Melt And Pour Soapmaking Tips - Swirling, Embeds, And More! | BrambleBerry.com

[@sarcasmpersonified6535]

Here after royalty soaps recommend you, and honestly, I don't make soap, but you just sound like a really kind person, which is kinda rare on the internet, so I just love watching your videos.

[@bramble-berry]

Thank you! We love all the content Katie makes, too!

[@12Squared]

what a perfect project for right now while we're all thinking about being clean and finding ways to make being home more enjoyable! thank you!

[@marikiemarie7622]

Well...I was waiting to see the results if the green and white soap.

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Yes thank you!

[@julie4557]

Me too

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Hell, yes. Me too. I was so disappointed to not see it

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As was I!

[@giggleberryjuice8205]

Check out the bramble berry celestial soap video and you’ll see it there. Enjoy! 🤗

[@DoseOfBaani]

Can you show the lather of your soaps after you make them.... It would be a really nice addition, kind of how you show the bath bombs fizzing, for new customers who are unsure how your melt and pour lathers. ☺

[@hellionchik]

I just started my interest in melt and pour soap and this is by far the best video I've seen so far. Thanks for sharing!

[@PinkyJapan]

Anne-Marie is the soap queen, an icon, a legend, and we Stan.

[@domotarra]

For a beginner like me, I learned so much tips from you. So many tips and tricks. You're amazing. Love yah

[@homeschool818]

Your latest soap you posted on Instagram is stunning, the black and purple and the glitter and the moon indent really compliment each other.

[@dorothydavenport7532]

the purple and blue colors at the beginning of the video are so beautiful!

[@vzimmz69]

I personally dont make soap but I love watching all of your videos

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[@priscilla-ck1pf]

Yes

[@priscilla-ck1pf]

We were there

[@emilybaldwin6511]

I add a small amount of coconut oil, it helps with the lather with the base I use. It also makes it smell GREAT. I use soap colouring, NEVER use food colouring. When using mica powder find one that in corperates well and never use craft glitter. When using molds try to find one that dosn't have little details as sometin=mes it wont come out XX

[@Ana_M_01]

Thanks for sharing this info. Im just trying out melt and pour, and wanted to ask -- have you found any workaround for adding more oils and putting botanicals and embeds in a way that it doesnt spoil?

[@evagray6592]

It would have been nice to see how the swirled green and white soap turned out.

[@pinkladyht]

Thank you so much for making this video! With all the information that is available online it's hard to determine what is accurate and what isn't. You are one of my go to trusted sources for information (and trust me when I say that I research until I'm cross eyed)❤ this was very helpful and informative. I find that I always have very specific questions that I end up having while I'm making something and never have anybody to ask to find answers. In this video I found some answers to some of those specific questions! Thanks again and God bless!

[@fairygrammy]

I love all of Bramble Berry melt and pour soaps. My favorites are the goats milk soap, the hemp, the clear and the basic white. I love making soap and enjoy watching the videos. Thank Anne Marie for such a great products and teaching! 💕💜

[@AimsysAntics]

I have started out my soap making journey using melt and pour. It makes it so easy to be creative, doesn't it? The last soap I did was sushi inspired, so the little bars of soap looked like pieces of sushi. Went down well as a gift anyway! Thanks for sharing your tips ☺

[@tanyaphiri1346]

Love these videos, I've learnt so much over the past two years😃

[@eliletsmake3447]

you can also use a normal hair dryer for the shrink wrap/band

[@kimrosen1826]

Anne-Marie, I really appreciate all the tutorials, information and videos BB has for all us newbies. Fantastic. Great products too!

[@cheryl739]

I do miss the Bloopers at the end of your videos! It is lighthearted and shows you are just like us! 👍

[@sheilastockdale6715]

My favorite part too!!

[@kimberleeratzlaff4802]

These tutorials are the best ...love it

[@destroyergirl8087]

I just ordered my first melt and pour soap kit today hope it comes soon!

[@iiiAmiliaaxx]

is it nice?

[@esmeraldagems9487]

YT surfing right now but this is really cool. Definitely something I'll watch later. 😯😍

[@suerayburn2620]

Thank you Anne Marie!! Love your videos and products!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@3riversgirl777]

love this Anne-Marie! I love the Cactus Flower FO!

