Something I have found talking with older soapers like my great grandma is that they didn't make their soap with distilled water they made it from the water they had . She found that making your soap with the water you bathe in helps . So if you have hard water soap with hard water it causes the soap to work better with the water you wash with. Plus they did hot process back then
After I finished my science degree, I went and took a few courses as a chemist when I was interested in being a formulator for the cosmetic industry. The reason we use distilled water is because everything has been removed from it. Minerals, tiny solids, disinfectants (chlorine), fluoride, basically 99.99% of every impurity possible. These things when mixed with your soap or other products will lower the quality and shelf life depending on the levels of each contaminant in the water, since tap water varies significantly depending on location. It may make your products irritating to the skin, or in some cases unsafe. For instance, if a preservative should be used and is not, or not enough of it is used to make up for the extra work it needs to perform. That's the beauty of science, we're always finding ways to improve processes that have been around for centuries to make better products. I love hearing how they used to do things back when they had fewer options! :)
@@izzybizzy-v3j i have a question for you...is it really bad to wash hair with soap or castille soap...since it has been used in ancient history and sufficed
@@Fiiscreativemoods it has a higher pH then hair and skin but apart from that do what works best for you. They didn’t wash hair as much as we did. To high a pH in hair and scalp can cause dryness raise hair cuticles more static because of more negative charges leading to damage etc. If you go in with low pH conditioner or acidic rinse it should be alright. Actually a slightly higher pH shampoo paired with lower pH conditioner is optimal. Social media disclaimer- Everyone is different and what works for one might not work for another. I know people with long beautiful hair that just use saponified bar soap no conditioner on their hair. It couldn’t be me not for lack of trying.
I think there is a switch that you can stop that from shutting of so quick. I'd have to look in my book but it is one of the switches at the back of the scale. Valerie
Ellen I went back and watched this a second time, I just had to check I hadn't missed anything the first time. But I hadn't, and I still can't believe how easy that looked, bearing in mind I haven't actually made any yet, but I'd been looking for recipes and different ways of making things and then came across yours and well it's like a dream come true. After seeing this I'm definitely giving it a go. Thank you so much for showing this and explaining everything so clearly so people like me can understand what the heck is going on. So thank you again from me Jane 😊🇬🇧 Forgot to mention you have another subscriber.
Ellen I just found your channel, and I have to say I’ll be back to learn more! I absolutely love how simple, rustic and pretty your wrapping is. Perfection!
Love, Love, Love! I can't tell you how much I have spent on ingredients for shampoo bars, BTMS is very expensive and the melt and pour is so cost effective and the right pH, it's a win win! just ordered some shampoo base:) Thanks again for all your great videos!
Beautiful shampoo bars, fantastic for travelling, no bottles and flight restrictions. A wonderful surprise for guests when staying over. Your bars are divine. 😍 😍
This is wonderful!! The list of ingredients to the recipe I had took up half my counter. It was mind boggling. A lot of ingredients and time went into the recipe and I kind of gave up, like you I would keep an eye out, but no bars. I was asked if I made them and had to say no. Can't wait to try this, so Thank you so much for sharing. The suds look very creamy. Cheers & Blessings 👍🤗
Omg! Why have you just now shown up in my feed? I love, love, love this! The melt and pour, the eco friendly packaging, everything! New sub. I’m heading to your shop to make a purchase but I’m definitely making these as well. Next up: conditioner bars. I’ve been binging shampoo bars and this is the first I’ve found that I feel confident I can do. I mastered melt and pour soap years ago and still have a ton of bars, lol. I’m actually going to repackage them in your cute idea. Thank you!🙏
I too watched Katie's reviews on this shampoo base. Of course I bought it along with the conditioner base. I will be making some this week. Thank you Ellen for showing your process and how you wrap your beautiful soaps! I'm excited to try these. 💙
@@EllenRuthSoap i think you said you'll have a vid coming on the solid conditioner bars. I'd be curious to know your thoughts. I did make some, but it didn't hold my fragrance as well as the shampoo bars did and the lather was a very thin lotion it was hard for me to tell if I was covering my hair good. BUT my hair felt really great afterwards, minimal frizz and the next day no frizz. I did add mango butter to my shampoo base.
