Tidying & Wrapping Cold Processed Soap

[@thinlizzy535]

Ariane, please forgive me if I embarrass you, as I would never mean to do that. I just want to tell you, as a sister Canadian, (I am from northern Alberta) that YOU are the best soap maker on the internet. I have learned so very much more about soap making from you than anyone else. You are honest and humble about your God given skills, even when you are nervous about new things, you are strong in your determination, drawing on your experience and knowledge. Your English is very good and your French accent is loved by all your subscribers! We enjoy learning from you. Your advice is ‘spot on’! I am sure I speak for many, many viewers and I would just like to thank you for taking the time you do, to make, edit, plan and post all the informative videos for your audience. You never seem to get nervous and loose your train of thought (like we would). You’re a natural! God Bless you for being You, and sharing what you know, so that the wonderful old art of soap making endures through the years!😘

[@SeattleDonna206]

Ariane, your last statement is the most powerful of all. Be Patient! Making a batch of soap can be quick but that is only the beginning of a longer process of cleaning up, curing, making labels, getting shrink wrap- - -and more. You are very organized and I admire this about you. Children, partner, business, school, music - -you are one busy lady ! Thank you for taking the time to also make these video's !

[@ArianeArsenault]

Thank you. :-)

[@hazethakilla3170]

Ariane Arsenault aa

[@amomentwithnancy4014]

I’m so glad I found you! You give such great tips and are so organized

[@muhammadusmanafzal5244]

What is the recipe of this soap please?

[@muhammadusmanafzal5244]

@@ArianeArsenault whays the recipie of this soap?

[@49lucky]

Oh I love watching this. I just started my soap making and need ideas on wrapping. Great ideas.

[@autumnmorn6099]

I like your idea of putting your personal photos on your labels. Your soaps and labels look very nice.

[@ramone242]

Watching you from the Virgin Islands YOU ARE MY FAAAVOURITE SOAPER

[@nicole-1855]

I just ordered the same exact beveler from etsy after watching this video! Thank you very much for the video! I'm not quite ready to sell my soaps yet, I need to get my small business license and a business name. I'm now testing the fragrances and perfecting my recipes. I have 1 honey/beeswax recipe so far where I use my own honey/beeswax from my beehives. I have shrink wraps on the way from Amazon, shipping was cheaper. I will be selling raw organic honey along with the soaps. Most likely I will sell locally here, at least when I start out. :)

[@mommahen5749]

Hi Ariane, I realize it has been 2 years since your video post but I buy shrink bands from Candora Soap Supplies in Ontario. If they don't sell the size you need perhaps they can order them for you. They are very helpful and lovely to deal with, always so kind and helpful, very fast service also. I purchase all my soaping supplies from Candora. Love your videos. Much thanks Darlene Nova Scotia

[@deborahrowe4397]

You are the best. So thorough and informative. Glad I found your channel!

[@judydawson8173]

Hi Ariane, it is been pleasure watching your video as I am a beginner and quick learner and cannot wait to make my first batch regards Judy

[@monicaposner1761]

Very beautiful and delicate!! Love the personalized idea. Thank you for sharing .

[@lashawnablanton4649]

Very nice work!I love how you put a pic of your dad and boyfriend on your dad's boat on the label ,that's neat !God bless!

[@HTMLguruLady2]

Great tip at the end about waiting since the soap shrinks

[@jeannawalton8107]

I think that little tool works better than the wood one! Cool!

[@roshneedukhande]

This was the first video of yours I saw when I was looking for some packaging help on KZbin ❣️❣️since then I started.following your every video

[@krivenn]

you're such a soap genius ariane. tnx for sharing

[@cpticsbalu5904]

Hi mam, We are from India, We are also soap manufacturers at hyd, Nice to see you.

[@MissAtalee]

Super technique, comme toujours :) Merci Ariane !

[@thatblokewiththescar7455]

It's a round over tool. Its used in woodworking to round over the edge of planed timber :)

[@cheongceles1354]

Love your videos! They are very educational and helpful informations. Thank you for taking time to make all the videos and sharing them!

[@oceangazer1]

I love it at the end, you said Yep, you gotta be patient...not easy lol Ty for sharing. :)

[@Luckysevensoaps]

Nice. I like watching other people work. Thank you for sharing!

[@dimebagdarel666]

Thanks for sharing your knowhows in soupmaking, very inspiring!

