Making & Cutting Cold Processed Christmas Soaps

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[@RoyaltySoaps]

Ohhhh, there we go! I know that 9-ball silicone mold! ;) This is absolutely beautiful, Ariane! Your pinks and reds are perfect! And GIRL! Those sugar pearls are HUGE!

[@carriebecker1097]

I got to your video by accident, but very glad I did!! I've never even thought about soap making, and now I want to try. I can't stop watching your videos :) you seem like a very sweet person. Thanks so much for the videos. I definitely look forward to seeing more since I just subscribed to your channel.

[@amelialevenson2026]

I usually don't comment on many videos, but that soap is so gorgeous! I am beginning to explore the wonderful world of soap-making and its nice to see the creativity. Very nice!

[@ArianeArsenault]

When insulating soaps with high tops, I simply put the loaf (in the mold) into the oven with just the light turned on for a couple hours, than, I turn the light off and let the soap cool off completely, usually 18 to 24 hours.

[@SDRsUnited]

Somebody is very beautiful and charming. Almost forgot that I came to hear about soap.... :)

[@Autismmom614]

+Ariane Arsenault My oven doesn't have a light any recommendation?

[@trustinjesus1119]

Sun lamp, or just an old incandescent heat emanating bulb in a semi enclosed area.

[@abbysally6150]

Ariane Arsenault mm nnñmjmjjmx.k.

[@sonjaeast6809]

Salma Mohammady 1 I love your soaps

[@teagandoodles6097]

2019 anyone hello hello … oh just me 🎄

[@juicenot2481]

hello, I'm here in 2019 as well, you looked right through me as though was not even there.....

[@ArianeArsenault]

The mold for the spheres is from Bramble Berry!

[@KWEIEWKDNBWKDBXF]

hi is there one of your stores around the world if theres not there should be

[@bridgettparker3800]

can you eat it?

[@KWEIEWKDNBWKDBXF]

bridgett parker lol

[@bridgettparker3800]

lol funny?

[@jimzucco1503]

bridgett parker You asked if you could eat soap. Of course it's funny.

[@HerVintageCloset]

I absolutely love your soaps omg !!!! I'm starting my own little "business" soon .. and i will need some tips if you could help of course .... where did you get the soap cutter and the mold ? I have seen a few on eBay but not sure ... thanks for ur help :)

[@myvillageherbs3523]

DO U start your business?

[@magaorellana2444]

Hola me gustan tus jabones y tus vídeos si pudiera te daría una visita soy del Caribe y estoy aprendiendo ahora hacer jabones no sé mucho inglés pero me gusta tú trabajo y quisiera aprender cómo tú 😀

[@freestylecosplay6264]

Hey Ariane I love your channel!!! I personally just started soap making myself! Can you please tell me where did you get/can you get your stick blender?? Thanks!!

[@natismirnioti]

And again..... great soaps made by your magic hands lots of love and kisses from Greece 😊

[@dreamsniper01]

Ariane, I love this tall, skinny mold!!!! Do you mind if i ask where you found it?!?!

[@dimensioncarrier]

The soaps are beautiful the cake look is very artistic...thank you for sharing :)

[@loodiamexican]

OMG! These are so friggin' adorable! I, now, want to start making soaps.

[@KimBaskin91]

Where can I buy a soap mold like yours? I'm in the states and hoping I can order online somewhere!

[@angelinabartz3062]

the only reason y I watch this stuff is because it helps me fall asleep for some reason

[@Js20639]

My toy suggestion is wooden blocks for building. My son had some Jenga games that he used to build things with. He would make towers as tall as he was. He never tired of them because they could be anything he wanted them to be. sometimes they were roads, sometimes houses or bridges.

[@christinamussared2285]

I've crocheted game boards and game pieces for my kids. they are about the size of a large rug and I put a drawstring around the blanket so when they are done playing they can draw it all up into a bag. I did checkers for my first attempt. I'm hoping to make them a large monopoly game

[@bigboi184]

Christina S

[@formyloveofsuds1912]

Christina Mussared do you sell those?

[@harmandros]

Excellent work, you can do similar work with ice cream in summer.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Beautiful job honey!

[@ivonvalle2683]

They are beautiful, loved the video thanks for sharing. Love tall and skinny soaps.