Hi, I looked up this product info & ingredients, it sounds amazing! I’ll have to pick up a bar on my next order and try on my natural curly hair. I read in comments.. no frizz! Yes! Thank you for sharing, and congrats on your new product!!!
I love your videos! I wasn't going to watch this one because it's melt and pour, but I'm so glad I did for many reasons! Thank you for what you do and sharing your process! 💚
Melt&pour soap became art because you made it!👏💗 The packaging is also very pretty! I'm really curious to see what Stephenson Melt & Pour Solid Shampoo Bar Base feels like!
Hi Ellen! As for the scale, there's a setting you can change to make it so your scale stays on. Also, as long as it's plugged in, it shouldn't turn itself off, so it sounds like you need to check that setting. (Check the user manual). I'm definitely going to have to try this stuff! It looks so easy and quick to use! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for this video. I haven't made soap or shampoo bars for a few years. But, you inspired my to do this one with the syndopour. They were super easy to make, and I love how they make my hair feel. This is a game changer.
I purchased from the chemistry store the base is white and stays white. It doesn’t seem to stay as fluid as yours. Just made some hopefully it’s as good as yours. I purchased one of the ones you made I loved it.
If I ever get things straightened out for my family and myself in our problems and get finances to do it id like to finally launch my business in soap. Question if u can answer how much do u personally profit ? From experience I know things we use can get very expensive so was wondering your personal situation in these terms.
Thank you for taking the time to show us your beautiful DIY shampoo bars, Ellen. I have my S&C bases and I'm feeling extra motivated on this Friday night. I'm in love with your wrapping, too! Such simplicity! I wish there was smell-a-vision! God bless you and your business.
@@EllenRuthSoap what is your take on the scent retention? Does it hold well? I realize we have to use the right level of fragrance but I'm curious if it holds well once used in hair. I notice my soaps don't always hold fragrance well once used on skin. Very few of them have a strong enough scent to linger on the skin.
I'm anxious to try this product as well. I recently purchased shampoo bar and hair conditioner recipes from another soaper. It is so nice. Lots of lather, not drying as well as the conditioner but the downside is the cost of all the ingredients. I'm hoping that this one is just as good. Thanks for the video
This is an awesome shampoo bar recipe! I love the colors as well! I heard you say that you weren't able to find a good recipe before this. I found one on Elly's everyday soap making. She makes it with Apple cider vinegar. I have tried it, and I love it. I have long hair and it is dry on the ends and oily on the scalp, but when I have used her recipe, my hair feels so clean and soft. Just a little bit of info on that. I'm definitely going to try yours as well!
I saw Katie’s video on these too. I’ll be interested to see how they last in the shower and if there are any sweating issues with the unused bars. I might have to go buy some of the base to try out. 😉
I have used and the bars are great, but they do get a bit soft. I have since added a small percentage of the conditioner MP making the bars harder and conditioning as well! I made a couple weeks ago with the conditioner MP and the bars are not soft and they are still cleansing and conditioning!
I think a lot of us soapmakers saw Katie's video on this product. Thank you so much for sharing. I was curious to see if it was worth buying this base. ❤️
I ordered them on the release and have been using them since and I have noticed a significant difference in my hair and scalp. I added in 5g of shea butter per 16oz of syndet and have had 5 stars across the board🥰🙌🏻
Thanks Ellen for the video! I wanted to try the melt and pour shampoo bars and a few of your other items, so I just placed an order. I love all your videos!
I had seen Katie's video as well. You made me laugh so hard, when you mentioned about not taking us in the shower with you, not your thing. LOL Please give us an update on how long they last, the sweating issues (is it weather sensitive, humidity, heat, etc), how did your hair reacted once dried? What it smooth, frizzy, very dry? Thanks have a great day!
yes! I am excited to hear the results too, how they withstand heat is very important, knowing how your hair felt later is too..hope you update us..thanks for sharing!
I also saw Katie's video and bought like, 8 packages lol. I've made facial cleansing bars with them and have been using them for about 2 months. My husband and I LOVE them. Next is shampoo bars. I have a few of my friends testing out the facial cleansing bars too.
