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Cutting 345 Sand Dune Soaps Using SoapEquipment.com's Manual Cutter Review Part 2
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- soapequipment.com Cutting cold processed soaps made in the Soap Equipment pro molds using their manual cutter and work bench! These tools are made in the USA and are original designs by Soap Equipment for 25 years! If you need professional equipment, they are the pros in the soapmaking industry!
This was my first trial and I may have done too much of a water discount, resulting in a soap a bit harder to cut. Next batch, I won’t so we can compare! This new equipment works differently from my present wooden mold and it is a learning curve for sure. I will keep you updated once I get my soap formula perfect for these molds.
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Oh wow these seem super nice- but also pretty hard to use with that recipe, and it does limit your design choices as well
TheDragonGirl actually, you can do a lot of designs! I just went for something easy to start with. My formula was also water discounted which I won’t do next time as it make cutting the soap more difficult
@@ArianeArsenault I like doing top decorations and hanger swirls! Itp and layers seem like they'd be pretty easy but not that XD, thats a good idea on the water discount.
@@ArianeArsenault yes it is too hard to cut soaps when it is water discounted. I could actually feel ur efforts as myself get tired with such a small batch itself. But a great applause for u. This can keep u evergreen maco women with good muscles and fit body lol
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I don't know exactly what you call a water discount. I think AFTER 50/50 everything is adding water and there are differences of opinion about that but that is not my point and I actually think the opposite as to why it is sticking on you.
Mind you I haven't made nearly as much as you I have studied what I do thoroughly and I have found that stickiness comes from different sources that come to play to create stickiness. Firstly and foremost it is from an emulsion that is not quite blended so you have slightly loose water that is left behind when drying. That would translate to soap sticking to the sides. At the same time, in combination with that, a choice of oils: Different oils create different heat. If you don't want to create as high of a heat to make it crack choose a different oil or different percentage of oil OR add more water but then you run the risk of soap sticking to the sides and making it more difficult to take the mold apart.
This is my guess; I actually think that with that large amount you just thought you stick blended enough.
Soap acts just like concrete. When its not mixed enough you get loose water and salt at the top.
With me, I have noticed that it is more my choice of oils then my choice of water as to when I get stickiness. I also get it when I notice I didn't quite stick blend enough. Soap is still good and still the same.
It is just that the less dense water is pushed to the outside and that creates stickiness instead of smooth soap.
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One more suggestion: I imagine those wires are very similar to wires I would use. You may not see or feel the difference and may even think they are smooth but 50lb fishing test line will go clean through that soap much smoother and easier and will not break.
I've used 30 lb fishing line on my soap before and it's like cutting butter and my soap is not soft when I cut it.
Sometimes steel leaves behind small bumps because it is slightly rough and causes friction and that is one reason that could be making it difficult for you.
Great review, but I am not going to lie, I was very nervous for you while you where leaning over those guide rods for the cutter. Looking forward to perhaps an update with the new formula you have mentioned, no water discount, to see how much easier that works out. Maybe suggest to the company a safety cap for the tops of the guide rods. I know they are blunt ends but accidents can happen and I could see someone slipping possibly and falling on top of them when up on a stool like you where.
Ka Jula Davio I never felt in danger while making and cutting this soap. I am excited to keep using these molds and cutter and get my formula perfect for the cutter to cut easier
Lord Jesus! I was feeling the same way.
OSHA, come through!
@@ArianeArsenault It is much easier and safer to have another person help you. We have been using this set up for about two or three years. It is much simpler with a second person. We have had a few very close calls with the guard rods. Also, make sure you do not rock the cutter when trying to break through the top, it will cause the bearings to break loose from the little round piece that guard rods go through. They are in the black ring on the blue piece.
I had the same concerns. 💜👍
Ariane , I am so happy for you. Wow, that is a lot of soap at once. You know something funny, I just got my very first mould, a double standard, making 20 bars...and here I was freaking out thinking it was too many bars at once!?! 😂
Patrick Plein lol! I remember when I made my first 5 lbs batch!
So much hard work. Soap Gal uses the Heavy duty compression cutter. Now I see why. BEAUTIFUL SOAP♡
Take care of your back, always use a back brace. To much of this will hurt you and consequences show up years layer.
Enjoy your videos
back braces actually cause more injuries than they prevent. best to learn proper body mechanics.
You have the most beautiful aura around you. You can just tell that you’re such a warm and loving person. You’re also absolutely stunning.
