How to Formulate and Calculate Your Own Soap Recipes

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  • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
    @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Come and join the community! 🌻www.buymeacoffee.com/ellyseveryday
    *DISCLAIMER:* The information provided within Elly's Everyday videos, website, social media pages and for Elly’s Everyday group members is based on my own personal research and experience and is provided for informational, entertainment and general educational purposes only. I am not a professional soap manufacturer and do not hold any qualifications in chemistry or skincare formulation (or any other related field) and I make no guarantees about the correctness of the information provided. Please use any information provided at your own risk and view this video if you are new to soap making: th-cam.com/video/EZTsW9UvNmU/w-d-xo.html. Thank you!

    • @ariannarubert9619
      @ariannarubert9619 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you have a book by any chance ?

    • @jennyjasonderulo9285
      @jennyjasonderulo9285 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would love to join

    • @safi456
      @safi456 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hey Elly, You are such a fount of soap wisdom and I am so grateful I stumbled upon your site. I've never made anything close to a soap, but now I'm interested in trying my hand at shampoo bars. While this video explains calculations, it doesnt explain the actual recipe. I mean, why did you choose those oils and in those ratios? Will their combination achieve a specific, desired result? For a shampoo bar for oily hair, naturally the aim is to remove the oils but also to cleanse, without drying. Bearing that in mind, how do I create a recipe? I wanted to experiment with ghee in a shampoo bar as Ive heard it leaves hair silky and shiny. How do I decide the quantity of ghee and how do I decide the quantity of other oils and which oils to combine it with?

    • @mmmarketing5683
      @mmmarketing5683 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @EllysEverydaysoappMaking look I made a coconut oil soap
      500g Coconut oil, 124.6 distilled water, so 79.3g, instead of I use lay I used by mistake citric acid and my soap us runny how can I fix this I need my soap 🧼 a bar soap could pls help me fix this if any ways 😊

  • @tenikabaldwin5222
    @tenikabaldwin5222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    You are one of the best soap making teachers ever. Everyone else is so selfish with their recipes and their actual true process on how to make cold pressed soaps correctly.. Thank you for being a blessing to others because this helped me so much, being that I am a visual learner.. I will follow you for now on lovely lady..

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you so much Tenika, I appreciate that very much! Glad to help :)

    • @michaelmccoy661
      @michaelmccoy661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Beautiful said Happy holidays 💕

    • @anilpatil0812
      @anilpatil0812 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed

    • @OnlyTheAndersons
      @OnlyTheAndersons ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have you tried her recipes? I sell candles and dreamed that I sold soap so here I am trying to learn. Her videos seem sincere 😊

    • @Yemaya_Juju
      @Yemaya_Juju ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My exact thoughts as I was searching how to calculate recipes. Absolutely nothing but click here to buy my book.... Geesh

  • @jenaerose1
    @jenaerose1 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    OMG! You have to be the absolute BEST at explaining how to create your own soap recipe. I hereby award you an Honorary Doctorate in Soap Making!!!!

  • @NK-qd7kv
    @NK-qd7kv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    You know I was just thinking since last few days, every soap video explain how to make soap and the contents of it... but no one explains the secrets of it .. like the recipe .. atleast this calculator can help us to know some details .... still we need to make our own receipe ... but would say here that ... you have explained all so nicely and so many people will really get benefitted with this ... well done ...and so sweet of you ... would like to thank you for this on behalf of all and myself.

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thank you so much, I really appreciate that. You're very kind!

    • @shilpishrivastava7058
      @shilpishrivastava7058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I really appreciate your honesty Elly ...thank you so much for helping us

    • @neelampadariya9424
      @neelampadariya9424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much... You have explained all so nicely...

    • @joanniee20
      @joanniee20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much. God bless you

    • @blowitoutyourcunt7675
      @blowitoutyourcunt7675 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, finally someone spilled the formula on how to make recipes!
      Cheers!

  • @sean8563
    @sean8563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    4 years after you made this video it is STILL the best one on the internet. I have been DREADING trying to figure out how to do my own recipes but after watching this I know I can do it. You are an excellent teacher Elly. Thank you so much for your amazing content. :)

  • @bettymassanja881
    @bettymassanja881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Elly's Everyday, you're my angel. I am going to begin my small business, through you videos, here in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa.

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Oh that's so wonderful Betty, good for you! I wish you every success :)

    • @mariannarafik
      @mariannarafik 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks very much Elly ! I was thinking of starting a soap business and most videos dont include the recipes it's just the blending part until I came across your soap making tutorial for beginners and it was a treasure thanking you for being so kind as to sharing your knowledge with us. I'm from Egypt 😀

    • @MrLondonbsb
      @MrLondonbsb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hello Dar Es Salaam, this is Luiz Bezerra from Brazil. Thanks to Elly's teachings I'll be able to open my business too. Greetings from Brazil.

