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Making a Multi-Wick Candle
มุมมอง 7782 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video, I will show you how I make a multi-wick candle using the EZ wick setter tool and wick stabilizers from Jayko Ashby. I used to think multi-wicking a candle was very complicated and wasn't sure how to go about making sure the wicks were evenly spaced in order to provide the most uniform burn for my candles. After some considerable testing, I have found that this combination of tool...
A Mandatory Activity Studio Vlog 2 - Decorating Soap Pumpkins / Cold Process Soap Decorating
มุมมอง 2933 ปีที่แล้ว
In this studio vlog, I take you along with me as I decorate some adorable freshly-made cold processed pumpkin soaps with stems and vines. I show you how I make the soap and what tools I use to decorate them and give them all the right finishing touches! Some materials used through this studio vlog are pasted below. The below links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase using any of these l...
A Mandatory Activity Studio Vlog 1 - Pack An Order With Me / Sneak Peek at My Workshop / Real Life
มุมมอง 7613 ปีที่แล้ว
A little something different for this video...a studio vlog! I've received a few questions from subscribers about packing and the desire to see how I put together orders, so this studio vlog is meant to test out this style of video while answering some of those questions! Let me know what you think...with the Fall/Winter fast approaching, time to record tutorials and edit them may be limited, b...
Is it too soon for pumpkins? In the soap and candle world I’m already late! Enjoy a sneak peek!
มุมมอง 1073 ปีที่แล้ว
Is it too soon for pumpkins? In the soap and candle world I’m already late! Enjoy a sneak peek!
Making a Tree PICTURE SOAP - For President Lincoln's Cottage Museum Store!
มุมมอง 2323 ปีที่แล้ว
In today's video, I will show you the process I used to make this beautiful tree picture soap! President Lincoln's Cottage Museum Store requested that I make several soap bar designs for their shop and I jumped at the opportunity! I created several designs based on the garden and grounds, and this tree picture soap was my favorite! I had never made a tree picture soap before, and teaching yours...
Cold Process Soap Making - A SOAP OPERA! Making Dragonfruit and Pear Cold Process Soap. Fast Edit.
มุมมอง 3153 ปีที่แล้ว
Those of you who know me know I love a good pun, I've made a Soap Opera for you this week! This video involves the making of my dragonfruit and pear cold process soap, which is part of my Two Soaps Walk Into A Bar™ Collection. Today's video is a little different. It's not necessarily instructional, but entertaining! I often watch soap making videos not because I want or need to learn something,...
DIY Earth Bath Bombs - Make bath bombs at home with a hand press mold
มุมมอง 4.2K3 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video, I will show you how to DIY an earth bath bomb. The effect is really eye-catching, but the technique is actually quite simple. This bath bomb is made using the recipe published by Holly at Missouri River Soap. She has published this recipe publicly on her channel (linked here th-cam.com/channels/c0QijiLnaYrg7KhTwEwP4w.html) and is an excellent resource (and just kind of adorable a...
DIY Milk Bath - Learn to make gentle and luxurious milk bath!
มุมมอง 67K3 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video, I will show you how to DIY a gentle and luxurious milk bath. This recipe contains a lot of ingredients that soften the water, like kaolin clay, colloidal oatmeal, buttermilk powder, and goat milk powder, and make an extremely creamy and luxurious milk bath. I will walk you through the recipe, step-by-step, and include information about why specific ingredients are used and why I ...
Making My Valentine's Day Soap - Rose to the Occasion
มุมมอง 5713 ปีที่แล้ว
I set out to make a rose soap to add to my shop for Valetine's Day and recorded the process to share with you. This video goes over all of the ingredients and the step by step to make my Valentine's Day soap, Rose to the Occasion. ❤I hope you enjoy! References are below for soap batter, colorants, fragrance, and general supplies. Referenced in this video: Royalty Soap base oils recipe. Katie Ca...
DIY Game Controller Bubble Bath Bomb! - Color Surprise Inside!
มุมมอง 6174 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video, I will show you how I make my game controller bubble bath bomb (which I call Control Freak!). The recipe for this bath bomb is included below, but is from the TH-cam Channel of Karen at Eden's Secret (be sure to check out her channel!!): th-cam.com/users/EdensSecret1 This recipe works fabulously in the pressed plastic mold used to make this game controller bubble bath bomb. I wil...
Making Easy Honeycomb Melt & Pour Soap
มุมมอง 3.7K4 ปีที่แล้ว
This is a great beginner project using a detergent free honey melt and pour soap base from Wholesale Supplies Plus (Crafter's Choice brand). Terrific project idea to do with kids (with supervision, of course), and makes a great gift! This project and post are not sponsored, but I do recommend the melt and pour soap base I used. Getting supplies from Wholesale Supplies Plus is super-easy because...
Making A Wooden Wick Soy Candle
มุมมอง 46K4 ปีที่แล้ว
This tutorial will show you how I make the most popular wooden wick soy candle in my shop. shop.amandatoryactivity.com/product/shell-ter-in-place-100-soy-wax-candle-copy/ This particular candle is called Shell-ter in Place is a 100% soy wax candle with a wooden wick, swirled wax design on top, and wax shell embeds. I will walk you through the process of melting, when to add fragrance oil, and o...
Woodgrain Soap Tutorial - Making and Cutting Cold Processed Woodgrain Soap
มุมมอง 4734 ปีที่แล้ว
This video tutorial shows you how to make a woodgrain pattern in cold processed soap. Woodgrain patterned soap can be intimidating and looks complicated, but I break it down to help explain what tools you need, the pouring technique to use, and most importantly how to cut the soap in order to "find" the woodgrain pattern!
DIY Amethyst Crystal Soap 2 Ways!
มุมมอง 14K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Amethyst soaps (and gemstone soaps in general) are mesmerizing and beautiful, but surprisingly easy to make. There are a fair number of steps, but it's a melt and pour soap project (no lye! Hooray!), and one you can do with some easy to acquire supplies and a step by step tutorial, which is here! I made all of the soaps pictured here in one loaf (so, in one sitting), and ended up with so many s...