Nice! It's great seeing that so many soaps can be made in a shorter amount of time. Awesome for production! Thank you! You are my inspiration!
This was amazing! I admire your hard working nature. Thank you for the tips. I love your videos!
Turn the block upside down. The bottom is soft
You have amazing equipment and are such an inspiration for me and my goal in soap making.
I love ur works. I always watch ur videos on soaps and sugar scrubs. Don't care if I watched them again and again. You are an inspiration. Thank you so much! 😍❤️❤️❤️
Nicely done! I'm headed up later to my soapy kitchen and can relate to the huff and puffing with the larger batches. Love my soapy kitchen workouts too. Thanks for the tips and tricks for when I may swap up to these molds one day. 💕Jen
Outstanding video! Very well done, thank you for doing this!
💖💞How exciting. I am so excited for the day I get to this point in my shop. For now I will still to the smaller batches but when I do I know where to get my equipment!
I like the courage and opennes of you. You can easily stage a perfect cutting and that'll be wonderful for the making company... but you choose to show the hard part of it. Thank you.
Ipek AG the hard part is learning how to operate this equipment! Once I have a few batches under my belt, I know I will get better! This is all very motivating
You are such an inspiration and I truly enjoy all of our videos!!! Can not wait to one day try making a large batch like that!! Must have smelt gorgeous!!
This soap was really hard work, but it looks great! Thanks for using and talking about sustainable sources for palm oil. When I tried making my first soap (a week ago :D) it was so hard to find palm oil free recipes as it's what I wanted to avoid the most. Using eco friendly palm oil is a sollution to that problem.
The hydraulic press to go with the cutter would be more ideal. I know it takes up real estate in your work space..... but having to apply that much pressure at elevated heights leaves room for staff including you to slip and fall. One workman's compensation claim can drive up your rates and you will end up paying more than the cost of the hydraulic press. Please be very careful when using that cutter.
Cheeky Saver agree!
Yeah i second that. It's hard for ur back and could could case issues if u r making such a big batch very often.
Agree. Also those posts are really dangerous, because when pushing down it has them right at about chin level! One slip could be detrimental. We have been using this cutter for a long time. We always have two people for safety.
You can just get a lower table
Doesnt have to be hydraulic. You could make a threaded rod and electric motor to make the job easier.
It’s great that you cut the soaps before they got any harder! You were really struggling to get through it. Over the last 4 years, I would imagine you have ironed out the kinks of getting through that much soap or maybe resort to having a helper when needed. I can only dream of getting my production up to that point to justify buying one of these block cutters. Great video!
My son would have been all over getting the cutter down... he's very proud of being over 6 feet tall and built accordingly :D
Hi Ariane, good evening, I'm happy to have found this wonderful channel of yours,, thank you,,
I love your videos. They are very well done. You explain everything clearly that it makes it so much easier to understand and follow. I've learned so much. Thank you and keep up the great work... Love, from Ontario.
That’s awesome!! Thank you for all your hard work. I contact soap equipment because I need few pieces of equipment, I gave them your name because I learned about them because of you. Thank you!
How cool! That seems awesome for the bigger batches of soap. I'm sure the more you use the easier it will get. Hopefully it ends up saving time and making more at once.
A great way to chop well done soap👍🌺💐🌼🥰
So instructive. Imma gonna try it
Oh wow so much hard work
Awesome job. Today I made liquid soap for the first time. Lol and watching you cut that big batch make feel like a baby.
Okay so product wise this was great but I won't try using the cutter and an grateful for the trial that cost me nothing. Fantastic video!
Great job and you inspire me so much.Take care.
Thank you 4 the review. I can safely say after watching you struggle with the frames and cutter, i would not purc either one. I was impressed with the lip balm case pour holder.
That was so satisfying to watch lol. Well done.
I am going to start the thing very soon
This video is very helpful and the soap is beautiful.
Exquisite work as I like, good luck and thank you
Better to buy your automatic cutter, it will be easier, I am very impressed with the development that has happened
Sarah from Egypt 🇪🇬 🌸🌸
Well done. Great video.
Wow! Lots of soap, not bad at all you got an instant soap sample for the trimmings 😅☺️😍
Backbreaking work bless you x
Lo tuyo es ya una auténtica fábrica...aún recuerdo tu inicio en este mundillo.Te felicito por tu éxito.
I love when she said no need to go-to the gym! She is a woman after my own ❤️!!!!!!
