Making Honey Bee Themed Cold Process Soap (Technique Video #17)

Here is a look at how to make these molded HONEY BEE THEMED COLD PROCESS SOAP. Stick around until the end of the video for the “What I Learned” section! Scroll down for the recipe and supplies.
If you have never made cold process soap, research the basics, especially lye safely. • Lye Safety And Ingredi...
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Ingredients:
-33.5 oz Total Oil Weight
-Dist. Water (25% "Water as a percent of oil weight" in soapcalc.net) Minus 2 oz. (2 oz Liquid Aloe Vera is used to replace it later.)
-Lye - NaOH (7% Superfat)
-Powdered Sugar (1tPPO)
-Olive Oil Classic or Pure (45%)
-Coconut Oil (20%) www.elementsba...
-Sustainable Palm Oil (19%) www.brambleber...
-Palm Kernel Flakes (10.5%) www.wholesales...
-Cocoa Butter (2.5%) www.brambleber...
-Castor Oil (2.5%) www.elementsba...
-Beeswax (.5%) www.elementsba...
-Raw Honeycomb Fragrance www.brambleber...
-10X Orange Essential Oil www.brambleber...
-(4.5% Total Fragrance/Essential Oil)
-Honey (1tPPO)
-Bee Pollen (1.5tPPO) www.brambleber...
-Calendula Petals, (dried/chopped) www.brambleber...
-Liquid Aloe Vera, 2 oz, used 2 oz less water www.brambleber...
-Yellow Oxide (.125t PPO) www.brambleber...
-White: Titanium Dioxide (1t PPO) www.elementsba...
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[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you for watching, liking, subscribing, and sharing! ~Teri 🌳💕 Shop here. www.treemariesoapworks.com/shop/

[@alltimesad9288]

Tree Marie Soapworks, why not donate the soap balls instead? or just give them away to your friends and family. it’s up to you really :)

[@rawahamam7428]

I agree with Fujoshi Fluff👍🌹😊

[@novaknovakovic1585]

Cheers for this, I been tryin to find out about "how to make fragranced candles" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Peyaniel Psychological Predominance - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is a good one off guide for discovering the trick to be a candle maker for profit minus the headache. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my brother in law got cool results with it.

[@sueroussopoulos9466]

Lovely soaps! If you don’t feel right about selling the soap balls, you could consider donating them..maybe to a women’s or homeless shelter.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Great idea! 😊

[@coribolle6417]

Sue that's funny I just posted the same idea then read your comment LOL.

[@amandamurray2831]

I would sell the soap balls, maybe at a discounted price or make a three pack of soap balls, then someone can try three soap scents without having to commit to a full bar. Love these bee soaps 🌼🐝🌻🐝🌹🐝

[@Passion8Christina]

Love the three pack idea!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Great idea, Amanda! Thank you! 🍯💕

[@amandamurray2831]

Very welcome 😁

[@lunaraelovegood9820]

I would like to say as a soapmaker that I really appreciate how informative you are in this video. I love learning specific details of how, why, how much, etc. Some of those details are hard to find! 😄😊

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I love learning too! Glad you are learning! Stay tuned! 😊

[@asimplegarden7503]

I take copious notes from your videos. Learning so much. Powdered sugar cuts down on acceleration. Palm kernel flakes can cause acceleration. Sodium lactate is always a good idea. 😉

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I'm so glad you are learning! 💛💖💛

[@lisamarielayman8712]

Love the natural look of these bars! Stamping tip: if you lay a sheet of plastic wrap over the bars before stamping, you’ll get a nice sharp line, your stamp won’t stick to the soap and it will stay clean. Win/win/win!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much for that tip. I will have to remember that next time! 😘💕

[@shawnswain5813]

Soap balls: put several together as a sort of sample set! I’d buy that!

[@SkyeSalindar]

I'd love that, would let me get a sample of different scents, textures, etc

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! Good to know! ❣

[@wonderfulisaable]

Or add as free samples with paid orders.

[@Rebeccacell]

Yep, I would too!

