Acorn Apple Cider Soap Making + I Need Your Opinion | Royalty Soaps

[@tabithahughes4847]

I don’t want you to stop the soap videos and their frequency. However, a craft or reaction video sprinkled in is fine. I just don’t want to lose the soap videos. It’s literally my favorite content on KZbin.

[@jess0324]

same !! i absolutely love these videos and literally anything katie makes. i enjoyed the home renovation videos too, i would n will watch anything

[@jillianj310]

Same. I’m here for soap content still! But honestly I watch all of her videos.

[@JodiLeaSnakeQueen]

@@jess0324 same! Any videos she makes is fine with me!

[@rosamondragon6071]

I ALSO LOVE THE SOAP VIDEOS AND THEIR FREQUENCY!!!!!

[@alainadiehl]

Totally agree! My sister and I both watch *every* new soap video. It's like waiting for a new episode of a show to come out.

[@darabowling1920]

Some ideas: 1: Do a series themed “out of my comfort zone.” Experiment with ingredients, techniques, and designs that are new to you, that you wouldn’t ordinarily do. 2: Bloopers. Everybody loves those! 3: A Day in the Life: bring the cameras along as you run your business for a day or two. Let us see the tasks you have to do and the many hats you have to wear. 4: I’ve seen episodes with your mom, and she’s great, but what if you brought your dad in front of the camera and taught him how to make soap? 5: bring back Kenny, even if only for a guest appearance. I miss him!!

[@gkat8058]

Don’t forget Lily!! Whenever I’m having a bad day I go back and watch those videos Lily cheers me up so much!

[@butterflyminder]

I love and endorse all of these suggestions.

[@MissMustang98]

Great ideas!!!

[@michellesmith702]

Yes so much to all of this.

[@marus815]

100% agreed

[@JourneyWithAjah]

I actually wanted to see the rest of the renovation series. Anytime you branch out, you'll get less views because it's not what your audience expects from you, but remember, there are still a lot of us who clicked because we're interested in you generally, not just the soap. =]

[@adde9506]

I'll confess, I wasn't watching them, but if I'd had time, I would have. I'll probably go back some time and give them a click.

[@grayweathersby5028]

They were some of my favorites, I hope she continues with more 🤞🏻💕💕

[@jennybethjonescreative5535]

I loved them too! Things were coming together and I was looking forward to seeing how you made it happen. Also looking forward to that big reveal. I kept going back through what videos you posted looking for the renovation videos that I thought I must have missed.

[@lynnb2323]

I agree. I'm here just loving Katie vibes! Started watching a few years ago and am hooked. Any and all content so far has been amazing! From fan designs, to silly family fun, to life events, to reviews, to behind the scenes, to themed months, to renos, to just everything. Love ya Katie & fam and just wish you guys all the best always! :D :)

[@catherinekeen8654]

Me too. I was enjoying the renovation series too!

[@muffininorbit]

I really liked the challenges you used to do. Like when you'd have a competition with your brother, or try to make a coherent soap out of things you picked at random. I like videos that are focused on creative process, seeing how people come up with ideas. I'd like seeing how you pick and mix scents, how your color experiments work, or when you're trying something new. I enjoyed it when you joined a soap club and would try techniques you didn't know how to do.

[@science6277]

Hey Katie. I agree with people saying that we want to see more variety in the techniques that you use. You do a lot of drop swirls, in the pot swirls, and textured layers. It would be nice to see more swirls of different kinds. I also remember you doing a soap based on a drawing that Lily did for you. I loved watching you interact with Lily. I’d like to see more of that, maybe you do a limited run of Lily’s Soap of the Month. Another thing I would be interested in would be if you had an ongoing series with each collection, like you did with the birthstone soaps. A different theme each year. Like one year is books and another year is flowers etc. Kits and hacks are all good fun. I also really liked the holiday house renovation and the royal academy series.

[@rachelp2468]

This would be nice. Maybe some smaller batches that are more complex and limited edition. I know scaling the complicated soap for full production probably isn't cost effective. But small batch exclusives, even like the Taco Bell soap would be fun.

[@Nicole-tn8ep]

i'd like to see more soap challenges where you don't have control over the design of the soap you're making. either by making a design that's already been sent in by a viewer or by creating a poll somewhere and letting viewers vote on soap elements. preferably the first option but the second would be fun too!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

I love this idea!

[@danielleoliver1734]

Or maybe recreate someone else’s soap as a challenge

[@EmilyElle]

@@RoyaltySoaps Random colour generator??

[@_kellford]

Yes!!! I feel like we haven't seen a fan design in a hot minute

[@kat-napzzz]

I was about to comment that the challenge type videos are my fave!

[@kittybabyromeo]

Video idea: “the life of a bar of soap” take us through your creative process when you first find inspiration, designing, trial and error/practicing the design, making the soap, cutting, complete packaging process and shipping out. Your eyeshadow makes your eyes pop!

[@TiggiTheWillful]

Ooohhh love that idea

[@marianacouto2086]

Yess I love that

[@sunshinem.7741]

Yes! I love this so much it just would take a lot of work to film/edit. Moreso than the regular videos since it doesn't all happen in one go. So even if she only did 1 video like this it would be such a cool look into what goes into the soap children!