[@firdowskruger9896]

HI Anne-Marie, thanks for sharing with us. Love and greetings from Pretoria, South Africa. Stay safe :-)

[@christinemikulanec5188]

Wow so much info.. Thanks for sharing☺️

[@laprinciac924]

Yes!!!!my favorite type of soap can you please make more videos with melt and pour?

[@shanageddins1694]

Loved these videos! They are always very helpful! Thank you! Answered all my questions!❤️

[@elizabethcarroll5898]

Great video! Thank you!

[@lawana260]

Very much informational, thank youuu😊

[@Kposh780]

you make this look soooooooo easy. enjoyed the video

[@shadyhajhasan8485]

thank you so much for the amazing video, I have a question: what can we add to the soap base to increase the lather of the resulting soap?

[@galacticfish8375]

am i watching this instead of doing my online schoolwork . yep .

[@juveriaanis2548]

Thanks so much for your amazing advices i really needed lots of love and blessings to you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ from india 🇮🇳

[@melsfuntivities2002]

Thanks for the information!

[@manderanat]

Hi, loved your video. My soap came out very sweatie. Any suggestions what to do?

[@bramble-berry]

Thank you! To help prevent sweat on melt and pour, the bars can be wrapped tightly with plastic wrap after they come out of the mold. We have an article with more tips available here: www.brambleberry.com/tips-and-tricks/soap/art0010-explaining-and-preventing-glycerin-dew.html

[@truthtrtube]

Very informative. I have various ideas based on this segment.

[@melanietabaqchali2259]

Fine !, then when do i add the alcohol to surface to prevent the bubbles ? Immediately after pour ? Or when its cooling down ?

[@countryblends]

After the pour

[@jomcd2073]

Thank you for this video. Would love to make CP soap, but, have nowhere to let it cure for 4-6 weeks. Instead l make MP soap.

[@ariffshah5145]

I do wonder, as we are trying to minimize the usage of plastic, do any of u guys think or maybe tried wrapping it with wax paper? My concern is the sweating, will it still have the glycerin dew or sweating?

[@nellysmith6006]

it doesn't sweat if you wrap it in wax paper that is what I do

[@pamhernandez6565]

I like the part where you cut into the swirled melt and pour lol. Thanks for teaching this technique. Will try on my next soap adventure!!

[@bramble-berry]

You are so welcome! We hope you have fun!

[@AnaStellar]

You’re super informative. I just picked up sop making as a hobby and have learned so much from you thank you!

[@Divinesouls247]

Should we use fresh flowers or dried flowers in making melt n pour soap? Please. I like watching your videos bcz I get true knowledge of soap making😊

[@mysticalsoaps3449]

Do not use fresh flowers i dont think dried flowers either. Your best bet is probably soap flowers . Dont listen to me though justvin case look it up 😁

[@shootit4now626]

Thank you so much. 💞

[@miasanchez8185]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@ladyjmyheartscrafting3954]

Your videos are always so wonderful to watch ! The soaps turned out beautifully ! Thank you for sharing ❤️! I can't find any alcohol everywhere is sold out ! what can be used instead, to pop bubbles and help the layers stay together?

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

This looks like so much fun!

[@bryaniasadae]

How do you properly incorporate additives such as turmeric and lemon peel powder to your melt and pour?

[@jennyxbee]

Golden Owl mix them with a little rubbing alcohol first

[@lenkascreativecolouring3487]

Thank you for the video. I have a one question that I couldn't find answer for: Is my microwave still food safe after I use it to melt the soap, or do I need to deep clean it before I put my food in?

[@heidivlf5646]

Lenka's Creative Colouring Absolutely!

[@reindeerxtrash68]

I would imagine just to be safe to deep clean it if you want

[@maureenp2248]

Melt and pour soap is just soap, so it's not dangerous. (It's not like the sodium hydroxide used to make cold process soap, which is dangerous until it fully reacts with oils to form soap.)

[@johannapaulinevillanueva2775]

Can I use paper to wrap the soap after fan-drying it for roughly 3 hours or more to remove the moisture? Or will it continue to moist? Thanks!

[@lindapenney5207]

Awesome update my friend

[@randomfactsbecause.9929]

Your awesome!!!! Thank you so much for your detailed video! I can't wait to try it for myself!