[@wojtekart4950]

Beautiful soap 💛 I would wrap them in beeswax paper. It would respect the design and smell would be enhanced. Really want one. So beautiful

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Great idea; do you know where to get beeswax paper? 💛

[@KnockoutNiki]

Tree Marie Soapworks they have all sorts of bees wax wrap in amazon. A lot of people use it for food storage now!

[@cherrycordiaI]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks You can also wrap them in beeswax fabric. You can either buy it on online or make it yourself with cloth and beeswax pastilles.

[@highstandards6226]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks just to make it, seems to be a *new thing!* finding all SORTS of tutorials all over!😉😁💖💝

[@wojtekart4950]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks www.amazon.co.uk/Natural-Reusable-Beeswax-Food-Wraps/dp/B07L8LL25F/ref=asc_df_B07L8LL25F/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=346944939518&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15342922778901247813&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045940&hvtargid=pla-769045442315&psc=1 or www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/craft-ideas/g25642328/diy-beeswax-reusuable-wraps/

[@julianna8150]

This is a fantastic video! I’ve been watching a lot of your more intricate swirl videos lately but I’m still pretty new to soaping and I’m so glad I pulled this video up. Your video production is phenomenal, I know it must take a lot of time and energy - I really appreciate all you put into this. I had to slow you down on this one though bc it’s so packed with excellent information! I love how you mix colorants with your pallet knife, you inspired me to buy one. Thank you! And as for your soap balls, I think they would package nicely in a small cotton mesh drawstring bag, like a mini fruit bag. You could add a small hang tag pretty easily. That would be very cute!

[@vixenligon1167]

This video actually help me quite a bit. I made my first cp soap today. I was concerned about gel but I realize I really don't need to be because I soaped at room temperature and I have them an individual molds. I'm very grateful for to know that. I'm only doing a very simple soap of coconut oil only with no fragrance and no colorant. I'm glad that I don't need to worry about gel right now.

[@erin.olliart]

I love watching your videos and listening to you talk thru them! I love that you include *what you learned * & also like this idea with the coffee filters for the lye. Thanks for sharing

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you are learning, Erin! 💖

[@kloveliz]

I love your videos. I am an experienced soap maker but I love how you uniquely incorporate things. I use honey and sugar but never mixed it with oils or the distilled water and add all the additives at one time. Very creative and beautiful bars. I always try to see who your lye is by but never can. Another thing I love is that they are short and the focus is on the soap making. The popups with explanations are perfect. Thanks!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! For the lye, I get that locally. Before that I bought it at Essential Depot in Florida.

[@tanyabonnett4174]

Blossom and Birch did a tricks and tips of long time soapers and as a fairly new soaper this is exciting. I loved also watching all your special things,powder sugar in Lye I've not heard of, I knew soapers used A1 sugar, Bee pollen I've never heard of, bees wax in soap, interesting, I'm in Australia so I hope in the future we get the raw honey fragrance I love love eating honey so showering in it pure bliss. Beautiful soaps, I've learned so much being a member of your facebook group. Do you put a spray of alcohol on your stamp to make it so sharp? They are beautifully clear

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Tanya! I am so glad you are learning. I didn't put alcohol on the stamp or soap. I think the wax in the soap helped.

[@jmantooth]

It always cracks me up when I see you get out your palette knife in your videos. :) I have been an oil/acrylic painter for 20+ years now so I totally get it! I use my palette knives for all sorts of things and people usually look at me like I am nuts. Warms my heart to know i'm not the only one who sees other potential uses for them. :)

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Oh, yeah! It's so good to know that I am not that only one!🤭 It's my favorite tool! I hope you are loving your soaps! 💕

[@jmantooth]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks I am! Thank you! My husband thought he was being clever and took a bar with him to work.....like I wouldn't notice it missing from the cabinet... That's fine. Just means it is his turn to buy the next round of bars. :)

[@richrosegold610]

I love EVERYTHING about this video. ❤🐝🍯 Truly inspired.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Richelle!