***..Thank you so much Ariane for your generosity .. looking forward to buy a few bars from you ..***
Very excellent idea
Wonderful way of making bulk soap, if you have the strength. I am sure you will come up with a recipe that is all soft to cut but hardens well over the weeks. Thank you for sharing 😊
Cheryl that is the plan! 💪
Great video THANK you. Caster oil can make the mold stick. You videos are such a treasure
I bought some of those airing trays for my Melt and pour soaps and they air really well. I only air mine for 30mins if making a huge batch just while I Wrap & Label
Maybe you can try to cut from the bottom which is still soft instead of the top which has gotten hard. Maybe it will need less elbow power. :) It's always great to see your new videos.
crikey Ariane! that looked like a lot of hard work! you mentioned previously about your bad back - I can't think how this is going to help it! I think the Soap Gal has some sort of mechanised cutter? is that an option for you? take care of your health! xxx
The Last Homely House East of the Sea yes Joanna uses similar molds but she has the air cutter. I did make my soap with a water discount (because this is what I always do in slab molds) but I shouldn’t have. Next trial I will adjust and will also have my insulating boxes ready and it should cut just like butter!
@@ArianeArsenault good - I hope so - because that looked like such hard work!
I was worried about your back as well !!! Take care !!
I've see that cutter that you mentioned. It's a better choice to cut big blocks like that.🙂💟
One suggestion to open the mold
Put one more nut in-between two side panels. So when you remove outside nuts unscrew inside nuts which will push the side panels and the mold will open if you fix rod with inside panels then both side panels can be removed
I am glad I watched this before using this system. I don’t have the muscles to do that anymore. 🙂.
Seems like the big block cutter could be improved by them making the bottom plate thicker with deeper slots so you can push down farther so the wires cut through the middle easier.
Riyame it is deep grooves. As mentioned this was my first attempt and I will reformulate my soaps with less water discount. I did do a water discount making the soap harder to cut. Nothing wrong with the cutter, just a learning curve
You did a great job ariane
I love Quebec and your work🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦abraço de São Paulo Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
السلام عليكم ست اريان انا من متابعيكي لمدة ٣سنوات وأكثر انا من العراق وتعلمت منكي صناعة الصابون ولا كن لست من الدرجة الأولى شكرا لكي
Finally a soap I can buy because you use palm oil I can actually purchase
Thank you... Teacher 👩🏫
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These bars look BIG!
One of my buddy’s puts the mold on the floor and she sits on a table above the cutter, she then steps on it and uses her legs to push it down. Using the table to balance. She also has back problems
although i love making these staff but the worst part is cleaning after :D love watching you Ariane xoxoxox :) it was so much fun but for you so much elbow workout :D
I commend you for your effort but that seems like a true workout!
So many years i follow your channel, this is very first time, your husband on the screen 😄😄
It’s nice to see how large your soap kitchen is. Do you have a tour video?
Hello Ariane, I love your videos! Just wanted to offer my two cents about the molds. I use this mold, as well, and I rub hydrogenated vegetable shortening inside before applying the parchment paper. I never have a problem with the mold easily coming apart when unmolding. Keep up the great work!! Pat Person ❤️
Loyalty Soap and Candle Company thanks!
Wow, that looked like a workout.
Wonderful you did a good job thumbs up to you
I have visions of you falling straight down into those metal bars and being impaled!! 😯
Great job.The cutters should be electrical.will be a lot easier to use.Amazing soap🇨🇦
Patricia Layne Soap Equipment does have an air cutter that is hooked to a compressor. If you want to see it in action, head over to @the soap gal TH-cam channel!
i envy your resources! ♥️♥️🙏
Another great review Ariane. Looking forward to another video with the reformulated recipe because this seemed like hard work. You said that you made a total of 345 bars from the 3 molds right? So 115 bars per mold, is that correct?
oh mon dieu, je viens de te découvrir!!! Tu offres beaucoup de contenu! Tu es génial!! Merci!!!
Very hard work, cutting. Someone should create a press/cutter!
That was such hard work! I hope you can figure out a formula that you can work easily with. Because those mold are amazing... you can start to make larger batch sizes for your shop and then you can rest a little more
ForTheLoveOfGEEK yes! I’m so excited about my next batch! I will reformulate with a higher water content for sure!
