Ghost Swirl Cold Process Soap (Technique Video #29) Soap Challenge, October, 2020

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

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[@cryingbroken8824]

Thank you, very helpful to have!

[@sal2ahmed]

Love all your soap videos.

[@AnnieN99]

You mentioned in the video you were going to add the link to join that private learning soap Facebook page but it's not here. Would love to learn more!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

@@AnnieN99 Sorry about that, Annie. I will fix that; thank you. facebook.com/groups/treemariesoapworks/

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

@@cryingbroken8824 Thank you!

[@KimClark-1]

This is one of the coolest examples of how water percentage affects soap structure. Never would have thought of that. It is a beautiful, elegant design and composition. Thank you for sharing this information in such a carefully documented way and your teaching is beautiful and relaxing.

[@Luigi_pr1]

You are my favorite soap artist/maker. Love how hard you pay attention to details, the cleanliness of your work, and your design taste. Cheers from a chemist in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷.

[@MsAnkane]

Very underrated channel. You're my favourite soap maker. Informative, clean and beautiful videos. Thank you.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@63eh74]

Thanks for the instruction. I made a ghost swirl loaf or 2 several years ago and was out of practice. Now I'm inspired again. You rock!

[@EvelynNAckon]

You put a lot of thought and intentionality into your work, I appreciate you.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! 😊

[@freddieivory625]

Very beautiful soap and very informative video. Thank you for sharing!!

[@ArianeArsenault]

Beautiful demonstration and very artistic! ❤️

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Ariane! 🥰💕

[@erikajones8773]

That is such a unique technique with the way you cut your bars. I didn't want to get the lower molds because I don't like the short look, but now I can see myself using one if I cut my loaf like this. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

[@kathysanchez5945]

The design is so classic and captivating in appearance.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks so much, Kathy! 😊

[@katzabella]

So nice to see you posting again. Hope you are doing well. I think understanding water content and water discounting is one of the last things I truly understood when it comes to the chemistry of soap making. I love the the oven shots showing the change in the soap as it gels.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I am going to try to post more often. I am well; there is just a lot going on and it's hard to get a chance to edit videos. 💕 The different stages in the oven are fascinating! It is amazing to see in action!

[@ΓιώταΝούτση]

Terry, Terry, Terry, this is may be the most beautiful soap you made ever! who ever expected to see such textured tops in a ghost 👻 swirl soap, especially when it was so flat before entering the oven! Wow! I was waiting for this video for some time now, and was not disappointed! Well done 👍!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

It is amazing to see that process in the oven! Thanks so much! 😊

[@maureenmcconnell5674]

That was gorgeous soap!!! I’ve never seen that technique before or any other similar techniques! Thanks for sharing and good luck soaping!!!

[@EddVCR]

It looks like a fluffy woven sweater. Very beautiful.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@stevehaile3325]

This was a very fascinating soap technique! Thanks for sharing.

[@Erica-yr3gf]

Absolutely gorgeous. Simple and classy. This is definitely a keeper. Thank you. ❤️

[@jeanmartin6410]

Those are beautiful. What a great explanation of water and the interaction with water. One of the most understandable explanations yet! Thank you!

[@barefoot3077]

Love ghost swirls, the top turned out so elegant.

[@karinasolares60]

Beautiful beautiful 😍. Congratulations!!

[@tanyabonnett7787]

Your Ghost swirl reminds me of the back of a crocodile the top is very beautiful. All your Ghost swirl soaps are so beautiful. I've learned so much by being in your Facebook group from you personally and all the other soaping members.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

That is so good to hear, Tanya! I am so glad you are learning!

[@SzilviaNemethSziszo]

Thank you Teri for the great tutorial and all the tips and observations you shared!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

You're welcome, Szilvia!

[@callacreativa252]

Your Facebook group is the best! Everyone is so supportive and helpful!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I'm so glad! Thank you!

[@Random_847]

Love Love Love how that turned out!!!! Thank you as always for sharing!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks so much, Michelle! 😊

[@tweebie]

There are always things I learn from your videos. Love the swirls and the detailed info you gave ❤️

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Awesome! Thank you so much! 💕✨

[@emilyfleischmann]

This soap is stunning! It's really interesting how the different water amounts not only produced the ghost swirl, but also the texture!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

It is; and I find it interesting that the high water soap sinks down. It is fascinating!

[@emilyfleischmann]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks I wonder if after the full cure the difference will remain the same on the top.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

@@emilyfleischmann You'll have to read Auntie Clara's articles. She said the color difference inside fades a bit, but I'm not sure about the textured top.

