Making lots of soap!

[@DR.KISHORROY-ok2qp]

Can I take a training from you?

[@rosecorabett]

I love how he's just so confident and free wheeling, with no gloves, no mask, no long sleeves.

[@wynngwynn]

the callus is the glove

[@kimcannon3006]

I like your videos, your honesty and straightforwardness. Starting a small home soap and candle business to help my husband not work so hard. Thanks

[@pilargalido80]

Can you share pls the exact measurement,thank you😘

[@mssshep]

Lovely video.

[@cheriegildart]

Uncle Jon. Where did you buy your lye containers? 😀

[@silveleaf]

I love the video. Thank you. I'm learning a lot about homemade soap

[@Paryswilliams1978]

Informative

[@billmoss401]

Do yoyu sell your recipes

[@LadyGecko]

What? No texturing? No Tussah Silk? No glitter? No mica drizzle? I pretty much stay with basic soaps myself, so much easier. My Chocolate Espresso is as fancy as I get.

[@Simplegirltv]

nice tfs

[@aleiby81]

I love to see entrepreneurs out there who are making soap on this level. You seem like a laid back and no b.s. kinda guy! I've been making soap for years just for my family. Pine tar seems to be a favorite around here. What's your #1 seller?

[@unclejonssoap]

Or pipe smoke scent is in the top 5 along with mint and eucalyptus, lemongrass, cedar lodge, and gravity (cologne / musk). I love what I do 😁

[@carolynotero4886]

Wow, nice job!🙏💪👌

[@theresamccune1881]

I see that skoal in your back pocket! LOL Love it, keep it real.

[@unclejonssoap]

🤣 I am who I am.. lmao

[@toddfraisure1747]

I really enjoy making soaps also. It's fun and relaxing. **And remember everybody!!! Try out Uncle Jon's wares. They are FANTASTIC!!!!!** **!!!Best shaving soap in my rather lather extensive collection!!!**

[@TheRiverCast]

This is great. Like. Jon do you have a video for your standard base oils mentioned?

[@TanglewoodSoapCompany]

Save some wear & tear on your blender Jon, just pour as soon as it's emulsified. It all comes out the same. :)

[@unclejonssoap]

I've found that I've got about a 10% chance that the batch will sepa6site some and be ruined if I don't at least got a certain level of emulsification / trace..lol

[@chasityfelix5054]

Hi, is there a video you have that shows basic supplies?

[@unclejonssoap]

Sort of. I should do a specific one for sure.

[@BigGMoto]

Have you tried making a mold using StarBoard? Seems like it could be a good use of the product even though it is costly but may not have to be lined perhaps but I’ve never made soap but enjoy your videos.

[@joanbelmont5450]

Do you see the soap making business as a steady way of making revenue now and in the near future? I have so many supplies but haven’t launched the business yet because of the pandemic I’m not sure if it would be wise. Thank you Jon!

[@unclejonssoap]

I'm not sure about starting one now. The pandemic has really made things screwy. For me, as an established soap maker, it's going well so far and I don't see it slowing down any time soon.

[@pureluxfaceandbody1579]

I promise I looked through the comments beforehand but would you please tell me the brand of the stick blender you are using. 🙏

[@unclejonssoap]

Sure! It a cuisinart. Not sure of the model number though. All the ones I've had so far have been excellent. The only issue is that some models have a safety button that has to be pushed before the machine will start. So, I'd see if there's a model that doesn't have that... Like an older unit that was rebuilt.

[@gailjohnson9325]

Scent seems to fade after our soap has sat for awhile.

[@unclejonssoap]

Sounds like you may not be using enough fragrance?

[@explosionsandstuff7787]

I love learning how to make things, and I've been watching a bunch of soap making videos trying to figure out what "trace" is and what it looks like. Is there any way you could tell me what it is and what it looks like?

[@abefrohman1759]

So a video of cutting six batches next? I’m curious to see at least the pumpkin because you said it changes color and my inner ten year old thinks that’s cool. 💈😎👍

[@ms.c.2897]

I used beat juice once in place of water, it looked nice and pink/red! Then it cured to a light tan... :/

[@pamelawalker8815]

Great video! Question: What oils can you use for people that's allergic to treenut or peanut?

