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Yeah I got it with soap 2, but not soap one. High school me would've been really excited about this. 32 year old me is boring and kinda grew out of LOTR.
I had a feeling it would be Hobbits with the first one, then the grey one I imagined Mithrandir, and then the barrel sort of nailed it for me. The next one I imagined to be the desolation of Smaug - the sky above Lake Town just burning (I was wrong), but the sunrise threw me off - it seemed a bit too tropical to fit. I'm so glad to see I got it tho! Reading the comments I felt like I was way off and really doubted myself.
Never apologise for emotions! The LOTR has so many amazing moments like that, I even started tearing up when you talked about Theodin coming out of the fog because "I know your face" is such a wonderful line!!
Wait….. I feel so dumb rn.. I have seen LOTR written all over and I didn’t realize it was an acronym for lord of the rings until just now.. this whole time I thought it was a character name..
I am legitimately always impressed by how these soaps come out. Like you start with just a light yellow base and some tiny cups of colors, then BAM you have a literal work of art
I just told my husband and said “Katie is enabling me!” I have been obsessed with LotR since I was in 7th grade! I own about 50 books either by Tolkien, his son, or are guides/analysis/companions for the books!!
Hey Kathleen If you are Tolkien obsessed you might like to check out Signum University. They offer free public.broadcasts through their fan focused Myhtgard Institute. The Prancing Pony Podcast is another great community to check out.
@@sharbean Thanks! I will definitely check it out! I actually seriously considered a career in English and becoming a Tolkien scholar. I still love reading and discussing the depths of the lore, symbolism and themes throughout his books. Shar- do you also by chance like the Sword of Truth series? Your name reminded me of a character in it :)
I tried. Sigh. Apparently, I can’t stand Tolkein’s writing style. I’m just not the kind of person who likes seriously in-depth world building. I’m more a get-the-plot-going kinda gal.
My first thought when I saw the "Barrels out of Bonds" soap was LotR, but I couldn't place the other soaps. LotR is my favourite book, so I'm very happy with this theme!
The fourth soap is one of my favorites she has ever made. It looks like silhouettes of mountains with sun peaking around the edges because of the gold mica line and the background just looks magical and far away, there's so much depth in the soap. Love the color palette too.
The entire collection is absolutely gorgeous. I'm definitely telling my mother about this series, she loves Lord Of The Rings! Oh, and congrats on the 10 year anniversary!
I've been watching Katie's videos for a year now and I absolutely love her. I was already interested in soap making, and her beginner series helped me take that step. My biggest batch has been 55 bars, which I made for my sister's wedding to be given out as favors and were a big hit. I never could have done it without her, and watching her videos always brings some joy to my day with how positive and uplifting she always is.
I’m so glad the soap is LOTR themed!! I’m huge fan of the series and i feel like I don’t see too much art inspired by it (in comparison to Harry Potter anyways lol)!
I’ve had such a fun time watching along with this series and reading people’s comments and theories and such! Thank you Katie, this has been such a blast!
I've had so much fun watching this series! But I have to say that when you teared up speaking about your Dad, I almost lost it too! Thank you for such a wonderful series.
I am so happy with this series, ngl. Beyond the subject material, everything about it was all different sorts of cottagecore that it makes my hobbit heart and soul happy. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for doing middle earth! I live in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and i always love seeing everyone getting inspired by something which started out as a small kiwi dream inspired by a brilliant book series. It is one of my fav series not just the movies but the books as well. Sending lots of Aroha (love) your way!
I remember the first LOTR coming out as a kid, and what stands out most to me is trying to get through the whole movie without having get up to go pee. The movies were not to my taste as a child but I grew to appreciate when I got older. I absolutely love the Summer Strawberries soap! The colors and embeds really stood out to me. Even better, I am a September baby! I also really liked the Elf Kingdom soap, it's somehow complicated but understated at the same time.