[@tinastraumbubbles1308]

i love your design and how the ghost swirl came out!! Very great to see the whole process. A big thank you to share your amazing work

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Tina! 😊💕

[@michael7324]

Another wonderful soap. Well done. Your videos are always such a pleasure to watch.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Michael! 🦅🌎⚓

[@michael7324]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks haha. Semper

[@leeloogalaxy]

As always, I'm just here for the exceptional Math Class 🙌😁❣. Amazing as usual Tree Marie 🥰

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Lol! You're the best! 😘💕

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

Thank you so much for explaining how this works. I can't wait to try this technique! Love the way your soap turned out. Beautiful!🤍

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much!

[@heymoje2115]

Amazing. I love love love your technique

[@gratituderanch9406]

Your fb group is soooooo wonderful and encouraging. It restores my faith in humanity .

[@LittleIowaHomestead]

Probably the coolest ghost swirl I've ever seen ❤️

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Aww...thanks so much!

[@timeladyshayde]

It looks like a pattern welded blade. Very cool.

[@shelleyhardage4483]

I love that texture! 😍

[@teresaskerratt4842]

Great video Teri ... thanks for your insights .. beautiful soaps 🌈🌈🌈🐝🐝🧼🧼🧼

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks for watching, Teresa! 😘💕

[@hnhardin1217]

Gorgeous! So happy to have a new video from you!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, Heather!! 😊

[@michellehardy9705]

Gorgeous results!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks so much, Michelle!

[@davoman2000]

Love your videos and your voice is so soothing. It relaxes me to to watch your work and listen to your narration.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Good to hear; thank you! 😊

[@dottiemaesoapery9637]

Very nice...thanks for sharing.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

You're welcome! 😊

[@alvaroschettini9319]

Amazing as always!! Love it when I see your videos in recommended! Btw, remember you'll always have a fan from the Dominican Republic :)

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Aww...thank you so much! 😊

[@steelersgirl071961]

Hi Terry, I love this soap! The ghost swirl is my favorite 🥰! This is such a cool design and it's cool the way you can get the soap to gel in different spots. Very nice and I can't wait for the next video. I'm thinking about joining your soap club too. Stay safe 💞🙂.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks so much, Janine! 😊 Are you talking about Amy Warden's Soap Challenge Club? It is a great way to learn. I love it; that's why I talk about it so much! 💕

[@kattiasegura867]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing, I love it! Greetings from Costa Rica

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, Kattia! Greetings from America!

[@NotFalling4it]

Thank you! I appreciate your time and expertise. 🙏❤️🙏

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks for watching, Melissa! 😘💕

[@para-diceranch5648]

I just love your videos! Thank you for expanding on subjects (even though I get a bit lost sometimes 🙃). Hope to see more videos soon!!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! I may make a video to show soapcalc and the calculations to help clear things up. I think that would help. 😊

[@para-diceranch5648]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks oh you did one about a year ago. I went back and watched it again after viewing your current video. Some of the things I was unsure of back then made sense the second time around (probably just a downfall of being 55! 😅). Hope you can find time to do some more videos! 🙏 Have a great rest of your week!! 🙃

[@hbrunet72]

This is beautiful! It is a technique I will definitely be trying!

[@susanbancroft1575]

So beautiful! ❤

[@brandiesuarez]

I’m always amazed with your videos ❤️

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, Brandie! ✨

[@brandnewayurveda1835]

You should be fashion designer.... No way anyone can stand in front of you... You will Just ROCK.....

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much!

[@antje1076]

I LOOOOVE the way the top came out! Outstanding! When you made the first cut and split it in two halfs it reminded me of a banana cutted in the same way 🤭

[@sal2ahmed]

Love this channel. This is true art as always. Love it!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much 😊

[@barbiescraft]

I love the top design

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! 😊

[@_StopComplaining]

Fabulous!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks, Tina!

[@debbiec6253]

Wow this is so cool!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks, Debbie!

[@Jane_Ricciardi]

Gorgeous!!

[@flygirlfly]

Fascinating to watch..I'd never attempt this, not talented enough..lo.

[@davidahandcraftsoap]

You did an awesome job!

[@drsuadabdullah]

I loved it . Very beautiful 😍

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! 😊

[@chynariedel1072]

Love!!

[@marcelsoaps]

wow the soap looks so cool! I am learning so much from your channel!

[@chef.loryluz]

😍você é a Ferrán Adriá da saboaria 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@uschiklee]

so inspiring! Thank You

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

So glad!

[@neb8374]

Great job

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks so much!

