Soap Curls Technique for the Soap Challenge Club

This is my entry for the Soap Challenge Club Soap Curls Technique advanced category. Thank you so much for watching, liking, & subscribing! :)
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*** Video Timeline ***
00:31 - making the soap for the curls
01:41 - making the curls
03:26 - making the base soap - bottom
04:40 - placing the curls
05:48 - making the base soap - top
06:53 - unmolding & cutting the soap
07:33 - planing the soap
08:17 - trimming & beveling the soap
08:55 - final photos
*** RECIPE ***
Recipe for soap curls:
created by Amy Warden for the Soap Challenge Club
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Recipe for base soap:
Recipe given in percentages so you can use it for any size mold
If you don’t know how to convert it, this will help: bit.ly/2DaKDz3
Olive Oil - 38%
Coconut Oil - 25%
Shea Butter - 15%
Sunflower Oil - 6%
Cocoa Butter - 5%
Avocado Oil - 5%
Castor Oil - 6%
Superfat - 5%
Sodium Hydroxide - use a soap calculator like the one at Majestic Mountain Sage (bit.ly/234ixsG) to calculate the amount of sodium hydroxide required for your specific recipe.
Water = 2 x Sodium Hydroxide (33% lye solution)
Essential Oil Blend:
Sweet Orange - 2 parts
Peppermint - 1 part
Woad infused sunflower oil:
replaced 6% of total oils in recipe with woad infused oil
Indigo Powder Oil:
1/4 teaspoon indigo root powder dissolved in sunflower oil
I used 1/4 teaspoon of this oil total (just wanted a little to
help the woad oil be more blue green in color)
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Oils - Soaper's Choice
Essential Oils - Camden Grey
Sodium Hydroxide - Essential Depot
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[@hollysoapmaking]

Thanks so much for watching! Have any of you tried doing soap curls? I had so much fun making these. I ended up creating 3 different soaps and finally decided on this one for my entry. I may do a couple of quick videos showing my other two if anyone is interested.

[@lavvi81]

I enjoy your videos like art.. Would love to watch the other 2 videos too :)

[@lynnwilliams2227]

Very much interested. Your soaps are gorgeous!

[@fionajammaster]

Oh yes, I would love to see the other 2 as well xx

[@cindylasella7763]

Yes interested. Always enjoy your creations

[@eatallnowsavenone4later342]

Yes!!!Please do!!!

[@sallyradcliffe-hh6ud]

Just beautiful. Thank you for showing the whole process from start to finish.

[@debbieescobar6267]

Beautiful soap! I love how you formed the curls into interesting shapes and different sizes.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@lynnwilliams2227]

A lot of work went into this design and it shows!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@tamirundell8392]

Beautiful. The soft southern accent makes this like a dream to watch. Just take a breath and watch. Thank you!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much!!

[@judeleese7783]

It’s such a great pleasure to watch you at work..Inspirant.

[@debiolsen8707]

These are simply gorgeous, as always Holly! And I was thrilled to hear you talking in your video! I'm could listen to your sweet voice all day long! 😍🤗😘

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Debi! That's so kind of you to say...I just cringe trying to edit my own voice. LOL

[@praiseHim1962]

Thanks so much Holly. This is beautiful soap! And the music and filming...so relaxing. I see that you had linked the stainless steel pots in this video, that I had asked about in the comments of a different video. Thanks so much for that. I’m recovering from an orthopedic surgery and so grateful for this opportunity to learn new things about soapmaking. I had come to a place where some really weird things were occurring to my soaps after many years of soap making and I was discouraged. Your videos, along with Katie’s (Royalty Soaps) and Mrs. Soap & Clay’s videos have been immensely encouraging during my recovery time. I’m ready to start again. God bless you for being so sweet and helpful.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much! I hope you’re recovering quickly and that you’re able to make soap again soon! Thank you for taking the time to leave such kind comments. I truly appreciate it. 💕😊

[@melaniemoultrie6676]

Thanks Holly...I just love your soap techniques!💕

[@soapsforlove4168]

You took your soap curls to a whole new level. I love all the difference ways you used to get them. What a beautiful soap. Top notch. I appreciate the link to the indigo powder. I really want to try to get some blue. The last two batches have produced green. Though I love green, I like color you are getting. Thanks for sharing you amazing video. Have a blessed week.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Renee!

