Soap Queen TV do you have a regular upload schedule or just kinda when ever? Because i have watched all your videos even the ones from 2013. And im itching for more!!!
Hi Madison H! We have a lot of great resources for people just starting out, including helpful how-to videos! You can find those resources here: www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/beginning-soaper-resource-roundup/ You can also find all the soaping supplies you need on brambleberry.com!
Hi Cyanide Surprise! In Clear Melt and Pour, the activated charcoal will be brighter. That means it will give you more of a black hue, rather than a dark gray. =) Clear Melt and Pour Soap Base: www.brambleberry.com/Clear-Melt-And-Pour-Soap-Base-P3189.aspx
If I don't have rose absolute essential oil can I substitute for English rose? And if I don't have Sandalwood essential oil what can I substitute that with? To make this soap.
Hi Brittany Mullins! So glad you love the videos! You may like 100% olive oil, or castile soap. It is made entirely of olive oil, and is very gentle on the skin. Read more about castile soap and learn how to make it here: www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/olive-oil/ I would also recommend talking to your doctor to learn which ingredients work for your skin. =)
im from philliphine i really love this channel giving me so much idea making soap after I quite my job! soon I want to try to will have soap home made business. This channel teach very clear and its easy to learn making soap .
you all probably dont give a shit but does any of you know a trick to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly lost the login password. I love any help you can give me
@Kyng Joe thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
I make my own wax melts and candles after watching these videos I’ll be making soaps and body lotions ect I’m in Australia and can say I’m so excited !
I just received your two books and they are lovely.....i am just starting my business and loving every minute of it...im going to make these gorgeous spa bars year round to sell.
I love watching these! Great inspiration for my own soaps for my shop! I’m gonna put my own twist on this, and I only do cold process, but I love the charcoal/rose clay idea and I will likely carry over a few of the oils into mine as well! All hail the soap queen! Lol Love this! 💕
This is a stunning colour combination and one we used for our signature 2 blend. I want to say that although Rose Absolute is expensive and we use it quite a bit, you guys in the states can buy it at a great price from Anne Marie. Oz for oz I pay a lot more so if anyone is thinking about making this soap you are getting a bargain from Brambleberry. Grab it whilst you can as the cost of Rose absolute is going through the roof. Lovely to see you back Ann Marie.x
I made these as my first soaping project, and my testers and I all love it! I did swap purple Brazilian clay and a little violaceous violet mica for color with the rose clay, but the color is still wonderful and the soap is so soft! The purple also goes very well with the black of the charcoal and your black amber and lavender FO. Thank you so much for helping me get my foot in the door with soaping!
Hi Jeannine! So glad you like the recipe! That sounds like a wonderful color combination. =) Purple Brazilian Clay: www.brambleberry.com/Purple-Brazilian-Clay-P5497.aspx Violaceous Violet Mica: www.brambleberry.com/Violaceous-Violet-Mica-P3076.aspx Black Amber and Lavender Fragrance Oil: www.brambleberry.com/Black-Amber-And-Lavender-P3331.aspx
These looks so beautiful!!!! Rose Absolute and Sandalwood - definitely a luxury bar. :) I can only imagine how beautiful it smells. Ive never seen Brazillian Mandarin EO before - well, not here in Europe. Am definitely intrigued now. Im not a fan of M&P - I think because I just love making soap from scratch, but when I see these pop out of the moulds and how smooth and perfect they are, both in texture and colour - I think yes M&P would be the better option for this soap since the EOs mean a higher price point and therefore the product needs to look slick! Thanks again for a great video.
My first attempt at melt and pour and I LOVE this soap so much! I used rose absolute, orange Valencia and grapefruit eo and it smells and looks amazing.
I'm so glad you love it MaeMarie! That scent blend sounds fantastic. =) Rose Absolute: www.brambleberry.com/Rose-Absolute-P5478.aspx Orange Valencia Essential Oil: www.brambleberry.com/Orange-Valencia-Essential-Oil-P3831.aspx Grapefruit Essential Oil: www.brambleberry.com/Grapefruit-Essential-Oil-P3825.aspx
LOL I was finally getting myself to just get all the ingredients and tools to make this, figured the melt & pour, molds, clay and charcoal added up to (eventually) like $2 per bar... and then I looked at the essential oils. 6ML of sandalwood essential oil is $35, same for the mandarin essential oil! $70 in essential oils to make 12 bars :o what?!!? Am I missing something?! Like I love and miss my co-workers during isolation but I don't miss them $210 in essential oils much!!
