THE MOST EXPENSIVE SOAP CRAFT KIT I'VE EVER TESTED

[@RoyaltySoaps]

NOTE - Jan 4 2022 - WSP has now updated the recipe and kit listing to include the black colorant! They actually called us personally to apologize and offered to make a full refund of the kit. If you purchase this from now on, you'll get all the pieces necessary.

[@greenapple9477]

Awesome, that's how you do business. Also, hi! 😊

[@lsa7ada123]

Why don’t you make a soap kit?

[@louisasmiles]

@@lsa7ada123 she said its not cost effective.

[@zivag2675]

That's great service 👍

[@aprilmcpherson-vanraalte5590]

You are amazing

[@juliebaker6969]

I gotta agree with you Katie, for such an expensive kit, this one SURE misses the mark. There HAS to be a better way than the piecemeal way they construct the snowman. Especially since it has no details, like a face or buttons for instance. If a grown woman that does this for a LIVING had trouble with it, I'd HATE to see how hard it would be for a teenager, or even an inexperienced adult.

[@lwilso9152]

They should include a stamp for black mica coal buttons and eyes

[@mycreativestudiosudsflicke6581]

my thoughts exactly i myself would mess it up and am a soap maker

[@juliebaker6969]

@@lwilso9152 especially for the price. Shoot they didn't even include the black colorant for the HAT.

[@juliebaker6969]

@@mycreativestudiosudsflicke6581 yeah, that kit is DEFINITELY a flop.

[@cutemuffins3567]

I love watching all these kits be done knowing I would probably never buy any of these.

[@RoyaltySoaps]

😂😂😂

[@ladygrndr9424]

I have bought quite a few of the kits from Wholesale Supplies--they are usually my Christmas present to me. I think I will be taking a miss on this one though because of the labor involved, and I don't think I'll have a future use for 2 out of the 3 molds, which is something I take into account. The people I give soap to (which is why I buy the kits) are not people who would appreciate how time intensive this is *lol* Most of them haven't used any of the soap I gave them from easier kits. This year I bought fragrances, colorants and glitters from them and am reusing the molds from last year to make something.

[@motherof2dragons778]

I would love to try making soap and a starter kit like this would be right up my alley BUT I wouldn't buy one unless you reviewed it first so I could follow what you do and plan for adjustments

[@biviygranew4605]

I did actually get a kit she reviewed Specifically in the kits from 1990 that my mom mom wouldn’t buy me. And I got the fairy kit. Highly recommend it, it’s so much fun but also stressful because glitter

[@morigahn]

@@ladygrndr9424 I like their soap kits, but I avoid these like the pl- you know the saying 😂 I love their solid air freshener kits quite a bit, but you end up saving getting the kits with the mold then kind of buying ingredients separately for refills, since you have the molds (and usually a ton more fragrance oil than you need for the kit)

[@Serveanthesia]

“More glitter equals more better!” - Katie’s motto

[@angelndalton]

Now you should do your version of this snowman soap! I feel like you’d kill it and make it soo cute! Also with toasted marshmallow scents instead of peppermint!

[@searchfield]

I love that scent idea and I immediately pictured snowmen made of actual toasted marshmallows encapsulated in soap! 😂 ⛄❄️🔥 I had a cupcake bath bomb with real sprinkles once but I guess marshmallows would be a bit sticky..

[@angella9954]

Yes, add accents to the scarf, place black for eyes, pipe, and buttons etc.

[@jaynedavis3388]

Katie PLEASE MAKE A SOAP MAKING KIT OF YOUR OWN. I would buy the heck out of that thing because it would be worth the shipping to Australia in a way that a bar of soap that will be used up isn’t worth it for my budget… *PLEASE SIS* 🙏🏻❤️ Edit: I think I’d skip the scarf & use alcohol & the red pigment to paint the individual bars

[@freedomcat]

Definately would like to see Ann Reardon using the kit, Jazza, or Shadiversity.

[@millielanier588]

Yes!