[@tanyabonnett4174]

These are so pretty, best I've seen and I've watched all that's been uploaded. I would definitely love to see the other two

[@lianne2830]

beautiful! I love that the swirls are all different, it adds so much movement to the look of the soap!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@michael7324]

Those are big bars of soap. Amazing design. Thank you for the lesson.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@s44577]

I always look forward to watching Holly's videos, but ESPECIALLY her videos for soaps she's making for the SCC! Spectacular and wonderfully creative!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you and thanks so much for watching my videos!!

[@thoma2939]

Holly loved your soap and your video is wonderfully put together! Thank you for sharing. Good luck on the vote.😀

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!!

[@mandimoo87]

Simple yet beautiful

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@LisaWicklein]

Holly, you're doing so great with your new mic and video equipment! But this soap design you did with this one is "sensational as usual"! What I love about it is that no matter which bar you look at, while each *may* be different, the design makes them all meld together in a such a beautifully, elegant way. I LOVE it!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you SO much, Lisa! It's still hard for me to hear and edit my own voice, so I really appreciate you saying that. Thank you for your kind words about my soap, too! ❤️

[@LisaWicklein]

@@hollysoapmaking I could honestly listen to you all day. You have a beautiful and soothing, elegant and sophisticated voice. But I completely understand self-criticism. I went to that college too and got my master's in it. LOL!

[@natashagreen-chillaxedprod7769]

I wish there was a Melt & Pour Soap Challenge Club. These are beautiful Thank You for Sharing From Australia 🇦🇺

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@annaszemes5587]

Only when I thought you can't top your work.and you do this.this soap is gorgeous.you're the best!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much!!

[@lomadakarunakarreddy2838]

Awesome creativity in producing designs on soap

[@ttopcar]

Your creativity always blows me away! They turned out absolutely Beautiful!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Awww...thank you so much!!

[@nikolettakasinopoullou348]

The best I've ever seen. U are a true soap genius!!!!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Aww...thank you so much!! That's so kind of you to say!

[@lnorth3560]

The soap is gorgeous, overall the video has an elegance. Very enjoyable to watch.

[@VicToria-sd1dn]

Here comes another designer bar. Never knew a soap could be gorgeous.

[@aeonfluxcapacitor77]

Fun and beautiful at the same time is hard to pull off without the dreaded "cute" and wow did you deliver! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and craft! ~ Sarah

[@MarieMousse]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE all your soaps Holy ! Congratulations once again!!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Marie! That means so much to me coming from you. I’m such a fan of your soaps and your videos. 😊

[@davidahandcraftsoap]

I've never used this curls technique and would love to see the other two contender. You have the patience of Jobe Iol. Beautiful Soap.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! Those curls were fun to make but I was so glad when I curled the last one. LOL

[@bettyroberts2068]

I tried to imagine how you would create this effect but it so clever and beyond what I ever imagined. Beautiful and such fun to watch. You are very patient to make all those curls! Great job.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@mrsduddlycross]

These are so pretty. I love the indigo color and the squiggly curls are so unique.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@denisejohnson3616]

I'm studying to become an English teacher and I think I can use this in a class some day. When I first saw the thumbnail my mind went nuts trying to figure out how it's done and it turned out to be something so simple which is something you can really apply to learning. So thank you so much for this video! Also, I am noe officially a new subscriber! 😊🌻🌹

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you and thanks so much for subscribing! Good luck with your teaching career!

[@user-gq4fv1ng9e]

Simply perfect! 👍

[@yalcin4499]

Best soap ive ever seen. Wow!