    • @tintinlove7405
      @tintinlove7405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well done liz and marianna I wish you all plenty of success in your soap making business

    • @ninacole6979
      @ninacole6979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thinking about doing the same

  • @kimberlyo2037
    @kimberlyo2037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    196 dislikes???, why would anyone dislike this video? It was so helpful, thank you Elly for sharing your knowledge with us 😊

    • @xoxo5521
      @xoxo5521 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing

    • @simonesouza7017
      @simonesouza7017 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahaha isn't it? I would also like to understand @Kimberly

    • @wmillios
      @wmillios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because some people just suck. #facts

    • @deeptharaghuraman478
      @deeptharaghuraman478 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe bad and jealous people...

    • @cangirwothmarvinroy5093
      @cangirwothmarvinroy5093 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's because some people don't like that she is doing it free of charge, fear some human beings

  • @jadeangel1557
    @jadeangel1557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This lady is fantastic and so generous to share her knowledge with us Thank you Elly

  • @deannabridges6068
    @deannabridges6068 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I cannot thank you enough! I was just so confused on how to make my own recipes for soap and now it finally clicked. You are god sent , truly.

  • @josephhaastrup9032
    @josephhaastrup9032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is a honest and sincere tutorial that has clearly broken down the understanding and technical details of soap making with realistic resources for beginners. Well done Elly.

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Joseph, that's excellent feedback. Much appreciated.

  • @tbsshow6926
    @tbsshow6926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I wish I could hug you right now... You are an amazing teacher, this explains it all. Thanks Elly!

  • @ladytorres8323
    @ladytorres8323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    💖 What a fabulous teacher! I have been reading for several hours trying to wrap my head around the amount of oils vs sodium hydroxide/water. I have NEVER made soap. I am researching before I even purchase the items needed. I was about to give up. I clicked on this video mainly because it was in front of me, really thinking I would shut it off before it was over 🤪. This was what I needed! Thank you! You have a kind and generous spirit. Teaching others how to do this on their own is such a kind way of HELPING others. I have a very specific reason for needing to make my own soap. I have been ordering home made soap online and I can not afford to put that much money out on bath soap any longer. I am so exhausted from researching and so THRILLED to have this video. I plan to watch all other videos that you have to share! You are so few very much appreciated.
    Kind Regards. Mrs.Torres
    11-21-21 @ 2:13 a.m here at my home 😃 (now I can rest). 😊

    • @princessk5002
      @princessk5002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed she is wonderful. Just the video I was looking for after months of reading and watching videos and checking out soap calculators.
      I had my distilled water and lye since April and just got my molds from Amazon last week.
      Seeing this video gives me the motivation and insight into understanding what to to.
      I did a soap making course since 2019 and was to go onto advanced but then the pandemic hit and the class never started back so I lost the interest but now I'm at it again.
      Forever grateful 💖🙏🏾

    • @debbiemiller389
      @debbiemiller389 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      💜

    • @sammythepug2900
      @sammythepug2900 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @babydairy984
    @babydairy984 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for sharing your incredible soap recipe on TH-cam. Your generosity in sharing your knowledge is truly admirable. Your recipe has not only inspired me but has also opened up a world of creativity and possibility. I'm excited to dive into soap making and explore the endless variations I can create, thanks to your expert guidance. Once again, thank you for your generosity in sharing your expertise with the world. Your kindness has made a significant impact on my journey into soap making, and I'm incredibly grateful.
    Thanks
    Hashm

  • @litlckrets
    @litlckrets 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Between this video and your Calculate Soap Recipes to Fit Any Mold video, I feel confident in trying to create my own soap recipe. You did a fantastic job of explaining what the different terms mean. Thank you so much Elly!

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah thank you so much! I'm so happy these videos have been helpful for you. I felt like this was the stuff people wanted to know!

    • @aprilwebster6301
      @aprilwebster6301 ปีที่แล้ว

      Finding that one next. Elly is amazing!!

  • @hazelpiazza6341
    @hazelpiazza6341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This video simplified everything for me. I've been researching and trying to understand all the calculations, and this is the only video that explains step by step. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort!

  • @carlottad2139
    @carlottad2139 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I may never make 1 bar of soap, but I appreciate this information and how well you communicated it to us!❤

  • @prchix
    @prchix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    After watching so many videos on soap calculations this is the first one that has clicked with me. I'm really bad at math and using the example as 1000 grams made the calculations easier to comprehend.. Thank you so much!