I make both soaps from scratch and I also use melt and pour. Would you recommend using a pumpkin purée in melt and pour base? I’ve used it in cold process only.
I love this soap combination was wondering if I could use a basic cold press method with this ingredients. I am new to the soap making but enjoy making my soap from scratch .
Please dont ever take this video down. This recipe along with your Lemon Marbled soap are the BEST melt and pour recipes. I sell those melt and pour bars along with cold process soap and people buy them up. 🌹 🍋 🍯
Hi Ann-Marie, I know we shouldn't use aluminum bowls/utensils when mixing ingredients for cold process soap making, but when the soap is finished and cut, can we store the bars for curing on aluminum trays? I am looking to get one of those large baker's cooling racks on wheels and the trays that slide into them. They are large 18x26 trays. I am working from home for now, so I need a rack on wheels to be able to move it around the room if needed. I don't really have room now for a permanent shelf system until we can upgrade to a warehouse. Just wanted to know if aluminum trays are ok or not? Thanks!
Hi! Your videos are amazing and I just got into soap making so they’re really helpful. Was wondering if you could use something other than rose clay. I was on your website and was interested in the sea clay. What would you recommend?
I am in love with The Soap Queen and her Bramble Berry empire. My Bramble Berry order will be here in 2 days! I'm ecstatic. I did order both charcoal and clay before I saw this video but now I know what I will make with them. Am I correct that if I wanted to make only 6 bars I just half the recipe?
Great video and such a beautiful soap! I noticed that you had exact measurements for the RA when making a slurry with the activated charcoal and the rose clay. Is there a reason for this? If so, what is the usage rate for RA when creating a slurry?
Hi Anne Marie... Re: the colorants..one tsp colorant to 1 tsp light oil...per how much soap batter? Sorry to ask, but I'm a new soaper...I'm working my way through your wonderful videos! Thank you! Lisa FL.
Is melt and pour base - cold press or hot press? After I unmold or cut my cold press soap I set them aside to cure, can I package them as you did in the video?
Hi I was planning on making some of your products to sell at an upcoming event do you have any videos on helping beginners sell products? This video is one of my favourites I love this spa bar! Would you recommend it for the face?
+Maha Greige Hi there! You could certainly use this bar on the face. The clay content would probably make it best suited for oilier facial skin. You may find the business category of my blog helpful, it has lots of tips for selling products =) www.soapqueen.com/category/business/
Hi there! Shipping is based on the weight and distance from Bellingham, WA. After all items have been added to your cart, you can get a quote by entering your location. The shipping quote does not include any import or duty fees, (which vary from country to country).
Hi there! Thanks for the reply. I was just wondering because I added one item to my cart to estimate the cost of shipping and it was $30+. I'm based in burnaby, which I think isn't very far from Bellingham, so that's why I was wondering why it was so expensive. Thanks.
her products are great but her shipping is killer. I dont know why. you can get better prices on amazon for the clays and melt and pour. also try finding a shipping co that ships from us to canada, I use vicargo and they charge like 10 bucks to bring from florida to usvi and she charges 70-100 bucks. big dif.
Thanks for the answer. I did use about 3 teaspoons of charchol and dispersed it in alcohol which is a great trick! I am using a white base correct . My question is on this episode you also use a white base but yours comes out black? Thoughts? How much can I increase without issue?