[@gobie1kenobie]

What a great idea! There were videos where you showed your original drawing of the soap "plan". These were very interesting

[@tessaarmstrong4770]

I had the same idea! It would be so cool to have a behind the scenes look at her process.

[@TurtleofDeath]

I'd really love to see a 'use it up' series where you go through all your old imbeds or fragrences you've had for ages and then make soaps using them, trying to use as few new imbeds or specially bought items as possible. I think it would be really cool since they'd defo be limited edition too!

[@dessacorson9642]

would also be cool to see her and someone else do a who makes the best challenge with those items

[@butterflyminder]

This is brilliant.

[@alenas7971]

Agreed! I'd love to see this too!

[@lozenger8]

This is an excellent idea!

[@Rose-jz6sx]

Yes!

[@EmilyRitcheson]

If you’re interested in more educational stuff, I think a “troubleshoot my soap” type series would be super fun! Either common problems people face with cold process soap, or even having viewers send in batches they’ve made from Instagram or something and asking for tips on what went wrong. Just throwing it out there! Love ya, Katie!

[@annewandahl8420]

I would love to see more of Lily and Kenny. A musical soap series: Soap inspired by various genres of music: Classical, jazz, reggae, hard rock, childrens music, soul etc.

[@Imbored262]

Kenny moved and is now a full time twitch streamer.

[@lindanchik]

So funny Katie. My absolute first thought was “oh look how pretty she looks with her hair down” and then you went into how you feel self conscious with your hair down. You look lovely, truly.

[@ArtisanSunsetSoaps]

I agree, but it's hot in Tx.....when it's cooler I think hair down is great! 💙

[@keithysanchez4900]

Same, she looks so pretty and her hair looks so healthy, hope she can feel confident instead of self-conscious soon cuz it would be great seeing her with her hair down more in the future

[@boop7313]

Same here!😃

[@_kellford]

My first thought as well!

[@janayehartley7934]

I had the same thought!!

[@leticiareynoza8888]

Video ideas: Embeds - how y’all make them how y’all decide that’s the embed y’all are going to use how y’all go about choosing the color of it basically everything behind the “scenes” Packaging - kinda like a pack and chat and everything that goes into packaging A day in the life of a soap maker? - blog like style where we basically get a look into what you do as a soap maker/ business owner. Katie tries- you can make videos of you trying different diy kits a methods of soap making and candle making More videos of the royalty soap academy I think that’s what it was called.

[@lynlyhickey]

She did a packaging video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKPVlIWidquEnqs it was so good!

[@linkenby]

it'd be fun to see the entire process from beginning to end, like the planning of the soap/collection, the creation of the embeds, everything.

[@samofsamnation7523]

She did a packaging and Embed video.

[@shaunaotoole492]

Behind the scenes in the shop and during every day production. “A day in the life of a soap maker” kinds of video. What about marketing and packaging. I wanna see it all. I agree that the classic soap making has become a little predictable. I still watch and enjoy most of them. But I’d like more of the kit testing, crafting, and reaction videos. Lily will always get a view from me. I’d she’s interested and your family continues to be open to it, I’d love to see more of her. Are any other employees interested in joining you on camera? Duos are fun.

[@RachelShadoan]

I love this idea

[@mwater_moon2865]

Behind the scenes sounds FUN! But for me, I have a family and obligations, so watching the vids often happens as binge, and I will never be able to hover to grab that one soap in the collection I REALLY want, which means that all those old sold out soaps are just taunting me, so why watch/rewatch the making of them?

[@ivygarcia6878]

I think the occasional duo sounds fun too. And to piggy back off of your comment, it would be fun to see some challenge videos... as in Katie vs someone else (the way she used to have competitions with Kenny in making soap)

[@dserdsing]

Can we have another episode of "Randomly Picking my Soap Colours and Embeds"? That one episode was fun, and there's so many more random combinations that are possible :D

[@catherinecessna]

A royal court book club! Every month, pick a book to read and then talk about it during your normal soap making videos. Then at the end of the month, make a video where you showcase your viewer's soap designs based on that book!

[@Poetaytoes42]

This is an amazing idea!

[@hopewins1629]

I like this idea! I'd read along.

[@paushasleigher7891]

I love this idea! It sounds so fun

[@laurencutrone4057]

One of my favorite things you used to do, and I'm not sure you're able to do it now, is when you and Kenny would each design a soap based off of a single word. I loved seeing how creative you each got and how different the soaps were!

[@Sunshine0235]

Yes yes yes

[@MargoMB19]

Looking at the comments on this video, it seems like a lot of people actually really liked the renovation series and were looking forward to more. I too liked that series, it was different than the usual content but still really interesting and fun to watch. I don't want to sound (I dunno, rude or something?) but I feel like sometimes KZbinrs get caught up on statistics and such, like just because some videos might get less overall views doesn't mean they aren't enjoyed by many or most of your actual subscribers!

[@Arteefact]

I loved the renovation too!!! i wanna see more. it is so fun to see the new space and what dhe have done. but ofc. i have seen that youtube hides some videos for us, even in the subscribion section.

[@slated4727]

Agreed!! I wondered why the videos just stopped and we didn't get any more... Maybe she should start a second channel for mor personal/ non-soap videos. for example this reno series, videos with Lily, some day in the life of a soapmaker etc. would be amazing! Also reno IS very popular, just look at Mia Maples channel. It might just be because SO many of Katie's videos are just soap, it doesn't reach a winder audience?

