Making 96 Bars of Beach Soap (large batch soapmaking)

One of my previous customers asked me to re-make a batch of custom beach soaps that I made for him two years ago. Here's how I made 96 bars of beach soap!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Well, that was a lovely little treat to have a video from you to watch when I opened KZbin this morning :-) Those huge long molds always make me smile.

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Lisa! They sure do help me get the job done! 😄

[@leannab3865]

Turned out beautiful

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, LeAnna!

[@abcwildlife6423]

My best favourite channel loved it sister take care love u

[@joshualight7376]

that turned out gorgeous

[@AmyWarden]

Thanks so much!!

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Wonderful!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@AmyWarden]

Of course! Hope it was helpful! 😄

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

@@AmyWarden YES! I haven't been soaping for long but one thing I have learned the more that I prepare the better the outcome! Although it never turns out exactly like I see it in my head lol! ~jc

[@SquirrelRun]

WOW! Awesome job!

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Melissa! 😊

[@tofaelislamitaly2336]

So beautiful soap

[@AmyWarden]

Thanks!!

[@purplequeen1727]

Beautiful soap Amy! All the blues you used are dreamy! Loving the additives used and the swirls! I hope you are healthy and well! You look great! 🤗🌺

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you! I'm so glad you like the soap! Feeling *almost* back to normal. 😊

[@MyCraftyMind4U]

Lovely bars!

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you!! 😊

[@convenantcreations6017]

Beautiful turnout beautiful thank you so much for this video

[@AmyWarden]

So glad you liked it!

[@acrafting]

Good to see you Amy. You're looking great. Glad you're back.😀 Soap is wonderful as usual!

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you! 😁

[@tanyabonnett7787]

These are beautiful soaps. It's so good to seeing you back making soap again looking so well and happy

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Tanya! I'm feeling so much better now! 🙌

[@LS-lb7pw]

Yes it is amazing!

[@AmyWarden]

Thanks so much!!

[@lkrsoapandsuch5767]

Very nice beach scene. Love the swirls. Very realistic. Great video Amy. Blessings to you 🦋

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you!! I was very happy with how they turned out too! The slow pour for the water was ideal for creating movement. 😄

[@emilymilbauer2102]

I typically make one pound batches so this seems like a crazy amount of soap. Looks great!

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Emily! This is my form of a challenge!! 😆

[@mandimoo87]

Beautiful Amy

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Amanda! 😄

[@luciesteblovakantorova]

This is truly so nice beach soap!!! I love it! Especially how Your blue colors turned out ❤️

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Lucie! 😄

[@reginalloyd5843]

It is really pretty!

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Regina! 😊

[@AutumnSunflower]

WOW that’s absolutely Gorgeous! It looks like a painting :)

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Sarah! So glad you like it! I'm getting ready to ship them out tomorrow. Hope my customer is also pleased! 😄

[@collberks3540]

Loved watching you make this soap. It’s a beauty!

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you!! 😄

[@rlhyde1]

Wow Amy this is gorgeous and really looks like a view from the beach!!

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Reagan! I was really happy with the results! 😄

[@bygraceskincare9915]

This Beach 🏝 Soap is Absolutely Beautiful and the way you make it, made the soaps so Special, Thanks for share your passion with the World and teach us on the Soapchallenge ps. I’ve just subscribed to the soap challenge as Holly inspired for years and so many soapmakers are sharing the Ultra thin swirl soap xoxo With Love Anyuris from By Grace Skincare

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Anyuris! Glad to have you! 😄

[@michelleshelby01]

Wow a gorgeous beach soap Amy. Love this so much

[@AmyWarden]

Thanks Michelle!! So great to hear from you! ♥️

[@gchester49gc]

It turned out Beautiful!!

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Georgene! ♥️

[@kathysanchez5945]

Great see your bright eyes and smile. Love your soap design!!!

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Kathy!

[@christineivancic2167]

Tres artistique ! Bravo

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Christine!

[@para-diceranch5648]

I was so happy to see a video from you pop up on my feed! You're looking fabulous! Hope you're feeling as good! Love the soap and the delicate swirls on the water and sky!! Congrats on your new counter 👍💕

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you!! Yes, my energy level is coming up and I'm so grateful to be able to do something like this large batch of soap! The countertop is a huge blessing also. 🤗

[@tinastraumbubbles1308]

wohooo that's very very amazing, a beach dream in soap 🌺💕!! I enjoy it to watch how you create this soap bars, Tina

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Tina! It was a big job and I'm glad I don't have to do this every day! 😅

[@tinastraumbubbles1308]

@@AmyWarden you're welcome! Oh, i know what you mean Amy haha😁

[@Luna-oo4fs]

So pretty ✨

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Asma! 😊

[@gabrielpeguero7977]

Beautiful

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you!