[@schellsc]

Wow just amazing!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@chaseriderthetruthchaser5988]

Great job 👍

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wolrdtraveller]

Exquisite!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@yennyhorton1396]

So clean, perfect and professional! I have not idea soaps can be on oven. Thank you. Do you have book of your recipe and techniques? This is satisfying to watch.

[@treemarie3080]

This is interesting! I came across your channel due to sharing the same name... And am now subscribed because I know nothing about soap making, but am definitely interested in learning now! Thank you 🙂

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Welcome aboard, Treemarie! 😊

[@angelacoker9435]

Love this

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, Angela!

[@truthtrtube]

Mesmerizing...

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks!

[@MikkaRoqueJacobson]

soooo gorgeous!!!!

[@kimberlyb7502]

Beautiful ❤️

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, Kimberly! 😊

[@creation6030]

wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww congrats dear

[@yunaos6780]

Super schön 🥰👍

[@maikolverasson1735]

Fantastic video. Gonna try that and it's actually great to learn about water percentage, gel and how that affects the soap (especially with the semi translucency). Do you have a list of your materials? I've seen that green wire cutter somewhere else, but cannot find it at all. It looks sturdy and well made. Thanks!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

This is where I got the green soap cutter and replacement wires. We make the wooden guide. www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/special/order/confirm/cafe-de-savon:10000319/2_1/lgk-rakt_search www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/special/order/confirm/cafe-de-savon:10000325/2_1/lgk-rakt_search www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/special/order/confirm/cafe-de-savon:10000061/2_1/lgk-link_search

[@annasoop]

Hello. It's not flashy and simple, so it's so pretty. I want to make it this way too. Good day.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@guelle01]

Thank you! Wonderful technique and very intriguing. I think i had soap separate in the form... when i scraped it it was different, what came out was bit grainy if that describes it. Will have to be very careful in the future.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

If you are not sure if it is emulsified, let it sit for a bit and see if it separates before you pour it into the form.

[@guelle01]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks it didn’t separate, it always sits a little. But the scrapings were different. I think it is the temperatures, like you say, the butters can’t start to solidify and I think that my shea butter started doing just that. I was just too lazy to remelt everything and cool it down. But your video brought me back to the ground, as to speak. You have a huge influence out there and thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences. Will be making a full tallow soap from wagyu fat and want to make this ghost swirl in it. Am sooo curious how it will behave. Got some fat to experiment with from a farmer that sells the meat...

[@gwen525600]

Oh my goodness. I thought the first soap looked great until you showed the other two swirls, they are gorgeous! This tutorial was so cool. I earned a LOT. Do you have any suggestions for those of us whose ovens only go down to 170 F? You did say at the end you probably could have left it out & uncovered but I hate soda ask! Thanks Teri!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

170 will work too. Just keep and eye on it.

[@dorianekouma991]

So beautiful🤩❤

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@yamashitatomoka9234]

英語がそんなに得意じゃないので半分くらいしか解らなかったけど、すごくステキなテクニックですね I could understand only half, but this soap is beautiful!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Arigato gozaimas!

[@kanik6537]

Hi! I enjoy watching your videos. That includes the soap calc you explained step by step. I love the tool you used here to spoon your butters. Where could I please get one?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Ice cream scoop that I purchased at Michaels.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

For clarification, when you said you would have not even put this soap in the oven, is that because you were hoping for more color definition? Are you thinking the excess heat caused there to be less color contrast between the three layers? All of your ghost swirls turned out great. This is definitely a beautiful technique.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

The goal was to only have the high water soap go through gel. I think the low water soap that got dragged into the center went through gel as well, causing less definition between the different batters. I would like to avoid that. You'll have to read Auntie Clara's articles. Her links are in the description.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks Thank you.

[@joannpage6691]

So, so gorgeous!!!!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, JoAnn! 💖

[@PabloPerez1]

your work is amazing, I am sorry for my english, I am from Argentina, I say hello from here

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! Hello in Argentina!

[@notime7574]

So pretty 😍

[@christineclarke1739]

Hi Terri, I am about to do a ghost swirl in a competition and was wondering if you could do this as a hanger swirl. Thank you

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Yes you can!

[@julieannacosta3287]

Thanks for sharing your technique! Would you recommend spraying alcohol to prevent soda ash (whether placed in oven or just in the counter) because of the high water content in the middle batter?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I don't used alcohol, but maybe I would if I don't cover the soap and use a high water amount. I always cover the soap except in rare situations like this. I don't get soda ash when I use the water discount that I mentioned pared with covering my soap. If it is humid, I keep it covered for another day.