[@pride17]

That is so beautiful!! Its crazy how just softening the edges make a whole lot of difference. Awesome work!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

Oh Wow! I've seen a number of these this month but yours is so unique! Love, love, LOVE it! 💜

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@Fullinwoolens]

Such a beautiful soap! I admire the work you do, especially with your use of natural colorants! Thanks for sharing your techniques.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!

[@tellervo.]

Beautiful!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@belindakarst7515]

Beautiful! I love all the different swirls and curls! What an amazing job, as always! I loved getting to hear your voice. I’m a Tennessee girl too who’s recently moved to Indiana and I sure do miss hearing that southern drawl! I get a lot of “where are you from?”! 😂😂

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Belinda! My southern accent is so thick. I keep having to re-record when I add too many syllables to words. LOL Hope you’re enjoying Indiana. My husband worked in Indianapolis for a time and we thought it was a neat place. :)

[@savonchezhelene4060]

Beautiful video and soap! Thank you for sharing Holly! I love the design and how well the curls pop against the blue background. I look forward to seeing more! 🥰

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Helene!

[@amanda87ism]

oh you are born for this. so perfect! I love it.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@sap7576]

Stunning....as usual! Thank you for sharing this lovely soap and the considerable thought and planning that went into it.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@kezzaobee1462]

I had not seen this one done before, just taking it to another top shelf level. Amazing transformation so delicately made too. I see your gentleness and love in all you do. A bit to hard for me at this time. Appreciate your video. 💙

[@AmyWarden]

So gorgeous! I love the simplicity of the design and the fun ways you figured out how to create variety with your curls! The halo effect around the curls from gel phase really looks neat too. :) I think we'd all love to see your other two designs as well!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Amy!

[@lauriesorenson3172]

Loved it. Simple yet elegant! Great job.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@roza263]

Amazing...its wonderful to watch time video while morning. It gives me good mood.😊😊😊

[@Thamizhini86]

What a creativity, hats off to ur effort madam 👍👍👍👍👍

[@stephanievanallen8170]

Just flawless and perfect, just so beautiful. Thank you so much for totally Awesome videos like this one! I just love all your soaps.

[@IvoryS2012]

This was a great video. Very innovative and inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@brandypayne8781]

💖💞BEAUTIFUL!! I love how you curled the curls! So creative!!💞

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!! 😊❤️

[@mathewmiriam]

Oh great! You are a passionate soap maker. Recently I started watching your videos .I loved your cool way of soap making.I too tried a charcoal soap.,as a trial.Just satisfied 🙄.I got tensed while pouring into the moulds 😭. Practice makes a man perfect, right? I will do it 😁. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences...❤️❤️

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you for watching my videos! Good luck with your soap making! 😊

[@traceyheltzinger3267]

You make beautiful soap. Love to watch.

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

This is a lot of prep and work, but worth it. I love the end result. Beautiful soap! ♥️

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@ashleybowles7732]

Thank you for making this video and helping me learn about this amazing sounding club. I hope to join you in the new year.

[@annehaslam162]

So beautiful. I made my very first soap last week - a 100% Castile suitable for newbies. I was thrilled to bits that it actually worked and is now curing. Can't wait to try it!

[@cheriindriks3224]

I love watching your videos ☺️

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! I really appreciate you watching them!

[@TheScraftworks]

Holly, I loved how you make the curls! They are really cute! I always love how your videos are so calming ❤️

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@LittleIowaHomestead]

Stunning!!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@amuthav4792]

The colour contrast looks stunning. Absolutely loved watching. Will do try it. God bless your hard work sissy :)

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@carolkhoo4129]

Too cool for words! Just like graphic design in soap. Please show us your other 2 designs.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Once again, such a beautiful soap from you, I love the squiggly curls

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@lisabarrett7178]

Amazing. You are such an artist and I enjoy your videos!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I love it, Holly! The way you curled your soap is so fun and creative! I love your color combination too! (It's the weirdest thing, I was picking color swatches for my next soap, and I chose white and gray this morning before I saw this.🤭 Who knows if I'll use it, but I just may, since it looks so good in your soap.) Best of luck to you in the challenge! Beautiful soap and video, Holly! 💕✨

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Teri! The grayish color was actually a bit of an accident (I expected more blue), but I really ended up liking it. I don’t think I’ve ever made a soap this color before. 😊

[@donnalh3030]

I didn't notice when I first watched this but I see a 'shadow' around some of the curls. Was it permanent or did it change as it cured? I am always so impressed with your designs and the easy-to-follow process. And I love listening to your instruction, very calm and almost serene. Thank you for sharing.