[@sharonandrews4910]

You are a masterful soaper and comfortable teacher. I’m still in my research and learning phase before beginning my soap journey; your teaching “personality”, which is soothing, works well for me as I learn better is a comfortable atmosphere. (I also really like I Dream In Soap.) What you said about the beauty of natural colors really hit home for me. Yes! You are so right. I, too, was a graphic designer, so color and form are important me. This honey soap is so simple yet so beautiful. Given a choice between this soap and something more boom, pop and sizzle, I’d go with the honey. As to your question: keep the soap balls. I’m sure your aunt appreciates them.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Sharon. I have gotten many compliments on the actual bar as well. I need to revisit this one. 💕 You will love soap making, and since you have an art background, this can be a great artistic outlet for you. ✨

[@hamsteripyora]

For packaging - maybe wrap the more circularish ones with coffee filters and place a sticker over the folds? I've seen it done and it looks a little rustic but nice. Alternatively, just wrap with a patterned paper or something maybe. Either way, these soaps are gorgeous!! I bet they smell just as nice as they look.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Great idea, Stephanie! I have used light brown coffee filters for shaving soaps and I loved the look. Thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

save the soap balls for embeds!

[@daynab2]

For wrapping some soaps, I take paper shopping bags and cut them down one side to get a large flat sheet. I crumple it up tons and tons going all directions until it's 100% crumpled everywhere. I will kinda rub it against itself as if you were washing a stain out of a shirt by hand in the sink (only I'm not putting the paper in water- just using that motion.) Then I flatten it back out by hand on a counter. At this point, it feels really soft, almost like fabric. The crumples are small and make the paper look like leather. Then I fold it over however many times I can to get the size I want and I'll cut through all the layers to get strips. Then wrap a strip around my soap and use a glue stick to stick the ends together. Then I'll wrap a string, ribbon, or raffia around that and tie it. It's not practical for very large batches but it looks really cute for gifts and for a home crafter. Sometimes packages in the mail come with long strips of brown paper (that's the same stuff paper bags are). I save that and use it. I wish I could post a picture. It looks like soft leather.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Oh, that sounds like it would be perfect for a rustic soap like this! Great idea! I will have to save those brown sheets of paper. Thank you! 😘💕

I learn a lot with you. I'm from Brazil and my name's Debora. Here is difficult to find all the products but I do my best. Thank you

[@Takara8tt]

I love the simple bars just as much as the complex color swirl ones!!! These look so warm and inviting ❤️

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you; I think so too. It makes me want to make more! 😊

[@lucinem9363]

This inspired me make a beginner friendly soap to get into the craft. And if it turns out well, I'll have some presents for Christmas! 🔥

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

You will love it! Make sure to study lye safety. Here is a written tutorial of mine. www.elementsbathandbody.com/basic-cold-process-soap-recipe/

[@doriehorne6514]

I coat the balls with powdered chocolate or dried milk. Then I make a batch of five layer blue soap starting with the darkest color going up to the lightest blue and insert the balls. That makes it a moon ball soap with moon flowers sent. I did this soap for the 50 year anniversary of the moon landing. They really sold quite well.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Wow, those sound so pretty! Thanks for sharing your idea, Dorie!

[@supermegazeldaland]

Someone said bees was paper and I agree, some sort of brown organic paper with a simple label

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! That sounds great!

[@jennifervailes6868]

You can use shrink wrap and a heat gun to wrap these.. I just love these.

[@Passion8Christina]

Agreed!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I just got one of those and have yet to try it. I like the idea of being able to see the soaps! Thank you, Jennifer!

[@jennifervailes6868]

They are to nice to not be seen.. 😍

[@Plague_Dok]

You honestly need more views on your videos. These are both educational and just plain amazing to watch. Loved your designs this go round! And yes, I definitely agree that those natural-looking colors are beautiful, even if they are simple.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

What a nice compliment! That is so nice of you to say! Thank you!

