago, I was nervous about the lye, too. I actually mixed my water and sodium hydroxide on the porch, then I brought it inside after it cooled a bit. After that first batch, Ive just used my stove vent hood (initially in my kitchen and now in my soap shop). Once you make a couple of batches and get familiar with the chemical reaction, you’ll feel so much more comfortable and have a safe routine down that you’re comfortable with. The main things (besides eye and skin protection) are to not stand over the lye or breathe in the fumes and keep all pets and kids out of the room. The soap queens video on lye safety (I’ve listed below my videos) has some great tips, too. Hope this helps! :)

[@steelersgirl071961]

@@hollysoapmaking Thank you so much Holly, I thought doing it outside was a good idea and the hood fan over my stove too, I wanted to make sure I was thinking correctly. Once I get a couple of batches done I'm sure I will get more comfortable with it. Thank you again, you're a sweetheart. 🙂

[@hollysoapmaking]

@@steelersgirl071961 You're very welcome! If you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

[@brandismith2653]

AWESOME job

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@lasquaw348]

Hello, your soaps are magical, thank you for this beautiful Video. I have à question about the translucent soap planeryou use to, where does it Come from? I looking for one like this, thanks for your answer.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much! My favorite soap planer (the larger one I used for the curls) was purchased from a seller on Etsy called Custom Soap Stamps (www.etsy.com/shop/CustomSoapStamps). The smaller one was purchased from a business that has since closed. I've tried to find one similar to link, but I've not had any success. They're both bladeless, and I really prefer that.

[@lasquaw348]

Holly - Kapia Mera Soap thank you so much for yout answer and I will be proud to use thé same. BEst regards

[@LittleIowaHomestead]

Stunning!!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@hosseinhosseini4876]

It's very beautiful

[@teridoster5840]

Gorgeous soap, right up my alley! 💜

[@divya2677]

Very nice 👌

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@beautifulchande]

Just Beautiful

[@guadalupealcocer1262]

so beautiful, its easy breezy for you to make soap! jajaja believe it or not, I will try your recipe but I have two questions...is it necessary to force it to gel? did you make the soap at 80° F? how about room temperature when you were soaping? what was it? so many questions because once I insulated one and got too hot and cracked down :( maybe it was the soaping temperature...thank you for sharing your knowledges, is encouraging

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! The soap used to make curls does need to gel or the soap will break instead of curl. However, you don’t have to gel the soap you create with them unless you want to. Temps: I believe I soaped at about 80-85°F. My room temperature was 68°F. I have had soaps crack before due to overheating. This recipe hasn’t given me that trouble, though. Here’s a great article by Modern Soapmaking in case you want to read her tips on preventing overheating: www.modernsoapmaking.com/troubleshooting-volcano-soap-soap-cracked-on-top/ Thanks for asking! Good luck with your soapmaking!

[@guadalupealcocer1262]

@@hollysoapmaking Thank you for being so clear, I appreciate your kindness

[@lilyofthevalley7413]

Beautiful

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@Jan-23]

Absolutely wonderful x

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@my4pixies]

Well done !!! 👏

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@douglasjohns9132]

Cool video very nice looking soap Doug-Happy wizard Soaps

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Doug!

[@tiamaribu9394]

Do you make it in 2 layers to be able to embed the curls? Very pretty.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! Yes, otherwise the curls might fall over or get pushed around by the soap.