Teardrop Soap Making - Soap Challenge Club

This was my teardrop soap making entry for the Soap Challenge Club. This was a difficult technique for me given the patience required to slowly pour all those little lines. Thanks so much for watching!
Pouring the lines for the teardrop takes over 2 minutes in the video (and I sped up and cut out a LOT). If you want to skip ahead, here's a video timeline:
0:10 - Adding the lye, mixing, and then coloring the soap
1:54 - Pouring the base soap and lines of color
4:19 - Pouring the sides to form the teardrop shape
5:08 - Finishing the top
5:31 - Cutting the soap and final pics
Temperature is in Fahrenheit.
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If you use those links to buy anything, it won’t cost you anything extra, but I will receive a very small percentage of the sale. Every little bit helps, though, so thank you very much if you do! :)
••• SAFETY INFO •••
Remember to always wear safety glasses and gloves when making soap. If you’d like more info on lye safety or basic soapmaking, check out these links:
Soap Queen TV Lye Safety & Beginner Series: goo.gl/FqA0Yt
Lovin’ Soap offers a free ebook on basic soapmaking called Basic Cold Process Soap Making Guide: bit.ly/2PlwB3s
Understanding Water Discounts & Lye Solutions by Modern Soapmaking: bit.ly/2Yvyq2m
RECIPE:
Olive Oil - 42%
Coconut Oil - 25%
Sunflower Oil - 10%
Palm Oil (Organic Sustainable) - 15%
Sweet Almond Oil - 8%
Superfat - 5%
Water and Lye amounts calculated using a soap calculator like the one at Majestic Mountain Sage.
www.thesage.com/calcs/LyeCalc....
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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. These videos are intended for those who already have an understanding of cold process soap making. Cold process soapmaking has many variables and involves working with sodium hydroxide (NaOH, also referred to as lye). Lye and raw soap can 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. While I hope you find watching my videos helpful or entertaining, so many variables go into making soap and even the smallest change can greatly affect the results; therefore, I am not liable or responsible for your results if you try any of the methods or techniques that I use in my videos.

[@NeecysNecessities]

Without a doubt this is the best teardrop I've seen! Just gorgeous!

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Denise Jackson-Gunter Thank you so much, Denise! :)

[@AlittleSprite]

Every soap I have watched you make is just...exquisite. I love this one.

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Little Sprite Thank you!! That's so sweet of you to say! :)

[@jennalee02]

Oh my gosh, that is not at all how I imagined this technique was done! Absolutely gorgeous soap - thank you for sharing!! :)

[@AmyWarden]

Wow!! The colors of the drop blended together so perfectly, I can't even see the annatto layer in there. Really gorgeous work, Holly! The teardrop is so smooth and beautiful too.

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Amy Warden Thank you! :)

[@Tubeaholic2011]

most beautiful teardrop and colors ever.

[@debiolsen8707]

Oh my, Holly! You just create the most amazing designs! The teardrops actually look kind of iridescent, almost like an abalone shell! So very well done!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Debi! That's so sweet of you to say. :)

[@zoningzone]

My favorite pattern. So elegant

[@nickynarbin]

This the best teardrop that I have seen - beautiful

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@FeistyMimi024]

Beautiful!! That is amazing!!!

[@RoseOriginals]

This is the winner! You achieved perfection! Sergio could not have done it better!

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Rose Originals Oh my goodness, thank you so much! That's just the nicest compliment a soap maker can get! :)

[@RoseOriginals]

Well deserved!

[@michellerogerson9168]

These came out with a perfect, beautiful teardrop - absolutely love how they look. Thank you so much for sharing your process!

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Michelle Rogerson Thank you so much!

[@rhondamcclain3308]

Every bar looked like it had a perfect teardrop!! Great job...thanks so much for sharing!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@s44577]

You are in a class of your own. This is stunningly beautiful.

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!!

[@kimbenbow6757]

Such perfect teardrops with such a difficult technique. I'm sure it took endless patience, but you make it look so easy! Love your vids. Thank you for sharing!

[@hollysoapmaking]

+kim benbow Thank you so much! :)

[@Random_847]

I love that design technique so so much! The natural colorants you used came out stunning! Love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@kimberlywilliams1166]

that was beautifully done! i love that you use natural colorants. i could watch you all day !

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much! :)

[@cactuslily1754]

Beautiful infused colors! Lovely demonstration of technique! Thanks for sharing! Happy soaping!

[@tassiegirl1991]

Stunning, just found this one Holly, to think pouring those colours in a line would result in that design amazing. Reminds me of a fresh mussel shell

[@jennifercase2052]

I've been incredibly inspired by this for my own soapmaking. I am loving your channel!! Thank you for sharing.