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Thank you ! And thank you for your FB group! Very helpful and encouraging ~jc

[@valerieburns643]

I would use your leftover soap balls as planet embeds for a galaxy type soap. Makes it interesting when they are all different colors.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Perfect! I love that idea! 💕

[@ttfixmyhair]

If you shred up all your soap balls and after you have enough make a light colored base and add the shreds. Confetti soap!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I will have to try that, definitely. 💖

[@debjeter02]

Hi! Thank you for explaining water discount. You explained it so simply. Love your videos. So inspiring!

[@NguyenNgocChauBeauty]

when I see how you clean that spot, :O amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@veenupareek7748]

Beautiful soaps, what I learnt today is we can add all the additives as one in oils before adding lye. Can we do it all the time??

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! It is helpful to be able to get them completely mixed in the oils before you add the lye. If you add them later, your mixture may accelerate because of the stick blending. I don't always do this with the fragrance. If I do add the fragrance to the oils, when I add the lye, I stir it a bit by hand to see if it is going to accelerate. Then I just pulse and don't get in too big of a hurry or it may get too thick.

[@pamweber6013]

I'm always fuzzy on when and where to add sugar an sodium lactate. Now I know! You've your own spot in my library! Thanks so much for being one of my mentors and being so gracious and willing to share what you know!!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, Pam. I'm so glad! ❣

[@chellemotsinger1200]

It helps to release the soap from the stamp

[@monsieurlevert]

It’s beautiful 😍 Thank you for sharing 🌷

[@JandWSoaps]

I actually currently have a honey FO on order from NS. My local craft store just got some little beehive molds in, and I was planning another milk and honey soap. I hadn’t planned on using beeswax yet. I’d love to know how you like it. I’ve heard it can weigh down lather and can be difficult to soap with since it has such a high melting point (both of which can be worked around). You made it look easy to work with though, and I know many soapers use it in almost every batch. 🤩 Packaging ideas: coffee filters, custom boxes made from card stock, organza or muslin bags. I’m sure you’ve thought about those though. Soap balls: if you have extra and just don’t feel right selling them, you could donate them. I love donating soaps to local organizations like our local women’s shelter, hospice, schools, and homeless shelter. However, there’s nothing wrong with selling them either. Or maybe you could do a complementary soap ball with a purchase while supplies last. Thanks for sharing your experience with these beautiful soaps. The ingredients sound really wonderful, and they look so pretty. 😍

[@saracampos968]

Thank you! I really appreciate all the tips you share. Sure I will try my honey soap !! 🍯

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

You're welcome! Best of luck to you, Sara! 😊

[@tracyvonelling1615]

I couldn't wait to watch this. Always amazing and I learn so much from you. You're my new soaping hero ❤.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Aww...thank you so much, Tracy! 😊💕

[@bettyjolayne7540]

Beautiful as always and such wonderful tips! I do have a question? Is Aloe Liquid the same as Aloe Juice ?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I don't think it is exactly the same, but I think it can be used interchangeably. I will have to try it some time.

[@sellagreen1710]

Thanks for sharing this, i'm gonna sell some for school festival !❤

[@pettalwing]

These are beautiful! I'd love to try this recipe. And, your soap balls could be used as samplers or give-a-ways. Or, if they are small enough you could make fun grab bags for kids.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! It was such a fun batch, out of the normal for me. Great ideas!

[@imanimuckeroy2306]

I wonder if using turmeric for color would be okay? It's a colorant and still beneficial to skin

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Oh, yes, I should have done that. That would have worked too! 😊💕

[@grcleve7053]

I just colored my batch with Turmeric and a couple of dashes of paprika. I really liked the result.

[@rosieeder5512]

I prefer the more simple designs as well. I am just new to soaping so these simple ones make my heart beat fast.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

There is a simple beauty in these single cavity mold designs.✨

[@rosieeder5512]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks yes there is. They are very beautiful.

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

Could you make the soap balls into soap dough? Also, where did you get your cute stamp? These soaps turned out beautifully! I'm new to soap making and have tons of questions so I will request to join the group on FB!