[@cathlynncadaver5429]

This is SUCH an amazing idea 🖤🖤🖤

[@lozking9568]

She has said in a few videos that she won’t make one because it’s not cost effective for buyers. It’s better for us to buy the ingredients ourselves and then follow her instructional videos. Shipping for a soap kit from USA to Oz would be a couple hundreds dollars 💸

[@evynsays]

I absolutely love your kit review videos, and I appreciate the small thoughtful touches, like using a kitchen knife to cut the bars since most people buying the kit aren't going to have all the specific tools needed to do so. You channel is amazing, and I appreciate your positive attitude, honesty, and how much fun your channel is

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Thanks so much!

[@high_stakes_ikea7087]

As much as I love the usual cold process soap videos something about watching micas and glitters mixing in melt and pour (✨especially✨ the clear kind) is so immensely satisfying. Could watch that allllll day lol!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

I’m so glad you enjoyed!!

[@d3k2p0]

I think it would have been better design wise if the scarfy bit was maybe used as a hill. There was no way it was going to ever work having a squiggly surface attaching to a flat one. I really don't like the floating head. It would have been much simpler to not include the scarf at all and make sure you had...IDK, the black for the hat. OR if they want to do 2 molds, have a mold for the hat and a mold for the body. The scarf is what really messes it up for me. It just doesn't work and makes the kit look haphazardly thrown together.

[@persephonessibling]

Yeah, to me it felt so strange and silly that they want you to precariously pour in the hat, only to chop the hat off later

[@Erins2q1]

I wasn’t crazy about that scarf color. It was such a pretty sparkle icy blue background, but they sent burnt-orange colorant for the scarf? 😝 why?

[@GSutton]

It's giving Frosty wearing a red sweater and waving at us, rather than Frosty wearing a scarf. I feel like a snowflake suspended in the mould would have made more sense - and kept our snowman friend in one piece.

[@Eeveelyn]

It's a strange design to me. It looks like there's a floating scarf not like the snowman is wearing one. It feels old fashioned to me but not in a nice way. Maybe sometimes less is more and they should have just went with the snowman and hat.

[@misscoati697]

I think it would be easier to skip the scarf and have a separate mold for the hat. It would be much easier to pour and if the hat is floating a little bit it'll look less weird than a decapitated snowman.

[@TheArtemisoflight]

I was all "If Katie can't do this, nobody can." Super fun!

[@MollyMcCarthy8]

12 DAYS OF SOAPMAS IS HERE! I discovered your channel this year, and have binged A LOT of your videos, but its exciting to actually watch soapmas in real time!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

I’m so glad you’re here!

[@butterflyminder]

This is my first Soapmas too! Very excited.

[@TheJemmaGrl]

For something simple like a snowman, it would've been more practical (and better for future use) to include 2 round canes and one square cane mold. These two molds would be hard to find other uses for in the future (for the cost, it would be nice to be able to reuse them) - and giving a few basic shaped canes would've made it a really great kit. But yeah...whoever was in charge of creating the kit missed the mark on their job.

[@saylorpartyof5]

I have zero intentions to ever buying a soap making kit. Lol but I love watching you try them out. 🤣

[@Terrelli9]

A $100 snowman??? Frosty better have a Gucci pipe and a Prada nose and two eyes made out of diamonds! Well, ok, maybe not THAT boujee, but still…

[@RoyaltySoaps]

HAHAHA

[@ichigomomomyia5701]

For 108 dollars they better include everything needed! I mean to my untrained eye they gave you plent extra of all the other colours so why not include the black and a little pipette dropper for pouring the head like it can't be that expensive. I love the kit and the idea especially because you can reuse the mold which I think is an amazing plus but they really need to include the black colour

[@Cosmonitten]

This video makes me SOOO nostalgic, because your fish under water M&P was where I started my own soap journey, so thank you for always sharing and being such an inspiration. Your snowman looks awesome :D

[@sassynyc7327]

Same here. My first Katie M/P was her DIY Botanical Citrus with poppy seeds and calendula. Her helpers were her adorable little sisters. My first intricate M/P and was awesome.