[@tdmccoy1211]

Yep I feel the same. Also I personally only have so much time I can spend on here so I watch a few things faithfully and have my routine. The extra stuff is that, extra.

[@muffininorbit]

I'm not sure if I would like it or not, but it never once came up on my feed. I see every new soap video on my front page but I didn't know that series existed before this video.

[@Alt87213]

Fully agree with this comment !! I loved the Reno series and I was like ok so I guess we don’t get to see the rest of it :) but I personally really loved seeing the holiday house getting redone.

[@camiglory2748]

i’ve always wanted to see behind the scenes of soap making.. like the process of curing and how you ship orders, maybe vlogs for release day, shelly making embeds, how you choose colors and fragrances

[@RoyaltySoaps]

That’s super good to know!

[@The_Crazy_Garden_Lady]

Came here to request some behind the scenes content!

[@shasha1545]

Me too! The business side of things would be cool to see, too!

[@EvanC881]

Yes! That would be great!

[@MargoMB19]

This channel did a video all about making embeds years ago and it's one of my favorites, I'd love to see an updated video showing if the process has changed and especially a behind-the-scenes type of video now that they have more people working at Royalty Soaps would be really cool.

[@graceolomew]

I’d love to see you do more “soap tests”. I know you’ve been doing this for years and have figured out a lot of stuff already, but I think a lot of us are fellow soap makers and would love to see you take on testing different natural colourants, or mixing colours to find the perfect Lincoln green, or try a completely new or complex technique that you haven’t tried yet for a small batch. It’s so much fun and inspiring to watch you try new things, no matter if you fail or succeed! 💕 Maybe even do a video dedicated to showcasing some of your favourite soaps that your viewers have made and tagged you in! I hope mine get on there :P P.S. Would love to see Kenny come back as a guest and you can do more craft kits together! Those videos are always so fun!

[@jinxie8]

I’m curious if you’d be interested in showing more behind the scenes of the process. Maybe show us videos about your brainstorming process (coming up with the monthly theme/coming up with how many designs/coming up with designs) and then follow through what sale day is like for you. What is it like when the new month goes up? Do you watch the sales live and start packaging immediately or does it wait for Monday? I’d also like to see more of the crew working on bigger batches. Is it all one person working one batch or one person mixing and one person doing the toppers?

[@UnsweetenedMoxie]

I miss the fan design videos! Also if there was ever a soap that I MUST get my hands on it’s this one. I’m in complete love with this design

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Thanks so much!

[@audiochicky]

I came here to make this comment!!! I love the fan designs!

[@evelina4909]

Yes! The fan designs were so fun 😃

[@emilyz4039]

I also love and miss the fan designs!

[@SamanthaHeartSciFy]

I also was coming here to say how much I loved to fan design series.

[@anniek3185]

I loved the renovation videos! So it’s disappointing to hear other people didn’t. But I absolutely love when you have your family make cameos! I miss you and Kenny bantering back and fourth plus your mom (the queen! Lol) is exactly how I would I be watching the process in person (totally impressed and amazed with every detail).

[@frannyg1609]

I really enjoyed the renovation series too! I'm sad that Katie just stopped it. It was so much fun to see the space transform into a cozy guest house. And I'd like to see how the rest of it changes into the Soap Studio.

[@thefourrandomfandoms7259]

Reaction videos are some of my favorites.

[@mollsmolls13]

I LOVED the renovation series also! So sad she won't be doing more 😭

[@fortunomancy]

Tbh I wouldn’t mind seeing some more elaborate designs from you. I like the swirls, but seeing soaps with several layers or the ones that have like the sun and moon designs in them are so pretty

[@RoyaltySoaps]

That’s great to know!

[@silverliningma]

I agree. The harvest Moon from last year is my favorite. I'm down to a crumb of it left. Savoring the last bit of it.

[@geomaxa]

i agree

[@katelillo1932]

Syachi, if you haven’t seen anything from Lisa on the I Dream In Soap channel, you might really enjoy her designs! She makes some really neat ones.

[@MJ-sx5pw]

Yes I loved the candle one she did.

[@call_me_mad1236]

My recommendation would be to put out more out-of-the-ordinary cool soap creations - as in highly detailed or big soap that looks like a replica of something (aka something specifically for thumbnail eyecandy). If you did this once a month or so it would keep the viewers interest between the more typical soap videos and likely attract new viewers. Actually overall I would take some ideas from “how to cook that” with Ann Reardon. I think she has a good balance of how to videos , reaction videos, crazy creations (this is what gets new people in, just a big ass candy bar for the thumbnail), and her regular content that is relatively similar to yours.

[@Stephanie-yq3cb]

Noo. I love seeing all the soaps being made for the monthly collections. Seeing you make them is what helps me decide which ones I want to get. I'm newer to the channel, so I really like binging the older soap videos while I'm crafting or on days when I'm not feeling well because I find your videos really soothing and inspiring.

[@nikolefinger1747]

I found this channel because of the mentions from Safiya Nygaard during her soap hack videos, so I'd love to see more reaction videos. I don't think I'll get tired of soap making videos, but seeing you react to the craziness of soap hacks is hilarious and informative. Honestly, I'd even love to see you reacting to people trying soap making for the first time. Just more fun and soap please!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

That’s so good to know!

