Trace, emulsion, false trace, acceleration in cold process soap. Cold process soap making tutorial.

This cold process soap making tutorial explains many of the aspects of trace. Including clearly showing how to spot emulsion (emulsification), what false trace is, how it happens and what to do about it, the different levels of trace and when they should be used and the main causes of acceleration in cold process soap.
I have tried to include as much information as I can without turning the video into some sort of epic 3-hour affair, but there will be a few things that I may not have included, for instance, I have given examples of what to use each type of trace for, not an exhaustive list of every soaping technique and the trace that works the best for them all.
I try to give lots of hints and tips in all of my videos, so hopefully, you can use some of the techniques in this cold process soap making tutorial in your own soap making. I hope you enjoy the video. I'd love it if you would give me a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel and ring the notification bell this helps me to grow my channel. If you have any comments or question please leave them in the comment section below and I will get back to you.
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Disclaimer
Although my cold process soap making tutorials are of a tutorial nature, they are intended for people who have a good understanding of making cold process soap. The information given is based on what works for me, however, there are lots of variables associated with cold process soap making and I therefore, take no responsibility for the results achieved when using the techniques or methods explained in these tutorials. Cold process soap involves the necessary use of sodium Hydroxide (lye) which is a very dangerous substance. Before attempting and cold process soap making you should ensure you are fully aware of the lye safety procedures and always wear the correct safety equipment when making soap.
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[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi Everyone. I hope everyone is safe and well. I hope you found this video useful, especially if you struggle with getting your soap batter to the correct consistency and keeping it fluid. I obviously haven't had time to cover absolutely everything in this one video, so if you have any questions feel free to ask them below and if I can help I will do. Happy soaping

[@astridfilon4295]

I enjoyed it very much and learn again, thank you very much and hope you and the cats are alright

[@IDreamInSoap]

@@astridfilon4295 Thank you so much Astrid, I'm so pleased it was helpful. Yes the cats are very well, they're been chasing bugs madly in the garden this morning, now they are flat out asleep in the study near me whilst I'm working. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well

[@ljiljanakakokad1211]

Great video, thanks. My question is, does the mixer pull you down when you turn it on, because I get the impression it isn't? Mine has 300w and only one speed, but I can never cycle with it because it pulls me to the bottom as a vacuum. That's why I often reach the middle track too fast. 😒

[@lizardlather9990]

I found this tutorial extremely helpful - thank you for sharing your expertise! I have had a lot of trouble getting consistent results. But today, after watching you’re video, my batter stayed fluid for well over an hour 😀. Do you have any tips for maintaining temperature for that long to avoid false trace? My batter seems to congeal below about 95 deg F (35 deg C). Thanks!

[@tammyjohnson9505]

A while back I had been looking for a tutorial like this, and gave up. And then you came along , I subscribe and viola ! You make this video. Well done mi lady well done

[@rdc197810]

This has to be the best tutorial video I've seen on emulsion/trace

[@IDreamInSoap]

Aw thank you so much, that's so kind of you to say :-)

[@tammyjohnson9505]

I totally concur!

[@sabunsu]

I totally agree

[@elynaangelic4353]

Me too. 👍

[@thecalicoheart7946]

Me three!! 😃

[@user-rh8hy8wp6t]

I watched the video from the beginning to the end with all my concentration! Thank you Lisa you are the best teacher for the soap making beginners :)

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much marcel jeon, I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, it makes it worthwhile making videos when people benefit from them. Thank you for leaving me a lovely comment :-)

[@hunagirl6]

This is the best tutorial on several subjects. I was able to get my questions answered by your perfect descriptions and demonstrations. Thank you!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much for your very kind comment. I'm so pleased you found it useful, that makes me very happy :-)

[@cryingbroken8824]

@@IDreamInSoap ma'am, you are a dyed in the wool *teacher* from your bone marrow out!