[@BodyCareBoutique]

They turned out fabulous Ariane!! I love the tall skinny soaps, they always looks so neat! I really enjoyed the Christmas music!

[@deebermudez4309]

I am new at soap making so sorry for the silly question.when calculating your recipe for soap mold ,how do you calculate a little extra so that you are able to pipe?

[@adogcalledkuttus]

That's my question too.

[@CharityKnitter]

When my girls were little I made them 3 ft. Raggedy Ann dolls. When they grew up and moved away from home they both took their Annie's with them. :)

[@aileenmelamed1281]

Hi i love your channel! You have inspired me to start making melt and pour soaps. Your soaps are so beautiful! I love your soaps! I wish i could make soap as beautiful as yours one say :)

[@BeasterBunny42]

Your piping is so tidy. When you're calculating how much soap to make, how do you determine how much extra you'll use for frosting? It seems that you had just the perfect amount and not a drop more.

[@LenOruga]

hi all of your videos are great.... can u share the extact measurement and procedure of making soap coz i really love doing business soap but i dont know how to make it... thank u.. godbless

[@haelprincessLeah]

a cool gift would be Derwent Watercolor pencils.. you can draw with the pencil and then use a paint brush with just water and go over the pencil lines n they spread just like watercolor... pretty cool stuff..

[@benali30]

Hello, I love what you do I'm a fan of your tutorial and I'd like to know where I buy little like your soap molds thank you in advance hanaa your fan :)

[@rboftmh.awakened.8463]

Beautiful !!

[@peggyreid8749]

I love you Christmas soaps... Do you knit how about knitting leg warmers and hats to match. I knittted my grandchildren fun hats they loved them. I also made them some wonderful body creams.,

[@juanitaalvarez8526]

How were you able to start this? Did you have support? Someone helping you? boyfriend? husband? family? etc?

[@isabelmsivadjian1330]

Hello Ariel I love watching your channel and you are amazing keep creating. Where do you buy the soap cutters from.

[@KatNaturalBeauty]

great job. im just getting into soap making myself, however i love your work. keep up the good work.

[@Coolblueocean2001]

Very nice video and work. Seems like you pour your heart into your work!

[@KellyJelly9976]

I love when you cut the soap

[@pattypoehls6346]

You are welcome. I'm sure you will find a recipe you'll like, that works for you...I found a really nice recipe a few days ago, simple ingredients coconut milk, and olive oil. I just did a youtube search (from home) typed in coconut milk and olive oil soap recipe. I got a few, but one in particular was a nice size, 24.4 ounces of olive oil, which makes a perfect loaf of soap, I like it because it called for frozen coconut milk, and slowly adding tge lye to the frozen cubes of the milk did not create much odour. I did that part over a sink with a safe plastic large lid filled with cold water and ice to keep the lye/c. milk mixture from overheating and burning. when it was all mixed and melted, with Safety Gear On whole time;I took reading and it was about 88 degrees F. and slowly added it to my oil. I decided to substitute just a little of the olive oil for a couple of ounces virgin olive oil. Slowly it gradually melted, which was perfect for me. I divided my mixture into 3, so needed 2 other measuring cups. I kept the one in bigger container the light colour it was. I put a little coloidal oatmeal in it, 1 tblsp. and a tablespoon of some organic freeze dried, powdered fruit of a reddish colour. one I kept light and added just 4 drops of same fruit and vanilla scent. The third one I put some baking chips 1 oz.that I melted a bit in part of the oil, just over hot water. You need to stir this 3 separate parts of the soap batters with a clean utensil. (Watch all the 4 basic information videos of soaping 101, soap queen, etc. till you srecomfotable and use avery small simple recipe the first couple of times.) I got some pretty designs on this last batch, and its just my fourth time doing cold process. And, Im happy that is got some wholesome ingredients in there that are good for my skin!

[@salayna]

I start watching your videos and cannot stop. It's now 3:16am and I am telling myself, just one more....lol.Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@vbreak2009]

Wow..... your soap loaves look AMAZING; your very talented & skilled in making soap. I will definitely go on your website and try your creations, I bet they smell wonderful! I just ♥ to watch all the KZbin soap makers, you guys inspire me, but I'm just a beginner with melt & pour for now.

[@jrbland18]

Very pretty

[@kimanderson9598]

Charming!!! Way cute soap!! Thank you sooo much for sharing!! Where did you get your stainless steel molds and the mini stick blender/mixer? Thanks again!!