[@bw3839]

I second this- I would honestly be disappointed of you didn’t continue with your soap making videos, but reaction videos would be great and would bring in new folk (I also found you through the soap hack reaction video)! I also like when people also remake the failed soap properly in addition to reacting.

[@yarrhookedadmin5415]

That’s how I found her too lol

[@laurenlaker]

@@yarrhookedadmin5415 same here

[@stormdance056]

I'd love to see some more non-standard soap shapes! Bars are nice but I liked the little succulent mold melt & pour terrarium idea we saw Katie react to

[@alyssiablythe3445]

I'd love to see an embed series added to royal creative academy, more soapmaker challenges (it's fun to see you try new stuff like the kaleidoscope pour!), and craft kits. The bath bomb shenanigans always make me laugh!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

That’s a great idea!

[@jastinebergelt1734]

I actually waited for the next episode of the renovation series. Sad to hear it won't be continued :( I really liked it. Contentwise I really like how it's at the moment. Secret soap series is great and you should keep it. I also like the videos with Lilly. As long as you have fun making the content it will be worth watching :)

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Thank you so much for the feedback!

[@karaosborne1934]

I really like the reno series as well!! I'd love to see how it turned out

[@Mar10la]

I am so surprised the reno videos didn't do well 😕 I was absolutely here for them. I would suggest not to get to caught up in analytics and views, and just create whatever feels good to create. Probably should be kept in mind as well that a lot of people are getting back out there in the world, so maybe views compared to covid 'seasons' could look sparse.

[@karencrutchfield6907]

Even if it's not a reno series I would love a soap studio tour. I also miss some of your behind the scenes videos you used to do.

[@rachelswritingroom8261]

I loved the reno videos too! I’m sad they didn’t take off as much. I was really hoping for some more

[@kat-napzzz]

Collabing with certain KZbinrs or your friends/family to make their dream soap could be fun. Like they could tell you their preferred aesthetic, interests and scents etc and then you surprise them in the end with a special soap for just them?

[@pinkdryad]

Katie being self-conscious at the beginning, meanwhile not 2 seconds after I hit "play", I literally said out loud, "Aww, she looks so cute!" I've been thinking about the reno series the past few days and wondering why there weren't any updates. I'm sad they didn't do well for you. Could you maybe at least to a tour of the guest house/soap studio so those of us who did enjoy the series could see the finished project? Having only discovered your channel a year or so ago, I'm still loving the soap videos and am not burned out on them at all. The craft kit testing videos are also really fun. Honestly, I just enjoy watching you and your bubbly, upbeat personality, so I'll watch whatever you put out! Though I know that's not really helpful feedback. :) I do like the idea someone else suggested of more challenge-type soap making. Maybe having the viewers have some input into what gets used to make a soap (polls on insta for example), or drawing colors/embeds/etc from a hat and having to make them into something nice. Or having the other members of your team pick things for you to have to make into a soap design? Things along that nature could be really fun.

[@lizzylourenco]

Hey Katie, So I've been a viewer for around 5 years! I really enjoyed a year or so ago when you tried new soap techniques- the scalloped soap. I think more videos like that would attract an audience rather than videos of your signature style so much. Trying new crafts is also really fun to watch, as is when you tried some soap 'hacks' So I think you trying more new things out that are still soap related

[@PotatoWaaave]

I really loved the video where you tested 3 different purples to see how they'd turn out. I'd love to see more of that kind of thing. It would also be fun to see you do more challenges, like when you chose soap ingredients blindfolded

[@jamienotjames-bond]

I commented on Facebook, but for consistency: I'd love to see more fan design soap making videos! I first started watching your channel maybe a year ago or less, and I watch every single soap making video you upload, but my favorites are the fan designs. The artist and graphic designer in me gets so giddy!

[@anonanon3867]

I would love to see a soap collection based on frogs, they're extremely vibrant and colourful. Blue poison dart frog, Amazon Milk Frog, etc, etc are examples of beautiful palettes that could be used from the beauty of frogs.

[@huffleproud7171]

I love seeing every soap get made…even if it’s a quick snippet, so if it isn’t too hard maybe you could do two at a time and still make the other fun videos you’re interested in trying.

[@SpindlesEnd2]

I definitely like seeing more challenges in soapmaking - the 30 colors soap, the randomized soap, a "use it up" series. Definitely like DIY and craft kit videos. I do still like the soap making videos, but they do tend to be repetitive. Also: both! I like my tea hot and my cider cold, but mulled wine/cider is my favorite adult fall beverage :)

[@tiffanypetzoldt3141]

I’ve tried to find other soap makers to watch and I literally can’t get interested in anyone else’s channels. My favorite videos are your OG soap making videos, craft kits/ candle making etc. I also like your reacting videos. I bought my son the fairy potions after you reviewed it. You could look into a ton of the cool kits on Amazon and do some reviews on them.

[@gracehawk4935]

I've also watched other soap makers and you continue to be my favorite. You're so light hearted, quirky, kind and fun.

[@Terrelli9]

As far as content, I love the soap making but I’d also love to see more reactions, product tests, and definitely some challenges if you’re up for it. Thanks for asking!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

This is great to know, thanks for sharing!