  • @dinora7527
    @dinora7527 5 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    This video explains everything clearly. Could you please make another video on how to calculate additives and colourants?
    Thanks

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I don't really calcuate colourants and other additives, I usually start with half a teaspoon or so and see what things look like. It's only the main recipe and fragrance/essential oils that need to be measured precisely. Thank you for the video suggestion though - I hope to make more soap making and other videos this year!

    • @witchycrafter1037
      @witchycrafter1037 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@EllysEverydaySoapMaking So let's say I'm adding fresh fruit puree how would I go about that? Would it cause my mix to be too soft?

    • @rachelchancellor3149
      @rachelchancellor3149 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you! I have been reading and watching videos AND messing with soap calc but this tutorial finally put the pieces in place. I understand now.👍😊

    • @bilalseyed3679
      @bilalseyed3679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great clip. Very beautifully done. Keep up the good work 👍

    • @Shwetta2424
      @Shwetta2424 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EllysEverydaySoapMaking how to add colorants dear for CP soap should we mix them in oil before addition.please clear

  • @rudhadias8994
    @rudhadias8994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Elly, thank you so much for the time and patience you have invested in your videos. This is Heavenly. Absolutely gold... your channel is.

  • @AMoore-qm7gf
    @AMoore-qm7gf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello Elly,
    I am so excited to be making soap again. I enjoy it so much when I do make it, however, there are things that have always intimidated me about soap making. I watch your videos and it’s like wind fills my sails and I am once again making soap again.
    I want you to know how appreciated you are!!
    Thank you for all the time you take to put these videos out for all of us who struggle!!
    Ada
    I

  • @marieporciuncula2542
    @marieporciuncula2542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you so much for being so thorough with everything. As a beginner soap maker, I really really appreciate you!

  • @cenedraleaheldra5275
    @cenedraleaheldra5275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi Elly Made my first bar of soap yesterday and cut it today. I want to thank you for all your help. I am stoked. I used light coloured olive oil 80% and 20% coconut oil. Turned out very close to white in colour. Just what I wanted. Sliced it up today. Now to have the strength to wait the 4 to 6 weeks or longer to use it. I want to go out and make more. LOL. I figured out the hardness factor too. Your recipe was at 25%. So I will shoot for that kind of a range. Knowing that mine is a nice firm bar today it will be close to what I want in about 6 weeks. Given the heat we are experiencing at the moment it could be closer to 4 weeks. But all a learning curve. Thanks for inspiring me and being close to the place I live in. That was important to me. To know what works in our climate. You made it look a lot less intimidating. Cheers Kindness regards. Glenda

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Glenda, it means a lot for me to help people in my part of the world too :)
      I'm so happy your soap worked out! There'll be no stopping you now!

    • @ginalyneusantos2285
      @ginalyneusantos2285 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      When the recipe's hardness is 25% like int he case of Elly's example, what does the result tells us?

  • @thishika
    @thishika 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video is a gem for everyone out there who wants to start soap making as a hustle or full time. Thank you for being so informative

  • @michellemason6259
    @michellemason6259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a generous person you are! Sharing your knowledge freely will help all us beginners with our confidence & willingness to explore the world of soap making. Thank you so much! 👍

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh thank you Michelle, you're welcome!

    • @storm3772
      @storm3772 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's an Aussie thing, we don't care about sharing recipes.

  • @Lapetitebruno
    @Lapetitebruno ปีที่แล้ว

    Agreed with Tenika Baldwin's comment....I've messaged some soapmakers not about asking for recipes, but just to steer me in the right direction looking for answers.... I either get no reply or a response as if I just asked their age and weight!!! This should be a helpful community and not one where people feel threatened. Thank you so much Emmy for everything you've taught us this far!

  • @t.moodyel6603
    @t.moodyel6603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    YES. These calculations helped me in understanding all I can do making soap. Oh the varieties! Thank you for this lesson.

  • @mistyhoffman3751
    @mistyhoffman3751 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    OMG!! this video was amazing! I read so many articles and nothing made sense. This saved the day! Thank you!

  • @summerbreeze1955
    @summerbreeze1955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Ellie is the soapmaker's dream companion thank you x

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you, that's very sweet :)

    • @everalbloomfield951
      @everalbloomfield951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EllysEverydaySoapMaking God bless you.. I don't fully understand yet..but I'll continue to watch video over and over

  • @aprilwebster6301
    @aprilwebster6301 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found these videos. You are amazing!!! Ive watch tons and nobody has shown the whole process or anything on how to come up with recipes...until i found yiur videos. Thank you so much!! Im so much less intimidated with the cold lrocess than I was.

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is lovely! I'm glad it helps. Thank you for your nice feedback. :)

  • @bon47ful
    @bon47ful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Had to revisit this video, Elly, just because it explains so well what others don’t. For us beginners, you are an invaluable resource. Thank you. God bless. 👍🏼💞

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Bonnie, you're welcome! I've got some more techy videos to come in 2021 :)

  • @coles221
    @coles221 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    This is the best instructional video I've ever see.

