Basic Cold Process Soap Making

[@TheKingsRoost]

OMG! Soap Queen TV saw my video!!!! I'm a huge fan, thanks for your support!

[@nas9184]

do you know if i can half every ingredient to make a smaller batch?

[@TheKingsRoost]

+Make_0_FashIon UK definitely!

[@laurenpiantino626]

I like the fact that you carry thro to the end of the six week cure period, and show the labelling process... This is the only full tutorial that I've seen. Thank you!

[@melissabauman904]

People assume that everyone knows about trace, what it looks like, temperatures, etc. This is the best video on beginning soap making I have seen. Everyone else had me scared to death. It's simple! Thanks for the video. I now feel confident it starting my CP journey. I can't wait!

[@1ShayDawn]

This is one of the best instructional soap making videos I have seen. Good editing! Nobody wants to watch someone stir for twenty minutes, or watch the table while the soap maker gathers stuff they forgot about. The labeling was a great plus.

[@renestevenson8119]

As a newbie soap maker, I've been watching HUNDREDS of videos and this is one of the very best. So helpful. Thank you.

[@BaddaBigBoom]

For UK viewers (like me) "lye" is caustic soda, "parchment paper" is greaseproof paper, "plastic wrap" is clingfilm, "gluestick" is Pritt. This could put Lush out of business :-) (Thumbs up, TKR)

[@Krizz139]

Thanks

[@tannygodisbeautiful9690]

So then why am I using lye into the soap if it so hazardous

[@BaddaBigBoom]

@@tannygodisbeautiful9690 It gets neutralised during the saponification and maturing processes.

[@JohnDoe-bf1fw]

I actually made the soap as shown in the video. To make the mold I used 2-1/2" wide Select Pine from Home Depot. I made my mold a bit longer so I could make 25 Dr. Bronners size bars of soap. Because my mold was larger than King Roost's, I had to do some calculations so the recipe would yield the correct volume to fill the mold. Like King Roost I also used 70% Olive Oil and 30% coconut oil. I read up on SAP values to calculate the amount of lye to use. Before adding lye water you will need to warm up your oils on the stove to around 100 F. The purpose is to make sure your coconut oil is completely melted. Stir gently and make sure your oils are clear. I did not add ice to my lye water. Instead I carefully put the lye water in the refrigerator while I was warming up the oils. I used distilled water. Oils and lye water should be within 10 F of each other before mixing. The best way to measure the temperatures the lye water and oils is with a handheld inferred thermometer. I got mine on Amazon and it was under $20. I used an electric drill with stainless steal paint mixer attachment that I bought from the Home Depot. It did a great job mixing oils and lye water. I mixed for a few minutes than let it rest for 10 minutes. It took nearly an hour for the solution to reach trace. If yours takes a long time to reach trace, keep going, don't give up. Use short bursts so you don't burn up your electric drill or immersion blender. After letting the soap cure for about a month, I couldn't wait any longer and I tried it. My first batch of soap came out great. I love this soap. I use it for hands, shave and shower ...and everything. I like it far better than Dr. Bronner's. One more thing: I used peppermint essential oil at 2.5% of total oils (.25 * total oils = essential oil) and the soap has nearly no scent at all. I believe this is because the essential oil evaporated away while the soap was still in its liquid form. So basically I made great unscented soap. I made 3 batches for a total of 75 bars of soap. I use this soap everyday and so does my family and friends. This was the first video that I watched on soap making and it proved to be a great guide for my first batch of soap. Thank you King Roost for making this video. Sincerely, Rob in San Diego, California

[@pammee18xyz26]

John Doe he says cold process sir, hehe

[@WingedMatchbox]

John Doe do you have a KZbin channel?

[@JohnDoe-bf1fw]

no KZbin channel. Good luck with your soap project. Send another reply if you have more questions. I got perfect soap on my first time and it better than Dr. Bronner and Kiss My Face. So go ahead and make soap.

[@lms2336]

Have you made another batch with better scents. I made 1 small batch & can't stand the smell, or lack of scent

[@donibrune5573]

I have watched soap making videos for the last few days. This is the best basic, straightforward one I have found. I wouldn't be afraid to try this method now. Thanks.