[@pattiduken]

You are so cute! Your attention to detail is amazing as well! I would suggest giving your soap scraps for charity purposes. I believe there are non profits that send soaps to Africa among other places.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Aww. thank you! Lol! 😁 I have heard of that, but I would have to find out about it. 💕 Great idea!

[@katemill3632]

Lovely Video Teri, TY

[@KristenVautour]

I saw a big mason jar full of soap balls at Winners! It made me laugh cause I wouldn’t think of selling my leftover soap scraps either. But it had a cute rustic look to it so maybe I will!

[@laetitiar2364]

That's a nice stamp, but if you sell products with the stamp INTL, put a little note that it's not made in Marseille, and it's not a "savon de marseille" which is it's own brand and recepe, that we love in France !

[@naturallybeautiful5877]

I loved the video. Thank you. Can I use turmeric instead of the yellow coulourant you've used?

[@jay74950]

Hi, what a lovely honey soaps, just loved it. I think you should cut your extra soap balls into small pieces and use them in a re-batching soap.

[@aaronwright2333]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. I’d make baggies of the soap balls, and sell as a mini variety pack.

[@LilCountryLuvnGirl]

I would really love to buy some of this and didn't see it on your site. Any change you'll be making more soon? What do special orders look like?

[@isabelladavis1363]

these look to be perfect for guest soaps as well as samples...thank you for sharing.i am still going to recipes and trying to figure out what I will do first, hoping they are half as nice as yours, thank you so much for sharing this

[@ladye6907]

I really like the look and the ingredients in this soap. When you used 4.5% fragrance oil is per 1 pound of total of oils or total of soap ? Thanks

[@autumnroberts3086]

Sounds like a perfect excuse for a SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I was going to do that; but I am not sure if that is allowed. 😘

[@SewFrancine6120]

Donate to a local women's shelter

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Great idea! 💕

[@divya2677]

I really enjoy your videos 😍 Keep it up🤗 Do you make candles 🕯️ I would like to see ♡

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! 💖 I don't make candles; soap making is my favorite!

[@TribalBuddha138]

I'd put them in a Small wicker basket , leaning up and sell them as a gift basket

[@gabbiesmeemee]

Hello, My name is Deb. I have a Small soap and candle business Called Dreamers Soapary, What a coincidence to your Facebook page. I have been doing M&P and candles for a couple years and just started cold process and I've added to my beauty line with Body Massage bars add well as Body Butters and Body Scrubs. It's like Christmas everyday lately getting all of my new molds and supplies for my new Items in my repertoire lol. I hope to be selling my For Christmas this year. I am fairly new to your channel And found you while searching for information on cold process. A definitely has its own learning curve As for as Timing of the thickening of your soap batter. I always hope for just a little more time to work with it as I'm sure most soapers are the same way About particular soaps. Everything worth learning has its own challenges. Is just a matter of getting through those challenges without pulling all of your hair out that makes the difference lol. Thank you for another great video take care and God-bless Deb

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

You will learn so much! Thank you, Deb! God-bless! 💕

[@rawahamam7428]

The best weekend Is with TERI'S videos 💖💖💖💖💖😘😘😘😘😘😘 Thanks sweetheart 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Aww...thank you, Rawa! 💖✨

[@414justzoot]

I love all your videos! You are so knowledgeable and so willing to share your knowledge with me. Thank you so much! BTW, I think you should keep your soap balls so your family will enjoy your hard work.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Jeanette!

[@linzbelle]

rebatch the balls

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Good idea. 😊

[@maryannerosselle2754]

Hi Terri. Do you have recipes with honey and oats? I want to start soaps and have my own beehives. Nothing too fancy since it will be my first. But think honey and oats would be a good start. I would gladly pay for your recipe. I LOVE your videos and you have thought me so much. I learn better visually than just books and you are such a good teacher. Thank you.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, Maryanne. I did reply to your FB message. I learn better visually too! 👍💝

[@LadyGecko]