[@veronicawilliams2612]

Loving your video keep up the good work may God keep blessing you and family.

[@minesabonete]

Lindos ,parabéns... pretendo tambem abri minha fabrica

[@GammyMiller]

I realy enjoyed how you told us step by step how you use your Technic

[@sparkymahoney4343]

Ariane, check out Uline, they have all sorts of packaging stuff - cello wrap, etc. Also in Vancouver there's Essential Packaging which do wholesale and custom stuff as well. And forget tape, get yourself a Glue Dots dispenser you'll seriously thank me for that.

[@Misssha123]

Can you please tell me the dimensions of your soap? Love the size

[@Christinegowland]

Bonjour Ariane, As for shrink bands, you could try Saffire Blue, they are located in Ontario and have great prices, really reasonable.

[@dirtygirlbathbody7665]

have you tried putting your label around the soap first and then put on your shrink wrap bank? If they fit, it may save you the time in taping the label... Just a thought, I am sure you have already tried it though. Love your videos!!!!! you are always uplifting to watch.

[@callyscraftycorner2463]

What dimensions are these soaps? I love the size.

[@laurawu5583]

Can you do a video about what you do with your soap scraps? Thank you!

[@williamguo7476]

wtf

[@ACS402010]

What do you mean, "WTF"? Clearly you know NOTHING about soaping, as anyone who does knows that there are uses for soap scraps. Ignorance is not a good look on you.

[@DatFabric]

She said she remelts it to French milled Soap? And uses it for her family or gives it to friends

[@B4BABIES]

Hi dear.. i have a doubt.. i heard that.. the soap using NAOH is chemical free after 30-45days.. is it true? If we use before that, is there any problem?

[@tanyabonnett4174]

An implement almost exactly the same I used in cooking for taking the long zest pieces from citrus,cucumber to zest the outside for candying and carrots and zucchini and cucumbers just for an interesting look

[@silvertree2189]

Thanks for sharing your tips. You're thorough and generous with your information. I'm a beginner and love to learn! Keep it up, it's so informative. :)

[@shereemorgan1430]

You can also use a vegetable peeler.

[@heatherwalden8803]

I was just wondering if you sell the soap and if you do do you have a book that has all the different soaps in it and how much they are I would be interested cuz I've been trying to get into the shampoo conditioner and bars to save on plastic

[@DebikaSarkarNaturly]

What is life of the soap? how long we can store it for use? Please let me know

[@nycjp9022]

After cutting how long do you wait to shrink wrap your soap?

[@ICreateThoughts]

Awesome video!

[@Andrea-st3wq]

Lovely soaps! I love the size of the bar! What dimensions are they cut to?

[@aliciak23]

do you find bramble berry is really expensive on the shipping, I'm in London ontario and I placed a 34.00 order and shipping was 65.00, so I didn't continue to finish my order

[@gabrielmullett7491]

alicia kerr that was probably for the better lol

[@tracynail4432]

I know places like that usually charge less for shipping the more you order

[@kathyleicester7306]

I've heard Candora Soap Supplies in Ontario are reputable, you might head there.

[@texturewalk]

There was a $50 shipping fee when I tried to purchase the safety glasses.... Totally not worth it...

[@jeanstevens6771]

Bramble berry is a rip off

[@mariloucastillo838]

Hi Ariane, I am a beginner and wanting to know how did you get the label done pls.

[@tealallshouse4412]

Hi There, Please tell the outer dimensions of your soap, they look like they fit nicely into your hand. Thank you, Teal

[@bikerchick7954]

I just started. Soaping. Last week. I hope i get better. At doing it.

[@ralphparker]

I made my first batch this week (4/2/18).

[@sapphireblue222]

I like your labels! Is it possible to shrink wrap the soap after the label has been put on?

[@ArianeArsenault]

Yes you can, but I prefer to shrink wrap the soap, then add the label after. This way, if the soap looses water over a longer drying time, I can always put a new wrapper that fits.

[@장서효-v4c]

Ariane Arsenault

[@girlface983]

Arent Coconut oils drying when used in high amounts ?

[@shraddhanathawat]

Hii Ariane, have been watching your vdos. And I love the way you explain each and every detail. I want to know how to use soap shavings that we get after trimming the edges

[@pankajchakravarty8877]

Madam how long will to take dry , i show like swet in upper in my soap. Can you advise .