[@MrTornil]

You are blending and still your traces are good, whats the lye concentration you use? Thanks for all the videos🙂

[@unclejonssoap]

26.137% concentration according to the recipe.

[@MrTornil]

Thank you for replying

[@natester1064]

John, do u have particular stores you purchase you supplies from? Thanks for sharing.

[@terrialexander8141]

If a person has sensitive skin would the amount of fragrance added (ie:4 oz) be to much? I, trying to figure out if I can use fragrance in my homemade soaps. Plus would essentially oils be to much?

[@unclejonssoap]

It could be too much but not normally. All depends on the individual. Almost none of my soaps irritate sensitive skin.. almost😁

[@maysoondakhil8165]

enjoy the Vedio What the reason behind adding a clay to the soap?

[@unclejonssoap]

I like it because it feels good. Slightly slick and the skin feels really smooth when done. Some people think it detoxifies the skin. But that really doesn't work with a rinse off product. A mask? Maybe...

[@jyotinair3736]

Thanks for some of your very informative Videos. Quick question, I am new to soap making, still learning a lot. I need to buy some lye in large quantity, currently I am having a hard time finding lye that is food grade, most that are selling in large package are industrial grade. Is there a big difference in using lye in food grade vs. industrial grade.

[@unclejonssoap]

There can be. Good grade is just about the most pure you're going to get. The industrial stuff could potentially have some nasty impurities. But not always. I get my lye from essential Depot. I find it easier to just keep dealing with the 2 pound bottles.

[@jyotinair3736]

@@unclejonssoap It has been very hard for me to find local. I use to get it from this supplier in 50lbs bag, it was food grade came out to .12 cents oz. Now there having a really had time finding the food grade and only have industrial grade. He even checked with some of his local business associates no one in southern CA. has food grade unless you get it in 1000lbs or more. thanks

[@Crip2Knyght]

I like the fact that you dont use any sort of dyes/mica powders in your soaps

[@unclejonssoap]

Well to be fair I will use some micas and oxides in some soaps.

[@JunkyardTavern]

what mix of oils you used for these?

[@cindyshortell5561]

Do you insulate your soap overnight?

[@unclejonssoap]

Nope! It's fine the way it is in the wooden molds. I never try to force gel either.

[@juliahempstead9237]

Where do you get your Dead Sea clay ? It sounds amazing in soap. I want to try it!

[@unclejonssoap]

There are different soap supply companies online. Not sure which is best. I've had this for a while and that company no longer sells it..lol. So, I'll be looking for a new place soon.

[@BisolaF]

Love your videos..... do you use essential oils of fragrance oils for your scented batches? Thank you for your response

[@unclejonssoap]

I use some of each. It all depen6on the scent I'm going for.

[@BisolaF]

@@unclejonssoap thank you for responding.

[@JThomas56M]

Awesome video Jon. What do you use to line your wood molds? I’ve been using parchment paper and I’m getting sick of measuring and folding. Could you give me some pointers or if you made a video, attach a link m, so I could watch it. Thank in advance. ~ Josh

[@unclejonssoap]

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[@unclejonssoap]

This video explains it some.

[@cvetankamanevska1155]

Can I ask what kind of oil did you use in this occasion?

[@unclejonssoap]

I think this one was canola along with the other oils mentioned.

[@unclejonssoap]

Sunflower oil would work just as well.

[@cvetankamanevska1155]

I like the idea! Thank you very much!

[@Sandifitzy23]

Does putting the fragrance oil in before the lye make the fragrance less powerful? You would think the lye would “burn off” the scent?! I’m going to try this tomorrow.. making sage CP soap. 😊

[@unclejonssoap]

Never had an issue with the scent getting weaker adding it early. But, sometimes it does make the soap trace a little quicker.

[@ms.c.2897]

I think essential oils definitely need to be added after, as well as natural colors. But I'd think the fragrance oil is designed to work that way.