Hi Ellen. I was wondering about the base and concerns on some of the ingredients like propylene glycol that has been known to cause health issues related to skin and potential toxicity. I am trying to watch the chemical contents of my products since the skin is the largest organ. Thanks.
I love your videos, you are sharing with us your craft artistic skills and inspiration, we all small business owners really appreciate your support, thank with our hearts! ❤❤🥰
I ordered some of the melt & pour shampoo base also (after watching Katie). I have allergies to the ingredients in commercial shampoos, so anxious to try this. I know my customers will be happy to try them too, as they have been asking for them for a while now. Thanks Ellen!
My melt and pour soaps are very soft. How can I harden these. Plus can one add extra additives like oils or herbal extracts to ones' melt and pour base?
I’m only halfway through your video and I just have to say THANK YOU! You make and share so many great recipes that have helped me grow as a soap maker. Your passion and excitement is palpable and I am giddy right there with you! My scalp is so sensitive, I think I will try this with tea tree to give my itchy scalp some relief. I didn’t know about this product either - I’m so excited!
Hi Ellen, thank you for doing these shampoo bars too. I was curious to see how others liked them. With regard to your scale, it should not be turning off too quickly! I use batteries and it works great. Maybe check the connections, batteries etc to be sure you don't have a dud!! 😉
I enjoy using melt & pour for gifts since they don't take so long as the cold process. However cold Process holds up better in my opinion. I'm going to give the shampoo cars a try. Looks like fun & convienent to use! Thanks for giving us interesting projects to try!
What a fabulous video. Thank you for doing this. BTW, the chemistry store link goes to the stephenson melt and pour shampoo bar base, rather the synthdopour. Chemistry store does have both, but just wanted to give you a heads up :-)
I cant believe how easy is to make a shampoo bar! Thank you for sharing your recipe! I have a question about the process of packaging, is it not necessary to wrap the bar first with kitchen plastic film? Doesn’t sweat like the other melt and pour soaps? Thank you.
Hi Ellen, I have that same scale. There’s actually a setting on the scale that allows it to stay on until you manually power it down. Look in the manual 🤗 I hope that helps. Hugs!
Bramble Berry just released a shampoo bar kit today. Ann Marie just released a video on it. I just ordered the melt and pour myself. Trying to make the environment safe products
OOOOOH I need to make that. Well I want to buy some from you. lol. So cute. I have a sensitive scalp so that should feel good on the scalp. Thank you for a great video! Just subscribed and liked. I will be binge watching you all night. lol. I am saving this video so I can make the shampoo bar. Make some for my sister.
These are great! I did a market and a customer asked for shampoo bars, it doesn't get any easier than this. Wow. I love the design on the travel bars, do you know if they come in a larger size? I was just watching your video from about 3 years ago, when you did the pop up market, do you do those anymore? If so I would love to see an updated version.
Hello! I am wondering if a small amount of additional additives can be added to the shampoo bar base such as an extract to promote hair growth, a carrier oil, or panthenol in powder form? Thank you!
Thank you Ellen for the interesting tutorial . Do I need to add a preservative to the mixture before pouring or the base already came with a preservative and i dont need to add extra. I hope to get a response from you soon Thanks in advance
Don't the oils from the soap base come through the paper wrapping creating an oily stain after a while? It's a very cute way to wrap them but I've found with melt and pour soaps I have to use shrink wrap. Thanks!
I used shrink wrap and my bars melted a bit with heat gun 😢 I do need to check on melting temps and see if I got that correct, also you are correct about oily stain tried that too, I really really wanted to shrink wrap, but will also try the bakers paper idea, also looking into additives to harden a tiny bit, and suggestions gladly received ❤️
I am addicted to your videos! Very easy to follow and such fun to watch. I do have a question on your labels for the shampoo bar. The base has quite the ingredient list and I'm wondering how you fit all that on your labels or do your refer to it as Stephenson shampoo base. Thank you for your videos!
so happy to find a quicker, less messy way to make these.
I have to say that is the cutest wrapping I've seen so far for shampoo bars!!!