[@evagomez556]

A very beautiful entry! Thanks so much for the video. All the best of luck!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Eva!

[@my4pixies]

Well done !!! 👏

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@cs_fl5048]

Another one... WOW... This is slick!

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Your soaps are absolutely stunning and your videos are so inspiring. I hope that one day my soap making can be as impressive as yours Thank you for sharing :-)

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much!! ❤️

[@magpieplus259]

Just amazing.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@SoapsbyGlenda]

I like the free form curls! Very unique and different. I have thought about combining peppermint with orange, they are two of my favorite scents, I may do it now that I have seen you do it!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Glenda! I tried orange and peppermint together in another soap and loved it. Now I find myself using it all the time. It has such a unique, fresh scent in finished soap.

[@cathycatey9714]

So delightful Holly! 😍😍😍 I would love to see the others as well - and btw - so sorry for those whogive a “thumbs down.” So bizarre!! I award you 1000 👍s 🆙and 👑 you the best Soaper to follow on KZbin 🤩🤩🤩 because you deserve such accolades. Well done!!

[@mamasoaps392]

So clean and beautiful!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@marisajames8158]

Stunning !

[@douglasjohns9132]

Cool video very nice looking soap Doug-Happy wizard Soaps

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Doug!

[@saraxedits9075]

Holly, is there anything you can't do with indigo? I am blown away every time!!! This is such a beautiful soap, it really makes me smile just looking at it.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much, Sara!!

[@brandismith2653]

AWESOME job

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@grcleve7053]

I absolutely love your artistic creations. Bravo!

[@dmcg040utube]

Love your videos I learn so much always! Thank you for sharing.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much for watching them!

[@lilyofthevalley7413]

Beautiful

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@hosseinhosseini4876]

It's very beautiful

[@teresahyk-knutson6498]

Beautiful! ❤

[@chintujai2812]

Beautiful....Nd perfect!!!👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍

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Very nice!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@beautifulchande]

Just Beautiful

[@divya2677]

Very nice 👌

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@8f02iffathjahan2]

U r so soo professional At this .😄😄 love u

[@vixenligon1167]

Stunning

[@barbiescraft]

Love the color

[@catrionaaldridge654]

Amazing. Well done beautiful soap 💚

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@tinastraumbubbles1308]

Your soaps really amazing incredible and love to see how you created it💖 Love the design of your challenge soap too, always looks so exclusive!! TINA

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Tina!

[@sharonp3563]

That is visually a stunning soap

[@steelersgirl071961]

Good luck on your entry!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@shaimabukhamseen6451]

Waw that just fabulous..

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@hummingbirdess8763]

Love this! I have soooo many soap curls and now I have a way to use them instead of rebatching!

[@ayshajohns2487]

Beautiful💖💗💖

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@kenimitrovic7001]

O MY GOD, HOLLY YOU ARE SOAP ARTIST, I VISH YOU OL THE BEST

[@teridoster5840]

Gorgeous soap, right up my alley! 💜

[@kmv3280]

Very beautiful 😍!!!!

[@Jan-23]

Absolutely wonderful x

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@user-wj7yf1qr7g]

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing! Is the reason to go through gel because the texture will be easier to bend?

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! Yes, soap that hasn’t gelled will most likely break when you try to curl it. Gelling makes it more pliable.

[@lorifrazier3516]

Definitely interested in any soap you make. They are gorgeous,

[@ZAJANatural]

Very pretty!