[@rachelbeattie6160]

I essentially did this myself with a tree mold, then put white bottom, popped the tree in, then filled it with a dark blue. Looks amazing

[@Seoulsearch616]

I enjoy seeing these honest reviews from a professional crafter - I appreciate trustworthy videos that help us decide how to spend our hard-earned money. 🥰🎄☃️

[@Valmtg]

Kit reviews are very helpful. For those who have never tried to make soap, for parents that are looking to get projects to work together with kids, and for those who are curious and want to try something new, your insightful perspective is very valuable. You help demonstrate how easy, frustrating, or actually complicated something can be. I kinda wondered if you were about to tap any of the molds to try and loosen up bubbles like you do with your large slab molds. I wondered how easy this would be to make when it's in the hands of a professional soapmaker. I was definitely curious to your pros and cons.

[@saraseay]

Katie! Next winter, we need a Snowy Day soap inspired by the children’s book of that name! It would be awesome and bright, and you love books!

[@brookeg5979]

Oh that would be such a beautiful soap!

[@gr33ngirlsea]

That would be so cute!!

[@vidhoard]

I usually don't like the craft kit reviews because the end product isn't typically super unique and interesting, but this one is awesome!

[@ravenalexan2798]

These are so cute! I can't help imagining how cute a little bit of white soap at the bottom to put him on a snowy landscape would be!

[@MrsNerfyattheendoftheworld]

I'd say that we watch pretty much every craft kit video you make. We being my little DD and me. Not only are they fun, but we get good ideas for that, "something fun for ourselves"! Thanks Katie! And everyone else! 😄

[@stephsaguudefan1753]

Honestly, I think the product was worth the effort. I know it cost a lot, but they had to include a lot of different materials for this. If they hadn't left out the black it definitely would have been worth it. I think they needed to make the scarf a little flatter in the middle so you could attach the halves properly, but it looks very cute!

[@Zardox2]

I love your honesty in this review. Yes, it is cute. But, price, missing colorant, difficulty in execution... And, no, you are not being disrespectful to the company. Every company will get a *wah-whaaaah* dud once in a while. It doesn't detract from their other products. Thank you, Katie, for all you do! We love you! ❤

[@ashleypanousis9626]

Really appreciate how honest you are in your review. You give the pros and cons very well!

[@nzMaddles]

I love seeing these videos! The perfectionist in me loves watching a pro make kits that are made for us normal folk because it's so satisfying when they come out looking so perfect 😂

[@dees3179]

I’ve been building flat pack furniture today. It would have driven a perfectionist mad. I think you are safer avoiding kits.

[@codename495]

I don’t think this is designed for amateur soapers

[@mycreativestudiosudsflicke6581]

@@codename495 I agree and i make my own soap from scratch. Lol i can see me messing this process up

[@panda-peanut]

I got this kit for my son and I to make as gifts for Christmas. We loved the snowman by its self, and while the scarf is cute, it was just way to big, and the curve made it very difficult to assemble. There were a few tears mixed into our bars. But grandpa & grandma loved them, and gave him lots of praise for all his hard work on them. And yes, we were also missing the black colorant. But my best friend, who makes soap, gave us a big assist and brought us some.

[@AngelConvent]

ive been following your channel for a hot min and i am just now getting to your kit reviews and i have to say i love the personal touch that you put in everything that you make and you keep in mind beginners and people on a budget but want to try something new.Seeing how far you have come over the years warms my heart and it has inspired me to add soap making to my buisness granted im still doing research and trying to learn as much as i can but i love how relaxing your videos are and i just LOVE your energy its so contagious like it fuels my creativity at times when ive watched you while making resin projects or crocheting just something to pass the time and keep my energy up plus its really informative because i know i want to try and use a kit before fully investing just so i can weed out the trial and error period and see what works best for me more or less.I will one day be able to buy one of your soaps and im excited for the possibility as its a HUGE goal of mine because they are amazing but truely thank you for being so humble and doing the ground work for us small folks so we dont have to and get lost down the rabbit hole. when it comes to soap you truely are the light the guides.💝

[@shaleamontanez4591]

Katie I just received my Pepermeint cocoa soap and I'm so excited to gift it to my mom. Maybe I'll gift myself this kit? If the bars look amazing enough!!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Thanks so much!!

[@NaNaTT549]

@@theresavandever1387 So why did you feel the need to mention it? You could have just kept going, You did not have to call her out like that. You know the saying "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all".