That is so funny, Katie inspired all of us makers to buy and create shampoo bars! Great job
Something I have found talking with older soapers like my great grandma is that they didn't make their soap with distilled water they made it from the water they had . She found that making your soap with the water you bathe in helps . So if you have hard water soap with hard water it causes the soap to work better with the water you wash with. Plus they did hot process back then
After I finished my science degree, I went and took a few courses as a chemist when I was interested in being a formulator for the cosmetic industry. The reason we use distilled water is because everything has been removed from it. Minerals, tiny solids, disinfectants (chlorine), fluoride, basically 99.99% of every impurity possible. These things when mixed with your soap or other products will lower the quality and shelf life depending on the levels of each contaminant in the water, since tap water varies significantly depending on location.
It may make your products irritating to the skin, or in some cases unsafe. For instance, if a preservative should be used and is not, or not enough of it is used to make up for the extra work it needs to perform. That's the beauty of science, we're always finding ways to improve processes that have been around for centuries to make better products. I love hearing how they used to do things back when they had fewer options! :)
I love how kind you were in responding. You shared knowledge without sounding arrogant and egotistic
@@izzybizzy-v3j i have a question for you...is it really bad to wash hair with soap or castille soap...since it has been used in ancient history and sufficed
@@Fiiscreativemoods it has a higher pH then hair and skin but apart from that do what works best for you. They didn’t wash hair as much as we did. To high a pH in hair and scalp can cause dryness raise hair cuticles more static because of more negative charges leading to damage etc. If you go in with low pH conditioner or acidic rinse it should be alright. Actually a slightly higher pH shampoo paired with lower pH conditioner is optimal. Social media disclaimer- Everyone is different and what works for one might not work for another. I know people with long beautiful hair that just use saponified bar soap no conditioner on their hair. It couldn’t be me not for lack of trying.
Very nice AND Easy way to make them. Thank you for sharing.
Thoroughly enjoyed this. And the packaging is gorgeous 😍
I think there is a switch that you can stop that from shutting of so quick. I'd have to look in my book but it is one of the switches at the back of the scale. Valerie
it is so nice of you to share your knowledge with us and I love your wrapping - genius!!!
Loved this video! Thanks for sharing. Gotta try this, lol.
Ellen I went back and watched this a second time, I just had to check I hadn't missed anything the first time. But I hadn't, and I still can't believe how easy that looked, bearing in mind I haven't actually made any yet, but I'd been looking for recipes and different ways of making things and then came across yours and well it's like a dream come true. After seeing this I'm definitely giving it a go. Thank you so much for showing this and explaining everything so clearly so people like me can understand what the heck is going on. So thank you again from me Jane 😊🇬🇧 Forgot to mention you have another subscriber.
Thank you so much 🥰❣️
Great video! I love the melt and pour shampoo mix
Ellen I just found your channel, and I have to say I’ll be back to learn more! I absolutely love how simple, rustic and pretty your wrapping is. Perfection!
Thank you❣️ And Welcome 💕
Love, Love, Love! I can't tell you how much I have spent on ingredients for shampoo bars, BTMS is very expensive and the melt and pour is so cost effective and the right pH, it's a win win! just ordered some shampoo base:) Thanks again for all your great videos!
What's the max of extra essential oils or other ingredients you can add? Let's say like rosemary oil?
@@anagradilla3586 it is 3% total of additives, I add powdered panthenol, and fragrance oil, a little mica which I do not count
Beautiful shampoo bars, fantastic for travelling, no bottles and flight restrictions. A wonderful surprise for guests when staying over. Your bars are divine. 😍 😍
Thanks 💕
Thanks!
Thank you so much❣️
love the wrapping!
This is wonderful!! The list of ingredients to the recipe I had took up half my counter. It was mind boggling. A lot of ingredients and time went into the recipe and I kind of gave up, like you I would keep an eye out, but no bars. I was asked if I made them and had to say no. Can't wait to try this, so Thank you so much for sharing. The suds look very creamy.
Cheers & Blessings 👍🤗
I think you'll love it❣️
I also saw Katie’s video. Thank you for sharing your info! I enjoyed watching .