[@lobsterpudding1]

I love your soaps! We have very young children too and don't want them to have electronics or things like that....this year we was going to get them some puppets and a puppet stage for Christmas. Nothing big, just somewhere they can put on puppet shows in their room. Merry Christmas!!!!

[@droolingfangirl]

Eeeeeeeee! I went to school in Plattsburgh, NY. So when I first heard you, I was like "Wait! Is she....Québécois?" Yes! :D. And I understood you just fine, if I accidentally raised that concern.

[@sharonroe1383]

I just found you again..It's been a while you just gave birth to your second child..I'm so excited I found you again..I want to buy your soap..Where is it posted?Your soap is the best!!

[@hedvikatrott4172]

Hiya. LOOOVE your videos! would you please share what fragrance oil are you using for this soap?? Thank you from England ;)

[@Hapted]

Ariane they came out Absolutely Beautiful I love the swirls you got with them :) Does you three year old enjoy Painting & Making thing's like you? & your youngest my children when small loved the different shaped cubes that they had to try & fit in the right different shapes! They also loved book's & being read to, they loved drawing & colouring in. I don't know if it Snow's there but in Australia we have our Christmas in Summer, my Children loved a Sand-Pit & Toy's to play with in it

[@هيثمالرسام-ج8ص]

I'm watching all of them videos-because you are a great woman-because you're a smart woman.-I tell you that I love you with all my heart-culture at work-I wish to be citizens of Canada-working painter in Baghdad-goodbye

[@amyinma1]

Love the videos! Very well done! As for holiday gifts, check out a website called Mindware (www.mindware.com). They have absolutely fantastic games (not computerized, interactive, mind-engaging) and activities and books that can be found according to developmental age.

[@JChelak]

I love your videos so much. For toys may I recommend my niece's shop on Etsy called Little Sapling Toys. They're lovely handmade wooden toys made by her wonderful and funny husband, Nick.

[@carjhb]

Ariane - you are so gorgeous, joyful and passionate about your beautiful soaps! I only "met you" on KZbin today but I'm so glad! I hope to start making soaps as gift this year - because recently I read... "only 1% (of gifts) remain in use six months after sale. I bought my mom a christmas scented soap - she loved it so much she used it so sparingly and let it fragrance her bathroom! It's half way through Jan (6 weeks later) and it's still going strong! I hope to find a good supplier in South Africa (where I live) for pour and melt soap... as I don't feel up to working with lye just yet. Thank you for sharing this beautful craft on youtube

[@mukwah1111]

C'st magnifique Ariane ! So pretty and fun. I would suggest looking for handmade gifts on Etsy for your girls. There are many fabulous artisans and hand crafters on Etsy. You are sure to find some quality unique gifts for your petite jeune filles there. Happy Holidays. Joyeux Noel !

[@sillybean6102]

My favourite kind of Christmas present when I was little was crafty things, such as play-dough or a craft kit or coloring in books, maybe even bubbles or kaleidoscopes, maracas, babushka dolls, goo there are so many things I am sure your kids will love. Hope I helped :)

[@ИлаБешту-ы8л]

Ariane, I very love Your videos. Everything that you Do, very nice! I also wanted to try. Thank You! Greetings from Russia!

[@Hapted]

Sorry Ariane I'm having lot's of trouble Posting on You Tube lately! I have been trying to think of Gift's for your little one's! It's very hard these day's are all Technical & it's lovely to see a Mum wanting to buy good old fashioned gift's! What about some fun games the whole Family can do together. Cheer's Trace :)

[@MrgoodLooking1000]

I would totally love some soap for Christmas!! Now this is what KZbin is for...to have people like myself learn something knew that can be used for the home. Wish I could have a "sample" soap from ya *wink wink* :)

[@nataliadala7735]

Dear Ariane, I am really amazed with your workshops. Everything what you do is really so special and beautiful. I am just a beginner in soap making and I have a question.

[@67mustangtam]

I love watching your video's! your soaps are awesome beautiful!

[@sueshamis1014]

Do you insulate your CP soaps? If so, how do you do it with the high tops on the soap? Also, simply gorgeous. Thanks for being so generous with your videos.