[@leanneduggan9348]

The soaps look fantastic. Great video Amy, thanks!

[@AmyWarden]

So glad you like it, Leanne! I'm pretty happy with the results as well! My first really big batch since the cancer, and it felt good. 🙌

[@meadowyck]

Beautiful Amy. I love your clouds especially. Have a blessed rest of the week, from Janet

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Janet! I'm so glad they turned out well! 😀

[@taniacomella8737]

Lovely soap. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@AmyWarden]

Aw, you're welcome!! ♥️

[@AmandaFiorani]

They're so beautiful!

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Amanda! 😄

[@natashaknightnor5409]

Looking good!!!!!

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Natasha!

[@msfinkk]

Nice!!

[@AmyWarden]

Thanks!

[@sherylhiha7332]

Awesome

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Sheryl!

[@thermalmermom]

Very lovely Amy! I was you 100th like. :D

[@AmyWarden]

Yay!! Thank you, Sherry! 😄

[@steveholton6531]

What a feat doing 4 long loaves! And you did it without getting flustered! They are just lovely. My question is about adding your colorants in powder form. Do you have a preference to adding micas this way as opposed to mixing them with oils ahead of time? I’d rather not mix mine with oils but I worry as to whether or not they will mix well in the batch. Thanks for all your amazing videos!

[@AmyWarden]

If you know the quality of your micas and how your soap batter behaves, you can add them dry. Other pigments will definitely need to be pre-mixed or you will get spots of colorant. I think the only reason I didn't get specks of TD in the sky was because it was mostly mixed with the mica and I used the stick blender to incorporate.

[@steveholton6531]

Makes complete sense. Thank you.

[@susanf6230]

Love the colors, came out great! Definitely a tropical beach soap with that pretty turquoise blue water. 👍🏼 I was wondering what your lye concentration was to avoid/minimize glycerin rivers and still insulate? That was a huge batch, great job!

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Susan! I believe it was my usual 33% (2 parts water to 1 part lye).

[@cassandranewcomb2458]

Congratulations on beating Cancer. I too am a breast cancer survivor - 8 years cancer free.

[@AmyWarden]

Yay!!! That's so awesome!

[@emeritaabreugarcia161]

Hola, muy bonito el jabon.

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you, Emerita! 😊

[@gentbehindascent]

That's awesome 👍 ever made shaving soap?

[@AmyWarden]

Yes I have!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5WzmH57mMZqq5I

[@ck2829]

love the way the design worked out so nicely :) Can you pls share where you purchased your loaf molds?

[@AmyWarden]

Hubby made them for me!! ♥️

[@loriearendt695]

Lovely soap! And I have a question. What kind of table top is not damaged by lye or fragrance oils?!! 😁

[@AmyWarden]

It's laminate like a kitchen countertop! 😄

[@loriearendt695]

@@AmyWarden All this time, I have been protecting my laminate countertop and ruining my wood kitchen table! 😆 Thank you for answering! Have a great day!

[@AmyWarden]

@@loriearendt695 Oh no!!!!!

[@trishatrout4380]

I love those long loaf molds! Holy cow. May I ask where you found those?

[@AmyWarden]

Thank you! My husband made them for me! 😄

[@trishatrout4380]

@@AmyWarden Then he's an awesome dude!

[@natalieschannel4508]

How long does it take for that bottom layer to harden before you have time to work with and pour the second layer or does it even matter if the bottom layer hardens?

[@AmyWarden]

If you're making a large batch, (and depending on the fragrance and how long you blend) it will usually set up by the time you get the next batch made for the next layer.

[@shobaapthirumanisavoomoe7311]

thats really a huge batch not to mention backbreaking. I have a huge order but I am so afraid of big batches. I am doing bit by bit...sigh

[@AmyWarden]

The big batches actuallly trace slower as there are more molecules to bump into one another to form the soap. Increase a little at a time - no need to fear!

[@shobaapthirumanisavoomoe7311]

@@AmyWarden Thank you Amy. Thats what I have started doing.

[@consueldabalsamos8659]

what is the volume of your soap molds?

[@AmyWarden]

I believe they each hold about 8 lbs of soap. It's been awhile since I've used them! 😄