[@ebmm1994]

I would really like more tutorial videos, or showing us the difference between certain things. For example, make a soap with the same fragrance and same colors, but with different kinds of swirls. Or the same swirl but different accent colors so we can see how those decisions impact the design of the soap. I also love the "soap makers reviews crafty soap videos" or you could also review movies/series that have some soap into it (the only one that comes to mind is fight club lol, but also you could comment on small business or stuff like that). I see the video views have gone way down and I am so sorry for that, you inspired me to make soap and now I have 8 loafs of soap that haven been made thanks to you. You are amazing and your hair looks beautiful like that.

[@stayshiny4775]

This simple soap design is so refreshing and calming - I'm never disappointed when I click onto your videos. Thank you for all that you do on your corner of the internet :)

[@pocketpawzratrescue2552]

I really miss seeing the soaps that were designed by viewers. WAY more design diversity that way.

[@toniaburgmeyer8015]

Firstly, I love this simple soap! The simpler, "sophisticated" soaps are definitely my vibe. Second, I love both hot apple cider and hot tea. Warm drinks are the best! Lastly, I love all of these soap videos for the collections so I can get the full vibe of them. I normally don't have enough money to actually buy the soaps, so the videos let me appreciate all of them from afar. But I love all of the other kinds of videos as well, especially the reaction videos and videos with Lily!

[@gracehawk4935]

Haha I get that. I finally bought a bar on my birthday and I was so excited. I haven't used it. I just stare at it. 👀👀

[@MyNameisMessenger]

Katie, I know you're trying to tailor to the consumer interest, but these soap-making videos are so... *you* and I'm saying that like I know you, which I do not, but these videos are you. Sure, do other things, 'specially with your little gem, but despite the lack of interest, I still think the soapmaking videos are the heart of your channel. I hope to get a chance to meet you someday; you seem very much like the big sister I never had. ;D

[@schnuds]

70-80% soap videos! soap challenges! (color/theme, Instagram polls etc.), subscriber soap designs, new techniques/swirls/designs etc. rest: diy kit unboxings & reviews, renovation/restoration, crafting videos

[@menagerieoforigamibirds]

I'm newer, and I still love watching you make soaps. It's very relaxing and nice to watch while I paint or do homework. I find that your soap maker reacts series gives me a headache, not due to you, but due to the videos you react to and how thoughtless they can be. I also enjoy your unboxing and craft kit testing videos. For me, they are like your soaping videos. I hope this helps!

[@MissMustang98]

As a long time viewer, I admit I've skipped several episodes over the past few months. I'm reluctant in sharing my opinion because I would never wish for someone to not evolve or grow or try new things. Since you specifically asked the viewers, however, I will share my thoughts. What I really liked about the older videos is hearing Caleb in the background (Question of the Day), seeing your family (Kenny, your mom, etc. make guest appearances), and your overall calmer, more genuine, more sophisticated tone. Nowadays, I feel like I'm watching a channel created for children (you are outright yelling at the camera during the intros) and you seem very "ON" in that every soap is "Ya'll!!! THIS is my FAVORITE" and "I'M SO EXCITED!!!!". I fully appreciate that we all love soap..your soap.. your soap videos. But, not EVERY soap, every scent, every topper, etc. can be your absolute favorite that excites you beyond measure. It just doesn't feel genuine anymore. It feels less like you're enjoying it and more like you're forcing yourself, under pressure, to keep doing it because it's now a business that supports not only you, but your family, and your friends. One video in the Barbie series started to play automatically and when I walked into the room I thought, for a split second, I was looking at JoJo Siwa!! My first tought was "Oh man...this channel really isn't for me anymore." And I was truly a bit sad. I used to really look forward to your videos. I miss the videos with you sitting on the floor, in front of your blanket from Target, talking about this month's inspiration, sharing a few Pinterest pictures here and there, and then taking us through making the soap. I miss the angry emoji pop-up when you drip soap on the counter. It's the little, simple things. When I watch the videos now, I skip right to you making the soap. In regards to new ideas...I don't think this is "new" necessarily, but it may be interesting... As an AirBnB owner, I've been interested in trying to create my own mini or single use soaps (using pretty silicone molds like orange slices, succulents, etc.) and toiletries (body butter, lip balm), but I don't know how to go about making super nourishing (I'm in the desert), natural (no TD, artificial colorants, artificial scents, etc.) items on a small scale. There are so many bases and oils out there. Do I get oat milk soap or shea or shea/coconut or...??? I don't know where to start. I'm sure your other viewers have many great ideas and I'm excited to see what you come up with. I wish you the very best always and continued prosperity in your business.

[@shmashley]

Yes to every single bit of this. Editing my comment to say: I really pause to be critical at all because I know you work really hard at this and I hate how negative the internet can be and I don't want to add to that at all. But I do want to give you honest feedback that can maybe be helpful. I feel like "peak" Royalty Soaps was early 2018-2020. Something definitely seemed to have changed with your on-camera persona at the beginning of this year, and it does come off as a little less genuine & just not really what I started watching for. I enjoy your videos but usually skip the intro & close out after the soap cutting. As far as content ideas, I love the soapmaking videos the most, don't care too much for reaction videos (just in general, not yours specifically), kit testing type stuff would be nice sprinkled in, but a couple years ago you did a series on packaging, embeds, "behind the scenes" type stuff and that was cool. This all comes from a place of love!