Hi Tanya! While the soap does appear black in the video, the final soaps do have a gray tint: www.brambleberry.com/Charcoal-and-Rose-Clay-Spa-Bar-Kit-P5816.aspx Because the base is white, it's difficult to get a dark black color. If you prefer, you can use a clear base. That will result in a deep black color, versus a darker gray. =) Clear melt and pour base: www.brambleberry.com/Clear-Melt-And-Pour-Soap-Base-P3189.aspx
Mahima Dissoria Thank you so much! I would recommend dispersing the charcoal and clay in alcohol. It disperses the powders evenly and evaporates out of the soap. However, the extra oil can make your soap greasy or oily. If you do add extra oil, we recommend no more than 1 tsp. per pound of soap. You can also mix the powders with glycerin if you like! =) Liquid glycerin: www.brambleberry.com/Glycerin-Liquid-P5965.aspx Read more in the Talk It Out Tuesday: Colorants post: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/talk-it-out-tuesday-colorants/
+Ciaomamabella So glad you love the soap! The great thing about making your own products is that you can customize based on your budget and preferences. For instance, you can use recycled containers as molds! Learn how to do that in this tutorial: th-cam.com/video/aCdcCWVlsSE/w-d-xo.html You can also use fragrance oils in place of essential oils, as they tend to be more affordable: www.brambleberry.com/Fragrance-Oils-C161.aspx Learn more about using fragrance oils in this video: th-cam.com/video/c5ouJZfluMY/w-d-xo.html And if you decide to sell the soap, this post has lots of helpful information on how to price it: www.soapqueen.com/business/guest-post-pricing-products/ Hope that helps! =)
Hii is there any video to show me how to make shea butter or goat milk melt and pour soap base As I would like to make stock from them and use them as base
That rose layer would be nice with some seeds, so it looks like strawberry or something :) In one of your videos you said that the soap has to sit for 6 weeks before being used. Is that the same for all these soaps? I wanted to make some as a gift for someone in about 3 weeks time.
McPrfctday You're right, strawberry seeds would be so cute in this recipe! Strawberry seeds: www.brambleberry.com/Strawberry-Seeds-P4091.aspx Also, great news - this soap is ready to use once it's cool and hard! Melt and pour soap is ready to use right away, while cold process soap needs to cure 4-6 weeks. This recipe would be a great thing to make if you're in a time crunch. =)
Hi! You have great tutorials. I am new into soap making and am trying to understand how to use my colorants: natural vs synthetic. Do you have any tutorials on the different clays and natural colorants? Would like to learn more about them before purchasing them.
Preci Evy Hi there! So glad you like the tutorials! We have a great post about colorants that may be helpful for you. It includes information on natural colorants, and how to add color to your soap. I'll include a link below. =) Talk It Out Tuesday: Colorants: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/talk-it-out-tuesday-colorants/ We also have a great post on Brazilian clay you may like! Sunday Night Spotlight: Brazilian Clay: www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/sunday-night-spotlight-brazilian-clay/
This looks wonderful! I can't wait to try this out for my bridesmaids! I think this will make excellent gifts! Is it possible to add flower petals to the top of this? Would that ruin it?
IvyLantern These would totally make a fun gift for bridesmaids! You can add flowers to this recipe if you like! I would recommend spritzing them with 99% isopropyl alcohol, sprinkling them in the mold cavities and then pouring the soap on top. If you want the roses on top of the pink and white layer, you can pour that first. =) The flower petals may not want to stick, and will eventually turn brown because they're a natural product. I would recommend making a small test bar to see how the petals do! Rose petals: www.brambleberry.com/Rose-Petals-P4020.aspx
I'm finding myself watching these videos at 2 am, with a cart full of bramble berry soap making products. I guess I'm going to be a soap maker now!
+Larithia13 That's so exciting! I think you'll love soapmaking. =)
+Larithia13 That's so exciting! I think you'll love soapmaking. =)
Did you stick with it?? I’m in that boat now lol
Larithia13 girl same
Larithia13 me too🤦🏽♀️
Why am I watching soap queen videos in the middle of the night
Lynden Moses same
Love
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its midnight help me
Lynden Moses me right now
Im 11 and me and my mom were planning on getting me a business making soaps and candles and this video was rlly good and helpful
im 12 and i have a soap business too
I am a 13 year old child but here i am watching soap videos. But i don't care i love this channel so much.
Thanks so much for watching, it means a lot to me!
Soap Queen TV do you have a regular upload schedule or just kinda when ever? Because i have watched all your videos even the ones from 2013. And im itching for more!!!
We upload about once a month, but we're trying to upload more - every two weeks or so! =)
Cry Baby 13 is the beginning of teenagehood
Amanda Smith me too haha
Hi Madison H!
We have a lot of great resources for people just starting out, including helpful how-to videos! You can find those resources here: www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/beginning-soaper-resource-roundup/
You can also find all the soaping supplies you need on brambleberry.com!