[@sandrabarbera1222]

Hello whats the name of that tool you got from soap equipment I can’t find it?

[@magikdust2095]

I was wondering how well handmade soap sells, how much it sells for, and what types sell better?

[@francesseychelles5626]

WELL INVEST AND TRY IS ALL I CAN SAY!

[@ГалинаМетенька]

What is the size and weight of the bar of soap?

[@cindigeis1076]

I cant find shrink wrap bands for the tall and skinny size bar. I know you make that size, can you please tell me where you get yours, thank you. Also, do you usually wait 5 days after cutting to clean and tidy them up?

[@itutu184]

What do you call this (softening) equipment and where can you buy it? Thanks and kind regards.

[@dianehawley3286]

Where do I purchase the wooden scraper for your end soap

[@dawncameron3685]

hello, can you put the name of the machine you used to shape the edges of the soap

[@innatuyeva2555]

Hi Ariane! I would like to thank you for all your great videos! Always watch them as inspiration, relax and challenge! (Even during the lunch hours at my work in the office :)). I would like to ask you what is the size of your soaps? I try to find an ideal size and adjust the molds. Bars at these video seem to fit hand perfectly. Thank you!

[@ArianeArsenault]

My soaps weigh between 120 to 140 grams each. I guess this would be around 4-5 oz.

[@suprat88bengal]

Bonjour, vous avez un très bel accent et vos savons sont très beaux! :)

[@lauracastro1487]

I have a question please. How wide and what weight is the general sized bar. I e asked many with no answers. Thank you in advance.

[@halseyballistic]

Nicely done. I am curious about the use of Seawater/saltwater as your water ingredient. Could you please tell me more about the process of using this please. Thank you!

[@mintymiller5841]

Beautiful soap,and labels...

[@LadyTrucker43]

How do you get your soaps into stores? Very beautiful soap

[@suesue3222]

Hi, can yu tell me the dimensions of those bars? they are very different from the ones I cut from my loaf, thanks!

[@Tsunshinegal]

There must be some jealous people out there to dislike her postings !

[@1997Freakshow]

Snakes outta there be jelly on her tons of soaps xD

[@ericcarlisle2553]

Hi Ariane, do you find that after 2 months your soaps lose their fragrance? If not, how do you avoid this?

[@siripartyof4]

Very nice and well done videos.

[@rosemarcs]

Alguém por gentileza pode me dizer o tamanho desta barra??

[@rosemarcs]

Ariane, qual é o tamanho dessas barras?

[@stephaniebravo7773]

Can you please tell me how much are the soaps suppose to weight. Thank you!

[@LanaGoesArt]

I know, this is an older video, but even if the bars were sent sent out to me f.e., I would prefer them with a band only and plastic free, just as the ones you have in your shop. :)

[@ArianeArsenault]

LanaGoesArt packaging soap is always a challenge. Some customers prefer cigar bands while others will be grossed out if there isn’t a full wrapping protecting the whole bar! 🤷‍♀️

[@LanaGoesArt]

@@ArianeArsenault I understand the dilemma you are in. It's a wonderful job you're doing. I just wanted to mention, that it's so wonderful to see soaps with the cigar bands only and without the full plastic wrap. :)

[@monowar8812]

Very nice. From you bought the leveler and shrink wrap ?

[@GeekyCandi]

Great video! I have a question for you! Where do you get your large molds and cutters that create those large bars. I have seen your other videos where you pour into those large rectangular tall molds on the floor and would love to source them!

[@ArianeArsenault]

In my "Making bigger batches..." video, I give the source for molds and cutters similar to mine.

[@clarizaa158]

how do you leave them to cure before u clean them up? and do u usually wrap them after curing and store them in dark place immediately or when u ready to sell then u wrap?

[@clarizaa158]

I mean how long

[@kelleyjerred8032]

very nice I'm just getting into making soap I love it !

[@kathycadile6421]

Your labels are so pretty. I love the boats and pics of family, makes it so personal. I would have never thought of doing that. Are all your soaps basically the same size or do you have to customize all your labels. I really want to make a label that is more personal like that. Gave me some ideas. Your videos are always a pleasure.

[@abbeyp8834]

What do u do with the scraps? Laundry??

[@nakitathompson1990]

what do you do with all your off cuts/ what you take off when you tidy up your bars?

