TESTING & EXPERIMENTING - New Soap Equipment, Colors, Techniques….*dramatic results* | Royalty Soaps

[@aniruddhthakar1933]

I clicked faster than miss Katie could scrapy scrapy her containy

[@RoyaltySoaps]

😂😂🥰

[@goblinwisdom]

Hehe ❤

[@cryingbroken8824]

Her "big" containy or just "whatever" containy?

[@katinamartin7934]

I have caught myself saying scrapy scrapy when mix cake batter or something like that trying to get all the batter our of the bowl lol.

[@MishaSims]

🤣

[@rachelgilbert3164]

Honestly the "ugly" soap could be rebranded as a nature-y geology soap! If you expect neutral colors, it's actually a gorgeous soap. Just maybe not what you expected!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

I like that!!

[@Lore1374-TheCrochetFairy]

I agree. I think it could be reminiscent of kinda a dry Santa Fe desert landscape. :)

[@screamingnspace]

Yeah, could be good if accented with some yellows, oranges, and reds or some darker browns and mossy greens. For the brown and green options the soap frosting could be leaves!!

[@Laury-kq5gf]

it does have a thanksgiving vibe.

[@TiffSpiffy]

for sure - I liked the color morph and it would make an excellent prank soap kit. :)

[@rita2506]

“…and that’s it…” she says after 4 colors, a ruffle tip, stone embeds, 4 mica drizzles, mica covered stones, glitter, and holographic glitter 🖤💜💙🤣🤣🤣 oh Katie, we love you!

[@caravicini7341]

Luvvvvv it!

[@Heath87Miranda]

So true 😂

[@majesticallyawkward1977]

I lol so hard at that point of the video too!!!

[@audisnewbeginning8616]

Absolutely 💯

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Ha ha, just a perfect comment. I love it, thanks for sharing 🙂🐿❤️

[@irelynwhispersong]

The 'ugly' bar to me has a very 'desert dune at night' vibe going on with the dark rock and glitter being the night sky and stars. It's actually quite mystical and peaceful

[@Moonstar343]

The “ugly” soap looks so cool for being completely unintended! Definitely looks like sedimentary(?) rocks or something. Honestly, if I didn’t see what the colors were supposed to look like, I’d think the design/palette was planned out-

[@inesolujic2534]

Agreed! It reminds me of desert landscapes 🏜

[@mwjohnson811]

Chocolate covered Blueberries?

[@barbaracrump9242]

My daughter says “It looks like a volcano, who wouldn’t want that.” Even you failures are a success. Love you and your videos. Keep doing what you’re doing. 👍🤗❤️

[@YingofDarkness]

Yeah a volcano was what I thought it was

[@BlackKoshka23]

Honestly, you, laughing hysterically at the color morph, has made my day. Thank you for showing us your failures and reminding us that each mistake is an opportunity to learn.

[@RoyaltySoaps]

😂😂😂

[@adde9506]

A mistake is only an opportunity to learn if you aren't punished.

[@footlongmcq]

Whao! Wasn’t expecting that drastic of a color morph but the inner design was cool on both.

[@rae4eva]

I'd be interested in seeing the "ugly" soap once it's fully cured and the colors reach their final stage. I remember the one paranormal color morph that was ugly when first cut, but then after a period of time the color became pretty again.

[@TiffSpiffy]

Me too!

[@tranquilcottageknits1422]

Agreed

[@NaNaTT549]

Same, Would love to see it after it's all cured.

[@JediNinjaification]

I was wondering that as well

[@sephineminien3230]

I really love the "atrocious" bar and I know there are many people who prefer more muted , dusty colors to bright candy colors. Here (Denmark) most people want natural colors, so all my micas are collecting dust, I only use clays for coloring ♥

[@Galliri]

Oh wow, I love the "ugly" bar, it really gives a sort of rusty sand dune vibe - that brick orange and sandy brown really work, and it's going to be that light all the way through once the center of the soap finishes maturing so that grey-y is going to go away too. Doing it deliberately I can see where you might want to change it up - and of course if you were expecting that stunning galactic blue it's a disappointment to get brown - but I really do like the desert sunset look!