I've never had an interest in soap making and now I want to do it. I don't even know how I got to these videos 😂
Victoria Myers 😂
Victoria Myers it’s super duper fun and resourceful once u find ur signature scent u may never purchase again
I love that she showed more economics essential oil alternatives!
Whatever the reason Lynden Moses, thanks for watching! =)
Such pretty colours together Anne Marie and so in right now xx
Thanks so much for the lovely compliment. I'm glad you like the soap! =)
i like that you included the ingredient list in the description
Hi Cyanide Surprise!
In Clear Melt and Pour, the activated charcoal will be brighter. That means it will give you more of a black hue, rather than a dark gray. =)
Clear Melt and Pour Soap Base: www.brambleberry.com/Clear-Melt-And-Pour-Soap-Base-P3189.aspx
If I don't have rose absolute essential oil can I substitute for English rose? And if I don't have Sandalwood essential oil what can I substitute that with? To make this soap.
Hi Brittany Mullins!
So glad you love the videos! You may like 100% olive oil, or castile soap. It is made entirely of olive oil, and is very gentle on the skin. Read more about castile soap and learn how to make it here: www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/olive-oil/
I would also recommend talking to your doctor to learn which ingredients work for your skin. =)
Thanks so much alexis polynice, glad you love the videos! =)
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im from philliphine i really love this channel giving me so much idea making soap after I quite my job! soon I want to try to will have soap home made business. This channel teach very clear and its easy to learn making soap .
Great to see you back on the screen!
you all probably dont give a shit but does any of you know a trick to log back into an instagram account?
I stupidly lost the login password. I love any help you can give me
@Alejandro Armando instablaster =)
@Kyng Joe thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Kyng Joe It worked and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
Thanks so much, you saved my ass :D
@Alejandro Armando you are welcome :D
This bar looks pretty cool! I really like the difference with the dark gray and the pink-white.
+Delena Le Thank you so much! Glad to hear you like the bars. =)
Missed you Anne Marie! Hope all is well and thanks for another great video.
can you mix sugar to make it gritty?
I make my own wax melts and candles after watching these videos I’ll be making soaps and body lotions ect I’m in Australia and can say I’m so excited !
I just received your two books and they are lovely.....i am just starting my business and loving every minute of it...im going to make these gorgeous spa bars year round to sell.
Where can I get the book mam
@@narmulasanthosh6952 amazon
What a gorgeous combination of layers - I love it! Thanks for sharing.
Yay! I made this one from scratch! It is so pretty, I am so excited! Just have to take a deep breath and let it cure. Thank you very much!!!!
Love that you are back! These look wonderful!
I love watching these! Great inspiration for my own soaps for my shop! I’m gonna put my own twist on this, and I only do cold process, but I love the charcoal/rose clay idea and I will likely carry over a few of the oils into mine as well! All hail the soap queen! Lol Love this! 💕
This is a stunning colour combination and one we used for our signature 2 blend. I want to say that although Rose Absolute is expensive and we use it quite a bit, you guys in the states can buy it at a great price from Anne Marie. Oz for oz I pay a lot more so if anyone is thinking about making this soap you are getting a bargain from Brambleberry. Grab it whilst you can as the cost of Rose absolute is going through the roof. Lovely to see you back Ann Marie.x
Most beautiful soap I ve made so far!!! thanks xxx
I made these as my first soaping project, and my testers and I all love it! I did swap purple Brazilian clay and a little violaceous violet mica for color with the rose clay, but the color is still wonderful and the soap is so soft! The purple also goes very well with the black of the charcoal and your black amber and lavender FO. Thank you so much for helping me get my foot in the door with soaping!
Hi Jeannine!
So glad you like the recipe! That sounds like a wonderful color combination. =)
Purple Brazilian Clay: www.brambleberry.com/Purple-Brazilian-Clay-P5497.aspx
Violaceous Violet Mica: www.brambleberry.com/Violaceous-Violet-Mica-P3076.aspx
Black Amber and Lavender Fragrance Oil: www.brambleberry.com/Black-Amber-And-Lavender-P3331.aspx
Cant wait to try this! I have not made any melt and pour soap yet but this is inspiring!
Thanks for the illustration. looks great..will try
Just ordered this plus extra soap. I'm so excited to make these for the holidays.
Yay! Thank you much for your business. I can't wait to see how it turns out. =)
These look so elegant and lovely. I bet if you found a similar product in the store they'd cost a ton. Thanks for the recipe!