  • @chiefoffun
    @chiefoffun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for taking a scientific approach to this lesson

  • @chibukongozi6570
    @chibukongozi6570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best soap video I have watched in a while. Thank you Elly you are a great teacher.

  • @Leah_Tewari
    @Leah_Tewari 6 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    The best tutorial I’ve seen on this topic yet! Thank you!

  • @kathleenmccue2985
    @kathleenmccue2985 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS VIDEO I JUST CAME ACROSS IT AND SO GLAD I DID I'VE HAVEN'T MADE COLD PRESSED SOAP YET I'VE BEEN WATCHING SO MANY AND I MEAN SO MANY HA BUT I WAS FINDING IT HARD TO UNDERSTAND THE SIDE YOU HAVE JUST SHOWN BUT IT'S ALL COME TOGETHER WATCHING YOU EXPLAIN IT HOW YOU DID SO A BIG THANK YOU I FEEL CONFEDENT NOW TO GIVE IT A GO X

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh thank you Kathleen, I'm so glad you found it helpful! Mission accomplished for me! ;)
      I have a couple of other videos that might help you too - they are designed for complete beginners. They explain everything! This video is just to show the calculating part. Check them out if you can, I think they will explain a lot more for you :)
      Introduction to Soap Making with Ellyth-cam.com/video/8bKpLWNqAGs/w-d-xo.html
      Soap Making Tutorial for Beginners - Full Demonstration and Easy Beginner Recipeth-cam.com/video/Kc7duzDEa6Y/w-d-xo.html

  • @ericabramhall8707
    @ericabramhall8707 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you SO much for explaining the soapcalc grid so well. I've tried to use it several times and couldn't figure it out. Thank you!!!!!!

  • @rickfiller437
    @rickfiller437 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best, easiest, and most complete instructions i have seen.
    You are very clear and concise, just an all around great teacher.
    Thanks so much. I feel confident in trying my own recipes.

  • @sarawalker9545
    @sarawalker9545 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you! I just discovered your channel yesterday and I love your videos. I've been wanted to start soap making for years and I'm finally getting myself to start. Thank you for your great videos!

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's wonderful Sara, thank you! Welcome to the channel. There's a lot of different recipe and soap tech videos - make sure you have a good browse :)

  • @pammorrissey7993
    @pammorrissey7993 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have struggled with the soapcalc not really understanding what’s and whys. You brought it all together nicely and I understand it , finally.
    You are so precise and easy to learn from. Thanks so much 💕

  • @theycallmekurn
    @theycallmekurn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so SO much for breaking this down.... I really needed this AND the essential oil calculation at the end. Very detailed as I start my batch, new soap maker here.

  • @Kim-yy4ym
    @Kim-yy4ym 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a true teacher. Thank you so much for your videos. A delight to listen to. So grateful.

  • @KEEPITKIND
    @KEEPITKIND 6 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    oh my god I have searched and wondered for so long how to do the calculations of % based Recipe's THANKS for sharing

  • @junesmith2512
    @junesmith2512 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Best help and advice I have seen ..thank you so much , from a beginner who just wants to make Natural soap for myself family and freinds , can't afford to waste ingredients pre seeing this video I was mind boggled and scared if attempting it
    Thank you

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your kind feedback June, I'm so glad this video has helped you. I made it exactly for that purpose!
      I'm not sure if you've seen my other videos for beginners, but they might help too:
      Introduction to Soap Making with Elly
      th-cam.com/video/8bKpLWNqAGs/w-d-xo.html
      Soap Making Tutorial for Beginners - Full Demonstration and Easy Beginner Recipe
      th-cam.com/video/Kc7duzDEa6Y/w-d-xo.html
      How to make a folded soap mould liner with non-stick baking paper
      th-cam.com/video/7vU68RqnFEI/w-d-xo.html

  • @thenaturalgemini
    @thenaturalgemini 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just want to say thank you so very much for your videos. You will not believe how many blogs I read today trying to find the right one to show me how to successfully formulate a recipe. I watched this video and the other on calculating the volume for the soap mold, both were just what I was looking for. I now have a much better understanding of how to craft a recipe.

  • @lynthiawilliams7035
    @lynthiawilliams7035 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    OMG!! Thank you soooo much for this video, I recently started to make soap and I have been trying to figure our soapcalc. You did a wonderful job explaining. Thank you!!!

  • @mummygabby1021
    @mummygabby1021 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for being kind and generous❤️

  • @Disempado
    @Disempado 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You are a god send! Thank you for this, you have really helped me start my soap making journey!