[@unclejonssoap]

@@ms.c.2897 honestly, most essential oils (in cold process soap) work just as well right up front. There's been no evidence of degradation at all doing it early.

[@ms.c.2897]

Interesting, I’ve never had good luck with the scent coming out in the final product, I probably didn’t use near enough then. I think you may have discussed this in the past, but I’ve found it isn’t logical or cost effective to use expensive oils as fragrances. Better to use them in a way the body can absorb them.

[@alikijones9314]

Thanks, two questions please. Is it clingfish in the mould your using? Any reason why you use this rather than silicone mould. And when using the mixes, are you not protection like gloves etc. New to this as just started doing myself this week but cheating with melt and pour as it looks scary😁😁😂 thanks.

[@unclejonssoap]

Hey there! The liners for my molds are trash can liners like the ones used in institutions like schools and offices. I get 8 liners from each large bag. They're easier for me to use since the silicone mold liners tend to be a pain to release sometimes and much more cost effective. Silicone breaks down rather quickly when making lots of soap. Not scary at all 😁 You can do it!

[@alikijones9314]

Thanks forvthe information much appreciated. I will try that first with my melt and pour, as wondering if you gets crease's. 🙏🏼👍

[@unclejonssoap]

I get an occasional wrinkle but nothing major. Oh yeah.. part of your first question was about gloves... I should wear safety glasses when moving the lye. But no gloves or long sleeves for me. It's actually safer without. Gives get slick and create a false sense of security. Also, if soap batter gets inside the glove it will burn more. With bare skin, you can just walk to the sink and rinse with cold water and wash with a little fish soap to get the oil off and you're good to go 😁

[@alikijones9314]

Brilliant thank you so much for that. I would like to try with Kyle lye. But seems very confusing, I've read up some say use caustic soda. Which is best for facial soap and hand wash liquid soap, sorry for all the question. But make it look so easy. As looking to order some of the products needed but obviously expensive use the melt and pour. Just wanted to give a try to see if I can do this way. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@unclejonssoap]

Well.. caustic soda is lye ( sodium hydroxide) in water solution. The only two good options for making soap are sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide. Potassium is mainly used for liquid soaps but can be used for bar soap.

[@anglingaquatics4107]

How do they make the stream and or outdoor friendly soap?🧼

[@unclejonssoap]

The same way minus the fragrance 😁

[@anglingaquatics4107]

@@unclejonssoap thats cool really inspired by your videos. You mix the water and lye at room temperature?

[@unclejonssoap]

Most times. But sometimes I get inpatient and add the lye when it's still hot🤣

[@readthetorah854]

What are the sizes of your molds you are using in this video?

[@unclejonssoap]

The inside dimensions are 21" long x3.25" wide x2.5" deep

[@shadyacrehomestead4737]

Wow, is your recipe a lot of liquid oils? My recipe would be soap on a stick if I blended that long hahaha! I am also jealous of your ability to pre make your lye water. I do 100 percent goats milk for my lye so I have to do it batch by batch right before. Were your oils warm?

[@unclejonssoap]

About a 50-50 mix slid to liquid. The oils were warm but not hot.

[@Flametamer145]

Is ur soap loafs cured to sell when shipped. Or do we have to cut and cure. Thank

[@unclejonssoap]

It really depends. We try to get a head enough that they're cured but that doesn't always happen. So, I tell people to assume they're freshly made. They come pre-cut into 12 bars each and are safe to use but could stand some additional cure time. 2-3 weeks works well.

[@mariakeenan4908]

What oils do you use in your standard batch?

[@lorieglass3273]

Hi there, I was wondering what I'm doing wrong when making my soap. The bars turn out a little soft, which means they don't last long. I do like some lather but want them harder. Any suggestions for a novice soap maker?

[@unclejonssoap]

It depends on your recipe and how long they've cured. Also, you can add a touch of salt to the lye water and maybe a little beeswax to the oils.

[@lorieglass3273]

@@unclejonssoap Thanks for the advice/tip, I'll try that out and see how it works in finished product.

[@alexciagayle8287]

Coconut Oil Olive Oil Shea Butter Lye Distilled Water What's the percentage