Akagism You're welcome, so you like the recipe! Thank you for your kind comment. =)
Hi Ezequias!
Ounces and fahrenheit work well for me. There are some conversion sites online that may be helpful for you. =)
Love this lady she has helped me so much!! So to that a huge thank you!!!
I love to watch all your video please do more ! Continute your good job !
These looks so beautiful!!!! Rose Absolute and Sandalwood - definitely a luxury bar. :) I can only imagine how beautiful it smells. Ive never seen Brazillian Mandarin EO before - well, not here in Europe. Am definitely intrigued now. Im not a fan of M&P - I think because I just love making soap from scratch, but when I see these pop out of the moulds and how smooth and perfect they are, both in texture and colour - I think yes M&P would be the better option for this soap since the EOs mean a higher price point and therefore the product needs to look slick! Thanks again for a great video.
You're welcome Nadeen! Thanks for watching, and thanks for your sweet comment. It means a lot to me. =)
My first attempt at melt and pour and I LOVE this soap so much! I used rose absolute, orange Valencia and grapefruit eo and it smells and looks amazing.
I'm so glad you love it MaeMarie! That scent blend sounds fantastic. =)
Rose Absolute: www.brambleberry.com/Rose-Absolute-P5478.aspx
Orange Valencia Essential Oil: www.brambleberry.com/Orange-Valencia-Essential-Oil-P3831.aspx
Grapefruit Essential Oil: www.brambleberry.com/Grapefruit-Essential-Oil-P3825.aspx
I love ur videos on soapmaking, I can't wait to try out the spa soap. Your hair looks beautiful n shiney.
Judith Martinez Thank you so much Judith, that's so sweet of you to say! =)
LOL I was finally getting myself to just get all the ingredients and tools to make this, figured the melt & pour, molds, clay and charcoal added up to (eventually) like $2 per bar... and then I looked at the essential oils. 6ML of sandalwood essential oil is $35, same for the mandarin essential oil! $70 in essential oils to make 12 bars :o what?!!? Am I missing something?! Like I love and miss my co-workers during isolation but I don't miss them $210 in essential oils much!!
What can i use instead of rubbing alcohol please tell me
where you been?! lol! love you anne marie!
I make both soaps from scratch and I also use melt and pour. Would you recommend using a pumpkin purée in melt and pour base? I’ve used it in cold process only.
Looks lovely Anne Marie! I just purchased activated charcoal from you & can't wait to incorporate it into my soap :)
I can't wait to see how it turns out for you! Be sure to share any of your fun photos on Bramble Berry's Facebook page. =)
I love this soap combination was wondering if I could use a basic cold press method with this ingredients. I am new to the soap making but enjoy making my soap from scratch .
Please dont ever take this video down. This recipe along with your Lemon Marbled soap are the BEST melt and pour recipes. I sell those melt and pour bars along with cold process soap and people buy them up. 🌹 🍋 🍯
Omg this looks so pretty you have inspired me I think I'm gonna make soaps for now on 😍
Looks beautiful but what's the alcohol for and will it dry out my skin?
They had charcoal soap at the last hotel I stayed at. It was wonderful!
Octet Fan I love charcoal soap! It feels so great on your skin. =)
OMG... Obsessed wid soap making n u r obvsly queen of soaping.. ❤❤❤❤
WOW I want to start a soap business in africa. thank you so much for showing me how easy it is
+IRENE GATHONI You're welcome! Thanks for watching. =)
Hi Ann-Marie, I know we shouldn't use aluminum bowls/utensils when mixing ingredients for cold process soap making, but when the soap is finished and cut, can we store the bars for curing on aluminum trays? I am looking to get one of those large baker's cooling racks on wheels and the trays that slide into them. They are large 18x26 trays. I am working from home for now, so I need a rack on wheels to be able to move it around the room if needed. I don't really have room now for a permanent shelf system until we can upgrade to a warehouse. Just wanted to know if aluminum trays are ok or not? Thanks!
Thank you so much for the videos, they are truly inspiring
I feel relaxed just watching the video:)
Phillie Plays Growtopia So glad to hear that! =)
This is so soothing to watch!!! I love these vids!
Hi! Your videos are amazing and I just got into soap making so they’re really helpful. Was wondering if you could use something other than rose clay. I was on your website and was interested in the sea clay. What would you recommend?