  • @tagladyify
    @tagladyify 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this. I am wanting to make soaps for my own personal use because I don’t want all of the chemicals in commercial products. I have used a really nice family owned product for years because it did not have all of the additives. Not long ago the company was bought out and little by little the chemicals have crept in. A lot of the recipes I find online seem geared for people who have a soap business and have many oils on hand. I so appreciate this video, the considerations you show for those of use without all of the bells and whistles and for sharing your technical knowledge. I just found your channel yesterday and have been binging on your videos. The information you are sharing is much appreciated.

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah Tracy, thank you so much. That is exactly why I make my videos. Just for the 'everyday' soap maker, like me. You're very welcome, thanks for your feedback.

    • @tagladyify
      @tagladyify 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EllysEverydaySoapMaking I’d rather learn how to do something myself any day of the week.

    • @tagladyify
      @tagladyify 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EllysEverydaySoapMaking thanks so much for sharing your knowledge

  • @smartfoodtech905
    @smartfoodtech905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much, the video is so informative. You are a great teacher. Much love from Nigeria.

  • @dianawarrick974
    @dianawarrick974 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely loved this video. Explains more than i have been able to learn elsewhere. Thanks Elly

  • @pt3470
    @pt3470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    You’re a gem Elly 😘😘😘. I have taken your advice and started my own notepad especially for soap making. I definitely took note on everything you have talked about on this video. You spoke very clearly, good pacing and well modulated voice. Thank you thank you for sharing all these wonderful and incredibly useful information. Sending you hugs all the way from the 🇬🇧.

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much, that's really lovely feedback. I'm glad you're finding my videos helpful :)

  • @BeyouthfulFaces
    @BeyouthfulFaces 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I could hug you I would!!! I have watching several videos trying to understand how to formulate and calculate a recipe and this I by farrrrrrrrrrrr the best video I have watched. You are a very great teacher and I appreciate you. THANK YOU !!!!!

  • @denisemiles2238
    @denisemiles2238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video! I learned a lot from it. I have one question, how do you determine how much additives (ex. Ground oatmeal, dried leaves) to add after trace?

  • @SemperFi4evr
    @SemperFi4evr ปีที่แล้ว +11

    INS is a combination of the iodine and saponification numbers and gauges the hardness of the soap. The Calculator recommends a range of 136-165 for INS for the hardness of soaps but you can work outside the range with experience. For example, your soap recipe has an INS number of 122 indicating that it will be on the softer side.

    • @tiggywinkle7522
      @tiggywinkle7522 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for bringing that up. Good to know.

  • @monahickok5501
    @monahickok5501 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This the only through instructions I have seen on how to make my own soap recipes.

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Mona, yes, that's why I made the video. There are a lot of soap videos out there but not many who break down all the details. Hope it was helpful for you.

  • @eliemarylarosa373
    @eliemarylarosa373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for making this video so easy to understand. I'm so happy I found you🙏

  • @amyloughlin9099
    @amyloughlin9099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are the best!! I’ve learned so much from you! I’m new at soap making and you’ve made the process so much more understandable ❤️😊

  • @amberonei
    @amberonei 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sooo good to come back to this one again Elly - now that I have a few basic soaps under my belt. I'm ready to want to modify and expand now so this was really helpful and makes so much more sense now that I've done some. Thank you Elly, Amber

  • @dawnmills7605
    @dawnmills7605 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Hi ELLY, you explained everything beautifully. Thanks for taking the time and effort. You are a great teacher! Dawn.

  • @Winterlily20
    @Winterlily20 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much Elly!!! Thank you for taking time to guide all of us, (ME) . I made your 3 ingredients soap, and it turned out glorious!! I've made 2 more half batches, adding different fragrances. Thank you for sharing!!!! I bought 2 books, read them over the weekend, and came away lost. I've listened to about 5 of your videos and I understand so much!!!! Thank you, Thank you! Blessings to you!

  • @patricialayne1855
    @patricialayne1855 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you so much for the soap calc lesson . Now I can make whatever soap I want. Instructions were very clear and easy to understand.Thanks so much.

  • @soniardearmanatkinson301
    @soniardearmanatkinson301 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am new at soaping. You explained it very well..understood perfectly! Thank you!

  • @OdochAllanRichard
    @OdochAllanRichard 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I must say, I am starting soap making immediately tomorrow. Thanks a lot for your detailed videos. The best soap making video I have ever watched. Much love from Gulu city, Uganda. Thanks alot. God bless you.

  • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
    @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Hi everyone, if you enjoyed this you might like my new video about calculating liquid soap recipes! I have a nice, simple approach that has worked well for me for years :)
    You can find that video here th-cam.com/video/dBPmh4UpoHk/w-d-xo.html

    • @reginasmith5624
      @reginasmith5624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just love your Tutorials..... I have learned so much from you and understand that horrid calculator a lot better. Thank You...........

