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@theriddlewife80593 жыл бұрын
What oils do you recommend to mix with the lye water?
@ruthdella373 жыл бұрын
The three basic oils for soap making are: 50% olive oil, 30% palm oil and 20% coconut oil. But if you only have olive oil, you can use 100 percent olive oil and it makes a fine soap called Castile, it just needs more time to harden for a better long-lasting bar.
@leslieh6463 жыл бұрын
Anne-Marie, love your videos, I learn a lot, but please don’t bang your stick blender on the side of the glass measuring cup. I cringed every time you did. It would be easy to chip a piece of glass off side of the cup with the metal pole center of the blender and not notice, then you might have the glass go into the soap. Please please please don’t do it anymore.
@donnaharris80243 жыл бұрын
Probably one of the most important videos a newbie could watch! Love your company!
@LovelessYayaoi3 жыл бұрын
It was nice to see such a small batch get blended in real time. I want to give CP soapmaking a try but most channels I watch dont show their blending in real time (or even for such a small size shown here) so this was a helpful point of reference!
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
If you haven't already, check out our Basics of Cold Process Soapmaking playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4OZpad5iNd_gKs
@maggiemayhem23553 жыл бұрын
As a beginner, I watched Anne-Marie, Royalty Soaps, and Elly's Everyday soap to get a round-out of soapmaking. I made 4 batches of 500 grams and used old silicone ice trays before I really committed to a loaf sized batch. Start small. Use what you have and make unscented before you venture into fragrances and odd additives and colors. This my advice as a person with only 4 500 grams batches and 2 5pound loaves under her belt. Now I have to worry about glycerine rivers. :D
@3riversgirl7773 жыл бұрын
This is why I shop at BB! Thank you Anne-Marie
@ElArteDeLaBruja3 жыл бұрын
Why use a full fragrance bottle on 500mL of soap first, and then use a full fragrance bottle on 125mL aprox of soap of each container? May be that´s the reason of acceleration or discoloration, right? A comparison has to be with same soap formula, ingredients and quantity applied. Is it just me, has anyone notice this or am I just overthinking here...
@odalysramos96293 жыл бұрын
I did too, I was wondering same.
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
We premeasured the bad fragrances to be the correct weight of 0.2 ounces before filming!
@CreamySuds3 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing
@jeannedecker9642 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this test. Especially ricing, which happen to me and didn’t know until I watched this video. You are the best! Us beginners really need you.
@loralou-djflowerdove3 жыл бұрын
LOVING the new music choice!! I just wanted to take a moment, to say, "thank you", for taking into consideration, the thoughts of your viewers. You guys rock!!
@5784Eva3 жыл бұрын
Ann Marie I stopped making soaps over a year ago even though its my biggest passion i have ever had in my life . Now with the new year I am ready to go back and making soaps all over again .
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
That's fantastic! Be sure to post photos online with #BrambleOn so we can see what you make!
@5784Eva3 жыл бұрын
@@bramble-berry Wow ! I didn't know that ! thank you !!! I will when I am ready :)
@ramonecd3 жыл бұрын
This is why I love your fragrances. 💕
@melanieschafer12978 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing this faster way of testing fragrances. I am a new soaper and I made the mistake of buying from another scent company. I have had all kinds of weird happenings, so I regret not buying from Bramble Berry. Hoping I can use this fragrance oil I bought for something else.
@darren88543 жыл бұрын
Wish the shipping wasn't so pricey to the UK, love your products!
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
Some of our international customers order with friends to reduce the shipping costs!
@heatherbovino80493 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thanks Anne-Marie and Brambleberry... I always enjoy working with your fragrances 😁
@sailushailu45053 жыл бұрын
Hi.. I did a soap today for the first time... And my fragrance oil really accelerated the trace... Beautiful Science isn't it...This video helped me in pretty ways in knowledge wise... Thankyou Marie... You are a Wonderful Person🤗😍
@thenaturalgemini2 жыл бұрын
this was an awesome video on testing. I purchased Bramble Berry's square soap mold tray, so I will most definitely use that to test the sample size fragrances I purchased
@gracieshepardtothemax17433 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video. I commented on a soakers video about a video idea or series idea of “what goes wrong, and how to fix, or prevent issues” which I got so much hate for. I understand it can be wasteful. I saw it as less wasteful as it would teach and prevent further ruined batches. I have read blogs and articles, but I learn best by video and being physically shown. I don’t know what ricing looks like, or really understand trace. I don’t know what’s too much mica, colorant, or oxides. I need to be shown what “forcing” glycerine rivers are, why they happen and what they are. These are just examples. But I really appreciate your videos! I don’t want to start a soapers journey unless I can truly understand what I’m doing right or doing wrong, thank you!
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
If you ever need some great how-to information, we have plenty of resources available! You can find our how-to articles here: www.brambleberry.com/articles/how-to
@gracieshepardtothemax17433 жыл бұрын
@@bramble-berry thank you! I’ll check it out! Being in Canada, I hope I can order from bramble! 🇨🇦❤️😘
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
@@gracieshepardtothemax1743 You absolutely can! We always recommend looking at our International Shipping Policies page before ordering: www.brambleberry.com/international-shipping-policies.html
@matthew-ln9kf3 жыл бұрын
This is why I love shopping from BB. Thanks Anne-Marie!!!