Love this!! I have watched it so many times keep forgetting to ask. Can you use goatmilk soap base??
i love these episodes! thank you!
Yay!!! you're back
I am in love with The Soap Queen and her Bramble Berry empire. My Bramble Berry order will be here in 2 days! I'm ecstatic. I did order both charcoal and clay before I saw this video but now I know what I will make with them.
Am I correct that if I wanted to make only 6 bars I just half the recipe?
beautiful...love love love the effect!
sharon dixon Thank you Sharon, so glad you love the recipe! =)
Great video and such a beautiful soap! I noticed that you had exact measurements for the RA when making a slurry with the activated charcoal and the rose clay. Is there a reason for this? If so, what is the usage rate for RA when creating a slurry?
Yay!! I have been watching this channel since it started! Loveee it
Hello, when using Melt and pour soap base can I add more oil to the base? I want to make a herbal soap from herb infused oil.
WE LOVE YOU ANN MARIE. :)
I am fairly new and enjoy making soap. I am concerned about using melt and pour, since I am trying to go all natural. Do you have any advice?
Hi Anne Marie...
Re: the colorants..one tsp colorant to 1 tsp light oil...per how much soap batter?
Sorry to ask, but I'm a new soaper...I'm working my way through your wonderful videos! Thank you! Lisa FL.
Is melt and pour base - cold press or hot press? After I unmold or cut my cold press soap I set them aside to cure, can I package them as you did in the video?
Thanks so much Ericapopularr!
I can't wait to start making my own bath products
It's a lot of fun to do! =)
Hi I was wondering if I could just add the both oils in the pink soap since I don't want the swirl
Great information! Can you substitute the Rose clay with red Moroccan clay??
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Wow Anne Marie, you're so pretty! I love your hair so much!
+Delaney Richardson Awh thank you Delaney! =)
Beautiful
i love this video. just waiting for my kit.
quick question...are all the things you make only for your hands or for your body to🤔😀😊😫
I love your soaps
Thanks so much, that means a lot to me!
Is the first charcoal layer supposed to be completely dry and firm before adding the second layer? Or can you add it after a few minutes?
Holy cow. Your hair game is on big time in this video.
+Sonja Maria Dover Thank you so much Sonja! =)
Do you still sell the vanilla rosewood oil I'm not seeing them on your site. I love the smell sooo much I still have the empty bottle lol.
Thank's you are a great teacher.
You're welcome Cleo! Thanks for watching. =)
does the first layer harden completely before adding the second layer?
Can you make a video on the required equipment that we all need in order to create our own soap
Very helpful love you very much.🌷
I have got to try this.
Yay! Another SoapQueen vid! I can't wait to give this one a try ^^
Hi I was planning on making some of your products to sell at an upcoming event do you have any videos on helping beginners sell products? This video is one of my favourites I love this spa bar! Would you recommend it for the face?
+Maha Greige Hi there! You could certainly use this bar on the face. The clay content would probably make it best suited for oilier facial skin. You may find the business category of my blog helpful, it has lots of tips for selling products =)
www.soapqueen.com/category/business/
Can we use store bought pure rose water to melt and pour soaps?
Hi, i'm just wondering why shipping to Canada is so expensive?
Hi there!
Shipping is based on the weight and distance from Bellingham, WA. After all items have been added to your cart, you can get a quote by entering your location. The shipping quote does not include any import or duty fees, (which vary from country to country).
Hi there! Thanks for the reply. I was just wondering because I added one item to my cart to estimate the cost of shipping and it was $30+. I'm based in burnaby, which I think isn't very far from Bellingham, so that's why I was wondering why it was so expensive. Thanks.
her products are great but her shipping is killer. I dont know why. you can get better prices on amazon for the clays and melt and pour. also try finding a shipping co that ships from us to canada, I use vicargo and they charge like 10 bucks to bring from florida to usvi and she charges 70-100 bucks. big dif.
Thanks for the answer. I did use about 3 teaspoons of charchol and dispersed it in alcohol which is a great trick! I am using a white base correct . My question is on this episode you also use a white base but yours comes out black? Thoughts? How much can I increase without issue?
Hi Tanya!