[@sorcerysoap]

I love that you tell the difference between emulsion and trace. Well done!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hey, thank you so much Bee, ooh yes I really believe being able to spot emulsion is a massive help in soaping, stopping blending at that stage and just stirring or waiting makes so much difference to how long your batter stays fluid. :-)

[@redrooster7371]

Thank you so much, Lisa! This video is brilliant! I am a beginner and I have watched quite a few videos about emulsion and trace, but no one made me see the difference as well as you did. I love how systematic you are in explaining things and that you put a lot of effort into illustrating rather than just explaining what you can do with different stages of trace. Incredibly helpful!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks so much Red Rooster. I think it's important to show what your trying to explain, so I'm really pleased you see the benefit :-)

[@TheRashDesigns]

Thanks a million for this. As a newbie I've missed emulsion by a mile lots of times and with practice have gotten more control over trace and my batters. There is always something to learn when soaping though and this video will be invaluable to those interested in starting soaping or even slightly more experienced soapers :)

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I do hope the video helps some people out. I really think the point where I completely understood emulsion and how to spot it made a massive difference to my soaping. Thank you :-)

[@actressdancergirl]

This was absolutely the best video on trace I've ever seen. I'd have saved myself so many headaches if I'd have had it a year ago. But now that I know better, I can do better. Thank you ever so much for taking the time to give us this phenomenal resource.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Amie, I'm so pleased you found it useful, it makes spending the time to produce these videos worthwhile. Stay safe and well :-)

[@jo-annjewett198]

Hi Lisa! I enjoyed the video. Thank you for being so methodical with your info. I have been soaping 7 years and though I know these things instinctively by experience it was nice to hear and see the presentation. Your video will save some “oops” soap as it is information that comes from much experience and understanding about soap❤️👍😃

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Jo-Ann, ooh if I can just get a few people to be confident enough to not need that extra blast of the stick blender, that would be fab. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

[@deborahogle4846]

OMG! I’m so grateful for this video. Thank you so much for being so lovely and kind to take the time to do all this examples and share with us a little bit of your knowledge. I have seen so many videos but no one explains it as brilliantly as you do. Thank you again!! 🥰

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Deborah, I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, that's so great :-)

[@karolynjs44]

This is the best video on trace that I’ve seen. Excellent!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Karolyn, that's so kind of you to say, it makes it so worthwhile when people find my videos helpful :-)

[@karynknueven1006]

Lisa, thank you so much, this video is brilliant! You are an amazing soaper! Your videos are delightfully entertaining, extremely informative and educational. I know I will be watching this more than once!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Karyn, that is so kind of you to say :-)

[@Jules-gm7vk]

I've been soaping off and on for 20 years and I'm just getting back into it, I wish videos like this existed when I started! This is an absolutely excellent refresher for me. Thank you for sharing this!

[@IDreamInSoap]

You are so welcome! Glad you liked it. 😉

[@oulibemusic1257]

Hi Lisa. I just want to thank you again for your videos and tutorials. You really changed my life.. of soaping woman... lol . For me, the most important one was about the trace, I can not count how often I shared it for all those who struggled like me before. Then, of course the one about cleaning...microfiber.. what else..lol. And the small masterbatch.... good god, I do it all the time now....and the titanium dioxide.. no more crumbles... With your help, no more stress, only fun, and self confiance. Thursday I made a polka dot soap, and yesterday, with the cut offs.. a rimmed soap... on the base of what you taught me. Wish I could show you pics of the results of your teaching. Really, really.. let me hug you.. no corona online.... Thank you....sooooo much... Ulli from France

[@IDreamInSoap]

AW, such a lovely comment, thank you so much that's really kind of you and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and let me know, I am so pleased I have been able to hep :-)

[@xhon-miqueljennings6210]

Of all the channels I have subscribed to on soapmaking, this is by far the best. Your information is straightforward, thorough and yet simple enough for me - a beginner soaper- to understand.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Elle, I'm so pleased you enjoy my videos :-)

[@michellenguyen3972]

So informative!! Thank you!!!