[@michellemccarron6089]

I loved watching you do a kit. I'm just starting to dabble in soap making and it's great to see a kit being done by someone who knows what they are doing

[@n.a.m.991]

Regardless if it's a sponsor or not, you calls 'em as you see 'em. I like that.

[@Star-dk7xc]

I love these, especially since I would only ever buy maybe one or two kits in my life, it’s nice to see some different types of kits. I also love how you really try to think from a perspective of someone who doesn’t often make soaps. Knowing that the black colorant was missing, and also using a kitchen knife to make it accurate to what our experiences would be was really nice. I also appreciated the comments on how much color or glitter to use, and where you may want to add the most or least possible. 10/10, I love these reviews

[@EdenStreetSoapCo]

I recommend putting the snowman in upside down. This way the scarf is angled better for the melt and pour. Katie you did such a beautiful job! Holy soap never hurt anyone. I Love the extra glitter. It came out beautiful!

[@TheBriWarhol]

Thank you for posting content regularly. I have anxiety at night. I put your videos on before bed and it makes me feel relaxed. I love your videos and the different topics you do. Thanks Katie

[@claudiakishi6835]

I have no idea why I am addicted to your videos. I don’t like bar soap. I don’t intend to buy bar soap. I don’t want to make bar soap. But I’m still here. Every video. Completely invested for no discernible reason. 😹 I think it’s your personality. You are pretty delightful.

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Hahaha well thanks for watching!

[@claudiakishi6835]

Oh yay, you responded! That made my whole day :)

[@liztidwell1085]

I am so happy that you are doing 12 days of soapmas! I love your videos; they brighten my day and inspired me to make soap myself! I started 2 years ago and now I make solid dish soap too! Thank you for all they joy and amazing soap you give to the world.

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

It looks like most of the cost of the kit is for the molds, which bought separately would cost about $75. I wouldn't think that was super unreasonable except the most expensive mold in this set is the squiggly one, which is *$28.50* on the website. Umm, excuse me?!? That just seems kinda steep, especially since the snowman mold is only $21.65. Just seems a bit off to me🤔🤷‍♀️

[@mycreativestudiosudsflicke6581]

I think it is business sense to sell the scarf in a kit am sure people don't use that mold all year round.

[@BluePeace2]

The scarf can just be a squiggle in a soap, I used to sell a paper mint bar that had two red squiggles in it that looked similar to the scarf.

[@kennieloo6357]

After the price and all the ridiculous molds, I knew this wasn’t gonna be worth it. 😅

[@staceya9580]

I so so heartedly agree about the lack of instructions! Companies these days are really cutting corners not including an invoice, instructions etc. And $108 for melt and pour? I do get the molds are reusable but they are project specific.

[@RampagingPixie]

I really appreciate your candor! I feel like so many “reviews” of products on KZbin are very careful not to come across as at all critical, probably to make sure the company can’t possibly get mad at them, and it makes their reviews totally useless. Being able to hear that you’re very open about the flaws and problems with this kit makes me feel like your reviews are trustworthy and that I can rely on them if I want to buy a soap kit!

[@michelleross9782]

YES! Please do more soap making kit reviews!! It would seriously help crafters to know if a kit is at their skill level and/or if they need to pick up missing ingredients if they do choose to purchase a kit like this one that is missing a major ingredient. Thank you!!!

[@mikaylapinson3823]

Nothing like Royalty Soaps on this fine Tuesday!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Thank you!!

[@morigahn]

I'd love to see you do more of the rather pricey kits, as someone who does kits sometimes, I enjoy watching and seeing if they're worth the price 💙💜

[@luanekees6601]

I really enjoy watching your testing videos! A lot of these kits are missing important steps and can be quite confusing. The way you explain in detail how you are doing each step is very helpful. I also love the way you make it fun and enjoyable to make soaps!❤️🤗🌹

[@renroses]

i'm so excited for all of soapmas!! and i want to say - you inspired me to start soap crafting myself, my supplies are in the mail right now, and i'm excited for that too! your videos make my day better (which i think i've said before but i'm saying it again)

[@RoyaltySoaps]

I am so glad!

[@labsareperfect]

Yes more kits! I love that you notice the little details.