[@charitydoornbos264]

I do also feel like maybe your not enjoying yourself as much, its beco e a job...🙁 But I still love your videos ❤ Your my favorite soaper!🧡

[@kellybblanchard]

this comment also reflects my feelings re: paragraph 3&4

[@butterflyminder]

I think the overarching problem is that the built-in compelling narrative is gone. Creative excitement and exploration were key parts of building the business, but now that it's built, and decisions have to be made on practicalities (ie simplifying/standardizing designs) the excitement can't help but ring increasingly hollow. There needs to be more space for Katie just to enjoy her craft.

[@Twilink36]

Exactly and there are many redos of soap, I enjoyed it so much when she was talking about her inspiration and she tried new micas or new fragrances. Now it feels a bit more like standardized building blocks. Sorry Katie :(

[@eraserchasers]

I enjoyed your home renovation/home decor videos. Second to that is your kit review (soap, anything really). Most of all I come here for your positive attitude about life. Times are hard and a kind friendly voice goes a long a way in my book.

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Thank you so much, I’m so happy you’re here 💕

[@MommaBronkema]

But... I liked the renovation video. It was helpful to see how your experience shaped your choices in the layout.

[@RoyaltySoaps]

I’m so glad to know!

[@haleysummers5971]

We love your soap, but I think what we got hooked on and stick around for was/is how your personality and character came through…it had all the “friend vibes”…ya know? Like we were tuning in to see the soap, but almost equally to hangout, smile, and laugh with y’all. So, i guess what I’m saying is that I’d like to see more of you and your hilariously wonderful family, and see some behind the scenes stuff!

[@jessicaprice5532]

please please don't stop putting up a video for every soap!! we love them! but also love seeing other crafting vids, reaction vids/trying viral soap trends, love the craft kits vids and of course totally here for anything where lilly gets involved. Also, you look stunning in this video!! thanks for all the content you share :)

[@Junkuza]

Shame- I actually really enjoyed all the renovation stuff. Maybe a video showing how you do orders might be something people are interested in?

[@RoyaltySoaps]

That’s a great idea!

[@ellengander1247]

I really enjoyed the home Reno videos too. TBH, I’m interested in whatever Katie wants to share. She’s a gem.

[@ikindred]

I like the home renovation series also.

[@elizabethtyler8634]

Ooh like a pack and chat??

[@taylorchesebrough4257]

I definitely love the craft kits and especially candle videos! The soap maker reacts video is the one that drew me to your channel originally so more of those would be cool! I’m definitely always here for your normal soap making videos though! Also I’m a type one diabetic and you do not even know how much I relate to “I’d rather eat my sugar than drink it” 😂😂

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Thank you so much I really appreciate the feedback!

[@Daniellex0x0]

I liked the holiday home content :( I always enjoy the "testing hacks" videos.. extra points if you try it out and explain why it won't work like Anne with "How To Cook That" ... I also enjoy the buying kits and doing them (all kinds, soap/candles/body butter/tarts/kids stuff/all the kits) and then linking the kit in case people want to try. Maybe business related stuff or stories of issues that you ran into in the past. Trying new crafts? Whatever you end up choosing I still hope you do some regular soap series vids I love these!

[@DenverBound2008]

This is my favorite one you've done all year, aesthetically. Simple and elegant.

[@elisadiehl1546]

For the record, while I enjoy all of the Royalty Soaps videos, my favorite are always the soap making videos leading up to the big theme releases. It really inspires me to buy soap, and I get really excited when I can buy a special soap for a friend or family member and then send them to watch the making-of video! I do hope you don't really make fewer of those in 2022!!

[@theatregirl120]

Even before you started talking about it, I couldn’t get over how AMAZING your hair looks down, Katie! 💁🏼‍♀️

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Wow, thank you!!

[@kimberlyrussell9066]

I enjoy the soapmaking videos but what's funny is that the more I see you trying to "KZbin-ize" the videos (more graphics, intricate thumbnails, the themed backgrounds), the less into it you seem to be. Do what makes you happy, which may not always be what KZbin says you should be doing. I'd love to see a tour of your soapmaking studio, a tour of your filming studio, a "day in the life" of Royalty soaps, a look at how you produce videos, maybe recreate your earliest soaps with the skills and knowledge and equipment that you have now.

[@caseygirl04]

I would love to see the quantities made for a month! All the finished embeds on a table before they are used...a view of all the soap bars cut and curing! Piles of wrapped and labeled bars ready for the sale day!

[@chessybean]

I love the soap making videos, and their frequency! Its my personal favourite content. I typically get caught up in life and end up watching videos a couple of days or even a week later, so the statistics can be ever changing, I wouldn't worry too much! The reno series was actually super fun, I would have liked to see more of it. Lily and Caroline always pull me in, it such a good time for us and for you it seems! Some business-y / behind the scenes things would be a nice refresher, and the reaction videos are always a hit. Watching you create something fun is, I think, the main reason why we are all here.

[@sabrinanelsen8660]

I actually loved the reno series! But honestly, I’ll watch whatever content you put out! I love your positivity and creativity!

[@michellegauthier6596]

I confess, I'm here for the soap. I'm less interested in crafty things or reaction vids, but honestly, I think I've watched almost all your videos anyway, at least from 2017 onward. :) Do what makes YOU happy, and that will be enough.