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  • @mystary321
    @mystary321 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You are freaking spectacular. I can’t wait to try this and tag the crap out of you.

  • @bre181000
    @bre181000 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you’re trying to go fragrance free… would that mean you no longer need the natrasoft powder stuff?

  • @batyaseguin6307
    @batyaseguin6307 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you use cows milk powder ?

  • @shesjustamidwestgirl
    @shesjustamidwestgirl หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi! I know adding oil would wet the mixture but is one needed to safely use fragrance oil in the bath? I’m assuming it’s fine based on how small the amount it is compared to the rest of the ingredients. Thanks!!

  • @pamelakitchens5549
    @pamelakitchens5549 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Also cold I use a larger amount of this soap and pour into a loaf mold ??

  • @pamelakitchens5549
    @pamelakitchens5549 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you put bubble wrap on the bottom and top of mold ?

    • @AMandatoryActivity
      @AMandatoryActivity 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pamelakitchens5549 bubble wrap just on the top. You can adjust the recipe for whatever size container you have. I’ve seen people do this even in milk cartons lined with parchment paper. It’s a very forgiving process.

  • @BlaqueSuggaDesigns
    @BlaqueSuggaDesigns 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Greetings Question can you use a dendritic salt instead of the natrasorb

    • @shesjustamidwestgirl
      @shesjustamidwestgirl หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just saw a YT tutorial that uses the dendritic salt

  • @kathleenriley1907
    @kathleenriley1907 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing this recipe, hope to make a variation of this soon,substituting coconut milk powder instead of goat’s milk, partly because I don’t have any goat’s milk powder… also will need naturasorb.. not sure if I spelt that correctly .. cheers 😊

  • @eternalwarrior-yp2qx
    @eternalwarrior-yp2qx 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Too much stuff. Just add semi-skimmed milk and water. Milk is soothing to the skin and it is also an excellent buffering agent and will protect the pH on your skin. No need to add all the different stuff.

  • @tuongvannguyen-k7b
    @tuongvannguyen-k7b 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long it last in the jar?

  • @tuongvannguyen-k7b
    @tuongvannguyen-k7b 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long it will last in the jar?

  • @trinaedwards8182
    @trinaedwards8182 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking amazing I did not know you could make this

  • @peaceandfuntimes
    @peaceandfuntimes 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! However, you CAN substitute tapioca starch or flour for this recipe 😊

  • @katiep2959
    @katiep2959 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi. I really enjoyed your video. What kind of label do you put on the bottles. If you were gonna sell them what do you put. Thanks 😊

  • @nirupachadha6345
    @nirupachadha6345 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for sharing. Enjoyed watching learning so much from this beautiful sea scape candles wishing you all the very best Neeru from New Delhi India.

  • @aquariusbathandbody
    @aquariusbathandbody 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is a beautiful soap, I love it!

