This Batch Was Stressful! | Sunny Beaches Soapmaking | MO River Soap

Hello everyone! I'm Holly and today I have a new video showing the making and cutting (and cleaning up too) of our Summer Beaches Soap! This batch was definitely a more difficult batch. This is a favorite soap though and it is scented in a fragrance reminiscent of a day at the beach - with notes of sea spray, salt,
jasmine, mandarin, warm sand,
and sunscreen. This soap will be available with our next release coming in the last half of July! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and/or Facebook to better stay up to date!
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(This is not the recipe used in the video but is one that I love. Our regular line of soaps do not contain palm oil. If you you want a palm free recipe, play around with adding more butters and/or olive oil.)
30% Lye Concentration
6% Super Fat
40% Olive Oil
20% Coconut Oil
10% Palm Oil (I look for Palm that is certified by Palm Done Right)
10% Rice Bran Oil
10% Castor Oil
10% Cocoa Butter
1tsp ppo* Sodium Lactate
*Per Pound of Oil
I soap at room temperature - which means the oils and the lye solution are in the 65-75 degree range.
Missouri River Soap is not responsible for any outcome that results from testing this recipe. Follow all safety precautions when handling sodium hydroxide and making cold process soap.
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[@saladlamp2092]

You can tell this wasn't your first rodeo as far as pouring from that big pot into those pitchers! I was on the edge of my seat! Great job!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! It takes a while to get used to pouring from those big pots.

[@shannonclaire7800]

Honestly your way too hard on yourself, it turned out beautiful 🤍

[@moriversoap]

Thanks! My last two batches were better so that is what I was comparing my own goal too.

[@debineptune620]

I 100% agree, this is a beautiful soap!!

[@patmyer5917]

Holly, You can’t improve on perfection! That soap is gorgeous! Best beach soap iv seen

[@MarshaNPILoveCanada]

🇮🇩 She have an OCD just like mine, my mom and my aunt 😁

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Pat! I know I can improve on it because my previous two batches were better. Haha!

[@7slaper]

👌 A lot of work, but an awesome outcome! Sometimes the most difficult batches turn out to be the most beautiful ones! 💚 it.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! That is the truth!

[@augustbutkovich316]

I love how humble you are. These are INCREDIBLE regardless of what you're saying. I also love that each batch looks a little different. It makes them unique. These are absolutely gorgeous. I'm impressed with how well you worked with it seeing as you mentioned you were quite flustered lol. Couldn't tell. You're so talented. We are always harder on ourselves. I get like that too and then if I mess up a batch, divvy it out to family or sell as oops bars when I don't really need to haha. I'm trying to be more patient with myself.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much August! I do think the batch turned out great. I just knew I could do better and was hoping for the same results. But once I get past the initial shock of such things, I do tend to like what I have created.

[@Queensofafrica8]

This is what it looks like when soapmalong becomes an art form and she LOVES what she does because this soap definitely takes patience to make! Definitely a Labor of Love!!!!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! That's super nice!

[@Chatty-Kathy01]

They turned out beautiful in the end! The sign of a great soapmaker when you’re faced with all the challenges along the way and it still turns out lovely. No one would even know that it gave you so many problems. ❤

[@Gigi_Angelic]

I am officially your biggest fan. That’s never going to change!!!!

[@moriversoap]

Thanks so much! So sweet!

[@amanimaniac]

I know the thumbnail has the soap, but watching it done layer by layer - it looks amazing! And so does the final soap. The thicker batter looks like it kept the colors from combining. Love it

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Liz!

[@KeebyLife]

This turned out absolutely beautiful!! I laughed so hard at the idea of you lying down with eyes closed while soaping...I knew what you meant, but the note to clarify you do that while designing just slayed! Love watching you soap, you handled this ornery batch like a champ! Very impressed!

[@moriversoap]

Haha! Thank you!