@lindaschaffner5693 жыл бұрын
Great video! After making soap for almost two years, I’m still learning. I agree with one of the other comments that it really helps to see a full run through for a test batch and the misbehaving up close as it develops. One thing I didn’t hear you mention is the starting temperature of the oils and lye water Brambleberry uses when testing fragrances. Also, is your 5% water discount relative to 38%? I’ve tried about two dozen of your fragrances to date and have been very satisfied with their performance and longevity in my soaps. I also appreciate being able to reference the acceleration and discoloration info on the labels, but it would be great if you could make the font just a little larger. My eyes are not the best and I need a magnifying lens to read the fine print. Thank you for making great products.
@FkcnVina3 жыл бұрын
I do not make soap or plan on it but I watch all of the videos from Bramble Berry because Anne is a nice lady
@silkyprcan783 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome! I just made my first trial cold processed soap today and so far it looks great! Can't wait to see how it comes out! I got one of your kits and I love it! Thanks so so so much for your amazing videos!
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
We want to see it too! If you post online, tag us with #BrambleOn
@silkyprcan783 жыл бұрын
@@bramble-berry I will 😁
@HISIAM888RUHIS8882 жыл бұрын
Where can you view her kits!! I’m new at this..I need a class & kit!!🙌🙌💓🧼🧼
@roseandlavendersoapworks4293 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I've learned the hard way, when it comes to fragrance oils. I test new ones right away. I take a bit of batter from a batch I would be working on to test a new one. I had one fragrance oil that omg smells so good. Sugar and spice and it went black 2 weeks into the cure. I like to reserve those ones for bath bombs, or lotions. Love from 🇨🇦
@elenab35882 жыл бұрын
Hhhi8o
@zebrababy90192 жыл бұрын
I've been seeing a lot of recipes online where they are adding breast milk to melt and pour. I thought you were not allowed to add anything other than fragrances to melt an pour. Can you make a video on things you can add into melt and pour?
@user-zo9pi3gj1x22 сағат бұрын
Very, very informative! Thank you!
@newbietoytbiz9503 жыл бұрын
Your fragrances are outstanding, I always have peace of mind when working with them!
@suunflower2863 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for this, i have made soap a few times with vanialla fragance and i never knew this might be (probably is) the reason why they ended up turning purple when i wanted a red or even just a natural colour. Hopefully when i try it again without the fragance it won't do that :)
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
Vanilla is so notorious for causing discoloration that we have an entire article dedicated just to it: www.brambleberry.com/articles/how-to/art0033-how-to-work-with-vanilla-discoloration.html
@MM-ni6fw3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this info and the outtakes were hilarious!
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
Which one was your favorite?
@alawong8669 Жыл бұрын
Very informative for new beginners. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
@mrsjokerstout3 жыл бұрын
I have been having so much trouble with acceleration, so I hope this can help me.
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
If you find you're experiencing acceleration no matter what fragrance you use, you may consider using less firm oils and butters in your recipe. You may find this article helpful: www.brambleberry.com/articles/how-to/art0025-formulating-cold-process-soap-recipes.html
@CarolinaGirlCreationZ3 жыл бұрын
I don't think the ricing in the one that turned dark on the outside, looked bad at all. Brand new to soap making but just an opinion. :) Excellent video that is sooooo super helpful to my newbie self.!
@LadyGecko3 жыл бұрын
I recommend your 4” Silicone Loaf mold to all new soapers for doing test batches. I may not agree with your use of glass, but you do make great products.
@almondflour47853 жыл бұрын
This video turned out so well!
@ItsKevin073 жыл бұрын
I’m new to soap making and this was super helpful!!! Thanks so much!
@Mar10la3 жыл бұрын
I recently discovered that someone is selling your fragrances on their website (in Europe), without naming your brand, using your photos and text, and repackaging to match their brand. Let me know if you are interested to learn about them. Or does this happen more often and don't you mind?
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
Can you please send an email to info@brambleberry.com with all the information you have?
@carolynethrasher45273 жыл бұрын
Really great video!
@mandimoo873 жыл бұрын
Lol that's not soap on a stick I had one that went hard on the spatula the whole batter came out of my pot attached to the spatula. It was like molding clay into the mold
@khawlaattia80593 жыл бұрын
Is it okay that i literally love you 😍
@niko_OnPoint3 жыл бұрын
Definitely did all those bad batches in one week. Spoiler, it was this week. Great singing at the end 🤪
@Whois_.X2 жыл бұрын
So no matter the batch, I can pretty much use 1oz (2tbs) fragrance or essential oil to each 1lbs soap batch correct
@SueandSoap3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! Thanks for sharing this with us! 💖
@11aparnakumari3 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful ❣️❣️❣️❣️
@Stella-mk3ss3 жыл бұрын
How do you recommend coloring melt and pour soap naturally?
