Soap Making with Natural Colors | Soap Challenge Club

This is a soap I made for the Soap Challenge Club using botanical infusions for the colors. My entry for the challenge is on Instagram @hollysoapmaking. Thank you for watching! - Holly :)
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KANDRA CHURCHWELL
website: www.shopalogoods.com/
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SOAP CHALLENGE CLUB
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SOAPCALC
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INFUSION VIDEOS
Rhubarb: • Rhubarb Soap Making | ...
Pink Indigo Soap: • Pink Feather Swirl Soa...
Calendula: • Calendula Soap using I...
🟨 COUPON CODES 🟨
CUSTOM CRAFT TOOLS:
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(I receive a small percentage of the sale if you use my affiliate link or coupon code)
Hercules Soap Cutter (gifted to me by Custom Craft Tools):
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Arium Soap Mold (purchased by me from Custom Craft Tools):
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🟧 SAFETY INFO & BASIC SOAP MAKING 🟧
Remember to always protect your skin and eyes when making soap. If you’d like more info on lye safety or basic soap making, check out these links:
Soap Queen TV Lye Safety & Beginner Series:
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Lye Safety by Lovin’ Soap:
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Trace, Emulsion, & False Trace in Cold Process Soap
I Dream In Soap: bit.ly/3s4xMWK
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If you use my links, it won’t cost you anything extra, but I will receive a very small percentage of any sales. Every little bit helps, though, so thank you very much if you do! :)
🟢 RECIPE 🟢
See end of video for recipes
Essential oils:
Rosemary - 4 parts
Peppermint - 1 part
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••• WHERE I PURCHASE INGREDIENTS •••
Oils & Butters: Soaper’s Choice, Wholesale Supplies Plus, Grocery Store
Essential Oils: Camden Grey, New Directions Aromatics
Sodium Hydroxide: amzn.to/3ktVA36
Annatto seed: amzn.to/3kBfMEX
Paprika: grocery store
Himalayan Rhubarb: bit.ly/3mMfEAG (Botanical Colors)
Indigo: bit.ly/3IZq9fd (Botanical Colors)
Indigo (for pink or blue soap): bit.ly/3qAqDO3
🔷 SOAP MAKING EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VIDEO 🔷
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Soap Cutter (gifted to me by Custom Craft Tools):
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Soap Mold (purchased by me from Custom Craft Tools):
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Owl silicone molds: amzn.to/3EYp4BP
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Gloves: amzn.to/3oK6J3b
IR Thermometer: amzn.to/3whRIIr
Scale: amzn.to/2woRyUs
Waring 7” Quik Stik Immersion Blender: amzn.to/2j2vgMf
Mini Blender: amzn.to/41MMHqC (cordless version - one I used in video is currently unavailable)
Measuring Spoons: amzn.to/3keOpjs
Stainless Lye Pot: amzn.to/3moYAmL
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Soap Trimmer: amzn.to/3GAuT8A
White tea towels: amzn.to/3yIThS8
🟣 WHERE TO FIND ME ONLINE 🟣
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🟡 MUSIC INFO 🟡
Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com)
🟥 DISCLAIMER: I make these videos to share my own personal methods and techniques for how I make cold process soap. These videos are not intended as tutorials for beginners. The content I create is intended for those who already have an understanding of cold process soap making. Cold process soapmaking involves working with sodium hydroxide (NaOH, also referred to as lye). Lye and raw soap can permanently damage your eyes and burn your skin. When making soap, you should already know and practice lye safe handling procedures and always wear safety gear during the entire soapmaking process, even while cleaning up. I hope you find watching my videos helpful or entertaining. However, due to the many variables that can affect a particular batch of soap, if you do try any of my methods or techniques that I use in my videos, I cannot be held liable or responsible for your results.
••• TIMELINE •••
00:00 Intro
01:00 Botanical Infusions
02:36 Soap Design
03:09 Making Yellow Sun Embed
05:10 Purple Layer
07:24 Blue Layer
08:56 Green Layer
10:27 Orange Layer
11:51 Red Layer
13:08 Yellow Sun Layer
13:50 Blue Sky Layer
15:18 Unmold & Cut
16:35 Color Tests
18:04 Soap Recipes
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[@hollysoapmaking]

Wow, this video ended up being a long one! I tried condensing it but didn’t want to leave anything important out. I added time stamps so you can use the bar at the bottom to skip around, though. 😃 Thanks so much for watching! -Holly :)

[@LynetteB71]

The vividness of the natural colorants is amazing!

[@tbirdlouise]

This requires WAY more patience than I have. Absolutely well done, thank you for sharing

[@RED-cy7ig]

These colors are gorgeous. I can't believe their natural colorants. The work to make the colorants is certainly worth it.

[@NaturalMackie]

Wow! I’d love to try this. The natural colours are beautiful! Great job on this soap, it looks great.

[@NancylynnMaineMadesoaps]

I really can't wait to try this one. Thank you for the details and inspiration. So beautiful ❤️

[@Chatty-Kathy01]

Beautiful! Fantastic colors! Congratulations on your win 🎉

[@ferbo1850]

I loved this challenge ❤your soaps are very beautiful, I hope someday I can make wonderful designs like you ❤

[@katalynasexton933]

I just found your channel and I love it. I love the music it's so soothing, and how you make your soap, including the colors with botanical ingredients.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!