[@monicawebb239]

Yay, 12 Days of Soapmas!! I love watching you make these kits and hearing your honest reviews. This one was super cute!

[@juanaramirez5931]

Finally caught your video early. Now I can watch your video while I fold clothes. Yay!!!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Hooray!!

[@JW-dk4mr]

Crafting with Katie!!! Your excitement opening the kit is contagious ☺️. You're the best ❤️

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Thanks so much!!

[@glopez2007]

12 days of soapmas!!! I watched it for the first time Last year loved it then. Loved the first one of 2021 thank you Katie. You perked up a tough tuesday for me .

[@ramonecd]

I will watch you do practically anything 😂 I enjoy your energy and your enthusiasm.

[@Darkshizumaru]

When molding chocolate, most pro's use a shake table. Getting something to jiggle your more complex mold gently will help get the big air bubbles out.

[@Princesse-Chaos]

It was a lovely video! I like your reviews because as someone who is so experienced you can quickly point out things that may be difficult for total newbies and that even your creations can have little troubles (like that air bubble). As much as I like watching your original creations I also do like you doing craft kits. Happy Holidays!

[@AlexisJay611]

He is a cute snowman, although he doesn’t look like he is wearing a scarf, he looks like he is dancing with a red shirt on 😅

[@ellieosborne319]

Honestly I’d be into a soap asmr kind of thing, watching all the melting and mixing and pouring and demolding was very soothing 💆‍♀️

[@Bloodhoundfostermom]

Katie is a soap master queen! these turned out beautiful!! yes,yes,yes ...please...more soap kit reviews !

[@alyssamarie511]

I just broke down and bought a soap making kit from bramble berry. And you like inspired me! I followed your directions using the other kit and you straight gave me the confidence to deal with lye. It was awesome! So thank you for your content gf!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

🥰🥰🥰

[@graceom6872]

This was so pretty! The sparkly clear melt and pour reminds me of bath and body works soap.

[@RoyaltySoaps]

🥰🥰🥰

[@Siren_Warrior]

Glitter to Katie is like Holo to Christine, it's an undying love 😂

[@Babycat42069]

I love that you test these kind of kits. It evokes so much joy

[@RoyaltySoaps]

I’m so glad you enjoy!

[@kathryncarruth2816]

Loveee your videos 😆 you're my dog's favorite KZbinr! He legitimately sits down & watches your whole video everytime! 🤣 just wanted to say thank you, honestly helps me & him calm down watching you create 🤗💕

[@shannahmiller]

Katie, I'd love to see more of these kit reviews. I love getting the details, and hearing about any "gotcha"s.

[@prettybrwnwoman]

This was a tough kit. They need to pay you for the full tutorial, I have never made soap and if this was my first tries I would probably never try again. Great job pulling it out.

[@ChaiLatte13]

You should totally make your own soap making kits and sell those. The journey to get there was hard, but the end result looked really cute!

[@Lauren-yq3ds]

Oh yes!! I would buy it!

[@Fablebloom]

The snowman being visibly two bits irks me - but I think it would be cool to mess around with the snowman mold - an idea I had was maybe doing the snowman normally without the head chop - and rather than a scarf embed you could do a stamp of one on the final bar and flood the stamp with whatever scarf color you want

[@katelillo1932]

I agree! Honestly, the scarf 🧣 doesn’t add a whole lot to the look for me; I don’t find the shape very appealing. He could easily be stamped just with buttons and look adorable!

[@kfoss70]

Super cute!! I am so glad you added more glitter to the blue part!

[@adriennegonzales2636]

Everyone: works out for looks Katie: works out for soap unmolding #priorities 💪💪

[@GoiterGoblin]

Super cute! I love watching you do soap kits

[@79kaufman]

More kit reviews please! It’s really fun to watch you try them out and see if they have good results / would be worth purchasing. Probably won’t purchase since I like making things from scratch, but you never know! Thanks for making such delightful content.

[@bgmaple47232]

I love it! "More glitter equals more better!" Yay!

[@Gleamorous]

That was such a fun journey and it was sooo relaxing! 💕

[@amandayoung9942]

I love watching your videos they help me on hard days, thank you for being a light in this world!