[@tyler23burt]

Where do you get the metal scoop/ spoon from

[@rosemoon3190]

Gorgeous soaps. I was too busy and waited too late for this challenge. Only gave myself time for one batch at last min and it has too much crumbling going on for some reason so I didn't enter it. I wish I was able to make such astute observations about cause and effect in soap making like you do. Also how do you have an oven that can go down to 145 degrees?! Are you in the US? So frustrating that our ovens only go down to 170F.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Oh, too bad, you will get there. I still am guessing a lot of the time. I am in the US. My oven has a "keep warm" setting and I can set it as low as 145F.

[@sunittabasam7666]

Beautiful soap. Simple and classy . You explanation is very good too. Love your videos. Your website at chk out is asking if I have a coupon code . Is there one available ? If so where do I find it please ?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks so much! Sorry, there is no discount code right now.

[@guelle01]

I am looking for a new blender and I think yours is pretty great. Can you tell me the brand and type? Thank you, Barbara

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I love this stick blender! It well worth the investment. www.amazon.com/Dynamic-MX070-MiniPro-Variable-Detachable/dp/B0047DE0GG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Dynamic+International+MX070+Mini-Pro+Variable+Speed+Detachable+Mixer+by+Dynamic&qid=1604870749&sr=8-1

[@guelle01]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks thank you! Will look into that one. It has a small head I see and that would work with small oil quantities...

[@Elvertaw]

OMG! I loved watching your video, but I cannot do that bad. You lost me.! If I ever try this recipe, I will have to just do exactly what you say because there’s no way I can do this math. Those bars are so beautiful!!

[@smarahacademy3587]

Cool

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thanks!

[@jam-se8yq]

Do you know ehere can I buy this kind of devider?

[@madalinam7137]

I am wondering, would you obtain the same effect if you do one normal batch of soap and divide into two parts, and then add water in one of them after trace?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

If your normal batch has quite a big water discount, that would probably work. I used 15% "water as a percentage of oil weight" for my low water batch. That is near a one to one ratio of water and lye. The high water batch was 40%, which is a 2.8 to one water to lye ratio. My normal batch is 25%, which is around a 1.8 to one ratio. The normal batch might not be different enough to make much contrast between the two water amounts. If you start with a one to one water to lye ratio, that would probably have enough contrast between the two parts.

[@صديقصدوق-ب9ر]

Tery thank you son much... I'm bilal from middle east (Arabic ) Yemen. My dream is to make a great soap than market it to the world...one day i'll do it... ♥♥♥♥♥ Thank you tery♥

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Best of luck with your dream, Bilal!

[@trinomial-nomenclature]

This may be a silly question, however, I was wondering what the benefit is of adding Lard to the soap? I've never seen that before, or I could have just not been paying attention. Wouldn't the Lard make the soap "greasy" and not good for your skin/pores? I mean no offense by it, I'm just genuinely curious.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Lard is good because it is high in Palmitic and Stearic Acid, which makes a hard bar without being drying. It also is known to slow trace and give lots of time to work. It's not greasy in the final product.

[@trinomial-nomenclature]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks Oh, that is very interesting! Thank you so much for responding and explaining it.

[@JiayingJourney]

This desgin it’s so beautiful! But I don’t understand the calculations but can I put it this way ? Lye 100% water 100% 1st mixture I put 40%lye with 60%water 2nd mixture I put 60% lye with 40%water

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

No, you cannot use less water than the lye weight. If you are splitting the batter evenly as I did, the lye amount will be the same for each part because the oils are the same. (Remember, the lye calculation is based only on the oils/butters and not the water/liquid amount.) I used 15%, 40%, and 40% "Water as a Percentage of Oil Weight." So if a third of my oil weight is 11.5 oz, and I use 15%, 40%, 15%, respectively, for the batch I made, the water would be 1.72 oz, 4.6 oz, and 1.72 oz. (The lye would be whatever is calculates to be from the 11.5 oz of oils.)

[@ginalyneusantos2285]

​@@TreeMarieSoapworks Do you have a video explaining the three different ways to calculate the water content (water as percentage of oil, lye concentration (the one I am familiar with), and water and lye) ration in your recipe?

[@jamesburbage7564]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks why is this so hard to grasp? Will you do a video of water discounting!

[@florestista9339]

Wooow

[@brandnewayurveda1835]

Hi My question to Everyone here, Can we Sundry Cold Prossesed Soaps? Please help what are the possibilities we may encounter if sun-dried Cold processed soaps ?

[@LylWren]

Black tie fragrance? But the soap looks nearly Bridal!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Yep, that's true. That's one of my go-to fragrances for no discoloration or acceleration.