Omg! Why have you just now shown up in my feed? I love, love, love this! The melt and pour, the eco friendly packaging, everything! New sub. I’m heading to your shop to make a purchase but I’m definitely making these as well. Next up: conditioner bars. I’ve been binging shampoo bars and this is the first I’ve found that I feel confident I can do. I mastered melt and pour soap years ago and still have a ton of bars, lol. I’m actually going to repackage them in your cute idea. Thank you!🙏
Beautiful and inspiring! 💕
I too watched Katie's reviews on this shampoo base. Of course I bought it along with the conditioner base. I will be making some this week. Thank you Ellen for showing your process and how you wrap your beautiful soaps! I'm excited to try these. 💙
You're going to love it❣️
There’s a conditioner base?
@@kasie680 yes there is.
@@kasie680 yes 👍
@@EllenRuthSoap i think you said you'll have a vid coming on the solid conditioner bars. I'd be curious to know your thoughts. I did make some, but it didn't hold my fragrance as well as the shampoo bars did and the lather was a very thin lotion it was hard for me to tell if I was covering my hair good. BUT my hair felt really great afterwards, minimal frizz and the next day no frizz. I did add mango butter to my shampoo base.
Wow ellen, this shampoo is great!!! My hubby said "your hair is so shinny"..ty..
The scale can stay on by adjusting the settings. Look at the manual that came with your scale.
Hi, I looked up this product info & ingredients, it sounds amazing! I’ll have to pick up a bar on my next order and try on my natural curly hair. I read in comments.. no frizz! Yes! Thank you for sharing, and congrats on your new product!!!
Hi Ellen, I have the same scale and you can make it to stay on. I looked on the internet and found the instructions to keep it on. Love this idea!
I need to read the instructions 🤣😉💕
I love your videos! I wasn't going to watch this one because it's melt and pour, but I'm so glad I did for many reasons! Thank you for what you do and sharing your process! 💚
Awesome! Thank you!
Awesome, Ellen Ruth. I loved, love the way you wrapped them, too.
Thanks 💕
Hermosos. Que dicha que allá hay bases para shampoo. Afortunadamente. Te quedaron muy bellos
Melt&pour soap became art because you made it!👏💗
The packaging is also very pretty!
I'm really curious to see what Stephenson Melt & Pour Solid Shampoo Bar Base feels like!
I'm really loving it❣️
Hi Ellen! As for the scale, there's a setting you can change to make it so your scale stays on. Also, as long as it's plugged in, it shouldn't turn itself off, so it sounds like you need to check that setting. (Check the user manual). I'm definitely going to have to try this stuff! It looks so easy and quick to use! Thank you for sharing!
Yes 👍 I need to go read the manual 🤣
Thank you for this video. I haven't made soap or shampoo bars for a few years. But, you inspired my to do this one with the syndopour. They were super easy to make, and I love how they make my hair feel. This is a game changer.
I purchased from the chemistry store the base is white and stays white. It doesn’t seem to stay as fluid as yours. Just made some hopefully it’s as good as yours. I purchased one of the ones you made I loved it.
Thank you for sharing the wrapping practice. Love your soaps.
You are amazing and yourcrecipescarespot on!! thank you for beibg so kind and sharing!!!
I think it's an earthy , beauty!! I do hot process and it looks similar! Beautiful!! I enjoy your videos
If I ever get things straightened out for my family and myself in our problems and get finances to do it id like to finally launch my business in soap. Question if u can answer how much do u personally profit ? From experience I know things we use can get very expensive so was wondering your personal situation in these terms.
I LOVE THIS!!!! Thank you for sharing
Thank you for taking the time to show us your beautiful DIY shampoo bars, Ellen. I have my S&C bases and I'm feeling extra motivated on this Friday night. I'm in love with your wrapping, too! Such simplicity! I wish there was smell-a-vision! God bless you and your business.
Thank you❣️ Have fun making!