While the soap does appear black in the video, the final soaps do have a gray tint: www.brambleberry.com/Charcoal-and-Rose-Clay-Spa-Bar-Kit-P5816.aspx
Because the base is white, it's difficult to get a dark black color. If you prefer, you can use a clear base. That will result in a deep black color, versus a darker gray. =)
Clear melt and pour base: www.brambleberry.com/Clear-Melt-And-Pour-Soap-Base-P3189.aspx
great soaps! can we disperse the charcoal and rose clay in sweet almond oil instead of alcohol? thanks :)
Mahima Dissoria Thank you so much!
I would recommend dispersing the charcoal and clay in alcohol. It disperses the powders evenly and evaporates out of the soap. However, the extra oil can make your soap greasy or oily. If you do add extra oil, we recommend no more than 1 tsp. per pound of soap.
You can also mix the powders with glycerin if you like! =)
Liquid glycerin: www.brambleberry.com/Glycerin-Liquid-P5965.aspx
Read more in the Talk It Out Tuesday: Colorants post: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/talk-it-out-tuesday-colorants/
I love these soaps. I just wish it was cheaper to make so I could sell them at a fair price! Thanks for the vid!
+Ciaomamabella So glad you love the soap! The great thing about making your own products is that you can customize based on your budget and preferences. For instance, you can use recycled containers as molds! Learn how to do that in this tutorial: th-cam.com/video/aCdcCWVlsSE/w-d-xo.html
You can also use fragrance oils in place of essential oils, as they tend to be more affordable: www.brambleberry.com/Fragrance-Oils-C161.aspx
Learn more about using fragrance oils in this video: th-cam.com/video/c5ouJZfluMY/w-d-xo.html
And if you decide to sell the soap, this post has lots of helpful information on how to price it: www.soapqueen.com/business/guest-post-pricing-products/
Hope that helps! =)
Yay! You're back! And you look beautiful!
Hii is there any video to show me how to make shea butter or goat milk melt and pour soap base
As I would like to make stock from them and use them as base
That rose layer would be nice with some seeds, so it looks like strawberry or something :) In one of your videos you said that the soap has to sit for 6 weeks before being used. Is that the same for all these soaps? I wanted to make some as a gift for someone in about 3 weeks time.
McPrfctday You're right, strawberry seeds would be so cute in this recipe!
Strawberry seeds: www.brambleberry.com/Strawberry-Seeds-P4091.aspx
Also, great news - this soap is ready to use once it's cool and hard! Melt and pour soap is ready to use right away, while cold process soap needs to cure 4-6 weeks. This recipe would be a great thing to make if you're in a time crunch. =)
How long should the black part (1st layer) of the soap harden for before adding the pink and cream layer?
could you use vegetable glycerin to break down the clay and charcoal instead of alcohol?
What does use at % of total weight in oil base mean ?
Hi! You have great tutorials. I am new into soap making and am trying to understand how to use my colorants: natural vs synthetic. Do you have any tutorials on the different clays and natural colorants? Would like to learn more about them before purchasing them.
Preci Evy Hi there!
So glad you like the tutorials! We have a great post about colorants that may be helpful for you. It includes information on natural colorants, and how to add color to your soap. I'll include a link below. =)
Talk It Out Tuesday: Colorants: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/talk-it-out-tuesday-colorants/
We also have a great post on Brazilian clay you may like!
Sunday Night Spotlight: Brazilian Clay: www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/sunday-night-spotlight-brazilian-clay/
YES!!!🙆 Thank you so much for your reply!💜💜💜
Preci Evy You're welcome! =)
This looks wonderful! I can't wait to try this out for my bridesmaids! I think this will make excellent gifts! Is it possible to add flower petals to the top of this? Would that ruin it?
IvyLantern These would totally make a fun gift for bridesmaids! You can add flowers to this recipe if you like! I would recommend spritzing them with 99% isopropyl alcohol, sprinkling them in the mold cavities and then pouring the soap on top. If you want the roses on top of the pink and white layer, you can pour that first. =)
The flower petals may not want to stick, and will eventually turn brown because they're a natural product. I would recommend making a small test bar to see how the petals do!
Rose petals: www.brambleberry.com/Rose-Petals-P4020.aspx
will dispersing the clay powder with silverware have a negative effect on the soaps?
Hi, in melt and pour process for 500g soap base how much powders can add and how much oil can add in the ingredients. Please let me know in grams....