[@urbanohiogardener]

I like how you remained so calm, I always freak out and me mentally scrap the batch. Only to see it usually turns out just fine 😆

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I will admit I edited out some of my outbursts. LOL

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

So awesome!! Beach soaps tend to be so stressful! You did amazing under pressure AND recording it!!! ~jc

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! It was crazier with the recording for sure!

[@HisLivingWater]

You did an amazing job with that big batch. So many beautiful layers. Wow!! Thank you for sharing. 😚

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Kathie!

[@culturalobserver8721]

Looks very good and the blue area’s texture looks like realistic waves! You’re too hard on yourself! 👍

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! That is what I was going for. I do love the batch but my last two were actually better.

[@mrsmurphy1836]

Looks like a sea view with blue sky, water, wave, whitecap.... worth the effort, but good idea of splitting it up and not making the first layers knowing the rest of the batter is "waiting" and generating stress. They look very pretty and smooth!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! Usually my batches hold better than that but I must have overblended it. 🤦‍♀️

[@Sassie5731]

Wow, you did this with a misbehaving fo! You are an excellent soap maker. This is probably my favorite looking soap ever, and there are a lot of them I love. Thanks for the videos, you brighten my days with them!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much Marianna!

[@forgodsgloryfarm]

I think it turned out beautiful!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much!

[@asobimo5532]

First time watching your videos but I was so fascinated you made use of a drawer as a mold! I would have never through of that!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! It's not drawer actually but looks a bit like one. It's just a wood box with handles. But some people do repurpose such things. 😀

[@gwenwebster1292]

Oh, Holly, these are just beautiful! My hands and arms would have been aching badly! I love the layers and colours - you did a magnificent job and it was actually so soothing to watch with my morning coffee. What a great teacher you are!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Gwen! I was so tired when that batch was done. My hands were in so much pain, my back hurt, my feet hurt, and I was so hot!

[@es0516]

Never thought I’d get into soap videos but yours are so relaxing to listen to/watch and you make gorgeous soaps!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much! That makes me happy!

[@histreasurehismasterpiece4298]

You are a Master Soapmaker! Thanks for sharing and inspiring others. Gorgeous.

[@moriversoap]

Awe thank you so much!

[@Nancy-gl3zo]

There is a ton of love that goes into your soaps, Holly. Thank you for sharing.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Nancy!

[@pippastrelle]

I love the white accents throughout it! It really makes the whole thing feel unified rather than being separate layers

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@kezru1581]

Hi Holly, you slung that soap amazingly, I love this design, so so beautiful 🌊

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@Nottodaygoddamnit]

This is the prettiest bar of soap I’ve ever seen

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Rachelle!

[@delanietaggard7610]

Those look awesome, Holly!! I'm so envious of your layers. They really look amazing!! Excellent work my dear. 😉😁❤

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Delanie!

[@joannpage6691]

It came out so pretty and reminds me of the ocean water of Destin Beach in Florida. 🐬🐟🐠🌊. Love it💙💙💙

[@moriversoap]

Thank you JoAnn!

[@daynashannon9679]

Oh Holly, those turned out so pretty! ❤️🏝

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@CrystalB1024]

Absolutely beautiful soap.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@juliepodlewski9528]

I love how you kept your cool and worked through it! I think you are way too hard on yourself though. They came out just beautiful!😍

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Julie! I just was trying to duplicate previous batches. I do love this one, I just love the others more.

[@jessical4866]

Beautiful soap, so nice, but when I think of the dishes to do after..... well, thank you for your service 😂

[@moriversoap]

Haha right?!?! Thank you Jessica!