I think it’s a elegant soap in its simplicity. I do have to ask, how hard was it to clean those flowers out of the mini blender? :) And regarding the soap balls...I sometimes end up with soap that I don’t like for one reason or another, so I cut the bars in half, trim them nicely and put them in a ziplock bag with a wash cloth and donate to the local homeless shelter. You can pick up inexpensive washcloths at WalMart by the dozen and I always try to get the colored ones. I then wash them in hot water because the colors will bleed. ETA: Just because “I” don’t like the soap, doesn’t mean that there is anything wrong with it. As an example, I was going to make some Lemon soap; I had already colored it when discovered that I was lower on Lemon EO than I thought and wouldn’t have enough, so I mixed in some Orange EO and called it good. That soap will be donated. And yes, I could discount it and at least get my money back on ingredients, but donation does the same thing AND it puts smiles on folks who often have nothing to smile about.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Oh, they weren't very difficult to get out. Thank you, that's a great idea. 😊

[@abeeslife1688]

You could give them a samples when people purchase $25 or more... Or selling them in samples sets would be awesome!!! 💯💯💯💙

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! Great idea! 😊

[@gd6854]

Raffle off the soap balls and donate the profits to charity 👍🏼

[@sharon-said-it4928]

I am puzzled why you do not feel comfortable selling soap balls to people who want to buy them???? People use them as hand soaps, bathroom decor or whatever they choose. It should not be a feeling but reasoning/intelligence in decision making. Regardless your soaps came out good.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! They are not nearly as pretty as my other soaps. That's why I hesitate.

[@garrettpeters3438]

So you mixed your honey, colours and additives to your fragrances and then added them all together to your oils? That is kind of cool and saves a step later on! Cool! Thank you! 😎🙏🏼👍🏼

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Yes, it does simplify things. 😊

[@magicdeepz]

Point noted ma'am, to go with single color until you are ready 😊😍😍😍 thank you so much

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

They are lovely too! Enjoy them for awhile! 💕

[@Rollandchill]

Teri, you never cease to amuse and amaze me with you meticulous measuring and weighing of ingredients. I get such a kick out of watching your videos! I always learn something new. In this video I learned that bees wax is a good hardener and aloe vera liquid is good for lather. I so enjoy watching you use your clear palette and palette knife to mix your colors. You are an excellent videograpgher too. I like the cute background music. I like it that you narrate after you film. Your presentation is very professional. Thank you.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Victor! I appreciate you saying that because it is so much work. 💕

[@janezemurray8108]

I learn alot on your channel and your vedios make and keep me oh so inspired to become a soap maker.

[@ericabeache]

Using powdered sugar to slow down acceleration is new to me.

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

You could make those extra soap bars into body wash.. Idk how but I'm sure it is possible. Or when they are still somewhat soft you could put them into small mold make make them into imbeds like they Royalty Soaps.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I need to try embeds sometime. ✨💖

[@elizabethcalvert8220]

Sell your soap bars.. it's still product and your follows who want to buy them do so to help support you. If you dont like selling them you could also use them in giveaways. Or you can sell them at a discounted rate!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, Elizabeth! Great ideas!

[@kavitasoni6750]

Hii plz tell me plam kernel flakes not available my city plz optional

[@preanca3355]

Hi can u please explain how much sugar u use and why?

[@yingying4785]

they can be nice sample bars for people who just want to try it out

[@coribolle6417]

Maybe donating your soap balls to the local shelter? Or women's center? Love the color of the soaps they turned out beautiful.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Great idea! 💕 Thank you! 😊

[@natalietownley7488]

They look amazing. A tip is put plastic wrap down before you stamp and it comes out very easy.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Great idea!!

[@1027teddybear]

Beautiful! Besides slowing down acceleration, what is the benefit of powdered sugar?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Good question, Christina; it is good for lather as well. To slow down in acceleration, you must dissolve the sugar in the water before adding the lye. (It doesn't help to slow down every fragrance, but it helps with some.)

[@prathna168]

Can you share detail composition? it is nice soap.