[@Winterseve86]

I never get tired of watching this one. I am making soap tonight and need a thin trace. I have to remind myself every batch not to overmix.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi Winterseve86 thank you so much for your very kind comment 😊

[@judydawson8173]

Thanks!

[@jacquied2013]

Great video!

[@magdachowles9520]

Thank you do much. It helped a lot

[@PrettyWitchCraft]

I always give this video to people in facebook groups when they have questions about trace and their soap accelerating too quickly. I'm back again to grab the link for yet another person who needs your help! Thank you so much for this video. It helped me a lot when I was starting out and wasn't sure why my soap was accelerating so quickly (I was overblending!!!) and I've been passing it on to help others as well. :)

[@IDreamInSoap]

AW, thank you so much. I'm so pleased people find it useful and thank you for sharing it :-)

[@wholevillage]

This is one of the best soaping videos I've watched! Thanks for all of the great information!

[@mayuliholcomb3201]

Thank You!!! 💛

[@IDreamInSoap]

So pleased you found it useful

[@2Wrapz]

This was such a great video. Thanks 🙏

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi 2 Wrapz I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, it's so lovely to know that people like watching my videos

[@christinelangley2855]

Thank you. So informative!!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much, so pleased you liked it :-)

[@kinnas186]

Soooo helpful! Thanks 👏

[@IDreamInSoap]

Glad it was helpful, tahnk you so much :-)

[@summerbreeze1955]

Another super tutorial Lisa thank you x

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much, so pleased you liked it

[@Lemon29]

So, so helpful! This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Oh, I'm so glad it was helpful, thank you for your kind comment :-)

[@triathlete1313]

You are my soap hero, thank you!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Oooh excellent news, thank you so much. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

[@Nancy-gl3zo]

Excellent!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Nancy, Stay safe and well :-)

[@virginiagirip8758]

Thank you !

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much @virginiagirip8758, that's very kind of you.

[@lindazagara6991]

Thank you, Lisa! You’re the best at explaining everything about the process of soap making! Love your videos! ❤️

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Linda, I'm so pleased you find my videos helpful, it makes my day :-) stay safe and well

[@niko_OnPoint]

This is pure brilliance! I have been so frustrated in my soap making do to fast accelerations. Your video is the only video online that has a thorough and simple explanation on trace and acceleration. Thank you for this! New sub here:)

[@levanasoaps6142]

Wonderful video!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you very much!

[@serenafkt]

This is just GOLD, thank you so much!!! Amazing job!!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you Serena, I'm so pleased you found it helpful :-)

[@kerrypatricia8419]

Wow, SUCH a great video!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thanks so much Kerry :-)

[@becausegoats510]

Thank you. This video tutorial was awesome.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much, so nice of you to say, Stay safe and well

[@bbpierson5903]

Thank you Lisa for such a great video! I am a new soapmaker and your videos are not only so informative but inspiring for trying all the techniques! I really appreciate how clear and concise you are.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much. I'm so pleased you found it useful :-)

[@thebubblygrandma3514]

Really helpful. Thank you.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much. I'm so pleased you found it useful :-)

[@user-bz3om2jd2d]

Excellent, excellent! Thank you 😊❤️!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you very much and it's very kind of you to leave me a comment :-)

[@cathyb2204]

This is absolutely wonderful. Thank you.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Cathy, stay safe and well :-)

[@UncommonMuse]

this was a fantastic video! thank you so so much!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Roberta , I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, it makes it worthwhile making videos when people benefit from them.

[@bbat2822]

Absolutely useful. Thank you

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say B Bhat, thank you so much 😊

[@nancyfranklin7251]

Absolutely fantastic video!!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thankyou so much Nancy, that's so kind of you. Stay safe and well :-)

[@joanfischer1819]

The most thorough tutorial on these subjects! Thank you!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Joan , I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, it makes it worthwhile making videos when people benefit from them. I hope you and your family are all keeping safe and well :-)

[@belindaayewoh437]

Great tutorial!!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you!