[@LadyCupcake01]

26:28 “So when I do this again… And you know I’m gonna do this again. Nothing’s gonna stop me!”😁 Yes, that’s the spirit! ❤️ If something goes not as planned, that’s only a chance to learn, not a failure. Especially you can’t call such a beautiful soap a failure, but I understand wanting to have the result exactly as you planned it 🤗

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Anna! It certainly did turn out nice but just wasn't exactly to standards...since I'd done it better before. If it had been my first batch ever, I would have been happier with the results. 😀

[@cliviascreations]

Exactly like Cuban’s beaches, 😱 so beautifully made ,thank you Holly

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@LunaFaeCreations]

I could use some crystal blue waters just like this soap! 🌊 ❤️

[@moriversoap]

Yes, wouldn't that be lovely!

[@sudsnsatin]

Love this soap, its beautiful. You had me holding my breath, scared the hell outta me when you made that first pour into the pitcher. I thought for sure there would be soap batter spilled all over the place. And the design; you did your thing with this one.👍🏼

[@moriversoap]

Haha! Thank you!

[@sauboonsoaps]

Thoroughly on the edge of my seat 🤣 turned out beautiful, honestly, and lol @eyeballs sweating 😅😅😅

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! Haha!

[@shaunaotoole492]

This is really beautiful! The layers show your skill and craftsmanship. Even with the problems you encountered, great final product.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Shauna!

[@kyliecaromba7426]

That came out beautifully! Definitely a pro making that tricky design and tricky fragrance work.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Kylie!

[@sylviahayes17]

Lol I was just rewatching the pack and chats hoping for a new video. And yesssss we got one!!!! Thank you Mrs holly!!!

[@moriversoap]

Woo hoo! Thank you Sylvia!

[@Chrissy85308]

That is a gorgeous soap!🌊

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Chrissy!

[@charliharrison1533]

You did awesome you are a pro!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Charli!

[@Kassie0ate0a0cow]

This is one of the best soaps I’ve ever seen made

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much!

[@cassietheconqueror]

The colors you mixed are just gorgeous. ♥️

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Cassie!

[@nancykelly9712]

Oh I have now watched this video twice!! It's so exciting to watch, it feels like a cliff hanger murder mystery! 😂 Those bars look so fabulous, great job Holly and thank you for sharing!! 💞

[@moriversoap]

That's funny! Thank you so much Nancy!

[@aankrum1]

I LOVE beach FO’s but they always move fast! Yours are lovely!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! They sure do!

[@groupetgr8010]

This soap is gorgeous, Holly you did really great!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@michellederocher3327]

It looks beautiful! I appreciate you sharing videos where everything doesn’t go perfect... helps this cp soap newbie. Love watching your videos!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Michelle!

[@dianesilvestriclifford5691]

Gorgeous...lots of work. Love....love....this one will sell out in no time.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Diane!

[@hedgerow.homestead]

What did previous batches look like of this isn’t as amazing?!? That is such a gorgeous design and looks amazing to me! I do like hearing your thought process about changing to two or three batches - makes sense! Would be less stressful I think. My soap batches are teeny tiny so I have never experienced that stress.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! They looked just a hint better than this batch. 😊

[@StaceyGarza]

Amazing !!! Looks beautiful even before their cleaned up ! Love the colors

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@MegaFairandsquare]

Such lovely colors ! I think your fragrance plays a big role in your batch seizing. A whisker may have helped reduce the thickening of the batter as well. But everything turns out well in the end. Great job!

[@Hopeapotheke]

I LOVE this soap! It turned out beautifully!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@jenniferleach4907]

I think it turned out lovely very beautiful

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Jennifer!

[@gourdingaround]

Just beautiful Holly!!! 💙💚💛

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Jodi!

[@Ani_B.]

Your pouring skills are impressive. Good job.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@SicilianMa]

You did an amazing job!!! Even if you were flustered and hott with all the heat. Give yourself loads!!! Of credit!! That's absolutely beautiful and you know what. Even if it had the holes and the stuff you weren't to happy about at the end. THATS OKAY YOU HANDMADE IT THE LOVE AND CARE IS ALL THERE!!! I've never made soap but just watching that process ANYONE could tell that particular soap you make should be more $$ BECAUSE ALL THE TIME YOU TAKE ...handmade is worth more then company on a conveyor belt with no real art or care Godbless you chickie💯🥰🥰

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your encouragement!