[@vixenligon1167]

This soap came out absolutely adorable

[@grcleve7053]

I made this 3 days ago, they are a beautiful looking and smelling soap. My concern is they are very soft. Will these harden properly in the coming weeks? Hope you will respond.😁

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Mine are hard. What water percentage did you use?

[@grcleve7053]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks Thank you for responding. The water/aloe was about twice the lye content, 25% of the oil volume of 33.5. I used 6.4 oz water and 2 oz aloe.

[@grcleve7053]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks I also colored mine with Turmeric and a smidge of paprika.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

@@grcleve7053 I just went up and felt them and they are very hard. I remember I used wax, so I didn't use sodium lactate, and I mentioned that I would use that next time. Did you use either of those?

[@grcleve7053]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks I used the wax.

[@PrincestonTheFrenchBulldog]

I grate my soap balls and make laundry soap with it just little baking soda that’s it.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I thought about that, but I worried that the superfat would be too much oil for the laundry. I also use a lot of colors.

[@davidhensley76]

Do the big soap factories have to heat their soaps, or are they formulated for quick production & elimination of steps?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

They would have to heat them too I think, but I not sure.

[@danigouin1813]

Make the soap balls into various sizes and once in a while make a black or white based soap with all the soap balls inside as a pop of surprise colour throughout your bar. I think that looks so pretty!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Oh, that would be pretty, Dani! I will have to keep that in mind!😊💕

[@Bambifrisky]

Your videos are all so satisfying!!!! I love it! Btw, do you need to use any preservatives?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! No preservatives are needed.

[@lunchhourceo]

Use the extra as soap dough. Use cookie cutter and cut out embeds or give away as samples with orders.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Great idea! Love it! 💛

[@annreinbeau]

Since you buy a lot from Elements Bag & Body (I do also). Check out their Honey *L'Occitane Type* fragrance oil. It's the best honey I've tried so far. I'm a beekeeper and pretty picky :)

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Oh, that is a good one! Does it discolor for you?

[@annreinbeau]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks yes, but you can overcome it. I use their Golden Honey Shimmer oxide and it looks lovely.

[@shahwar60]

So helpfull. Thank you. :)

[@PamelaPratt4492]

Great Video Thank you

[@ericaberryy8969]

i would totally buy the left over soap balls, or if you make small ones they can be free samples, or even a sampler you can sell of a bunch of different scents.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Good to know, thank you for your ideas! 💕

[@beatricegaltieri2525]

Thank you for the tip about the water being ok wih 50/50. This calculation always takes me so much time. I'm going to give it a try right away.

[@jackiecerimele925]

Donate soap balls to homeless shelter, hurricane relief groups, etc.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Great idea, Jackie! 💖

[@maycuarecamacho]

Wow! I really enjoyed this soap making video, love it!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

This is a wonderful recipe! Thank you! 💛🌻💛

[@bellabates4512]

You are an amazing educator!

[@KaleidoscopeJunkie]

You can press bubble wrap in the surface for a honey comb texture stamp.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Great idea, thank you!

[@EddVCR]

I love bees and learning about beekeeping, so I absolutely love these soaps!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Perfect, this is a wonderful recipe! 💛

[@ofthebeanvariety]

I don't see a problem selling the soap balls. I can see how they may not fit in with the more cleaned up looking soaps. If you have extra and people want them, go for it. Otherwise, you and your family can keep enjoying them. There might be a video opportunity here too with them. Rebatching comes to mind if you're up to it.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, Pam, for the ideas! I am thinking about making confetti soaps with some of them.

[@ofthebeanvariety]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks Thank you for the informative videos.

[@jena4109]

You make nice shaped soaps, I wish you make kinds of soaps to solute the problems of the skin, like Eczema or dandruff, thank you.

[@414justzoot]

Issa, there are so many laws governing soaps and cosmetics. A soap maker is not allowed to make medical claims about their soap. For example, you can’t claim a soap bar treats eczema. If you do, your soap becomes a drug and has to be approved by the FDA.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! Jeanette is right, soap makers can't make any claims except that our soap cleans, so I tend to stay away from videos like that.💕