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Great video! Thank you❤

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Brandi, thank you so much 😊

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Brilliant explanations! thanks🤗

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Glad it was helpful! thank you so much

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Brilliant 💡💫‼️♥️

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you, so pleased you liked it :-)

[@mariebarrett9425]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Marie, so pleased you found it useful, it makes it worth producing these videos. Stay safe and well :-)

[@iliana_kadra1115]

This is great information, thank you for making this video.

[@IDreamInSoap]

So pleased you found it useful, thank you so much. Stay safe and well :-)

[@SuiPena]

You are just SO precise! It's precious, I LOVE that! Thank you so much for your perfect work!

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Anaïs , thank you so much 😊

[@magdolinefedail8981]

Another great video 🥰

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Magdoline, thank you so much 😊

[@da5449]

Thank you....A very nice video.. I've learn a lot

[@bellagaia2796]

Brilliant info, many thanks.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much @bellagaia2796, that's very kind of you.

[@luzrodriguez5760]

Thank you very much really useful

[@IDreamInSoap]

You are welcome Luz, I'm so pleased you found it helpful :-)

[@Lytchiie]

This video is very informative! Thank you for this.

[@IDreamInSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@susanoleary8884]

Fantastic! Most informative video ever!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Susan O'Leary, I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, it makes it worthwhile making videos when people benefit from them. Stay safe and well :-)

[@tracyvonelling1615]

Thank you for this, Lisa. You are an amazing teacher and I learn SO much from you.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi Tracy lovely to see you again, thank you so much for taking the time to leave another comment for me 😊

[@jd64064]

Very nice video, So much thought put into it without going overboard!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Janet, ooh yes sometimes it's a bit tricky to shut me up, when I planned the video the list kept getting longer :-) I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

[@joannpage6691]

I’m so glad I found your KZbin channel. You are very informative. Thank you🌹🌹🌹

[@IDreamInSoap]

He JoAnn, I'm so glad you found me too :-) thank you for taking the time to leave a comment for me, I'm so pleased you like my videos

[@silkysuds5653]

Very informative, an excellent description, thank you Lisa x

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hello Kerry, I hope you are well, lovely to see you. thanks for leaving me another comment :-)

[@woman27005]

The B E S T! Thank you so so much

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much that is so lovely of you, stay safe and well :-)

[@Farenfran]

The best tutorial I’ve seen. You are amazing Lisa. Thank you for taking the time and sharing your talent😘

[@IDreamInSoap]

AW, such a lovely comment Victoria, thank you so much that's really kind of you. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

[@juliekillick8166]

Brilliant video thanks Lisa, it was very helpful!

[@IDreamInSoap]

You're so welcome! Thank you for leaving a comment

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Best video EVER!!!!!!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Dion Zaygy, thank you so much 😊

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Fantastic thank you ao much ❤

[@IDreamInSoap]

You're welcome 😊

[@nsziszo]

Thank you so much for the video and all the useful tips and info you shared

[@IDreamInSoap]

You are so welcome, thank you for taking the time to leave a comment for me

[@Rybys1]

Thank you so much for all your videos, but especially this one! You break it down so clearly. You are a treasure ❤️

[@IDreamInSoap]

You are so welcome! thank you so much

[@leanneduggan9348]

Such a helpful and interesting video. Thanks so much :)

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Leanne, I'm so pleased you found it helpful, it makes producing these videos worthwhile :-) I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

[@sunandasemwal6008]

Thanks for such a wonderful video.. Learnt a lot 👏👏

[@annamariahardy-kelley1415]

Your video was excellent …..learned so much ……. thank you so much!!!☺️

[@kimfilek9717]

Wow best tutorial ever ! Thank you 😊

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Kim , I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, it makes it worthwhile making videos when people benefit from them. Stay safe and well :-)

[@debbiebillman6262]

Thank you so much ! Things I was wondering about, afraid to do, thinking about doing, well, you've answered them all ! So thankful that I watched this video !! Especially the acceleration part !! LOL loved it !!