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of great options, including clays and botanicals. You can find them here: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/colorants/natural To help mix into melt and pour without clumps, they can be dispersed in alcohol, oil, or glycerin. You may find this article helpful: www.brambleberry.com/articles/ingredient-information/art0144-natural-colorants.html
@Stella-mk3ss3 жыл бұрын
@@bramble-berry thx!
@idaroberts41433 жыл бұрын
That was neat, didn't know these things. Question: How do soap makers stay compliant with the FDA? I mean what kind of software and paperwork do they use and need? That would make a great video
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
We have a great article on this exact subject here: www.brambleberry.com/articles/small-business/art0149-drug-cosmetic-claims.html
@didilv21873 жыл бұрын
i love you and your soap making
@sylviayvette3 жыл бұрын
Happy 🎉 New 🎉Year
@MiriamMarlieteMB3 жыл бұрын
Muito bom. Sucesso
@bellajune3202 жыл бұрын
Any advice for essential oils? Do they react.
@marilyncapehart6632 жыл бұрын
Thanks 10-14-2021
@monasingh113 жыл бұрын
A bit dramatic but good to know information for soap makers!
@1118cristina2 жыл бұрын
uff i love love your products but for canada the shipping is more then my all products and cant afford :( super video
@KarinaMD.11 Жыл бұрын
Could I use soap in a stick for frosting?
@bramble-berry Жыл бұрын
Yes, you totally could!
@younganimals29483 жыл бұрын
I like testing fragranses cause I make 10lb batches
@suunflower2863 жыл бұрын
what fragance was the discoloration?
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
The fragrance at 12:20 was one that failed our testing process and will not be sold by us! Anne-Marie described it as a vaguely chocolatey scent!
@spiritualwingsllc7538 Жыл бұрын
What do you do when the soap comes out too soft? It melts and pours soap its shea butter, cocoa butter, and mango
@bramble-berry Жыл бұрын
It sounds like your soap may not be emulsified if all the oils are separating. For more troubleshooting, feel free to contact our customer service team at info@brambleberry.com
@spiritualwingsllc7538 Жыл бұрын
@@bramble-berry okay Thank you but I did find out that I can use some bee's wax to help it, or I could put it in the refrigerator for a couple of days to solidify.
@victoriatrimmier9889 Жыл бұрын
How much oils and lye water do you use for a 1lb batch?
@bramble-berry Жыл бұрын
11 ounces of oil and the lye water amount is 5 ounces. The amount of lye you use will vary based on your specific oil blend. You can use our lye calculator to get the correct amount for your recipe: www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Lye-Calculator.aspx
@KittenBowl13 жыл бұрын
Do you test fragrance oils to be free from phthalates, hormone disrupters and carcinogens that many fragrance oils are known for? I would love to purchase your FOs as long as they’re clean and tested.
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
Hi, our fragrances are phthlate, paraben, and sulfate free! You can read all about it in this article: www.brambleberry.com/articles/ingredient-information/art0058-we-heard-you-phthalate-free-fragrance-oils.html
@ElArteDeLaBruja3 жыл бұрын
Dear Ellie, covid will do much more damage than a fragrance oil with phthalates, hormone disrupters and carcinogens they supposedly have. We need to stop this BS trends.
@spacecadet12493 жыл бұрын
what can I use besides Saffron for an orange color soap? I'm doing cold process.
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
You could try orange peel powder, orange mica, or tomato powder. Orange Peel Powder: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/additives-and-lye/botanicals/orange-peel-powder/V000426.html Sunset Orange Mica: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/colorants/micas/sunset-orange-mica/V000485.html Tomato Powder: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/additives-and-lye/exfoliants-and-powders/tomato-powder/V000636.html
@nomadismileseeker6611 Жыл бұрын
Wildflower breeze accelerates very annoyingly.
@bramble-berry Жыл бұрын
It can move very quickly!
@noend85d3 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised that you used glass since the lye solution etches the glass and it can shatter over time. Not a good habit to teach newbies.
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
We've used heat-resistant glass for years and never had any problems. If you don't feel safe using glass, you can always use stainless steel or heat-resistant plastic if you like!
@nabinasi46193 жыл бұрын
wow a new video!!ヽ(。◕o◕。)ノ. im a big fan of bramble berry 🥰
@louisdepointedulac30723 жыл бұрын
Still using glass? 😢
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
We've used these glass containers for years and never had any problems.
@louisdepointedulac30723 жыл бұрын
@@bramble-berry sodium hydroxide is mildly corrosive to glass, which can cause damage. One bang with the stick blender can shatter the micro-etched glass. Not to mention the temperature difference which can further cause micro fissures in time. I just see it as a safety issue. At least yours is Pyrex. I see a lot of beginners using normal glass. They don't know any better and follow what they see online. But you do you.
@Xkittyloverr19973 жыл бұрын
You never know the behavior of fagrance oil in the wild
@MariaLopez-gb2pi2 жыл бұрын
Talk to much
@CosmicPaletteBookClub3 жыл бұрын
How much fragrance did you pour in the test batches?
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
We used 0.2 ounces of oil for each 4 ounce test bar!