[@foxxfire1181]

I keep a bucket of vinegar water to place all my lye utensils in and in case of lye spills. The vinegar will deactivate the lye. Just an fyi.

[@tyanaharland708]

Great to know, thank you.

[@jenslyn42]

The lye is quite strong and vinegar is a weak acid, so you'd need quite a bit. At that point you can just use water, it is a lot easier and cheaper. If you are really worried about "deactivating" (you meant diluting) the lye, then coke would work quite a bit better (No! I am not advocating you use that sugar water, clean-up would be horrible)

[@DianneElizabeth64]

Great tip. Thank you

[@chilicious7154]

One of the best "how to" videos on soap making I've seen so far, and I've watched a lot! I especially like the tips you gave on the soap molds. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheKingsRoost]

+Chilicious 7 thank you!

[@miriama.4412]

Thanks for making it so simple to watch. no non-sense talk inbetween just plain information!

[@Steentj3]

Looked at about 20 different tutorials, this was the best one I've seen, thanks for doing this!

[@joyturner3936]

Hi Roe I think this is the simplest and most informed video on soap making. I am in Jamaica and I make hand soaps and it is so easy with your simple steps. glad I found it.

[@janepinter7206]

i like the tip about measuring the bottom of the wooden mold and cut it there. Very clear instructions, thank you!

[@twistandlock]

Thank you. I learned more from your video than the others out there. And thank you for sharing the recipe.

[@sandycummins7154]

One of the better, straightforward instruction videos on soap out there. Thank You! :)

[@rociopena8555]

Totally agree! great video

[@ThatTracyJuneStafford]

This is some TOP SHELF & AWESOME-SAUCE teaching!!! Thank you!

[@No-ug1rh]

I just wanted to Thank you for this video! I've managed to base all of my own production off of your basic recipe. Never thought I'd be a soaper, but I am thoroughly enjoying it, thanks to you.

[@TheKingsRoost]

+artportstudio.com I am so happy to hear it, thank you so much!

[@ladamadenadie1658]

One of my favorite videos. Easy, to the point and informational. Thank you. I purchased some old commercial size bread pans and this recipe is perfect for them. I'm the only one at home that enjoys home-made soaps. My kids prefer the store bought, I took too long to get on the home-made/homesteading train.😣 But I'm here now for life.💖

[@dorarico]

Great Video very detailed, Thank you so much. Love the way your dog left after you explained the dangers of lye.

[@softestfairieVODS]

by far one of the best tutorials I have watched!! Thank you for actually explaining what trace is, and showing the storing process for overnight hardening. Other videos assume we just know how to store it and stupidly all this time I thought they were putting the soap in the freezer overnight lol so thanks for this!

[@waltermartin3376]

My challenge has always been the portions of the different reagents. Am grateful for the detail and process too

[@the3xtr3mist]

the recipe is so simple and straightforward that what we actually need is a tutorial for the cleaning afterwards :)

[@pascalelee5775]

Out of all the videos I have watched over the last 3 years yours is the one that helps me the most. Thanks for being so clear. :)

[@billskelley6895]

I'll be making my 4th batch today, from this recipe. Great video. I learned the hard way though, that the dimensions given are inside dimensions, not outside.

[@bramble-berry]

Such a fun video! Thanks for sharing. =)

[@energyforever720]

best homemade soap video ive seen so far. thanks for the upload

[@kenfarley957]

Very thorough explanation and good to see how much you spoke about safety.

[@rickcoona]

Conversions: Organic olive oil: 59.26 oz Organic coconut oil: 24.09 oz Lye: 11.89 oz Ice water: 27.76 oz Use a scale and weigh out your materials --Rick

[@themimosamanor1636]

A+ on presentation. Straight forward and understandable. Thanks!

[@shelly7017]

I had been making body care products and finally started making CP soaps. People really like everything I made, so I bought many boxes of containers for products, more essential oils and fragrance oils, other ingredients, created a business name, ordered labels, a soap stamp, and an ink with my logo made. Last year, I had to give everything away, includingall of my tools, books and personal recipes. Divorce can turn your life upside-down in a hurry! I I don't know if I'll ever make soaps again.