    • @dvorahsabag3631
      @dvorahsabag3631 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reginasmith5624 LOVE IT!! "HORRID CALCULATOR"...LOL> She's really great!

    • @zamekalubelwana1486
      @zamekalubelwana1486 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Elly 🤍🌸 I love your videos they are so helpful. Do you have any recipe on rice milk soap. Or can you help me with that.
      Love and Sparkling Light, Zaza

    • @mamyam7
      @mamyam7 ปีที่แล้ว

      This video is very useful, i just want to start doing soap making, and make a small business.
      Be blessed dear

  • @LanaGoesArt
    @LanaGoesArt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for this wonderful and informative video! I am very inspired to try and make soap myself, my mom loves olive oil soaps, so I will try this recipe you have shown there. But your video also clearly shows how free anyone who makes soap can be, with the ingredients and different oils. Thank you so much!!!
    I'm off bingewatching your videos now :D

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Thank you for taking the time to give such great feedback. I'm glad you found the video so helpful. Have you seen my other videos? I have an even simpler recipe here, th-cam.com/video/Kc7duzDEa6Y/w-d-xo.html which uses just olive and coconut oil. Happy soap making :)

    • @susanw8926
      @susanw8926 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EllysEverydaySoapMaking wow this is great n would like to try,please I would like to try laundry soap Rich in foam is this measurements okay for it n what if I use cooking oil(corn oil) only is results going to be fine ..... please help

    • @iluminameluna
      @iluminameluna 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Susan W you really need to watch many soap making videos, like TH-cam channel @soaping101, @BrambleBerrySoaps (I think), etc. However, I'll reply to your thought about using corn oil for soap. It's not recommended because corn oil makes a soap that tends to develop rancid spots called DOS: dreaded orange spots.
      If you want to use cheap cooking oils please use a soap calculator to create your own recipe.

    • @susanw8926
      @susanw8926 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@iluminameluna thank you so much, appreciated

  • @emilychilton3081
    @emilychilton3081 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely love how detailed your videos are! 🖤

  • @carolp5993
    @carolp5993 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Elly, thank you so much. This is wonderful. So many websites are so stingy with this information. It's as if they don't want you to know the secrets! All I can ever find out is about oils but not how to calculate. You are a gem and so kind to share your knowledge. I now feel inspired to try my first recipe!

  • @DeeRose
    @DeeRose 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing amazing amazing video sooooooooo helpful... You've saved me so much money from taking a class... Very clear detailed and understandable

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That's great! Many classes wouldn't teach this aspect of soap making anyway.

  • @lilacandgooseberries6653
    @lilacandgooseberries6653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you very much, Elly! This video was a like a masterclass! I have one question, though: the 30-50 grs of essential oils, are they part of the 1000grs of oil of the recipe? As in, we have to ''cut'' those grams from, for example, the olive oil, and use the ''space'' to fill it with the 30 to 50 grs of essential oils?

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      THank you, no, the EO's are an additional ingredient. Just add them on. They don't factor into the main soap recipe.

  • @dfavolosa216
    @dfavolosa216 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Elly! You're an amazing teacher! Thanks for breaking it down to a layman's level lol. I understand it better now. Thanks once again.

  • @BrendaKara23
    @BrendaKara23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Elly 👋 I've always wanted to do soap making, yet over the years of watching TH-cam channels, I never came across one that could explain simplicity in the process of soap making 🤔 ... You are by far the best of the best of the best dear Elly, I wish I found you years ago ❤ my neighbor across the ditch 😀 😉 you have reinvented my inspiration my love to want to do soap making.
    Thank you so much, I have subscribed and will be watching all your videos, big hugs from me in New Zealand 🇳🇿 🤗 ❤

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brenda, you're wonderful! Thank you! (ps. check out my facebook and instagram pages, I post a lot there!)

  • @GrapeApe2018
    @GrapeApe2018 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Lovely video thank you so much!!! I was left with a question however. You showed the bars and told us how many bars this recipe would make, but you didn't explain how you originally picked 1000 grams of oil.??? I assume it's based on your mold. How do we figure out our oil weight based on our mold??? I've yet to make my first loaf of soap because I can't figure out how much oil to use. I've just stuck to a recipe shared by a friend, and fill as many cavities as I can from that amount. I don't want to make a bunch of slow increased batches until I figure out the volume needed to fill the loaf mold. That would be very expensive and bury us in unsaleable off sized soap bars. So knowing how to calculate the total oil needed for a specific mold volume would great.