[@MeganTako]

I didn’t hate the “ugly” soap. It kinda looks like an old Polaroid, the way it discolored. Also, pretty sure I had a sweater in the early 2000s that was that color combo.

[@stephcdunivant]

It reminds me of a planet!

[@TomoyoTatar]

@@stephcdunivant Mars brownies =^)

[@mungbean345]

You are so right; my friend head a sweater in those colors during that time! 😲 I'd completely forgotten and couldn't think what that soap bar reminded me of!

[@teennine8651]

The "ugly" soap looks like pretty desert stone, I think it'd be worth listing! And the rainbow soap is gorgeous!

[@rccook3269]

There is never a "fail", there is only a "hmmm, interesting..." Someone interested in brown shades might love it. Great pours! My personal opinion on the black rainbow is YES! More black background bright color soaps, please!!! I love black soaps with bright interiors! They make me so happy🤩!

[@ammalyrical5646]

Only happy accidents. :D

[@lulu_uwu2]

Imagine how cute a star imbed in the pastel rainbow soap would look

[@maritta2504]

I would probably still buy the "ugly" one, because the fragrance sounds really good! And the pour looks so cool!! You could name the soap according to Bob Ross "Happy Little Accident"

[@cherylfelton4030]

I actually kind of liked the “atrocious” bar! Sure it wasn’t what you were going for in the colors weren’t what you wanted… But I think it’s pretty darn cool… So if you’re looking for someone to give a bar to here I am pick me!!! That rainbow soap is also gorgeous… I would love to see you deal a whole big soap collection for that one!

[@zombei_kid]

Its super earthy and I like it a lot lol

[@yumekeraun]

Agreed! It looks neat, like a piece of wood. I personally like the dark blue embed with the brown towns.

[@sharon5171]

Same! I actually love the earthy/nature vibe that it has, and would love to get it if I wasn’t super fragrance-sensitive.

[@kayla-rae4770]

But if the mica isnt soap safe doesnt that mean it can affect your skin?

[@zombei_kid]

@@kayla-rae4770 Nope it's safe! It's just meant for a different kind of soap. Cold process is different than melt and pour or bath bombs or whatever :P

[@pedanticm]

I would LOVE to see more inside-the-soap designs. Fancy pours, interesting embeds, but something that gives you a scene when you look at it.

[@TheEllie138]

I love to think how many artforms can use that technique! It's done in glass and candy making (as on two of my other favorite yt channels) but those two mediums (media?) are far more similar to each other than to soap, so I wonder if Katie could benefit from their processes 🤔🤷🏻‍♀️

[@revinaque1342]

I'd love that too!

[@LukaszSebastian]

I actually really like the "ugly" soap, even more than the pastel one - pattern inside is great, color pallet turned out very consistent, and it has really natural, earthy look. I love earth colors, like browns and greens, with just a little addition of more vibrant ones, and I really don't like pastel...

[@juliepurcell7484]

I agree. The ugly soap is actually really cool.

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

Katie cackling about how ugly the soap looks is everything! I actually like the way the soap looks, but I'm a total weirdo. Beautiful! It lets the stone stand out and it looks gorgeous to me and my weirdo eyes 😍😍😍 The pastel rainbow road soap is beautiful, too! I love seeing artists experiment in their crafts. Yes, please!

[@forgodsgloryfarm]

KATIE! I just made the rainbow one! I'm dying to cut it! I know mine won't look as good as yours, my colors got super thick, but I hope it's still cute in it's own way! I've wanted to try making it ever since I saw this video back in October! It's one of my favorites soaps you've made! My daughter and I both watched this video together and she said she liked the colors in the other soap. Thank you for all the work you do, we love watching your videos, I get so much inspiration from them.

[@lordoftheplants5103]

Wow, I thought the blue batch was going to be my favorite of the two, but the rainbow soap turned out so good! I love the experimental batch videos where anything could happen

[@RoyaltySoaps]

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[@RachelShadoan]

That black soap with the drippy rainbow, I am STUNNED. It’s so gorgeous! I love that effect!