[@jessiehawkins8543]

Katie, you look like a magical forest elf! I understand how hard it is to be confident about something that you're insecure about, but you look amazing!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Thank you so much!

[@edenstahr1044]

You really do look amazing!!

[@JL14858]

I love the general chatting. Soaping tips. Love hearing about your family and how they are going. IDK why but it's just... nice. And its fun when they make a guest appearance.

[@AlishaDianeJordanOlin]

I would love to see you collaborate with others artists (I get a thrill when you are mentioned on other channels). Oooo, The Try Guys try soap making?! Maybe a soap making challenge series? I loved the video when you randomly picked colors. It was hard, but fun! Maybe you can challenge other soap-makers or they can challenge you. A viewer design contest where we vote on the winner and you make it? So that would be two videos: showing the designs and then making the designs after voting. A behind the scenes video of the whole Royalty Soaps process? You don't make every single bar that is shipped, so I would love to know who helps and see the process. I know some of your family/employees/friends don't like being filmed, so this might not be their cup of tea.

[@Rose-jz6sx]

The try guys did a video with Katie earlier this year!

[@micstone871]

I love the soap making videos especially when you do in depth conversations. I love the videos of reacting, the kit videos, and Lily of course. I'd love to see Lily help with soap making if she's old enough. i'd love to see your creative process and the making of the embeds. i'd love to see you take us through the royalty soaps business and where everything is done.

[@puppies.and.pumpkin]

I like it when you test out kits. Any kit, doesn't have to be soap. I like doing fun little projects with my family

[@RoyaltySoaps]

That’s awesome!

[@synthiamcbride7194]

When you asked what content we might be interested, my first thought was how much I enjoyed watching you make fan designs. And THEN it was as if you read my mind (from the past), because at the end of the video you mention doing those types of designs when you reach one million subscribers! Please do not stop making soap videos. I LOVE watching them. And I love watching your interpretation of fan designs.

[@rachelrowe7288]

I’d love to see a behind the scenes of the creative process of coming up with a soap design/series theme! I also always enjoy reaction videos and recreation videos, like following the soap hack/craft videos or recreating some of your very first soap designs! Your hair looks incredible by the way! 😊

[@crystalfiffer8387]

I’d like to see a month of fan designed soaps.

[@rebeccaevans51]

I've been watching for a few years now and having this type of video, the soap of the week, has been a consistent joy in my life. I adore the crafting and other videos, but I will always have a special place in my heart for these. If I could, I would move to Texas and beg to work for Royalty soaps. I can't tell you how much I love everything about you guys. Keep it up!

[@andreachristenson7069]

I’d like to see you talk some about the products you always have stocked like the diamond soaps, fragrances, and lotions. I’d also like to know how you come up with your secret sauce fragrances. Maybe take a poll to let us pick a theme/inspiration and then do a video of how you;’d create a secret sauce fragrance to sell that month. If it does well, maybe it can be a new regular stock item?

[@sAngelicai]

I've been here for some time, perhaps a year, and have binge watched every single episode of soap making before I subscribed and haven't missed any of the new ones. The soap videos are amazing, the craft videos are amazing, candle, makeover, wax, you name it. Your energy makes the video enjoyable.

[@dazeydaisy-pu6hl]

I find your life as a full time business owner and as a mother intriguing, informative, and motivating. I thoroughly enjoy when Lilly gets involved with projects that you help her work on-wholesome content. ♥️

[@RoyaltySoaps]

That’s so good to know!

[@kristinatroxell9561]

My 2.5yr old and I love the soap making videos. I also enjoy watching reaction videos to "soap hacks" or 5min crafts but too many reaction videos would get redundant since there's only so many "hacks." I miss seeing the fan designs, Lily picking out your ingredients, using things you've had forever and decided to use up, picking out your ingredients blindfolded... the more fun/lighthearted videos because they make your personality really shine through ❤ I enjoyed the Holiday House videos and was a little sad when they just stopped 🙁

[@poisonkeyblade]

I'm not really sure how long I've been watching you - at least two years but probably longer - and I love the soap videos. I find them so relaxing. I agree with a lot of what others said. I really liked the renovation series! It would be cool to see more of your design process. I also miss the viewer designs. It might be cool to see you try some stuff you've never done or do some "challenge" soap videos like others have said!

[@carols5665]

I love the soap videos please don’t cut back on them, it’s why I watch. I’m actually less inclined to watch other content (but I was enjoying the renovation series since it was only occasionally). The “Taco Bell” soap set was a really fun one to watch. 🙂 Maybe a more challenging soap design would be good? (I like watching “I Dream In Soap” from the UK for her really challenging designs.) Have you considered a CP embed? I realize with your volume of sales complicated designs are an issue but it’s nice to see how an experienced soaper works out a more complex design. For the QOTD: I drink hot tea just about every day but I do enjoy a cup of cider sometimes (usually in the evening). I also have an apple cider flavored tea for when I can’t decide 😁

[@surry3880]

No joke, as soon as you came of screen, I said "she looks so gorgeous" out loud to myself. That hair color is gorgeous on you, and I hope the self-consciousness fades for you. I always love your videos, and the beautiful soaps you make!

[@kayla-rae4770]

Id love to see more soaping techniques and designs. Your colors are always on point, your fragrances are always on point and your embeds are always on point but I feel as if you always do a swirl, straight line solid color or an occasional mica lined soap design.