[@lyzzidc]

I love these videos! I appreciate the honesty of the good and bad things of kits

[@dandilionqeen]

Love catching this so early after it's been posted! I treated myself to a bar of the silver bells amethyst soap! Thank you for doing an essential oil soap

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Thank you so much!!

[@sweetstarrider3214]

I love seeing these reviews of soap kits. It lets us know if it would be a good buy for a novice.

[@pedanticm]

These are the kinds of embed scenes I want to see more of!! Super cute.

[@jaynedavis3388]

I love the videos that aren’t just Katie making the soaps she sells even if it’s another craft entirely or a review

[@mookzmom]

These crafting videos of yours are among my favorites, though I love the regular ones too. You are a treasure!

[@amandac7368]

I love that you said "first I shall *unmold* from this giant box," in the beginning of the video.

[@RoyaltySoaps]

🥰🥰

[@MilwaukeeWoman]

That squiggle shape filled with different neon colors in a blue base reminds me of a shirt I had in the 80's.

[@embersparks13]

I love your just usual soap making videos the most but craft kits are definitely my second fav kind of videos!

[@taihicks]

I LOVE these kit videos! I bought three Brambleberry kits (two of which you reviewed) and everything turned out great!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Thanks so much!!

[@jaimevandusen9096]

Yes! Love these videos where you try out kits! I enjoy hearing your opinions on what’s good and not so good about soaping products. Totally different idea- do people ever send you soaps they have made that didn’t work and ask for your advice on what went wrong and how to fix it? I would be interested in that too 😄💗

[@pinkysistamb]

Those turned out so cute 😍 and pretty! Thanks for testing these kits and if you can keep testing out craft soap kits as a series on your channel. I would totally dig watching them

[@kiahmclay7551]

I'm so excited the 12 days of Soapmas has begun!! December is a really stressful time of year, especially this year with my littlest preparing to start kindy in Jan and I'm just so looking forward to winding down at the end of the day with a coffee and a Royalty Soaps video. ❤️🎄

[@elise1227]

Yay!!! I've been looking forward to 12 Days of Soapmas all year!

[@TheAyaReina]

“Let’s add more glitter” is 100% the Katie Carson vibe lmao

[@dejagraver2353]

How can a single person have so much talent I seriously love your work 😍

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Awww thank you!!

[@Medicgal]

Yes! I would love to see more reviews of craft and soap kits!!!! Love your videos :) I’m a soap maker myself and I love your energy and creativity!!!

[@delladylan8301]

Girl, watching you do this and knowing how talented you are and the passion you have to master your craft-watching you do this has made me realize that there is no way I’m that talented. Lol. Guess I’ll stick to buying.

[@hannahzwak4593]

I want all of the cute royalty soap shirts Katie has been wearing lately and I love soapmas 😍😍😍

[@kbw9246]

I am always amazed how beautifully done your soaps and videos are.

[@LifeAsPlus]

I really enjoy the kit testing videos. Especially the ones with your daughter, because she ist just adorable. But I also like the more serious one like this because I was actually looking for a kit for a friend.

[@veronicad2371]

You should make a soap making video in black and white and at the end show the final result in color! 🥰

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Ooooooh cool idea!!

[@pamelariley3399]

I really liked this video. I enjoy watching you make craft kits. You're personality mixed with the craft... mmuah..much... chefs kiss! Please continue to do more!

[@vickycolman6455]

Woohoo 12 days of soapmas, I love your soapmas videos, hope you have an amazing holiday with your lovely family

[@RoyaltySoaps]

🥰🥰🥰

[@corkycobon1481]

I would love to see more kit reviews like this. Your recommendations have not led me astray on the previous ones you have done.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Wow. Beautiful and Adorable. The price is crazy; although, once I did the math, the price per bar is not as bad as I expected it to be. If my is accurate, it figures to about $13.50. Still a very expensive bar of melt and pour. Even though I am not a fan of M&P soap, that swirling glitter in the clear, light blue soap was just stunning.

[@Sleepygirllifestyle]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I love watching you make soap whether its the kits or your own :) "More glitter = more better" yesss xD

[@RoyaltySoaps]

😍😍😍