[@nicolelavigne1700]

I love the swirls that divided bucket made even if the colours were not what you wanted and not really appealing. OMG Rainbow Road is so accurate for the second soap. Not just the latest version, but the way that bright road cuts through the black night sky in previous games as well. I LOVE it!

[@lydi1630]

That dark blue is EVERYTHING. I'm so sad it discolored

[@spookypuptarts511]

I actually love the colors inside that "ugly" soap, they do make me think of autumn. One of those cold clear days where the sky is almost gray. With a different color of frosting and decorations it could've been very nice. Love the neon one tho that's super fun

[@CrazzyLaddy69]

I thought the same thing.. love the outside colors on the "ugly" soup.. kinda looks like an autumn sunset. I think something like a drop swirl would look awesome.. with a orange or yellow rock on top...

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

My son whos 5 loved the hideous soap… he said it looks like layers of sandstone 🤷‍♀️ so there you go… The rainbow one needs to go into full production cause she’s a special kind of awesome!!!!

[@jillianhubert6931]

My four year old is obsessed with your channel. When you cut the one loaf and said it was ugly she said 'mum it's beautiful it looks like the sky meets the ocean'. In her eyes you can do no wrong! I've even got her nice soap making kits for Christmas. You've really inspired her!

[@duncanaldrich2573]

For the record, I would absolutely use that brown soap! I have a horrible sense of humor and I think it would fit perfectly with the "bachelor can't get his life together" look that I like to go for sometimes. It makes it even ten times better that it actually smells really good! I've been quietly cackling in my chair ever since you showed it, its so good!

[@sammcrawford2125]

I just love when Katie posts. It makes my bad days better. *edited to add, I'm glad to see I'm not the only person who gets cheered up by watching her make soap

[@RoyaltySoaps]

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[@sammcrawford2125]

@@RoyaltySoaps your giggles at the end are just music to my ears. ❤❤❤ thank you for sharing your joy with us!!!

[@sammcrawford2125]

@@RoyaltySoaps also the rainbow one looks like a shooting star trail. You could add a carefully placed, star shaped, soap cane and make a shooting star soap! It would be out of this world

[@onwednesdayswewearpink2761]

@@RoyaltySoaps I Love your personality. You a Gift to the Internet

[@kimberlywhite7895]

I would call the failed soap "woodgrain", not an expected color combo, but one that works for a nature basket. ^_^

[@skyydancer67]

Funny you say that. If she had cut the bars the long way (if they were unfrosted) that's exactly what they'd really look like.

[@shawnablake2163]

The whole time you were talking about the ugly soap I was cracking up with you, your laugh was so contagious there, it made my night. It's really not that bad if you want a neutral kind of soap, but I just love how you can still keep a positive attitude and laugh at your own mistakes instead of getting upset with it. That's such a good characteristic to show others

[@Keira_Akoma]

The brown bar looked really pretty tbh, it made me think of a cake and then seeing the inside made me think of tectonic plates it was just super cool!

[@tiffanybraden8501]

I love that when you saw it changed a lot that you were just laughing about and didn’t get upset ❤ I love the positivity

[@Terrelli9]

Your videos immediately put me in a better mood, no matter what’s going on. And it’s not even just the soap. It’s your fun personality. I truly thank God that I found this channel.

[@RoyaltySoaps]

I am so glad 🥺

[@amaliawilde8978]

I feel like the crafters' national anthem should be saying "It's so ugly!" While smiling and giggling. Just such a mood.

[@katelillo1932]

This is so true 😂😭

[@Kiterpuss]

Couple that with "Well, it's extra special!" as you gaze at your creation with concerned disdain.

[@viciousvictoria51]

Omg I was not ready for that first reveal. I actually gasped, “OH NO!”

[@RoyaltySoaps]

😂😂😂 me toooo

[@unicornsandwhips9522]

I love both of them the "ugly" one is so nice with its earthy colors and calming energy and the rainbow is just pure happiness 😍

[@vidhoard]

This is my favorite kind of video of yours! So much surprise, so many new techniques, and so much excitement!!!