[@shifaniidris3712]

you will one day :) Things happen in our life for good! I don't know you, but I'm sure it feels heavy, but you'll gradually get where you want to be one day! And I'm sure you'll come back with that some extra energy back to your passion :) Take good care of yourself! hugs from Canada!

[@shelly7017]

@shifani idris Hello stranger. I'm reading your kind words while having my coffee, watching the sunrise through the kitchen window here in Essex NY. This beautiful palce is where I have finally landed after filling for divorce and leaving Washington State over a year ago. Your intuition is spot on.I will bring that hobby back. I'm currently winter sowing seeds and hope to have a bit of a garden this year. I used to grow and wild forage for flowers and plants that I used in my products. One of my passions is Wild foraging. I'm excited to learn about the palnts her on the east coast. Sending you hugs back.

[@sandymclean9630]

Shelly I'm really sorry to hear that 😑 .. I pray youre okay 🙏 and that you make soap again it can be really healing nz 🌵

[@sarahmarchuk3295]

I love that you explained everything step by step and we're very clear. The soap make my hand very dry.

[@4evafaithful]

This is the best soap video I have watched. So much information. Thank you

[@betsynieves01]

OMG my husband and I are excited to make soap now. Lol Like many others I have seen lots of other videos and this one is one of my favorites! Thank you so much!!

[@billskelley6895]

Today, I will be making soap from this recipe for the 5th time. Always turns out well. I do like to watch this video for a refresher before each batch. Thanx again for posting the video. Stay safe everyone.

[@Aurelius73]

no u

[@karinto-a4437]

I have pomace oil is that the same or should I use a lye calculator?

[@billskelley6895]

@@karinto-a4437 Couldn't begin to say. I'm an amateur at best, and I've always had difficulty with those calculators. Good luck.

[@SEllis-ns2co]

So, the only thing I am confused about is do we have to heat the oils? Since the lye/water solution and oils need to be close within temperature.

[@billskelley6895]

I couldn't say. I've never watched a video where they haven't heated the oils to some small degree, 110-120 degrees.

[@richardwilson4977]

Your video got me addicted to soap making. My wife thanks you.

[@ИннаДорогая-м1р]

Wow !! A man is making soap! Coooooolll!!!

[@karenwalters2007]

This is the best recipe video I have ever seen the hand written ingredient very clever thank so much

[@thewildroo9334]

I have been watching several videos to learn about how to make soap before I make my first batch, yours is clear and I feel like I can successfully make soap! Thank you so much

[@rachaeltelakowicz6720]

Your dog heard you say, "make sure you're in a well ventilated area", and he did about face and left! Lol

[@Daniel-xu6kd]

@@i_sal185 bro the dog will be totally fine lol, if it smells bad it would just walk away

[@TheSunRiseKid]

Good on you for reusing the paper liner!!🌎Great video!😊

[@maggiemizrachi513]

Ty very much for sharing this with us.

[@daisycosmetics9963]

thank you rooster for the super simple informative video. it answered all of my questions.

[@luckycee5892]

Wonderful presentation. Ingredients in grams even better. Security most important brought out perfectly as well. Thank you soooo much.

[@enzotarotchile]

Very nice work and bar of soaps, will try your recipe, Cheers from Chile.

[@corak.1347]

WOW!!! This is the best soap making vid I've found to date. Your instructions are very clear, informative & to the point, audio and video is crystal clear & your kitchen is nice. And, most importantly, I'm not directed to a website for the recipe. Wish all KZbin vids were produced like this!! Looking forward to more vids. Thank you! p.s.-what is your nationality? I'm Filipino.

[@TheKingsRoost]

Thanks so much for the feedback, and I'm half Dutch and half Indonesian (which explains the Dutch crepes video!)

[@mjaybash26]

this is a great presentation.

[@agnusdeihmschl]

PERFECT video for the beginner! Can't wait to try this!