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's a good question, and one I'm frequently asked - good idea for a future video I think! I just work out my mould volume (multiply length x width x height in centimeters and that will give you total gram amount), then I make my oil batch size half the volume of the total mould capacity. That gives enough room for the lye, colours etc, and leaves some space at the top. You can also make it more accurate by working out a recipe based on this formula, then adding up all the ingredients and seeing how that compares to the total mould volume. If you want it fuller, just increase the batch size again until you get the right amount. I always work it out completely on paper before I make the soap - you can get exactly what you want the first time that way.

    • @iwannaapple7190
      @iwannaapple7190 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have you found the answer to your question yet concerning the amount of oil you use?
      Desired Height of bar = DH
      L x W x DH x .40 = Oil Amount.
      I like to use .42 myself. I think that works better

    • @MRMACITE
      @MRMACITE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for asking this question!!! Thank you for the answer!

    • @lil.bit.more_
      @lil.bit.more_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iwannaapple7190 hey whats that .40 about??

    • @iwannaapple7190
      @iwannaapple7190 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lil.bit.more_I've never figured out what it is referring exactly but it figures a very close estimate of the amount of oils in ounces that you plug into a calcutor. Have a look at my videos and that is what I'm using. Although this lady is correct this is just another way to calculate oils. I use .40 on my lye calculator I made.

  • @bernadetthorvath6966
    @bernadetthorvath6966 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Elly, thank you, finally I get the soap calc! You are brilliant! ☺️

  • @bedjaouiichrak6370
    @bedjaouiichrak6370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You’re really an angel 🌹 you’re giving from your heart and we appreciate this really ❤️

  • @aaqirah
    @aaqirah 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I cannot express my words....
    Best ever video on the internet after 5 years Thanks alot alot alot ❤

  • @anyinginyihealth2251
    @anyinginyihealth2251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Elly, Another great video. It made it very clear how to use the calculator, but one thing I am still struggling to understand is the LYE concentration, I know for this recipe you chose 40% but if I want to change the recipe, what would determine the % of lye concentration for that? Thank you in advance :)

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hi there, well you can choose any lye concentration you like for any recipe, and the calculator will tell you how much lye and water you need. The lye concentration only refers to the ratio of lye to water in the lye solution. It has no bearing on the amount of lye needed for the particular soap recipe, it only determines the lye to water ratio. If you change the lye concentration it will change the water amount, not the lye amount. The lye amounts will change between different recipes, but only if you change the oils. Sorry I think I've explained it better in a comment further down, if you want to read through. I hope that helps!

    • @anupamnaskar3857
      @anupamnaskar3857 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Madam, I have used the same recipe with same lye ratio.. but the soap was so caustic that it burnt my hands and face.. what is the reason.. if you could help.. thanks

  • @mariamclassicessentialsplu5994
    @mariamclassicessentialsplu5994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow. I love how you taught this, made it so easy. keep it up

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much. I am looking forward to doing more soap videos soon!

  • @Ana-oi8if
    @Ana-oi8if 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you so much for this, your explainations were so clear and easy to follow, i just suscribed thanks alot much love 🙏🏽♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @dav4l132
    @dav4l132 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello from Brazil, Elly! Thank you so much for teaching me how to use this soap calculator. I saw the calculator so many times, but had no idea on how to use it. I want to start making soaps for my self to learn first and then to make it for selling to have an extra income but I could never understand how to calculate the lye concentration. Here people don't teach us that. They only teach us to use melt and pour method that we need to buy for the base which is very expensive and we have no idea of the precedence of the oils/ingredient used. I will be grateful for the rest of my life. Thank you so much. 🥰

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are very welcome, I'm so glad this has helped! Enjoy your soap making :)

    • @dav4l132
      @dav4l132 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EllysEverydaySoapMaking I am so glad. Thank you will not be enough to express my gratitude. You are a star. Thank you.

  • @barbra429
    @barbra429 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm new to soap making and want to start making my first batch of soap on my own.

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi Barbra, I hope you saw my other comment. Also have you seen my soap making video for beginners? That might be a good place to start... th-cam.com/video/Kc7duzDEa6Y/w-d-xo.html

  • @karenmccoy4077
    @karenmccoy4077 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you, this really made everything clearer for me!! just beginning, I would like to understand how to choose what types of oils for different skin types

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're welcome Karen. It's difficult to advise people on oil choices for skin types, I'm no expert on that and there seems to be many opinions on the subject. I personally choose olive oil based soaps because they seem the most gentle and conditioning for my skin. They aren't everyone's preference though. Googling 'oils for soap making' might help.

  • @LaurelsCurls
    @LaurelsCurls 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One question...for the superfat, which of your oils do you add in an extra 4% of?