[@tracynail4432]

nakitathompson1990 she said she melts it down to make French milled soap for her family and friends

[@bethgregorio2995]

hi.. i would like to purchase a mold that you used in this video. is it availavle for purchase? and how much it cost?

[@monicagalli1]

Nice labels!

[@dawnandrocky]

can you make a video on how you make your labels and a link to who you have print them?

[@lynnmorello7863]

Ariane uses Photoshop and prints her own labels.

[@yasminemarshall5472]

Hey ariane i start making my second set of soap but the first sets came out crystal like. Coconut soap it was

[@Sistercircleshow]

Love your videos! Do you have any suggestions for male fragrances?

[@CalicoKittydog334]

Hello! I love your videos they so educational and helpful. I understand you make your own labels would you be willing to share what software you use for creating them?? Thank you so much . 🙏🏼☺️

[@kayb6009]

What tyoe of tape do you put over the blade.

[@LadyK4233]

What do you do with the left over scraps or shavings once your done?

[@ArianeArsenault]

I keep every scrap of soap and I rebatch once I have enough! My family uses the rebatch soaps and I'll occasionally give it to friends and extended family members! :-)

[@LadyK4233]

I'm sorry when I asked you that you'd already said it before but as the video progressed that's when I heard sorry hun. I love the videos! Soaping was something I thought about before I started watching videos.

[@lixus2024]

Ariane Arsenault what if u put these scraps in Raspberry transparent soap?

[@karenheater8499]

Such a great idea for labels ❤️

[@sharondixon9137]

Love your labels.

[@SandraMatos]

I am also in Canada, I was wondering where you buy your soap base from? Thank you

[@natismirnioti]

thank you Ariane for the helpful video!!!! :)

[@angelheartlove]

What company prints your labels? They are lovely. Thanks

[@jamesholbert1657]

Thank you for your wisdom and advice!

[@zahramumar7323]

Ariane i followed one of your recipes and the soaps turned out nice looking. But when i tried to wash my hand with it, it burns. I find it hard to believe that after curing it wont burn. Is this normal? and if so how long should i let it cure. Also do you know how i can make my soap foam more? Thanks

[@knitting_mischief]

Zahra M Umar Hey, I'm not a soap-making expert, but I'll try to help you. The basic recipe for soap is oil+lye=soap. Lye is a very agressive alkaline that burns your skin, which is why you need to use safety equipment in soap making. When you cut the soap 1-2 days after initially mixing the ingredients, there is still a lot of active lye in the soap, not all of it has reacted with the oils and has been changed into soap yet. The chemical reaction needs two to three weeks to works its way all the way through a bar of soap. So if you used a bar of soap right after cutting it, you didn't wash your hands with soap. You washed your hands with a mix of soap, oil and (again) very agressive lye, hence the burn (and also the little foam, there isn't much to foam yet). This is normal and the reason why soap needs to be cured - the lye needs time to completly change with the oils. The minimun curing time is 2 weeks, then all the lye will be gone. After this time, your soap will be very soft still and will get used up very quickly, but you can use it. If you let it cure longer, water will evaporate from the soap. It will get harder and milder, foam more and last longer when you use it. (The longer you wait, the nicer the soap) Generally, soap is cured 6-8 weeks before selling/using.

[@lk-fr2ky]

Did you use sodium lactate for making hard bars?

[@ArianeArsenault]

With this soap, no. The high coconut oil amount make it very hard

[@lk-fr2ky]

@@ArianeArsenault oh ok thnx.

[@tribefenatic]

where do i buy this sailor man soap? do you have any link?

[@justinpierce1062]

SO, my 8-year-old daughter and I have been watching a lot of your videos and she wants us to try making some soaps and I was wondering after watching to tour of your shop, is there a market for homemade natural soaps? What do you typically charge per bar of soap? Thank you very much and we have really enjoyed your videos.

[@mpace58]

Hopefully you make a video of how you make your French Milled Soap someday.

[@loriewilson7369]

Hello you do a awesome job I'm from Canada to is there a place that I could get soap boxes I'm not sure we're to go I'm new at making soaps thank you

[@bellepoupee61]

Très beau! J'aime beaucoup des vidéos!

[@micheleharrison4926]

Have tried papermart?

[@GospelTruth37059]

sO FAR i LIKE YOUR SOAP CHANNEL THE BEST :)

[@CandSMINING]

Thank you for a great video. Very good information. Thaks for sharing.