[@LC-gq8or]

Just stunning....you are incredibly talented. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@MammaCass]

I've been watching as many of these entries as I can find. very difficult technique and I've gotta say you totally nailed it, great job! I was born with a tear drop shaped birthmark under my eye. I'm fairly new to soaping, would love to give this a try but not too confident I could do it. well done, this is fantabulous! x

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Cassie Bird Thank you so much! In a few weeks, the tutorial we used for this challenge should be available in Amy Warden's online store (Great Cakes Soapworks in the "For Soapmakers" section). She goes into a lot of detail and provides some great tips to help with making the teardrop. It will probably be a few weeks before it's listed, but here's the link in case you're interested... www.greatcakessoapworks.com/categories/soapmaking-technique-tutorials Thank you again for watching and commenting! :)

[@MammaCass]

+Kapia Mera Soap Co (Holly) thank you I will have a look :)

[@MammaCass]

+Cassie Bird well done! so glad you won xx

[@soapsbysly218]

Holly: So exquisite! Very fine & detailed and the perfect teardrop! A winner! Sly

[@hollysoapmaking]

+SoapsbySly Thank you so much, Sly!

[@TheDrdooshbag]

That is incredible! I'm going to try this over the weekend!

[@jojozepofthejungle2655]

beautiful craftsmanship & I love the natural colors

[@kezzaobee1462]

Holly this is mesmerizing to watch, with stunning results. I will never reach this level of craftmanship, but thankfully I can watch your videos, so grateful to be here to view. I will check out all that you have done, so satisfying to watch. Appreciate you showing us.

[@felicascriven3672]

just beautiful, thanks for making me smile Holly

[@blackberryridgesoap-debbie2520]

The colors are so soft and lovely, and the tear drop is beautiful!

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Debbie Toland Thank you, Debbie!

[@courageous_soap]

Just LOVELY!!! Perfect colors and teardrop shape - I have such an appreciation for your result, having done this challenge 3 times before I got anything decent. ;) And I appreciate your putting the "skip ahead" notes in your KZbin video! ;)

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Lisa Gillespie Thank you so much! :)

[@carolynnewton474]

Your teardrop technique is perfect Holly! Amazing work and so much patience. Well done x

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Carolyn Newton Thank you so much, Carolyn!

[@delygirl1961]

This is the best one I've seen so far. Tanks for posting your technique Cheryl

[@SoapsbyGlenda]

Thank you for such a thorough explanation and demo of the process, I had been wondering how this was done

[@mythiscollections8360]

I saw this video a hundred times.... Such an elegant and a very good combination of colours with a nice tear drop shape....i have seen many other videos on you tube but none of them are as beautiful and meticulous a yours.... Love your work so much

[@tinarichardson1739]

This is very beautiful! I admire your work. Thanks for sharing

[@michellecalling]

Oh my goodness! Your soaps are awesome!

[@catarinatang980]

Oh my goodness!!! You've done a great job!!!!

[@sphillips611]

Perfect! Beautiful soap! Thank you for sharing this technique.

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Sharon Phillips Thank you so much, Sharon!

[@shirleystory1835]

What a stunning design! I can't wait tor try! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Shirley Story Thank you so much!

[@steelersgirl071961]

Wow, amazing and beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@lisanicholls6784]

wow. just totally wow. I haven't watched this style being done before. it's beautiful, and your so steady doing it.... I'm sticking with Wow

[@auriegatell2618]

Such a beautiful design! Thanks for sharing!

[@ditse1911]

excellent technique, beautiful soap. You are an inspiration.

[@Nashmast]

Beautifully done. I'd like to try but looks like it takes a very steady hand! Very nicely set to music too. Your videos have inspired many of my own creations. Thank you!

[@jyarchna]

absolutely amazing and many thanks for sharing the technique.. God bless u ..

[@lemacusat]

Holly, I like you more than your soaps for giving the recipes as well as teaching us how to create designs! Love you! You have made a great change in my business! I follow your recipes and I am doing very well! You are I fact my guru! Thank you!

[@hollysoapmaking]

That's very kind of you to say! Thank you so much!

[@cmmc3400]

The most complicated method to make the most simple and singular beauty.

[@loristewart278]

Just perfect. I love your work.

[@Shyan42]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@3dmonkeybizz]

Fabulous technique. Beautiful results.

[@sap7576]

Stunning soap! U make the most beautiful soaps. Thanks u.

[@rebeccamorris7671]

Wowza ! You did it ! Awesome !

[@ruefeee]

So satisfying to watch!! You did an excellent job executing that teardrop, by far the very best I’ve seen on this platform. Thanks for sharing

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!!

[@lauramoy9940]

I love these videos--no talking.

[@sybilcoleman2171]

I am truly astounded by your works of beauty! Stunning display of talent!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you! :)

[@shakegirl3814]

So pretty!!!! ❤️🙏🏻 thanks for sharing!

[@lia8337]

What a beautiful and elegant soap.😊🎉

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much!

[@idelizmar]

OMG!! You are very special person!! Congrats!!

