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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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! 💛💖💛

[@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! 😊

[@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! 😘💕

[@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. 💕

[@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. ✨

[@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! ❣

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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! 💖

[@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! 😊

[@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.

[@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!

[@EddVCR]

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

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Perfect, this is a wonderful recipe! 💛

[@vixenligon1167]

This soap came out absolutely adorable

[@stacey444]

I like that you give your usage rates for additives and explain why you add them. Thank you. Great video!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Stacey!

[@GB-pl9yv]

I love the molds. It is one thing to see it with out soap but here it really shows how cute they are. Very lovely.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

You're right, I didn't think I would like the beehive molds, but after using them, they are really cute! 💕

[@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!

[@nilzagarcia6341]

Your video is so full of information, I watch it over and over. Thank you.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I am so glad you like it! Thank you, Nilza!

[@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! 😘💕

[@ainbohan5284]

I watched all of your soap making videos, but this one is my favourite. I'm in love with honey soap and your soaps looks neat and delicate.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Wow, thank you!

[@TheOriginalOrkdoop]

I love seeing molds being used. I don't see much of that on youtube. I think its really pretty and fun.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! It was a fun project with those molds! 💕

[@debjeter02]

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

[@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.

[@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/

[@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 😁

[@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

[@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!

[@wildwoman222]

I have almost used up my soaps I got from you. They are such high quality and lovely to look at. You are amazing!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Aww...thank you so much, Cynthia! I am so glad you like them! 😘💕

[@alvaroschettini9319]

I love these simplistic yet organic looking soaps! I also really loves how you took that picture with the soaps and the honey and those flakes. It looks so good, you should do it more often. I also liked the moulds a lot!! Can’t wait for the next videooo

[@alvaroschettini9319]

Hands down one of my favorite videos you’ve made. Keep up the good work

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! I need to do some more simple & rustic videos. 💛

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

[@guardianminifarm8005]

I love your idea of the coffee filter for measuring the lye. I am always trying to scrape out my glass bowl, and this seems like a great way to get all my lye without the scraping.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, that was the first time I tried that and it, and I do like it. 😊

[@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! 😊

[@marciaeubank7951]

I absolutely LOVE the way you work! Clearly a perfectionist just how I like it...

[@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! 😊💕

[@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/

[@bellabates4512]

You are an amazing educator!

[@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.. 😍

[@richrosegold610]

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

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Richelle!

[@JimMeeker]

I love that round Bee mold.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I agree! It's from Bramble Berry. 😊

[@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. 💖

[@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.

[@nikkif7201]

Those layouts at the beginning/thumbnail are so beautiful!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks so much, Nikki! 💝

[@janezemurray8108]

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

[@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!

[@terriephillips8589]

Beautiful Soaps! I love your care and attention to detail. Thumbs up ; )

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Terrie! 😊

[@mitalimmadan4021]

Beautiful soap. Love the way you made it

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! 💛🍯🌞

[@TheMohogane]

Your vids are incredibly helpful! You seem to answer questions I've needed answers too. Thank you!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

You're welcome!

[@monsieurlevert]

It’s beautiful 😍 Thank you for sharing 🌷

[@maryanderson2602]

Great looking soaps! For the 9 bar cube mold I use the clear cube boxes from Bramble Berry & dress them up with some paper shred in the bottom of the box and some ribbon around the outside of the box. Thanks for the wonderful video 😊

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Oh, Perfect idea! Thank you, Mary! 💕

[@maycuarecamacho]

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

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

This is a wonderful recipe! 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!!

[@katemill3632]

Lovely Video Teri, TY

[@bidishabanerjee2398]

I really love the hexagonal ones.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

They're my favorite too! 👍

[@jkd423]

They are beautiful and I would certainly love learning from you. They are so lovely for favors. You make it look so easy thank you for sharing

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

You are so welcome.

[@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!

[@aaronwright2333]

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

[@soaparista_austria751]

I love your way of making such Beautiful Soaps!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! 💖✨

[@ValleySoaps]

These are so adorable!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! 💛✨

[@gemmamalo96]

ha, i thought it might be a simple video but it seems so complex! gorgeous results as always

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Are you looking for a simple tutorial, Gemma. I need to make some. 😊

[@rawahamam7428]

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

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Aww...thank you, Rawa! 💖✨

[@samanthanewland5354]

Your soaps are gorgeous!! And I always learn something from your videos. I am keen to give the powdered sugar trick a try! That was new to me.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I use it when the fragrance is known to accelerate or when I need lots of time to work. Just make sure you dissolve it completely before you add the lye to the water.

[@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.

[@Lollipopper13]

Thank you so much for all the effort!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

My pleasure!

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@IDreamInSoap]

They're so cute, love them

[@NguyenNgocChauBeauty]

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

[@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! 💕

[@Li_Tobler]

I too love the natural colors on these! Plus natural additives like honey and calendula make it even more appealing for me as a potential client.. not sure about the science behind that tho 😅 And I absolutely can't thank you enough for sharing such important and useful tips & hacks about soapmaking!! You are so generous and giving, it's almost uncanny in this day and age:) and I believe that such kindness should be and will be rewarded - you deserve it :) Be blessed!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! Such kind words! I appreciate them! 💛

[@thelakehouse206]

Beautiful and inspiring! As always xo

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Mona!

[@jamiea4350]

I have a bee keeper friend that has been wanting honey soap! I might give this a whirl!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Just realize that honey causes it to heat up. It doesn't matter much in a cavity mold, but in a loaf mold it can volcano. I would loosely cover it to avoid a cracked top, because of the difference in temperature of the inside and outside. Just keep an eye on it.

[@jamiea4350]

Tree Marie Soapworks thank you!

[@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! 💕

[@gretchenarnot4311]

Beautiful as always,thank you

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Gretchen!

[@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.

[@rhomance19]

Love your videos ! Always such great information!! Thank you!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, Baylee! I'm so glad!

[@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!

[@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.

[@PamelaPratt4492]

Great Video Thank you

[@andrewscheve859]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE! Perhaps you could try heat shrink wrap for bars that don’t fit into your boxes.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I just got what I needed to shrink wrap and I have kind of forgot about it. That's a great idea. Thank you!

[@marmar1293]

Such cute soaps i love them!🐝

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! 💛🍯🌞

[@Passion8Christina]

You could add a soap ball in random orders a surprise. Though someone else mentioned selling them in a 3 pack and I loved that idea as well!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I like that idea, Christina! Lots of great ideas! Thank you!

[@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!

[@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.

[@naturallybeautiful5877]

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

[@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!😊💕

[@karentucker9445]

Very pretty

[@fefedilks6164]

Oh yes these are fantastic girl!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks so much! 💛

[@susanjoynersnodgrass9766]

Beautifully done! I bet it smells amazing! I'm a new subscriber too!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! Welcome, Susan! 💕

[@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.)

[@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. 😍

[@brandypayne8781]

🍯🐝So beautiful!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! 🍁😊🍂

[@waynegross2113]

I'd wrap them in natural coffee filters with jute string in a bow or buy some bee print medium stock paper to wrap then add a cute bow. Awesome soap by the way!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, great ideas too!

[@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.

[@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

[@1111guru]

i love these!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, Judith! 💕

[@sellagreen1710]

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

[@jantellfowler5883]

Great video going to start making soap real soon so I'm looking for inspiration

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Just make sure and learn about lye safety first and then find a simple recipe. Here is a written tutorial of mine if you are interested. www.elementsbathandbody.com/basic-cold-process-soap-recipe/