[@usapatriot7826]

This was the best instructional video I have seen on utube by far!!!! thank you for providing the recipe and going over the curing process this is never discussed Really appreciate it and I can't wait to get started 😀

[@asimsparks]

The chemicals used in this process are totally non toxic. There will be no harm whatsoever using your cooking pots to do this process, wash them and then use them again for cooking. There is no danger or harm if you use wooden spoon for this process. All the milk we drink, is stored in vessels in dairies which are washed on a daily basis with caustic soda. All the truck tanks that transport milk are washed by caustic soda. While handling this lye, its paramount to keep your eyes totally safe. But if the lye solution ends up on your skin, just pour tap water over it.

[@alfredomederico]

Good to know! Txs. I was afraid to get rid of my red casserole as is the same used in the video...*sigh*

[@gkhan9115]

Thanks for sharing this helps a lot Allah bless you always ameen 🌹🌹🌹💚 you are very talented we like the way you explain explain

[@jerrilous]

best tutorial for a beginner

[@josettebain]

This is a great tutorial! Thank you from London!

[@FLYTNC2000]

Like your initial roost calling .nice video

[@Nan-Elle]

I like the doggie. He enters the room, looks around and thinks "What's going on in here?"

[@ezwayocho8296]

"Mix in a well ventilated area because it does create a few fumes"💨 Dog 🐕 exits the room immediately 😆👍

[@thisisme2681]

Please go to this website and read her simple explanation of why you need lye to make soap. Short version - it chemistry! Without lye you'd just have a big bowl of oils and water! Once the oils and lye water are combined properly, science happens! 😁 wellnessmama.com/60992/how-to-make-soap/

[@hawkheights6953]

Thank you - a nice simple way of explaining a recipe and the process!

[@bayer54]

I am about to start my adventure making CP soap! I really can't wait but i am trying to watch/read about it as much as i can before starting my first batch! Your video is very straightforward and covers all the basics very well. Thank you so much!!

[@robertahubert9155]

I watched this video with my mom she is 98 yrs old and not only made face soap but detergent also. She had a good laugh at all the equipment and precise measurements

[@GreenWitchHomestead]

Always good to have a cup of vinegar on hand. It will neutralize the lye solution. So you can set the spoon that you stirred it with in the vinegar. Also in case you do spill it you would pour vinegar on the spill. I like to rinse my jar that I stir my lye solution with vinegar when I'm done

[@TheKingsRoost]

I like that idea!

[@LadyGecko]

I keep a spray bottle of vinegar which neutralizes the lye if you splash it on clothes or skin.

[@ArreisMorsCI]

I love this video, but cracks me up when he says to add fragrance to flavor your soap, then gives a huge goofy smile. Very fun and enjoyable video!!!

[@carliebeau5329]

Finally someone whos shows ratios. Because I need the making soap for dummies book.

[@SirenaSpades]

I recommend Soaping101 channel

[@bio5090]

For anyone using lye, I would really suggest having some vinegar close by. That's the only thing that'll stop lye from eating into your skin if you drop some on yourself.

[@bio5090]

@@carissarichardson1348 That's horrible. I hope it didn't scar too badly :(

[@paxSylvanRecrods]

Alright its been 6 weeks. -me "wow it cured out all the crinkles" Thanks for the vid

[@skoolie_life3261]

Did you account for the water that the melted ice would add by weighing the water you planned to freeze?

[@TheKingsRoost]

I account for it by weighing them together. I just throw in enough ice and water together to get to the exact amount of water I need in the recipe, since ice is just water after all.

[@theamarieart3930]

@@TheKingsRoost thank-you! I wondered that myself :) awesome video!!

[@annalisajames6558]

I like the ice in the water idea! Thanks for sharing...

[@ladyofak8584]

Your soap turned out just beautiful, great job.