I am so glad to see you try the Stephenson base I was so curious if it was all it seemed to be! Thank you Ellen! ♥️♥️
I'm really loving it❣️
@@EllenRuthSoap what is your take on the scent retention? Does it hold well? I realize we have to use the right level of fragrance but I'm curious if it holds well once used in hair. I notice my soaps don't always hold fragrance well once used on skin. Very few of them have a strong enough scent to linger on the skin.
I'm anxious to try this product as well. I recently purchased shampoo bar and hair conditioner recipes from another soaper. It is so nice. Lots of lather, not drying as well as the conditioner but the downside is the cost of all the ingredients. I'm hoping that this one is just as good. Thanks for the video
This is an awesome shampoo bar recipe! I love the colors as well! I heard you say that you weren't able to find a good recipe before this. I found one on Elly's everyday soap making. She makes it with Apple cider vinegar. I have tried it, and I love it. I have long hair and it is dry on the ends and oily on the scalp, but when I have used her recipe, my hair feels so clean and soft. Just a little bit of info on that. I'm definitely going to try yours as well!
I’ll have to look at her video, I love her tutorials ❣️
@carolbailey7977 I just bought the apple cider vinegar for that recipe. So glad to read your comment.
Lovely Ellen, i saw that video of Katie's too!
I bought this product and tried the conditioner product too. Very nice. ❤
Thank you ELLEN for creating this video. I absolutely LOVE this soaps. I cannot wait to try and create these. And the packaging is lovely and simple.
Tfs 💗
Beautiful colors
Thank you 💕
Amazing! Loved the packaging!! Thank you! 😍🙏
Awesome project! I enjoy Katie Carson too. She's good at what she does too.
Thanks 💕. She's one of my favs
Fun to watch
Lovely shampoo bar
Thanks💗
I saw Katie’s video on these too. I’ll be interested to see how they last in the shower and if there are any sweating issues with the unused bars. I might have to go buy some of the base to try out. 😉
I have used and the bars are great, but they do get a bit soft. I have since added a small percentage of the conditioner MP making the bars harder and conditioning as well! I made a couple weeks ago with the conditioner MP and the bars are not soft and they are still cleansing and conditioning!
Amazing awesome products. Thanks Ellen. ❤
I think a lot of us soapmakers saw Katie's video on this product. Thank you so much for sharing. I was curious to see if it was worth buying this base. ❤️
I think it totally was worth it❣️
I ordered them on the release and have been using them since and I have noticed a significant difference in my hair and scalp. I added in 5g of shea butter per 16oz of syndet and have had 5 stars across the board🥰🙌🏻
@@Tired.N.Wired11 I was wondering if you could add other oils to the base or even milk...
great video as usual ellen! love those colorful shampoo bars 😍
Thanks so much!!💗
I cant wait to make these!!
Wonderful!
Thanks Ellen for the video! I wanted to try the melt and pour shampoo bars and a few of your other items, so I just placed an order. I love all your videos!
Thank you so much💗 Enjoy your goodies!
Great video as usual Ellen love the little bars of soap ,I have the bee mould and use them for melts xx
I love the bee mold too.
Your packaging ideas are just brilliant!!!! I may have to borrow those ideas for the future
Thanks 💕
Hello Ellen, great job you are so inspiring to watch! Kathy from Cali😎
Thank you 💗
AMAZING!! 🤩
🧼🛁…
Thanx for the tips! 👏🏼
I had seen Katie's video as well. You made me laugh so hard, when you mentioned about not taking us in the shower with you, not your thing. LOL Please give us an update on how long they last, the sweating issues (is it weather sensitive, humidity, heat, etc), how did your hair reacted once dried? What it smooth, frizzy, very dry? Thanks have a great day!
The next day after washing, my hair felt very soft with a bit less frizz than I normally have 👍
yes! I am excited to hear the results too, how they withstand heat is very important, knowing how your hair felt later is too..hope you update us..thanks for sharing!
Hi Ellen, I ordered mine along with the conditioner base right after I watched Katie as well. Love watching your videos, your wraps are so cute!
I purchased this scale and I figured out how to make it satay on, I googled it Lol, now it doea not shut off until I turn it off.
So neat! I love your videos!!!