[@lovereigns4017]

Again. A wonderful tutorial. Thank you!☺️ Iris

[@IDreamInSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@mettifogo65]

You are the best!, thank you very much, so clear!. I have never seen that good explanation before

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, I'm so pleased you found it helpful

[@sphuith]

Brilliant! And I love you! You explain things so well and more importantly take the time to teach! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Spuith, I'm so glad you found it useful. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

[@lullabyemoon]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! EXCELLENT CONTENT AND PRESENTATION!

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Thank you so much lullabyemoon, that's very kind of you. Stay safe and well :-)

[@sarahconklin3871]

Brilliant❣️

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Sarah, I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

[@jennifergudino2721]

Thank you so much, this was very helpful.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debbieescobar6267]

Lisa, you are an excellent teacher, the best out there! I learned a lot. Would love to see you do a whole series for newbies.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Debbie, that's very kind. I am planning on a newbies series, I have a few random how to videos but I am keen to add to them. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

[@Random_847]

This video was extremely helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and advice I really appreciate it!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Michelle, I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, it makes it worthwhile making videos when people benefit from them. :-)

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Thanks for this video, it helped me a lot

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Arwa, I'm so pleased you found it useful :-)

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Thank you. Unique video, the best to me.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much

[@carolynotero4886]

Thank you so much! This will help me do it better!🙏💞

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Carolyn, so pleased you found it helpful :-)

[@immortalscapegoat6548]

Awesome tutorial

[@IDreamInSoap]

That's so kind of you to say Immortal Scapegoat, thank you so much 😊

[@debraclark4812]

Hello Lisa, thanks so much for sharing your expertise with all of us. Your your hints and tips are so so beneficial and helpful to me. The soap design is so pretty, I just love it & I'm so excited about trying to create it!!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Hi Debra, thank you so much, so pleased you find what I do useful, I really love it when people get some benefit out of my videos

[@asimplegarden7503]

As usual, an excellent and helpful video. Thank you.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much, I'm so pleased you found it helpful. It makes it so worthwhile when people get some benefit out of my videos. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

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You are simply the best! Thanks always for sharing.

[@IDreamInSoap]

AW, that's so lovely of you to say, thank you so much. Stay safe and well :-)

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Thank you so much!!! I just found this video and it is probably the best video I've have ever seen on the subject! Subscribed!!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Daniel M, and welcome new subscriber, I'm so pleased you have subscribed. I hope you enjoy my channel 😊

[@soapsforlove4168]

Great video Lisa. I'm sure this was a super help to a lot of people new to soap making.

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Renee, you are always so kind. I do hope it helps people out. I hope you and your family are staying safe and well :-)

[@maryeberle8994]

Thank you so much for this excellent lesson on emulsion and trace! You covered a lot of ground and gave great advice.

[@IDreamInSoap]

AW, such a lovely comment, thank you so much that's really kind of you to say Mary and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment for me :-)

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Best tuto i ve seen. Thanks a lot👏👏

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Glad it was helpful, thank you so much

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This was absolutely AMAZING information!

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Glad it was helpful!

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Incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!

[@IDreamInSoap]

You're welcome!

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Newbie here, this is such an informative video thank you!!!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Sofia, I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, it makes it worthwhile making videos when people benefit from them. Stay safe and well :-)

[@mariatanase3365]

Best technical tutorial on emulsion/trace I've seen. Thank you!

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Maria Tanase, I'm so pleased you found the video helpful, it makes it worthwhile making videos when people benefit from them. Stay safe and well :-)

[@lloenise]

I do so appreciate your detailed explanations and carefully crafted experiments. Thank you for all the great work you did on this video!

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Thank you so much Denise, you always leave me such lovely comments, I really appreciate it. Stay safe and well :-)

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Really excellent explanations! Thank you very much 🙏🏻

[@IDreamInSoap]

Thank you so much Hafsa Yusuf AlAli, that's very kind of you.