[@SweetDippy]

I love the brown one! It'd be perfect for an environmental science-themed soap month! It's basically sedimentary rock with those layers. Imagine a bunch of different soaps inspired by different minerals, fossils, and rock formations, or even those epic rainbow lakes at Yosemite Park. Also, a note to the editor: Sometimes the music is very abrupt and loud but only lasts like 10 seconds, which feels more interruptive than entertaining. To make the transitional music a bit more smooth, keeping the same song for the entire video and then turning up the volume for the montages would make for a better sense of continuity, which would feel more seamless and less abrupt. I do enjoy the music you pick out, however, cause they're kinda pop and fit Katie's personality big time lol

[@ciennasoap105]

I just found your soap teaching series!! My husband and I are getting everything to make it for our friends and family for Christmas. We're so excited. Thank you :)

[@RoyaltySoaps]

How exciting! I hope y’all enjoy!!

[@katiejo4837]

I think for the “blue” soap you could use the same technique and maybe even the colors and embed a soap cane in the shape of a bone and a dinosaur skull and have it be an archeology soap. Great for Indiana Jones or the mummy!

[@litenen]

Elysian acres soap here on youtube has a dinosaur bones soap like that (archeology soap) and it looks so cool!

[@dx.feelgood5825]

INDIANA JONES SOAP WHEN

[@cpl_nz]

I love watching you test soaps!! More of anything you do would be amazing Katie!! X

[@bm4573r2]

That paranormal color morph was devastating because that blue/purple/gold combo was so beautiful. One of my favorite designs in a while. The falling rock exploding with the heavy metal screaming guy...so funny! Excellent video!

[@LeeLeeBellePBJLee]

I would LOVE to see the "ugly" bar redone with similar colors that work, it was gorgeous before... before. That said, it isn't the worst, I could definitely see why someone would like it... but I'd still love to see it done and the colors turn out as you intended.

[@madelinehero4353]

I actually really like that caramel brown/tan frosting with the indigo colored stones and mica drizzle. I think it's a super calming palate. The inside, maybe not so much XD.

[@tenoralove]

Yes Katie I love when you do these type of videos they are such a learning experience for me personally and kudos to me catching this on time this time LOL I love your videos and I'm always looking forward to them with all the craziness going on in the world this is my relief so thank you my love

[@RoyaltySoaps]

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[@tenoralove]

No link for the pouring pitcher😢😢

[@jessicastar433]

I’ve been so depressed the last few days Katie really helps

[@BeckyCz1]

Oh my god, I had to laugh so hard when I saw the failed soap 🤣 and you laughing as hard made me laugh even harder 🤣🤣🤣 The pour was beautiful and the rainbow soap was just amazingly beautiful 🤩

[@HeinusHoratius]

"But the actual frosting? Hot garbage!" That made me laugh so hard! 😂 The discolouration was really surprising though. That frosting looked absolutely amazing, with the shimmering blues and purples. I would never have guessed that was the one that would fail.

[@xpandorasboxx]

The "ugly" soap reminds me of chocolate ice cream or a cupcake, with that odd, dulled brownish color mixed with whatever other flavoring it includes. I think it's neat!

[@MargoMB19]

I'm going to be real honest this video has made me feel so freaking good. I've been having a rough time lately and seeing a longer video with more of the mixing/pouring and all the pretty colors just makes me feel so relaxed. The first soap, the frosting is absolutely stunning, so shiny and vibrant.... and then omg the transformation to the brown, that was so surprising!

[@RachelShadoan]

I love your experiments SO MUCH. The rainbow one reminds me of the sparkly rocket trail you often see behind animated unicorns when they are flying

[@boop7313]

I am shooketh too. I REALLY LOVE THAT BLACK & RAINBOW DESIGN!!

[@chaz83au]

I love these product testing videos - always so much fun to see the process in action. I kinda liked the top of the brown soap. I thought the brown with the blue stone and glittery bits looked quite nice. The inside though. Rough. The design looked good but those colours made it hard to appreciate the design! The rainbow soap was just joy, start to finish. Love your work Katie. I'm now making my own soaps because of you and it's the most fun I've had in years!