[@hyesunpark4231]

That seems fun processing. I want to try one day :-)

[@mslynn2149]

Hi Ariane, i love your creativity....beautiful talent you have....i would like to make that for my family and friends for Xmas and i was wondering if you can give me the exact measurement of the ingredients used to make the soap...thanks

[@graceinguelph]

suggestion for gifts for your little girls.......handmade puppets

[@justajones8253]

I know a GREAT company that does kids clothes! Search Baba Be Boho on the internet or facebook! It is great quality and homemade!

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

You soap looks fabulous!!! Many shaving soaps look boring but work well. How to I combine the two elements to make a nice looking but productive shaving soap?

[@cyngyn1675]

Love your soap making video's.i get such inspirations from them. I know christmas is over but winter is here.so homemade play dough is fun for kids and grown ups. Just look up on you tube for recipe.cookie cutters different shapes and fragrances you can use.they will have a blast.

[@creabymag]

Je suis vraiment ADMIRATIVE de votre travail, c'est si beau ... merci de nous faire partager votre travail ... Merciiii

[@jennanjones]

Could you tell me where you get your colorant ? Ive tried a few places with not much luck because the shipping is pricey. Im located in Canada also. Love your videos! thanks!

[@TheMARISOLESPARZA]

Where can I buy storage racks like these? They are the perfect size. MANY shelves in one container is just what I need. I have a small apartment and I can't have racks that take too much space. Help anyone?

[@michellem4118]

My daughter is 11 .. Santa mostly brought items to make things... she was massively confused when she unwrapped flour and olive oil lol.. once she opened the essential oil kit she figured out what was going on. She had everything she needed to make slime, salt dough(that can be hardened by drying or drying in the oven), play dough, bath bombs, bath salts, paper machete, ect. Whatever her imagination can imagine.. although I do hint at times playing a little devil's advocate. She also got a reem of printer paper, sketch book, drawing pencils, colored pencils, oil pastels, and sharpies as she likes to watch art hub for kids and draw along with. She made bathbombs for all her friends packaged them in saran wrap from my kitchen and put on labels she made from printer paper and her art supplies. Because she wanted to put all the ingredients on them in case anyone was allergic to anything she put in them. Kids didn't really appreciate it, but several of the parents were highly impressed. And honestly it's the most she's used Christmas presents since I got her a proper doll house at 3. She also has a feeling of ownership over those items so it's her choice what she does to them.. she doesn't have to ask if she can borrow some flour from the kitchen for non food project. As I am trying to let her be more independent and build confidence (yet in a safe environment) so I let her fail and experiment if she gets frustrated or asks I pipe in to help or give a nudge in the right direction.

[@nataliadala7735]

Dear Ariane, what are you doing with a problems like a soda ash? How you prevent it or remove if it is happens. I always have this problem with a cold process soap. Usually I cut the soap and remove an ash. But I would like to do a beautiful christmas soap like yours with a beautiful top and don't know how to prevent an ash. Thank you very much

[@bearpump]

How well does the melt and pour holdup inside of your cold process? I'm assuming that it's wrapped like your melt and pour during the summer?

[@tracymcnair]

great soaps!!! I just don't think they look Christmas enough at all. i think I'll stickto my Christmas designs. Thanks though

[@LynseyLou95]

what size mould have you used? where can I buy one from (im in the UK) as im new to soap making and unsure as to the size of mould I need, thank you! Your soap looks beautiful, i hope my creations come out as amazing as yours! x

[@atlanticalilly]

local or special made electronics, including race cars, airplanes, and boats, my son loves them. They are more expensive, but a much better quality.

[@kathleenstebbins6415]

Hello, loving your videos and I had a question, what type of soap cutter did you use in this video? I have not been able to find something similar but it looks amazing. Thank you!

[@Mike92157]

Very nice soap making. At the risk of sounding creepy...I think I love you. :)

[@lorenaabasolo6959]

Hola excelente video felicitaciones ,como puedo escuhar la traduccion ,saludos desde Chile.

[@5sentidosarmonicos]

Hola Ariane, soy Larissa Benedetti de Venezuela, estoy iniciando en el mundo jabonero y al mirar tus vídeos tutoriales no sabes cuanto te admiro y respeto tu trabajo, donde estas ubicada y algún día me gustaría conocerte y disfrutar de tus conocimientos, dictas clases sobre la materia y si solo son en ingles. Gracias.