Thank you so much!💗
I also saw Katie's video and bought like, 8 packages lol. I've made facial cleansing bars with them and have been using them for about 2 months. My husband and I LOVE them. Next is shampoo bars. I have a few of my friends testing out the facial cleansing bars too.
Oooo, these would make great facial bars❣️
Hi Ellen. I was wondering about the base and concerns on some of the ingredients like propylene glycol that has been known to cause health issues related to skin and potential toxicity. I am trying to watch the chemical contents of my products since the skin is the largest organ. Thanks.
It's always good to avoid ingredients you're not comfortable with👍
Love them, thanks so much!
You are so welcome!💗
I love your videos, you are sharing with us your craft artistic skills and inspiration, we all small business owners really appreciate your support, thank with our hearts! ❤❤🥰
Thanks for watching 🥰
Great video. I especially love the way you package your bars. Really nice! Thanks!
Glad you like them!💕
I ordered some of the melt & pour shampoo base also (after watching Katie). I have allergies to the ingredients in commercial shampoos, so anxious to try this. I know my customers will be happy to try them too, as they have been asking for them for a while now. Thanks Ellen!
Have fun making them, it's so easy and fun❣️
I just ordered the soap base do you know if they changed the ingredients mine has a white base after melting it it’s still white.
I seen her video using this! But..I did NOT see they also had a melt and pour conditioner base too! How cool is that?! So cool!
I ordered asap and also saw Katie.
I love your teaching and your style.
Thank you for a first class you tube experience.
Nancy, Beach Girl Suds
Thank you so much!💕
Hi there ! Do you think you can add a little bit of sodium lactate for hardness ??? Ty so much for your awesome videos !!!❤
I don't know if sodium lactate works the same in MP soap bases?? I suggest trying a small test batch and see how you like it.
Hi Ellen! Thanks for this post!!
You are so welcome!
You could do soap on a rope with these to keep them dry, easy access and to not confuse with body soap
That's a fabulous idea❣️
My melt and pour soaps are very soft. How can I harden these. Plus can one add extra additives like oils or herbal extracts to ones' melt and pour base?
You can add up to 5% additives in this MP base.
@@EllenRuthSoap thanks
I want to make mine with Rosemary and Tea Tree!
Love the coffee filter wraps! They look great and the esthetic is on point!!!
Thanks so much!!💕
Did you have any issues with the coffee filters getting tacky from the bars pulling moisture?
I've been looking FOREVER for round wrapping paper .....how stupid I feel after watching this lol. Thank you for sharing
Hope you do the conditioner
This is so cool..always enjoy your videos thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching 💕
I’m only halfway through your video and I just have to say THANK YOU! You make and share so many great recipes that have helped me grow as a soap maker. Your passion and excitement is palpable and I am giddy right there with you! My scalp is so sensitive, I think I will try this with tea tree to give my itchy scalp some relief. I didn’t know about this product either - I’m so excited!
You are so welcome! I hope you give it a try, I'm loving it❣️
Great ideas all around
Thank you! 😊💗
@@EllenRuthSoap I enjoy your videos. they are very positive and give lots of good advice and tips.
Hi Ellen, thank you for doing these shampoo bars too. I was curious to see how others liked them. With regard to your scale, it should not be turning off too quickly! I use batteries and it works great. Maybe check the connections, batteries etc to be sure you don't have a dud!! 😉
Mine does the same even with the batteries. Even in mid pour of something. Sigh.
I enjoy using melt & pour for gifts since they don't take so long as the cold process. However cold Process holds up better in my opinion. I'm going to give the shampoo cars a try. Looks like fun & convienent to use! Thanks for giving us interesting projects to try!
It was such a fun and simple project❣️
What a fabulous video. Thank you for doing this.
BTW, the chemistry store link goes to the stephenson melt and pour shampoo bar base, rather the synthdopour. Chemistry store does have both, but just wanted to give you a heads up :-)
Oh thank you! I’ll try to fix that👍
I cant believe how easy is to make a shampoo bar! Thank you for sharing your recipe! I have a question about the process of packaging, is it not necessary to wrap the bar first with kitchen plastic film? Doesn’t sweat like the other melt and pour soaps? Thank you.