[@SicilianMa]

@@moriversoap absolutely!! I support small business especially things like this. These are fundamentals to be self sufficient and not depend on government or big business who literally put poison in our soaps/food/hair products.. everything... just not enough people care to really check what's in stuff.. but I hope my words helped you feel more comfortable with your art. Because you made soap making an art!! It's beautiful I would buy that and just put in on my bathroom shelf as decor Because its beautiful. Then buy another one to really use lol I'm not even kidding 😂 many people would do that too I'm sure especially people in the city like me. Don't ever sell yourself short. Handmade anything is more $$ .keep making your beautiful soaps! 💪💪

[@Baby-Ghoul444]

this is one of my favorite soaps i ever seen, its beautiful and reminds me of hawaii! I havnt been able to go since before covid. I used to go every 3 months so I really miss it

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much! I'm sad that you haven't been able to travel to your happy place!

[@AndiNewtonian]

Those look just like the beach!

[@moriversoap]

Yay! Thank you Andi!

[@ladamadenadie1658]

I'm not an abid soap maker and I still have so much to learn but I only make a 7 lb loaf every so often and I'm completely beat after, I can't imagine how flustered and tired you were. My soaps are usually one or two colors tops. Yours are always beautiful.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I was so tired and hot!

[@Marshirmarshir]

You did GREAT!!! Lovely soap! You’re an inspiration 😊

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@jnathanwhite4017]

Turned out great! Watching this and watching you work through the ricing and quick set-up helped me see it’s not the end of the batch when it gets thicker.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! That is definitely true.

[@Catherine_AM]

That is a lovely soap - the blues are perfect!! I just adore watching your vids as you're such a joy and obviously love what you do!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Catherine! I do love making soap!

[@archaeologygrl]

The colors and everytging is so beautiful

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much!

[@susannestephens2073]

Absolutely stunning!!! Definitely worth the effort 💛

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Susanne!

[@charlotteq8460]

Wow that was even stressful to watch!!! Well done you for getting it all in!!! If it was me I probably would have sat on the floor and cried LOL!

[@charlotteq8460]

It looks gorgeous, though xx

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Charlotte! I did cut out my 'outbursts'. LOL I was a cranky lady.

[@dcuevas24]

I was stressed lol but it was worth it, it turned out lovely as always!! 🥰

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! It was stressful for sure!

[@sharonp3563]

Oh my goodness. Love love love this blue/green 💙💚

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I sure do too!

[@alisonbaker1963]

What a beautiful summery beach soap. I wish I could smell it.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Alison! It does smell quite amazing.

[@hildebecker2647]

Congrats for 100k! You absolutely deserve every Single one. Love your videos. 🤩

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Hilde!

[@loricolwell1470]

This was GORGEOUS!! Turned out just amazing as usual.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Lori!

[@rrutaba]

I’m loving it 🥰❤️. !a good thing about u is that u have told about the temps for lye+ oils. Normally soap makers don’t tell. Thank for your kindness 🙏🥰❤️

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@handworks2024]

Holly the soaps comes out super cute and your a champ to have conquered the foreseeable obstacles. Great job and really adorable soaps

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much!

[@martiangirlwithasword]

I love watching your videos and your commentary is very inviting :)

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Jessica!

[@sylviahayes17]

Wow it came out amazing. I never doubted it. Not even with the eye sweating, and pep talks!!! Loved it!!! Reminds me of the keys (Florida) or Clearwater beach on a good day. Thanks again!!!

[@moriversoap]

Haha! Thank you Sylvia!

[@nurseexecutiveMPH]

This soap looks amazing!!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@Arizonadesertsoaps]

Beautiful soap love the look of ombré.