[@thehappycrystal8795]

I live in the U S. can i place an order from you? Do you sell online

[@berly9397]

This is her website. your can chose English. I'm not sure how much are the shipping costs. www.lafilledelamer.com/

[@larachurcher-muria4978]

You could make one of those felt activity books for your children, they are adorable! And love your soaps, I am attempting to my firsts soaps today but I am cheating a little because I got the meld and pour ones.. but as said, it's my first time, if people likes them I may try to make them from scratch in the future :D

[@SeattleDonna206]

The star is so cute, the red balls festive- -great video editing. Where did you get your soap cutter ? I like the rounded handle- -Gifts for children- -mini version of a soap kitchen for the 3 year old, music toys for the bb or both. drum, flute, etc. oh hair clips

[@mapuanakupuna3471]

As always, your creations are beautiful!! Mele Kalikimaka to you & yours. Aloha nui!

[@yusuf1597]

I came here looking for the hydrolysis of triglycerides with concentrated NaOH.

[@bossladyp]

They're just lovely! Question: Do you have a mild baby soap recipe you can please share?

[@mbjlhj]

Your Christmas soaps turned out so pretty. I love that your girls always want your soaps. My 3 girls are like that too and they always have so many in the bath tub at once. ;0)

[@bobbiegreiner1754]

Hello, I love your videos and you make gorgeous soaps!!! Could you tell me where you got your racks for drying?

[@maxbruceblue8048]

So gorgeous soap.. i am the beginner of making soap. I do really appreciate a homemade or cold process soap. Thanks for the video. God bless.

[@girrlraven]

So glad this lass doesn't plug specific brands all the time. I hate advertising on KZbin!

[@skorik101]

I am wondering ... having a dehumidifier in the drying area...would it dry the soaps faster??

[@Diamond18116]

Awesome I love your soap making technology it's so beautiful.

[@mariacampbell2308]

I'm just wondering about the cinnamon stick from a safety point of view. Are you supposed to remove it before using it in the bath, or do you leave it in and hope for the best?

[@Lyndeejo88]

Hello ... I love your set up ... can you tell me where to purchase those stackable curing racks??

[@nickelcitysoaps1728]

Could you please tell me where you got that soap cutter? Your soaps are beautiful. I just hope to make something as nice as what you make. Great video!

[@EVENSTARRIEL]

I know you posted this video 5 years ... There are these wooden toys called kendama that have become very popular in japan and Hawaii I'm not sure of the Eco status of the toy but they are made of wood and they are amazing

[@ninameas5393]

Crazy question but are those actual real cinnamon sticks? Where did you get that long mold from?

[@farfromthefarthest]

There is a plastic stacking toy made with star shapes to look like a Christmas tree. It has subdued soft colors and plays classical music with rhythmic lights blinking slowly in time to the music. All 3 children loved it when they were the right age for stacking and they still are attached to it, For the three year old -- most of them are really helpers at that age. They want to do whatever you do. This urge and desire to help and please blossoms full grown at three and disappears entirely at adolescent when they could truly be a help. Since you have the tiny one and still have to be alert to choking hazards dishes, teapots and pots and pans are great.

[@shannagreer2812]

Enjoyed watching this, but I wouldn't use any other chemicals besides lye.

[@alexiscampbell8566]

You should get/give your kids plants, or a new pet! That way, it wont go into the trash (lol) and they can play with him/her for a long time!

[@nataliadala7735]

Do you put your soap to oven or not? What are you doing exactly after you finish to decorate it. Can you please write all process before it gets ready. Thank you very much

[@nicolebelcastro6802]

Can I ask you a personal question recently might me and my daughter we started making soaps we enjoy it so much where we're getting really crafty with it but now it's to the point where people want our soaps all the time how do you get more recognized as far as KZbin but I mean as far as going head and selling your soaps if you don't mind me asking

[@lovebahs]

Hello I just came across your channel. I watched you body butter vid last night. is there any soap vid that has all your ingredients. I dont know what the first two base ingredients are in the soap.

[@Franaflyby]

Hello ..So i just ordered some soap on etsy but I want some of yours . Do you sell that Christmas Apple jack soap you made here . if So please send me a link or an address with prices and a list of soaps and prices . thanks !! Love your soaps !!