[@theorgelmeisterakathesoapm8589]

I never would have imagined those were natural colors. I never have been able to make indigo to look even slightly blue, only splotchy grey. And that red, oh my goodness, that red: WOW! Excellent job, Holly.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!!

[@maryeberle8994]

Another beautiful soap! I'm tempted to try some new botanicals. Thank you for being so inspirational.

[@purrison5687]

Stunning ❤ Those colors came out beautifully.

[@user-xi1ey6fy6f]

Fantastic soap, i love it.

[@melissapeterson4202]

I love how you do your videos. Your soaps are very beautiful and the colors are 😍 amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[@belindakarst7515]

Beautiful, as always! I don’t think I’d have the patience to do all that layering! Whew! That looked like a lot of work!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you, Belinda! It wasn't too bad, but I'm definitely over layers for awhile. 🤣

[@NataciasSudznScents]

I really liked how this came out! Excellent job!

[@leannab3865]

Stunning!

[@hejiraphotography2576]

Absolutely stunning

[@landhcreations]

Omg these are so beautiful!

[@wantingsulax]

Gorgeous choices of natural colors as well as color blends! I also love your previous attempt with the pink sky! Your videos are so informative and very enjoyable to watch!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Wan-Ting!

[@dolphinlover1691]

It was pleasure to watch and learn from 👨‍🎓👩🏽‍🎓 as always. Thank you Holly👌

[@kristenkanze495]

Absolutely Lovely. Always look forward to what you are creating next. You soaps are always so inspiring and your videos are always so soothing . Sending love and light…

[@sherylstock8687]

I came across your video, I had never seen your soap making before. I enjoyed the video and was astonished at how clean you soap, I have never seen someone so clean and careful. I loved the colors especially that they were natural. I am impressed with your talent and process, the soap turned out very beautiful.

[@nerinat8371]

Well done, such beautiful colours.

[@beadladee]

Wonderful, Holly! 😍

[@onorasa9691]

Finally make new one, i've been waiting. I like to watch your video for my relaxing

[@elainem7722]

Beautiful!

[@MrLuciague]

Gorgeous !!❤

[@tanyabonnett7787]

These are so strikingly beautiful bars

[@roseme9914]

Just lovely Holly❤❤❤

[@sweethomesoaps4811]

This is such a helpful video for visual learners, Holly! I took notes 😁 Thank you so much for sharing your test results and methods. The final result is just gorgeous!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@helenedemers8843]

So creative! I see all the work behind the final result. Not only the saop in itself but all the filming and editing the video. You have your own signature. Bravo from Québec, Canada!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!! 💕

[@thesoapilove]

She’s amazing! I love to watch her videos cause she thinks in all the details to put up on a video and share with all of us. Wish I could get half the knowledge she has. I am from Portugal and people don’t tend to buy in small business. Here they go to a big store and literally buy everything from food to furniture, etc. selling Handmade soaps can be a challenge. So, my soaps need to stand up, to be seen, to be bought. Holly it’s an inspiration and help. Was also with her that I started using the soapcalc better, and create my own recipes.

[@NezumiSoaps]

Absolutely beautiful, Holly ❤️🫧

[@blackhands301]

Makes me feel sunny

[@hartlecut]

Thanks for recording all of the work you put into this! Indigo is so tricky, isn't it. The duration of the oven processing seems to have made a big difference in mine - my latest soap turned an ugly greenish grey, possibly because the temperature was either a little too high, or went on a little too long. My earlier indigo soaps were more successful. Himalayan rhubarb gives such a lovely rich red - I'm so glad I finally tried it. Thanks for this - you're so thorough!

[@beatrizdelmarmol4011]

Maravilloso trabajo¡¡

[@thelakehouse206]

Stunning Holly!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@steelersgirl071961]

Very pretty, I love it, I liked all of them, but the final soap was the best. I've used the Indigo from Nurture Soap but I don't like the color results, but I love The Yarn Tree one, turns out very nice 😊. Thank you Holly for another wonderful video, stay safe ❤️.

[@medikaorganics]

So beautiful 💕💕 thanks for sharing 🙏

[@cliviascreations]

Your videos are always amazing!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much!

[@virginie7752]

Thanks Holly so beautiful

[@kajolgolchha1326]

It was really great full and I really loved your teaching mam have subscribed and going to watch all the other content posted by you madam . Thank you it was really greatful madam

[@helenenjenga9000]

So Pretty

[@firdowskruger9896]

This is stunning, Holly. May I ask what camera and editing software you use for your videos? Your filming is so professional, and there aren't 'jumps' between your clips. It flows so smoothly.

[@kajolgolchha1326]

I was recently gone through your KZbin channel

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

if you don't get a full gel what happens, is the soap still usable? Thanks.

[@mehchocolate1257]

Have you ever played made ginger and lemon soap

[@kathieboyce]

Awesome 😎 Where did you get that mold?

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thanks! I purchased it from Custom Craft Tools.

[@jojopaul6136]

Does the Paparika powder burn your eyes while bathing?

[@deetanner7153]

Could you use Turmeric as a colourant?

[@Abhay__Raj___9010]

🇮🇳INDIA 👍🏼👍🏼

[@rawsunnata829]

What people can substitute lard with in that recipe for vegans

[@aureliamarin4868]

Foarte frumos,păcat că nu este tradus în Romana

[@jyothitam7622]

Can you help me to make soaps??