[@luisfernandoalonsodiez673]

Only a little safety sugestions, please put your sleeves over the gloves, if you have the gloves over the sleeves and there is a lye splash, the lye can get into the gloves and meanwhile you take off the gloves it can cause serious damages to your hands, but if you put the sleeves over the gloves the lye can't get into the gloves I say lye splash, but it's the same for boiling or near boiling liquid Use easy and quick to take off clothes with velcro, brackets or zipper, NO CONVENTIONAL BUTTONS, NO TOTALLY CLOSED CLOTHES if you have a massive lye or hot liquid splash you must take off your clothes as soon as possible and avoid to splash other body parts, the best way is to use quick and easy to take off clothes that can be opened like a jacket, sweaters are a very bad idea so you can splash your face when taking it off You must have a vinegar bottle at hand all time to neutralize inmediatly the lye in case of a lye splash on the skin, then you can wash with abundant water, but first neutralize the lye with vinegar

[@clownisius]

Not vinegar, but water. Using straight vinegar can cause another reaction with the lye. Plain water, and lots of it is what's needed to flush the area as quickly as possible. So the best thing to do is to soap near a faucet it with a full bucket of water nearby.

[@DanielHarrisjr1]

Alright . . . just finished the recipe. Soap is now hardening under a towel. Thanks again for my first homemade soap recipe. If you see me in the news 6 weeks from now as " Man's skin melts off his body" blame The king's roost.

[@jseek2512]

😂

[@poolsideobsession]

LOL

[@kimcox66030]

You should always have vinegar on hand when working with lye. It neutralizes the lye if you get it on your skin.

[@clairefraser63]

Wow ok .... I'm not scared anymore ! Thank you ! Great video !

[@jessiesamblaceno7085]

Hi...Jessie from Cebu Phil's. Thank you for this very informative video. I tried making my own soap using this recipe of yours at 25%. I have now a soap that is very moisturizing and very proud sharing it with my neighbors. Use it also as my shampoo andmy hairis very shiny. Thanks again. You are telling the truth...

[@jessikathompson137]

I keep laughing every time you say "flavor" of the soap.... I wish my Granny had used flavored soap when she used to wash my mouth out! I do believe you mean "scents" sir. Lol.... awesome video and thanks!

[@kristinef.petersen1728]

It's nice to watch a man made soap for a change :D

[@Erin-bd6jg]

Nothing she said was sexist. But okay.

[@Daniel-xu6kd]

so what was the purpose in putting the oil in one pot then pouring it in to another pot?

[@a.j.walkerhenley]

I love your simple explaination on soap making. Thank you!

[@ginascott6068]

I made my 1st batch with your recipe . Beautiful soap . Thank you for sharing . Gina ((England)

[@vspot2505]

Hahahah the dog left right when went for the lye lol

[@poonamabbi7448]

Do I need special brand of fragrances for soap or the regular essential oils I use at home, the ones from Sprouts or Whole Foods Market for my creams & lip balms will work for the cold process soaps too please?

[@jseek2512]

I would order a good quality essential oil and scents safe for soaps. Google soap supply websites. I use rustic essentials and brambleberry

[@beccasbythebay]

great presentation

[@rajankasf6670]

You just made soap makeing so easy for me .this is so informative and yes thanx for sharing

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

Your dog walked in the kitchen when you were stirring....LOL! Thank you for the video! I enjoyed it!

[@marcenalamb7294]

Smart dog, he left the room!

[@robincorprew9007]

LOL :)

[@kenraray2575]

You should talk about the importance of vinegar and way to have it handy whenever working with lye. GOOD instruction video. I could swear I was smelling the aroma coming through my PC. Thank you for posting this video!!!!

[@sharonpaull644]

You should Not use vinegar if you get any lye on yourself. Rinse with Lots and Lots of cold water. Nothing should go on a burn except Cold Water.

[@emerencespringer]

Using vinegar is a very deeply debated controversy. Most people who watch are in the camp who say to use it, most actual soap Maker's who sell, say not to. All medical professional suggest that with anything dangerous, seek professional medical treatment.

[@limitlesspotential9599]

Fight Club?

[@emerencespringer]

Claudio Koretta Of course. That's what modern humans do. We don't have to worry about being eaten by the big bad scary animals anymore, so we invent ways to feel that adrenaline rush by creating drama and anxiety. So... Claudio... How's your day going? LoL 🤗

[@Littlefrogintheocean]

If lye is dangerous, how can we use to make it as the soap ingredient? Is it not dangerous to use on skin?