I have not had a sweating issue with these, but shrink wrapping them first is always an option.
I think if you check out TH-cam you can find a video on how to set your scale so it doesn’t turn off after a few seconds. I have one of those too.
Yes👍 I did finally figure it out, but it took me a while🤣
Hi Ellen, I have that same scale. There’s actually a setting on the scale that allows it to stay on until you manually power it down. Look in the manual 🤗 I hope that helps. Hugs!
Thanks! It took me a while, but I did figure out how to get it to hold for me😉
Thank you! I didn't know that and will have to research it!
Great video, thank you. Do they sweat while packaged in this type of paper?
I have a very cool studio, and haven't had an issue with any sweating so far... Shipping in warm temps has been okay so far too.
Bramble Berry just released a shampoo bar kit today. Ann Marie just released a video on it. I just ordered the melt and pour myself. Trying to make the environment safe products
I just saw her video, it was great❣️
OOOOOH I need to make that. Well I want to buy some from you. lol. So cute. I have a sensitive scalp so that should feel good on the scalp. Thank you for a great video! Just subscribed and liked. I will be binge watching you all night. lol. I am saving this video so I can make the shampoo bar. Make some for my sister.
Welcome❣️ And thanks for the sub💕
These are great! I did a market and a customer asked for shampoo bars, it doesn't get any easier than this. Wow. I love the design on the travel bars, do you know if they come in a larger size? I was just watching your video from about 3 years ago, when you did the pop up market, do you do those anymore? If so I would love to see an updated version.
Thanks 💕 I don’t do markets anymore, but I loved doing them❣️
Hi Hellen , awesome video, can it be used without fragance and color?
Yes you can!
I've used this base and I like it but my bars are still a little soft. Do you have suggestions on how to make them harder without affecting the sudds?
You could try adding a bit of stearic acid to harden them..
@Ellen Ruth Soap thank you I will try that
Hello! I am wondering if a small amount of additional additives can be added to the shampoo bar base such as an extract to promote hair growth, a carrier oil, or panthenol in powder form? Thank you!
Yes, the manufacturer instructions say you can add up to 5% additives.
@@EllenRuthSoap wonderful! Thank you for your reply! ;)
Ooooh! I saw these in katie's video too! They look really nice! Might have to try these out once my current shampoo bar runs out. :D
I'm loving them, you should give it a try ❣️
Thank you Ellen for the interesting tutorial . Do I need to add a preservative to the mixture before pouring or the base already came with a preservative and i dont need to add extra. I hope to get a response from you soon Thanks in advance
If you're not adding a lot of additves, they are good to go with no extra.
Don't the oils from the soap base come through the paper wrapping creating an oily stain after a while? It's a very cute way to wrap them but I've found with melt and pour soaps I have to use shrink wrap. Thanks!
So far so good with the paper wraps😉
I used shrink wrap and my bars melted a bit with heat gun 😢 I do need to check on melting temps and see if I got that correct, also you are correct about oily stain tried that too, I really really wanted to shrink wrap, but will also try the bakers paper idea, also looking into additives to harden a tiny bit, and suggestions gladly received ❤️
After a few months the paper got damp. I ended up just using shrink wrap. I had no problem with melting.
Did you use heat gun also? What temp did you heat up to and what temp did you pour, thank you ☺️
@Lynn Biggs I do use a heat gun, but very quickly. I would guess I heat to 140-150. Pour about 130 or so after adding color and fragrance.
Cory O’Brien also did a video this week on this
Yes, I saw her video too ❣️
Silly question: what brand of coffee filters did you use for the wrapping?
I just get the cheapest unbleached filters I can find on Amazon 😉
I really want to try making these ! But would you add colloidal oatmeal or Kalen clay ? Or any butters ?
You could add some additives...
Nice ! I'm very new to soap making so how would you calculate how much ?
I am addicted to your videos! Very easy to follow and such fun to watch. I do have a question on your labels for the shampoo bar. The base has quite the ingredient list and I'm wondering how you fit all that on your labels or do your refer to it as Stephenson shampoo base. Thank you for your videos!
I just write Stephenson Soap base, then list anyother additional ingredients.