[@livelyup]

I just love your videos ! And your soaps !

[@maryflores1462]

Wow wow wow this is amazing and so are you!👍🥰

[@JessacaRedd]

Beautiful , loved the colors.

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Jessaca Redd Thank you!

[@sudsnsatin]

Sooo pretty. That was a perfect teardrop. Makes me wanna try it.

[@cindyranuio4912]

Wow, your tear drop came out perfect I think, and I love the color variations in it, it appears almost opalescent. You are a very talented soaper! And I love watching your videos, thank you for sharing them.

[@nicolethomas1530]

That it Amazing. Looks so beautiful x

[@MsMarketing01]

This is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing

[@ConniRandwulf]

Thank you for sharing this technique 😊

[@lisamawcurl2205]

wow! awesome tutorial and beautiful soap!!!! LOVE!!!

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Lisa Maw Curl Thank you so much! :)

[@debwatson76]

Congrats! I was hoping this soap would win.........your technique was perfection!

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Deborah Watson Oh, thank you so much, Deborah! I'm really quite surprised. There were SO many beautiful, colorful teardrops entered this month. I'm just so honored that mine actually won.

[@the.virtuous.daughter]

Absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to try this! Thank you for making this video. :)

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Lourdes McLevey Thank you so much! Thank you for watching. :)

[@tammyvanhook5121]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@bobbybueckert1345]

Beautiful !!!

[@mythiscollections8360]

Mam...you are just wonderful. ....very creative. ....your videos and creations are out of the world. ....just love all your work. ....thank so much for sharing. ...

[@poppykefaloukos1191]

That was so cool to watch!!

[@runiarandini249]

You are smartly creative!!!

[@SinCitySoapandCandles]

Wow! Thanks for sharing!💗💗

[@taingakawathompson1674]

Hey, this awesome, and what a money saver! I have been introduced to a possible new hobby... thanks a million!

[@aprilborgeson]

I bought some soap from you and I have to say it's lovely and wrapped so nicely! Thanks!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, April! And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. :)

[@nancyfranklin7251]

Stunning!

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Nancy Franklin Thank you!

[@asilas3157]

So beautiful!

[@3catmom844]

Holy Cow ! its beautiful!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much, Patricia!

[@kezzaobee1462]

You are extremely clever with this pouring, I bet it’s not as easy as you make it look. Stunning defined tear drop. And to think this video is 4 years ago

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you so much! Oh wow...4 years ago! It was definitely a long pour, and I just remember being completely shocked that it actually worked.

[@katekursive1370]

I'M IN LOVE WITH YOUR STYLE. This is the type of an artist I aspire to be but lack taste :D

[@soapsmorebykatejane8820]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Adventures with Kate Jane Thank you!!!

[@shan0802]

That's brilliant!!

[@melanie1050]

I really like this look

[@rachaelfaulkner7684]

beautiful...beautiful...beautiful...thats all i can think of the say !

[@Farenfran]

Absolute gorgeous 👏👏👏

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@kimmo5370]

Gorgeous you are really an artist! WOW!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Oh, thank you so much! :)

[@claymoma]

Very nice, thank you for sharing with us.

[@chho9793]

This is my fovorite.Thanks for sharing.I want to try it.

[@anastasiakrasilnikova6034]

Oh, Holly, your soap is so so perfect)) as usual))) and video too. Thank you very much for your work and sahring! good luck!

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Anastasia Krasilnikova Thank you so much, Anastasia! That's so sweet of you to say! :)

[@anastasiakrasilnikova6034]

+Kapia Mera Soap Co (Holly) Congratulation on your win, Holly!!! I m very happy for you))) And also I would like to thank you for making such wonderful videos, I sharedon FB this one as they are very well done and so helpful not only for beginners. Enjoy today s feeling))) Hope we will see your work next month too))

[@lilianaalvarezduran6534]

Hermoso, trataré de realizarlo, espero me quedé igual de bonito.

[@reneefrazier5634]

beautiful techniques

[@mountainmama1418]

Simply amazing!

[@hollysoapmaking]

Thank you!

[@rosapatrinostro155]

You are gifted

[@anne7606]

Very cool, I'm impressed.

[@deliagutierrez6178]

Just amazing!

[@hollysoapmaking]

+Delia Gutierrez Thank you!

[@lisap.8326]

Wow. Perfect!

[@dwightlady]

This is an awesome technique. I’ve got the perfect fragrance oil to try this on. Hope I can pull it off, this is a bit more advanced then I’m at right now I think. But nothing ventured, nothing gained right? Good work, I enjoy watching all your ingenious techniques.

[@rosianeguimaraes7753]

Meu Deus ♡♡♡♡ !!!!apaixonadíssima

[@janicesjewels]

That look great!!

[@yasminraphaelly639]

E simplimente maravilhoza!!!

[@cmfansler5652]

you made me smile!