[@peaches1782]

Hello, I am about to start creating melt and pour soaps. I am aware it's not advisable to use pyrex for cold process soap. However, can I use Pyrex measuring cups for melt and pour soap making?

[@moleholedotcom]

@Just a Peach This is probably waaaay too late but pyrex is totally fine and my go to container for melting my soaps in.

[@peaches1782]

@@moleholedotcom thank you

[@andreadias8138]

Really appreciate your work, however before im finish pouring the soap begins to harden.what can i do or what am I not doing

[@carolyntipping3413]

As always great info. thanks

[@BarbaraTeleki]

Could anyone help me please. Made my first melt and pour soap today. It smells glorious as it is, however it leaves a weird smell on the skin. Glyceriny, weird, can't describe. I can't smell my oils on my skin at all. What can be the reason?

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

Can we make shower gel? Also, can we make liquid soap from melt and pour? Thanks ever so much.

[@cherishdeleon971]

How long did you heat it for it to Melt? And is it better to use a microwave or stove?

[@SincerelyJenette]

With the melt & pour do you need to add a preservative ?

[@tinacynth]

Hi, Do all soaps need to be cured before being used? Melt and pour ones as well? How long?

[@dawntyson8496]

I'm just starting to make my own soaps and toiletries for my B&B to get rid of all those single use plastic containers. Thank you for all the advice, i need it! lol Have a great day. x

[@charlean_sherrod]

What mica is the purple and blue in the swirl? Thank you

[@mytinyketolife6797]

Can you add clay or neem powder or other medicinals to melt and pour?

[@oTreeni]

Are you only able to make mica veins with cold press?

[@Peri-mylifeinateacup]

Hi Anne-Marie I wonder if you could help me with something- could I lower the ‘ph’ balance of a melt and pour soap base by using citric acid....? Or could you advise me what would be best to use. Also do you have Bramble Berry stockists in the UK? Thank You 🌷

[@guardianofthesacredflame1649]

What do I add to my vegetable glycine soap to get rid of the film it leaves on the body? I already add coconut oil for the lather and olive oil.

[@angeleyeT]

what are the mica colour blocks you use instead of the powder & where would I purchase that from. Thanks!

[@bramble-berry]

You can find our color blocks here: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/colorants/color-blocks

[@brandeeknapp2041]

What are some tips for melting down the soap base? I microwaved mine for about A minute with mixes in-between and it got all clumpy and gross

[@lovelifeandcrafts5003]

Hi. I recently started making melt & pour soaps. I use the johnsson brand. I have started with the clear base. I use 2 different sets of essential oils and liquid colourants. My question is: after a few uses, is the soap meant to lose it's colour?. Also how do you make it so that each time you make the same soap, stay the same colour?. Xx

[@terryreinhardt9489]

would love to see the white and green swirl

[@manjurhasanchisti2264]

How long we should wait for use after making the base of coconut oil and NaHo ? How to control PH?

[@bramble-berry]

After making the soap it takes about 6 weeks for them to be ready to use. The pH will not be a problem if you are using a lye calculator and measuring accurately.

[@manjurhasanchisti2264]

@@bramble-berry Thanks.

[@robelynmahay0119]

hi. im a new follower. i just wanna know what other way to melt the soap other than using microwave

[@Ali626AMM]

A double boiler works great. Just be careful and stir it constantly.

[@tjumayao]

Can I use the lye water that I use for baking in soap making?

[@caedesdoesart]

Please please reply! I've been making melt and pour soaps lately and I've been attempting marbled look, but my soap base gets a kindof skin on the surface, and I've had two failed attempts at it. Idk what to do

[@bramble-berry]

If the melt and pour bases are forming a skin before you pour them into your mold, you can heat them for a few more seconds and stir. This should dissolve the skin back into the soap base.

[@pn3929]

Got important information. Thanks.

[@Kokokashhhhh]

So informative 😊 🫂 🙏

[@marlynsali1507]

Yes im a beginner i want to try

[@ojhasvalle-mz8hi]

Instead of avocado oil, only coconut oil is fine. Do i need to add some other oil.

[@bramble-berry]

Melt and pour soap is able to accept up to 5% additives like coconut oil, fragrances or extracts.

[@vadvitch]

11:16 would a hair dryer work

[@sonyahoward8503]

Is there a place where the best temps m & P are listed. Highest temp before it's bad. Best temp for colorants (mica, color blocks, food coloring) best temps for essential oil, fragrance oil, etc. Best temp for what I didn't cover in this ?