[@SavJenkins]

FattyFrog after it cures for 4-6 weeks it's 100% safe because lye is a acid and the oils are acting as a base and when an acid and base are brought together it neutralizes it (it just takes time for this process to happen so that's why you let it sit for weeks)

[@dantico33]

I love this video very much. My daughter and I want to start making soap and have been watching a lot of videos and I found this one very informative. I like how you also show us what they look like after the six weeks and how to wrap them. Great job on explaining why they need curing, none of the videos I watched earlier said why. Great job. Thank you for your video.

[@lindasrealcooking4547]

Love that simple soap making keep them coming real easy I like that✌️✌️👋

[@lisaworthley9130]

Question! You added ice to your water. Is that added in to the water amount that's needed for this recipe? For instance, do you measure the amount of water needed and freeze part of it?

[@ProudlyETHIOPIAN]

Josiah Ray That is actually not true. Mass is always constant, even if you take a cup of water to the moon. The mass is the same but the weight becomes different because of gravity. In your statement above, what you could probably say is that the density of ice is lower than liquid water. That is true because ice floats in water.

[@adamkhan7234]

Josiah Ray, no the volume of ice and water is different. It's the mass (in grams/oz) that's important (read critical) for soaping. @Lisa the ice just keeps things cooler as the lye dissolves because just the dissolving can generate a large amount of heat creating fumes of lye steam sometimes, hence often you see demos with people wearing or recommending masks. Weigh out ice cubes and make up the shortfall with water. Then add the lye (which you should always measure out dry separately) to the ice water.

[@asimsparks]

Adding ice is a waste of time. Just add straight to water.

[@theheartofcharla8725]

I believe i can do this!!

[@TheKingsRoost]

I believe you can, too!

[@whitneyarthur]

When you add Lye to the oil (inside the large pot) can you use granite cookwear? Are certain materials off limits when making soap? Also, you mentioned the measurements need to be exact when adding water, oil and lye but then you added ice. Did the ice melting throw off the ratio for water? Did you add less water because you added the ice? Thanks for the detailed video!

[@shaylynarchuleta1006]

Definitely do NOT use aluminum for anything! It will react in case you’re wondering. (:

[@kalamazad9237]

Hi Ice cubes floats in water and displace their volume, so whatever is the measurement on the water jug that how much water you have it doesn't change after the ice melts.

[@jgkiefer]

No aluminum in the soap shop. Also do not use plastic cups to measure fragrance oils in. I use old fashioned paper cups and some folks use glass.

[@trevorallen2274]

All ingredients are by weight not volume. Never use aluminum, it will disolve and form hydrogen gas BOOM!

[@lorrainedesmarais8952]

Thanks for this video! I've watched several of them already and I find that you explain everything very clearly. Can't wait to get everything 'together' to make my own soap too! A 'thumbs-up' also to the person holding the camera. :) A grateful viewer from Montreal, Canada

[@ACS402010]

Wonderfully informative video for a novice like myself. Thank you so much!

[@jessicapupu8047]

Hi... thanks for the video... i want to know.. how do u meassure your lye's temperature? If u dont use thermometer? The thermometer gunis very expensive right now to buy.. due to covid 19

[@carmensuarez3451]

Jessica pupu any food thermometer would do. Just make sure it is made from steel. No aluminum

[@marv.mon.9845]

I know your specific on measurements to the gram. Do we take into account the ice cubes as water as well or....?

[@trevorallen2274]

Yes, the ice is weighed and counted as water

[@Osprey1994]

Cost estimate?

[@robertagrainger6828]

Great tutorial. Thank you for the information on keeping equipment for soap making only.

[@St.Maurice]

This video was amazing and super informative. Thank you for sharing.

[@lifeofct1634]

hi. by adding ice and after they’re melted wouldn’t it increase the water level? you said it has to be exact. adding ice to the water which increases the water volume changes that completely.

[@TheKingsRoost]

Include the weight of the ice in the measurement so that doesn't happen.