[@moriversoap]

I think you Charlotte!

[@medinaalejandra2758]

It came out beautiful 💕 I love it ❤ Blessings 🙏🏽🤗

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@bridgetl8363]

whewwww!! Ive been procrastinating an ocean themed soap for some time, even grabbed sea water on 3 seperate occasions to use haha. After watching this feat, I think I may be able to handle a single loaf design. I am also going to adjust my planer ( or make my own) as I am losing much more soap then you do while planing. I also love that smooth finish! Great job!!

[@moriversoap]

Thanks! Have you made the soap yet?

[@horselover-ni6tm]

I love it! I am rewatching your videos, I have been sick so took time off now getting back into it! I'm loving it. This looks so good it was worth the stress,

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I hope you are feeling better! I made this batch again the other day and went a lot better with extra planning.

[@steelersgirl071961]

Beautiful soap Holly, I've never seen your soap get so thick before lol!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! Haha...it was ornery for sure that day.

[@shamailasyed8204]

That soap is amazing 😻

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@Lola-wb3vh]

It looks perfect! I loved the way it turned out! There is nothing wrong with it!!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! It did turn out great but not as good as previous batches.

[@melindaduncan3073]

Your soaps always look beautiful no matter what happens. Thick batter or that fragrance oil that is hard to get along with. They always look great!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Melinda!

[@melindaduncan3073]

@@moriversoap you’re welcome! I’m glad you showed your planer. That’s what I meant to ask for one I sent you that message was the planer. I ordered one from Amazon and the blade sticks up so far that when you go to planet it takes off like half of your soap it is ridiculous

[@lorrit27]

Its beautiful.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@tiffanytucker4166]

I have recently discovered your KZbin and really enjoying watching your videos! This batch is absolutely beautiful and I loved the real raw video! I have only been soaping for 3 yrs and I felt this one for you and so encouraging to see you make it work and it turn out so beautiful!!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you bunches!!

[@glorious_conqueror2021]

Such a wonderful beach soap Holly 🤩🥰👍

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@markiejones4910]

Amazing pouring skills! I would have made a huge mess. 😂

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! Sometimes I do too.

[@Soapfantasy]

I can watch this process endlessly :)

[@moriversoap]

Awe thank you!

[@Sarai_144]

I absolutely love this!!!

[@kelwrg]

I want to say thank you for showing this video and the frustrations you were having. It shows others that no matter how long you've been sopping you still have those days that just challenge you. Most videos I see go smoothly and that's not always the case :) Loved how it turned out and your design gave inspiration.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much! I do like to show the not so fun aspects of the process too. Every soap maker has issues for sure.

[@jillcochran9794]

It looks beautiful!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Jill!

[@tanyasloane5071]

Beautiful!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@nicolethomas1530]

Looks amazing as do all of your soaps ❤

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@davidahandcraftsoap]

Definitely a huge success!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much Ms. Andrea!

[@HANNN3R]

This is awesome! I love it

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Hannah!

[@shadyacrehomestead4737]

Soooo true! Soap has a mind of it's own for sure!!

[@moriversoap]

YEP!

[@cynthiagant3220]

This looks absolutely amazing! Hard work pays off!!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Cynthia!

[@doralevitt2879]

For all your hard work they came out amazing- I love green and blue together!! 😍😄🤗💚🌷💜

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Dora!

[@MrsTheClown]

Oooh, it's so gorgeous! At ~2:30 you're a pouring genius, haha! I love layers and I love in the pot swirls, and I was totally sweating around the time you started pouring the third layer. Seriously my heart started beating faster as I flashed back to my last attempt at something in this vein. You're simply awesome, Holly 😄👍🏻 Thanks for the video, it made my morning.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! It was definitely one of 'those' batches!

[@Leahsluxuryaromas]

Holly you are a Genius!.. This soap is Amazing lovely lady! 💕😊

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!