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Please check other replies for this answer. The superfat is just calculated into the recipe and not added separately :)

    • @LaurelsCurls
      @LaurelsCurls 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thank you so much. I was definitely misunderstanding the concept. I didn't realize that the superfat simply means the percentage of oils that you do not want the lye to saponify, so it is left over for extra conditioning properties in the resulting soap!! Your channel is wonderful. Thank you for providing such clear information!

  • @franklyngibbons2479
    @franklyngibbons2479 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I stopped watching at 1:28 to give you a Thumbs Up. Then I went to the description and was even more impressed... 2 Thumbs Up!
    Thank you for your service patriot.
    If we all took the time to go the extra mile for one another as you are doing by sharing this information, there would be peace on Earth.

  • @ananditaray3472
    @ananditaray3472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This was really helpful, thank you so much

  • @cenedraleaheldra5275
    @cenedraleaheldra5275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wish I could keep giving you more thumbs up. I keep coming back and working out the bits that I haven't thought through. Thanks Heaps

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh thank you, that's so fantastic! It does take a bit of mental work and calculating practice to get your head around soap making - but it's worth the effort!

  • @annaguerrero6064
    @annaguerrero6064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thank you so much for providing this very helpful tool! I am currently researching how to make my own soap and there is so much info out there but I am so glad I found your video(s). I 'm kind of a perfectionist so I'm going crazy taking all kinds of notes but mostly very excited to start making my own soap.

  • @user-ky2vx9yk2d
    @user-ky2vx9yk2d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yesterday, I made my first batch of soap! Used Pomace Olive Oil and coconut oil with some lavender essential oil for fragrance! Looking amazing. Can't wait to use it! I am really going to make more soaps for my personal use and for immediate family members. It's a very relaxing process for me! Thanks so much for all your videos, otherwise I wouldn't even have thought about attempting one!

  • @therealmeee989
    @therealmeee989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Can I ask one more thing ? How do you calculate % to gram?
    Thank you

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ok, so if you have your percentages and your total oil amount, then to get the grams for each percentage amount you just multiply the total gram amount by the percentage amount. Here's the working in a few examples:
      50% of 1000g would be 1000 x 0.50 = 500g
      8% of 750g would be 750 x .08 = 60g
      75% of 1250g would be 1250 x .75 = 937.5g

    • @ebenezerakpati2180
      @ebenezerakpati2180 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Convert ur percentage to decimal and multiply by the total gram of your batch

  • @victoriasumchanka
    @victoriasumchanka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    are essential oils a part of total oil count or it's culculated as an axtra. So, if my soap is 1000g essential oils will be 30g extra?

  • @veronicakarendi96
    @veronicakarendi96 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best video on soap making, straight forward and easy step by step approach

  • @johnkatchezophiri6735
    @johnkatchezophiri6735 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your detailed presentation on soap Recipe. I've been starving to have the ideas of these measurements in my soap making but now you've opened my mind through this video. God bless you abundantly for sharing your information with everyone here. What a selfless person. More blessings. Thanks.

  • @Erica-yr3gf
    @Erica-yr3gf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE THE SIMPLICITY OF EVERYTHING YOU DO.
    Your explanation is so very good. Thank you💕🌿👏

  • @charmayneagar2595
    @charmayneagar2595 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for going over the soap calc sheet. You’re explanation was so helpful and easy to understand.

  • @warriorsgreatness6182
    @warriorsgreatness6182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really appreciate all the labors of love and time you take to make your fabulously educational-informational-inspirational soap making videos. Your teaching and soap making expertise are exceptional and soooooo very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and helping those of us wanna be soap makers. Mucho Gracias

    • @EllysEverydaySoapMaking
      @EllysEverydaySoapMaking  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gracias! Thank you so much for your kind comments. I appreciate your support very much.

  • @MrKielo77
    @MrKielo77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg
    That is game changer for me,
    Thanks so much, I have been soaping for 4 y. And now thanks to you I can compose my own recipe.
    Big thank you

  • @georgesibraim7656
    @georgesibraim7656 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    U r the best - seriously so calm and passionate - thank you for making the effort to simplify things...

  • @sueconroy6858
    @sueconroy6858 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm just starting on my soap journey. This video was super helpful - like having the grammar for a new language you're learning. Thank you so much!!

  • @erinkrewson4241
    @erinkrewson4241 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just want to say that you are the best soap-making teacher ever! I was dreading the MATH of soap making but you explained it so well that now I am really looking forward to doing it. Thank you so much for your amazing video!!!!

  • @robertodesoto2731
    @robertodesoto2731 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with everyone’s comments .
    You have such a sweet voice makes it easy to listen to the instructions. Its my first time trying to make a batch of soap bars. You make it sound so easy im feeling a positive outcome. Thank you so much

  • @paulajohnson6278
    @paulajohnson6278 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are informative, your explanations are clear and genuine. The best I've seen so far. Thank you so much.