  • @armandoyonzaga7664
    @armandoyonzaga7664 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice presentation. Carry on.

  • @cliviaibanezcastaneda4196
    @cliviaibanezcastaneda4196 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use a canning funnel

  • @pubggaming4226
    @pubggaming4226 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your great mam

  • @kellymcgarry8193
    @kellymcgarry8193 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't catch the 'dosage' .. how much do you use per gallon of bath? Thank you .. great video❤

  • @susiea1419
    @susiea1419 ปีที่แล้ว

    What can I use instead of the modified tapioca starch? Cannot get it in uk!

  • @carmengiosa1575
    @carmengiosa1575 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for your tutorial. I enjoyed it very much. God bless

  • @djorgenson1
    @djorgenson1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! Curious how many bath bombs you get from this recipe?

  • @sohialarayne
    @sohialarayne ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you sell these bottles? I’d love to buy some!

    • @AMandatoryActivity
      @AMandatoryActivity ปีที่แล้ว

      If you mean empty bottles, I get them from Amazon and there’s a link in the description box of the video. ☺️

  • @mariahernandez278
    @mariahernandez278 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hola, me encantó tu leche de baño, se ve que queda espectacular, gracias por compartir, 🥹 aunque no entiendo el inglés, es muy interesante tu video, hojala pudieras ponerlo en español la traducción 🫣 sorry, gracias por tu video. Dios te bendiga hoy y siempre 👏👏

  • @ivelissetorres7805
    @ivelissetorres7805 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I have a question I to pack a product to mailed,that contains citric acid ?

  • @teresagraham5989
    @teresagraham5989 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I make a batch without the fragrance and add it in as ordered? I hate making a batch that on the shelf too long?

    • @AMandatoryActivity
      @AMandatoryActivity ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that would work, but I would try leaving out the Natrasorb so you have it to add the fragrance to instead of putting straight wet fragrance into the batch. Obviously you’ll need to be careful with the percentage of fragrance appropriate for a smaller amount. Let me know how it works if you try it! 😊

  • @captaincirc
    @captaincirc ปีที่แล้ว

    I know I’m finding this video 2 years posted….but that Virgo was so evident and gave this VIRGO man LIFE!! I love your energy and I’m so grateful for your love and consciousness. I speak continued blessings over both of your lives and those of your family. Ase

  • @satan5578
    @satan5578 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you soak your woodwicks?

  • @virgosoulartz
    @virgosoulartz ปีที่แล้ว

    I find wooden wickd hwve never workrd ive tryed everything

  • @CharlotteThomas74
    @CharlotteThomas74 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love love love your videos! They are so straight to the point and yet you make them so easy that even a child could do this, and that is what i love, simplicity!! Seeing that I'm just starting out, that's just what I'm looking for simplicity!! Thank you for making this so easy and fun❤

  • @ambersiddiqui6507
    @ambersiddiqui6507 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we use hair dryer to fix the mataril like star fish etc?

    • @AMandatoryActivity
      @AMandatoryActivity ปีที่แล้ว

      Only if the hair dryer has a setting that doesn’t blow too much air. The problem with hair dryers is that they usually end up melting the wax and splattering it everywhere, but if you use a low setting and keep it far away from the surface of the candle, it might work…

  • @debbiemurphy170
    @debbiemurphy170 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was wonderful! Thank you!

  • @Owa24
    @Owa24 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you work out you FO in your candles if it 10% then what

    • @AMandatoryActivity
      @AMandatoryActivity ปีที่แล้ว

      First you need to make sure you know the fragrance load your wax can handle. Some waxes can tolerate 6-8%, some 8-10% or up to 12%. Each wax manufacturer will have a suggested use rate. Then once you know the correct amount you can use, just do the math. As an example, 8oz of wax with a 10% fragrance load would be 0.8oz of FO. Never more, but you can always do less. Hope this helps!

    • @Owa24
      @Owa24 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AMandatoryActivity okay thank you I haven’t started yet but I will be that’s why I ask a lot off questions to people cause I don’t want to start and be sitting thinking what do I do lol but thanks for the reply

  • @Robinsnl
    @Robinsnl ปีที่แล้ว

    5:13

  • @RainyPlains.bathco
    @RainyPlains.bathco ปีที่แล้ว

    How much citric acid would I add to make this fizzy when it is added to the water?

  • @dionnewilliams2571
    @dionnewilliams2571 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello! I found you on Creative Fabrica and will take your course. . I'm planning to start making my own candles for business. I see a lot of practice in my future. 🤗I thought your video was done at the right speed. I'm a new subscriber. Thank you!!