[@TheThreeMusketeers09]

The rainbow soap really makes me think of nyan cat, like, a rainbow, and the frosting looks like a cloud, and the heart on top is such a piece of emo/scene kid 2009 aesthetic V. Nostalgic, 10/10

[@MichelleHaward]

Katie: It's atrocious! Me: *brain instantly names it* Faded Treasure Map. It's pretty in its own way. Just not bright. But the pastel rainbow is bright and beautiful.

[@MargoMB19]

Never would've thought of that but yeah it totally does look like an old faded treasure map!

[@Lovagechannel]

Do the brown pour technique for a pastel ocean/mermaid bar! It looks like waves.

[@melissalowrey7922]

Yes love both! The "fail" one reminds me of a mellow sunset.like in the desert . The other looks amazing lava rainbow unicorn marshmallow rainbow bright vibes so much.

[@RatzRule94]

The "ugly" soap could change back to the original colors after curing for longer wouldn't be the first soap that you've made that did that. Love the rainbow drip soap!

[@polythenepam3236]

I really liked the “blue” colour morph soap not just the design I actually liked the colours the earthy tones to it and honestly if u wasn’t expecting blues u would of loved it too I think! That rainbow is everything tho 🌈

[@MyEva909]

The "monster" design looks like a desert scene actually 😁 switch the stone and maybe not that much of colorful glitters and you have a nice soap bar 😅

[@WraythSkitzofrenik]

The stones are sodalite, one of my favorites. The discoloration actually makes the glitter and stones pop beautifully. The pastel rainbow gets me belting "Rainbow in the Dark"!

[@clu5150]

Awesome to see how things work. It’s nice to know that bars don’t turn out perfect every time! I would love to watch more experimental videos!

[@nikolefinger1747]

Having a rough morning? Royalty Soaps to the rescue!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

🥰🥰💕

[@MyEva909]

Me in the evening here in germany: Morning? 😂

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

@@MyEva909 It's ok, it's definitely afternoon most places here in the US, too!😅

[@ZukiraPhaera]

I actually really dig that "failed" bar. Reminds me of the scrap yarns I was using when I first learned to crochet. Though that first little blanket I made was ugly as anything, I have fond memories of the time spent with my grandmother when she was teaching me. Though that blanket was not pretty, it holds some wonderful and beautiful memories, making it precious. Seeing that bar brought a smile to my face because of the memories it brought back.

[@cliviascreations]

I actually like both, it’s not what you were going for , but is unique, look like wood to me, 😍

[@MAGICalReality13]

The rainbow soap was very cool! Would love to see the technique of the drippy side pour and the soap over the top of the frosting in other designs

[@furia5575]

I just love how she laughs from the heart, it is wholesome! :D

[@katelillo1932]

The rainbow soap is stinkin adorable 🥰 it’s like she turned Moriah Elizabeth into soap lol BUT! I actually loved the ugly soap 🙈 it’s so Arizona desert/earth tones/soft and gentle looking. Plus the pattern is spectacular. The “one pot wonder” pour is my absolute favorite, my closet is full of soaps poured with that technique because it never stops being fun to see the results lol

[@TeaCup987]

The "ugly" soap reminds me of petrified wood, I like it! I know it wasn't the color combo and the design you wanted to create but it's actually very pretty IMO ❤ For the people out there that aren't really into colorful soap that could be a great alternative 😊

[@caitcee5520]

Every time I get a notification from you I know I’m going to smile! You’ve inspired me to make my own soap and candles and it brings me joy so thank you!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

That makes me so happy to hear 😭🥰

[@cryingbroken8824]

@@RoyaltySoaps glad to return the favour, at least once!😁😘🤷‍♀️😍

[@happymeee1]

You make me happy! I love your content, your narrative, your fails and your success! Most of all, your laugh makes me want to laugh right along with you. Thanks for the fun and education!

[@GemmaleeDee]

I loved the way the first soaps frosting top ended up, really pretty to me against the sodalite and glittery colors!

[@Sheldoninmanyfandoms]

I absolutely Love these kinds of videos!! I love watching the fails, the experiments, the unboxings. You asked at one point in time if we, as an audience, like that kind of content. I personally Adore it. It's so fun!!

[@cheyegrogan]

How fun! I love this idea of testing different things within your craft, when you’ve perfected your own soap recipe and you know the methods you already like to use. So glad to be a new member of the Royal Court! 🥳🥳

[@RoyaltySoaps]

I’m so glad you’re here!!