Thank you for your great work. I want to know how much soap is measured
Thanks for the video, very educating. One question pls: If i dont have a release paper, do you have any other alternatives, will a thin plastic sheet be ok?
could you use the end cuts to form half scrubby half soft bars? kinda like your sponge bars soft sponge on one end soft soap on the other
theres just a lot of i dont want to say wasted soap but soap that didnt make it into the original shape and just giving them away could be really expensive and quite a loss but yes i know samples are needed but idk about that many lol thank you for sharing !
I love the size of those soaps. Can you tell me the size, looks like they fit good in the palm of your hand.
Enjoy your video thank you
This is so neat !! If you could get the equipment hydrologic that would make it so easy !
Use your excess and odd pieces for samples. I slide my end cuts, misshapen and other weird missteps in soap making as giveaways for my customers. I make 1200 - 1800 lbs of soap a week in a 40lb batch size wood mold lined w painters plastic and cut into 4 lb loaves w a wire strung between two pieces of wood. I have 5 stores and a huge website. Each bar is hand cut and sold by weight. 2022 is my 25th year in business.
I’ve always wanted SoapEquipment system but don’t have the room. I’m getting ready to build a 10,000 sf facility with plans of ordering soap equipment system. After watching you struggle and risk injury, I think I may have to rethink my plan. I’m now wondering if the pneumatic system is worth the effort. Your soap is beautiful and i wish you luck in your handmade soap making business. Hooray for all of us who’ve turned a hobby/craft into thriving businesses and giving corporate America a run for their money.
Did you see that Joanna Couch has a pneumatic press that the cutters attach to? I think you need that! It is very cool
The video is very interesting to watch ! How much time it usually takes to sell all these soaps? So many !
I'm exhausted for you after watching all that cutting!
I feel like the older big batch items you used are much easier to use especially because the bottom of the mold has the grooves in it so you only had to worry about removing the sides. I don’t remember what video it was that you used those in but I know it was a few years ago!
I still consider it hand made if you use hydrolics to assist in cutting it. Hope you will make softy baby soap on the next batch; I'd like to buy some. I like the small bars of soap and hope those will be available online, too. Thank you! I enjoy you and your videos and everything I have ordered from you!
Hi Ariane,thanks for all your wonderfull videos, i have a question: can you explain why the soap cracks? i made a small batch with coffe and it crackt a little bit.thank youuu so much, greetings from Germany
Thank you very much for your video , it's a good work, so if you want please to make video for balance sheet of soap varieties.
I would use some of the odd size cuts in felted soaps. Priced per wt. Call them the well dressed squares, or hip to be square. Something like that.
Possibly just before you start to push making the first cut, what if you carefully scored the soap immediately alongside where the wires would enter the soap?
Nice video
Release spray? Like you would use with epoxy type crafts.
Thanks for uploading but I prefer your former soap mould, is true with this soap mould you don't need a exercise again 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Grace Thomas Robert this was my first attempt and I will have to reformulate to make my soap softer and easier to cut. I will keep you guys posted. Of course some soap designs I will keep in the slab molds, but for most my soaps these molds will be perfect! 😁
perhaps a very very little olive oil between wall piece (wall) and separator protector paper for easy peeling after wards. Coconut oil, any organic oil.
That was so difficult to cut!!
Question: 1.would it be easier with a hydraulic cutter?
2. Would using silicon liner be easier?
Jan 💐
Cat 9 soaper actually yes, a hydraulic cutter like the air cutter from Soap Equipment makes cutting effortless, but in my case, it was difficult to cut because I did a water discount and even though I kept it low, it was too much and I have to reformulate with no water discount. This way, the soap will be easier to cut
Watched one of your other videos and you mentioned avoiding Castrol oil. What can I add instead of Castrol oil to help with suds?
Super technology madam
Ariane you should have had your Husband say Bonjour to all of us! We have never seen him. He might be shy though and hate the camera LOL!
Girl, you need a hydronic powered cutter to save your back. To me, they are still hand made recipe and the cutting is just to make more quantity to support your business. It’s not like you have a factory with hundreds of employees. You are an inspiration. Take care of yourself and your health. ♥️⭐️🥰
Victoria Progris the air cutters is $$$ and also take a lot of space in the soap shop! I know once I have a bit of practice I will become a pro with these tools soon.
Ariane Arsenault I understand about the money. I watch you working hard and lifting heavy things and know you struggle with back pain. You’re a trooper!
that looks like a ton of work
I wonder could you use a ratchet tie-down strap on each side and alternate ratcheting to start the soap off? Of course assuming you are working solo...
Oh Ariane, I wish I could give you a hand!!