  • @kktai0103
    @kktai0103 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for teaching very clearly!! I was thinking of making it for my friend. I want to ask how long this can be kept?

    • @AMandatoryActivity
      @AMandatoryActivity ปีที่แล้ว

      The rule of thumb is that typically the shelf life of your product is the shelf life of the ingredient that has the shortest shelf life. For example, if you’re making something that has 5 ingredients that have a shelf life of 2 years and 1 ingredient with a shelf life of 1 year, your shelf life is 1 year. That being said, I put a label on mine to give it a shelf life of a year but it could probably go a little longer. After it’s opened, the thing to pay attention to is making sure it gets sealed properly and not left open in the bathroom where it could attract humidity and get gummy.

    • @kktai0103
      @kktai0103 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AMandatoryActivity ok, i see. thanks for sharing!!!

  • @AlejandraGonzalez-nt7zz
    @AlejandraGonzalez-nt7zz ปีที่แล้ว

    Hermosos candles!!❤

  • @emilye709
    @emilye709 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sun Essential Oils, brand are not genuine essential oils. Please be careful when sourcing EO because there are a lot of people with chronic illness like autoimmunity who read "essential oils" on your labels and think it is safe for them to use. I have MS, and being exposed to synthetic fragrance makes me go numb from the waist down with blurred vision pain all over and trouble speaking and understanding. Fragrance is full of neurotoxins, hormone disrupters, and immune disrupters. Some people are affected immediately, others don't see the consequences until they have a brain tumor. Please research trusted brands that are third party verified as genuine essential oils. Most of the ones on Amazon are synthetic. Now, brand Is a good balance between cost and quality and is a trusted brand.

  • @emilye709
    @emilye709 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video. The naturesorb isn't available on Amazon right now. . How come I can't use modified tapioca starch? Isn't that what it is? I think that particular brandit is just marketed for cosmetic use?.. I need to get this right away and I don't feel comfortable buying on a random website. Any ideas?

    • @peaceandfuntimes
      @peaceandfuntimes 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happily you can use tapioca flour

  • @nekocatfantasy
    @nekocatfantasy ปีที่แล้ว

    185 degrees, Is it applicable to all scented fragnance?

  • @kellensimonedossantos8442
    @kellensimonedossantos8442 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @deniacobb7400
    @deniacobb7400 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you got sharing! Beautiful

  • @deniacobb7400
    @deniacobb7400 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing I wasn't able to follow how did you mix the blue dye

    • @AMandatoryActivity
      @AMandatoryActivity ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a small piece of wax dye flake. I mixed it in with a small amount of melted wax to do the swirl. You can also accomplish this with a liquid wax dye. Candlescience has my favorite wax dyes at the moment.

  • @cortneyk.8906
    @cortneyk.8906 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your video! I'm new to your channel. I just searched for milk bath diy and came across yours first! I had one question in regard to the baking soda. Would you recommend a substitute for it for those who are sensitive to this item? Thank you in advance! 💜

    • @AMandatoryActivity
      @AMandatoryActivity ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven’t tried a formulation without baking soda. I’ve not heard of people with baking soda sensitivity…if you try something you like, let me know!🤗

  • @Shantalbathandbody
    @Shantalbathandbody ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Love your video. I've heard that baking soda can cause jars to explode especially with a lot of air pressure. Just wondering have you had any issues with that? If so, how did you fix it? Thank you 😊

    • @AMandatoryActivity
      @AMandatoryActivity ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! I’ve never had a problem, but I also only fill the jars to weight and they settle a little over time. They’re not filled to the brim.

  • @FaithLHope
    @FaithLHope 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @Jamie-bk8yg
    @Jamie-bk8yg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My question is this....wheres the recipe and item lists?

    • @AMandatoryActivity
      @AMandatoryActivity 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Recipe is listed out within the video and all of the product links are all included in the description box below the video.

  • @dawsonwhisman
    @dawsonwhisman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If i am adding botanicals to my bath mix do I have to dry out my salt and oil mixture in the oven ( as I seen in another video ) before putting flowers into it? I have heard that a damp mixture from the oils can cause the the flowers to brown? Thank you!

    • @AMandatoryActivity
      @AMandatoryActivity 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have always used dried botanicals, and there is very little moisture in this recipe. The only liquid is the essential oil and the amount is so small I’ve never had a problem with it melting the salts or browning the botanicals.