[@28msmay]

I’ve been here for years. I usually binge watch and then I don’t come back for like a month and then I binge watch again. I love how you are packing these videos full with your personality. I think some content of the process of thinking, designing, creating, curing, packing and shipping would be awesome to see. She who all helps and has a hand in making your company run. Kinda like behind the scenes.

[@johnmonette3722]

I loved the end part of this video where you cut the soap with the music and there were no words, letting the soap speak for itself. Seeing you measure your ingredients (not the measurements of your special recipes) instead of jumping directly to where everything is already in the melted form would be very soothing too. ~Julie~

[@lalaaniwonderland]

I wouldn't mind seeing more Lily videos like you doing more craft kits with her. Also maybe a random soap challenge where you spin a random number generator to choose all the elements of the soap

[@stine0203]

I've been a sub to your channel for about 3 years, I love the "OG" content🤗. Your channel is the reason I became interested in soap making and now am trying to start a business of my own. I do, however, like the videos that you try viral soap trends and the craft videos. Thanks for all you do!!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

This is awesome to know, thanks so much for taking the time to comment!

[@robynwells6815]

I love your hair! To be honest I was just having a moment and then saw the notification and knew that you would help lift me back up. Thanks for being you and putting yourself out here for your "KZbin Friends!"

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Awww that makes me so happy!

[@ew1172]

I absolutely adore watching Lily videos. That being said, I have been watching soap making videos on this channel for years and it's what has kept me around.

[@rebeccastearns7068]

I love your soap series. Quite often it's my treat right before bed after the boy goes to sleep. I really love when Caleb gets super cheeky with his editing and adds in a lot of his humor. I also like Lily and her craft series. While I'm not so much into home décor I have watched every soap video you have done.

[@nudiebarsoapco916]

I absolutely love the soap making vids! I live for them!!! The others sound fun as a once in awhile to break things up, but please don't get rid of the soap making. They are so inspiring! 😍

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Thank you so much!

[@missmay77-]

I would love to see more art and pushing your boundaries. Like with embeds in the soap. I love super detailed. Not all the time but more of a sprinkle of that. Especially with vanilla. I love that scent but it's never used because of discoloration. Maybe two separate batches one with vanilla and a color it goes well with and then another scent for another color. Play dough soap how to and follow me tutorial and whipped soap.

[@michaelturner-maclean5551]

I personally LOVED your holiday house makeover series🤩 I would really like to see some more sibling wars competition videos, what if you did a whole mini series, battle it out two at a time until the champion is crowned!!👑

[@louisamaddock9123]

I’m 100% OBSESSED with your baby batch videos and your multi soap videos where you make multiple different soap designs in on video. I’ve literally been falling asleep to your videos for the past month now and can’t go to sleep till I’ve seen a video or like 10! I love you so much and please keep loving what you do and doing what you love because you’re an angel and we’re so lucky to have been blessed with you ❤️

[@CGGinge]

Please please please dont ever stop making regular soap videos, I love them so much. I also like the kits and react videos but soap videos are my absolute favourite.

[@hexfloo]

Is it possible to just project a grid from above the soap? Then you could maybe place embeds from a closer distance. Or would it be difficult with textured tops?

[@katelillo1932]

Dang, what an awesome idea!

[@debmusselman2374]

I would love to see the process of everyone else who makes the soaps and the whole process from making to where and how they are stored.

[@_kellford]

I agree!

[@mimiqmayday]

content wise, personally i love the videos you make with your daughter! it might be because i have a lot of siblings or that i work with kids, but seeing a kid join in with a person they look up to is adorable to watch and i'd love to see more^^

[@RoyaltySoaps]

This is super good to know!

[@Princesse-Chaos]

I started watching your channel quite recently, about a month ago I think. I came from the testing of some DIY kits (and that's really fun), I like videos like this, they're calming and I like to watch what designs you come up with. So for me: DIYs, kits testing, soap making (maybe some tutorials too). Totally in love with the soap, you made today. And the answer is tea!

[@ivyjennings2173]

I really love the simplicity of this soap. I’m not a glitter lover so I can’t usually imagine myself using these soaps but I LOVE this one.

[@lovelyllamasoaps7276]

It would be interesting to see how you schedule a collection right from the design aspect through to choosing the colour palette, fragrance, embeds, the schedule of when the bars are made ( a behind the scene vid of your team making a soap for an upcoming release) the labelling process and prep for release day 😊

[@savannahu5410]

I think I would really like to see more behind the scenes of the soap making, like the embedded or how you and your team get all the soaps ready for the release (making the batches, the add-ons, the packaging). I know I had stopped watching your videos for a while but that had nothing to do with not liking the videos and everything to do with personal stuff keeping me from watching KZbin like I had been! Love all your stuff!

[@brittneyturner3360]

Natures garden has a lot of wacky scents, I’d love to see a series working with them!

[@madametaylor625]

I love when your family and friends are on screen with you! Especially a big fan of Lily and Kenny.

[@stephanie28]

I've been a viewer for a few years now. I like the soap videos. I wasn't as fond of watching the Reno series (I did watch it all). I enjoy when you are doing craft kits. Your joy when you are creating something is just so infectious. I would love to see you attempt a round cake slice soap again. Or soaps with more canes inside them. I enjoy the making process. Thank you for doing what you do and sharing it with us. It is wonderful.