[@stessringold]

I aughed so hard when she unveiled that "blue" bar - it was 100% my aesthetic before the cure but DEAR LORD. ROFL. This video was fun! I like it when you're able to show small batches and your kind of "testing" process. It always feels like it gives you a chance to be more creative and free with the things you're trying with soap.

[@redeteeteder]

I really think that natural rock looking/jasper-like soap is my favorite of all time!!! 🖤💙🤎💜

[@paigemclaughlin4668]

I like the coulour shifting one! It looks like a zebra finch!! Plus, that coffee colour on top was stunning!

[@ladyxmp_]

Honestly, I’m fond of the “ugly” soap. The design and scent profile (description) sounds amazing.

[@Sadie-z9x]

Loving all these videos of you doing stuff other than regular soaps!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

I’m so glad! Me too!

[@florianb81]

Wild ride = Good Ride. Hope to see those kind of videos more often on the channel (by those kinds i mean the testing equipment and color etc. videos) Enjoy your channel and your craft. Greetings from Germany

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Thank you!!

[@marciaedginton5798]

I love that rainbow one!!!! Please do another using the new pour bucket, that technique was so cool.

[@lunahagmayer3892]

hi katie! i really liked this style of video. more casual commentary and just experimenting!

[@shorebird-y]

My middle school, Hello Kitty-loving, Hot Topic-wearing self would have died over that black and rainbow bar. 🖤💜🧡💚💙

[@mintriddell]

That brown colour combination is hideous and I LOVE it! The pour technique will look so cool with other colors! I am truly and deeply enamoured with how bad the current color combination looks though?? (The rainbow bar turned out amazing though!)

[@karatheyaroxan6852]

I was stunned at the beauty of the blue soap... before. Ruffle frosting, deep jewel blues and purples. I wanted it so bad! But what happened????

[@cleahpatra]

I almost laughed till crying at that brown morph reveal! I love all your soap making videos, but really dig this experimentation. Hope you're having a great day!

[@valeries1764]

I loved the blue one so much! 🥺 it’s so cozy!

[@downtherabbithole8325]

I actually really like the "ugly" soap. It looks really natural and the frosting matches the veins in the rocks

[@starrwinter]

Wooooo TY so glad as I asked to see some of this wild experiment soap stuff 💕💕💕

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Y’all had such great suggestions I had to get on it right away!

[@starrwinter]

@@RoyaltySoaps oh my gosh to the first soap… Blueberry crisp mush instead of just blue 😂

[@thatsnotmyname9647]

you've got candy heart mountain and poopy mountain! In all seriousness though, I love the pour design of the first -- it looks like the inside of a oyster shell or something like that and could be really cool for your stone soaps

[@LaMarreFam]

The “ugly” bar is giving me Saturn 🪐/galaxy vibes. I think it’s still pretty! A lot of super cool rocks have layers of mineral lines like that bar does. Super cool!

[@3llevate]

Ohhhh Saturn bar! Yes! Thissssss hahaha list it as a Saturn bar

[@annesophieg-n]

i love seeing you experiment! it’s so exciting!

[@erinford310]

I think the 'ugly' one is so cool! It looks like natural desert rock colors and I love the contrast on the top of the blue stone and the muddy brown ripples!

[@jacobmcdaniel1972]

Thanks for the laugh Katie :D both soaps look great in their own ways haha also the first fragrance said it discolors to Tan in CP on the label and I instantly said "oh no!"

[@nyantodamax145]

I adored the rainbow soap!! Please make that part of an official collection! And the discolored soap actually looks quite cool! :D

[@krmssr]

Okay so, I love how weird your first loaf turned out, and if I could afford it, I’d probably try to preorder, lol. You should totally make a listing, I’m sure there are other people like me who will/do love it 💜

[@greenecrayon]

I love the experimenting!!! I enjoy seeing the process of discovery.

[@therealJamieJoy]

KATIE!!! It is NOT hideous. The soap looks like ACTUAL agate. Real earthy gemstones, minerals, crystal are often these colors. This is great!!