[@gabrielavernarska5939]

What if melt and pour embeds are sweating in the CP soap? Can I wrap it up before it’s been cured for at least 6 weeks? M&P were made about 3-4weeks ago but they still sweat 😥

[@donnahlaki5356]

Thanks for the video, can i use a hair dryer?

[@beautybeauty8185]

Can we add chickpea flour or rice flour to melt and pour soap?

[@nartakihomemadesoap3496]

Ma'am can you please tell. Me which soap base is good for making soap because I bought from online but that is sticky. I need non sticky soap base..

[@archana3966]

How to calculate the tfm of a melt and pour soap. Is it necessary to specify that in the label??

[@kathrynmoffett4512]

Is milking a word when I’m heating the soap base?

[@elainegreen1904]

Can I add Shea butter to melt and pour soap. If so how much per pound?

[@bramble-berry]

You can usually add a small amount of extra oils and butters to melt and pour. We recommend using a maximum of 1 tablespoon of extra oil or butter per pound of soap. Any more and you might end up with soaps that are sticky and soft. That being said, if you're wanting the moisturizing properties of shea butter in your melt and pour soap, we offer a Shea Butter Melt and Pour base on our website: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/bases/melt-and-pour-soap/sfic-shea-melt-and-pour-soap-base/V000756.html

[@ashimadhawan3886]

Can I use Freeze dried herbal powders in melt and pour?

[@LizasPaperPassion]

It would be great if you offered a kit that had everything in it for first timers

[@bramble-berry]

We offer a great variety of kits on our website here: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/kits You will often need a few additional thing such as heat-safe containers and stick blenders, but our kits have almost everything you need to start making bath and body products.

[@susanbancroft1575]

How do i mix activated charcoal into M&P? And how do i mix ac and td as a little batch beforehand in a bottle?

[@bramble-berry]

We recommend mixing both charcoal and titanium dioxide with alcohol before adding it to the melt and pour base. You can premix and store it, though you will want to give it a quick mix before adding to your batch to ensure it is all still homogenous.

[@sarahtipton7110]

Would love to purchase from bramble berry but shipping to the UK came up as £100+ 🙃

[@angelkaye1982]

If I don't have a microwave, how do I use/melt down melt-and-pour?

[@Ali626AMM]

You can use a double boiler on the stove. I'll do that if I'm making a bigger batch because I find all the soap doesn't melt consistently in the microwave without stopping constantly to stir. Just put an inch of water in a pot and then a glass or metal bowl on top that doesn't touch the water. Heat the water to simmering and pop on the bowl with the soap. The smaller you cut the pieces the faster it will melt. JUST DON'T FORGET THE BOWL WILL BE HOT! I've also hung a measuring cup over the edge of the pot, but you really have to watch that. Good luck. I hope that helps you.

[@swtgurlde1]

What colors were used in the purple and blue mix into that round mold?

[@gigdrama9299]

I wish you had shown the finished Bar of soap that you swirled

[@stennishacrowned6589]

can you use melt and pour soap right away?

[@nellysmith6006]

yes

[@elliewellie_YouTube]

Does Brambleberry ethically source its ingredients?

[@beverlyalmario2779]

Hi Anne Marie, I am one of your long time subscriber, and I need help. I am just starting to make a soap using melt and pour, I bought them online here in our country (ph), I need help, i am not sure though if the oil I bought can be used in soap making. Can u help me pls

[@bramble-berry]

While you can add fixed oils or butters to the melt and pour base, we don’t recommend adding much, if any. The bases are already made with luxurious oils and butters. The more you add to the base, the more the consistency will change. The lather will start to decrease or you could end up with a softer bar of soap. Because of this, we don’t add more than 1 teaspoon of extra oils per pound of soap base.

[@honeysvlog5432]

Easy to learn making soaps .. lovely lady mashaALLAH..stay blessed

[@sabunwalla]

You R Good....... Hmmmm. Actually ..,.. the best. Falling in love for the way, the presentation! The knowledge and what not. God Bless

[@drea3829]

Where do u get the pouring containers from?

[@bramble-berry]

You can find our easy pour containers on our website here: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/tools-and-accessories/containers/easy-pour-mixing-and-measuring-container/V000054.html