Try breaking the books into characters. Follow Frodo and Sam through to the end, then go back and catch up on Legolas, Aragorn, Merry and Pippin. And take as much time as you need
My goodness this would definitely be my partners favorite soap, he usually uses pine tar soap that has a very campfire type smell. I think the Elvin inspired soap would be my favorite
Never feel like you have to apologise for becoming emotional and tearful. Emotions are valid and important we'd ll be happier and healthier if we recognised that.🤗🤗 🤗
The Theoden soaps really caught me off guard, but it makes so much sense now! It's really awesome to hear you talk about this character with such passion. I never really liked the character, but this really gave me some new insight.
This collection is really nailing the good food, warm hearth, and all the comforts of home for me. Excellent designs, had me guessing until you broke out the barrels.
This series looks so amazing! And I love that a lot of the scents are masculine as well. First time ordering, let's see how long they take to arrive to Finland! :)
Katie lovely soap really . love your family values .it's so refreshing to see young people loving family. your parents should be proud I'm sure they are.
If you struggle with reading LotR I highly recommend the audiobooks- much easier to digest but really adds to the world if you have a passion for the films 👌
Agreed. I am a voracious reader but couldn't get through LOTR the first time after loving The Hobbit (I was 10 to be fair). Didn't attempt again until after multiple viewings of LOTR and finally read this past winter. I think if Katie read them we would have Tom Bombadil (and Goldberry) soaps!
I watched LOTR a few different times as a kid because my brothers loved it, but I watched the extended versions as an adult recently and was tearing up the whole time. Everything had so much more meaning. I’m so glad I got to watch them as a kid and again as an adult. What an incredible series. (The movies and the soaps:)
It's Spe 6th, two days later, and THREE of the six soaps have already sold out?! This is another level of realization of how popular this channel and the produce is!
Wow so impressed by the people who guessed the theme on the first vid !! I wasn't one of them, but better luck next time I guess. Good luck to everyone else entering the giveaway too ! ❤️
I have been thinking about this series all month! I am so excited to see the reveal! Everyone had very great guesses and had claims to back up their thoughts. Always love the secret soap series! Y'all are always so creative!
I’ve started reading the books recently, there’s definitely a good bit of waffling on, but it is nice to give a bit of depth to certain scenes within the movies that you otherwise wouldn’t think about without them :)
I guessed it with the barrel soap. It’s really strange that my son and I rewatched lotr a couple of weeks ago and we are both currently rereading the books!!
Oh my goodness. These soaps are my favourite so far! My 1 year old daughter stops whatever she’s doing when she hears me watching one of your videos and has to come over and watch as well. 🥰
My mind is just absolutely blown by the people guessing LOTR from the FIRST soap 😱🤯 I started becoming suspicious around #3 lol the secret soap series is always so exciting every summer 💕 The Middle Earth films are one of my most fond memories I have with my father that passed last year. I have yet to watch them since his passing because it makes me so emotional. This series just feels very special and dear to my heart. Thank you so much to Katie and the entire Royalty Soaps team 💖
I'm so excited that 3 hours after the soaps released, there are still soaps available! Which meant that I finally got to buy some soaps, really excited to try them out! Congrats on the launch 💕
Wow!! We always watch your soaps together when the sets comes out, and we had a blast trying to figure this one out! My sister was dead on FIRST soap and I'm shook haha
One of my favorite memories of my mom is sitting on the back porch with her as she read The Hobbit to me the summer before my 6th grade year. I still have that copy of the book-it makes me smile every time I look at it 💜
Katie, what a great soap collection! BIG QUESTION: What glittery eye shadow are you wearing? LOVE IT!
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Woooo! Congrats!
Congrats 🥳🥳🥳
katie never answered the question tho 😰
Congrats on winning the giveaway
Goodness, the folks who guessed LotR with just the strawberry soap seemed crazy to me, but they were really on the bar (hehe) with that guess!
I’m one of them!! 😂✋🏻
Me too!
Yeah I got it with soap 2, but not soap one. High school me would've been really excited about this. 32 year old me is boring and kinda grew out of LOTR.
I had a feeling it would be Hobbits with the first one, then the grey one I imagined Mithrandir, and then the barrel sort of nailed it for me. The next one I imagined to be the desolation of Smaug - the sky above Lake Town just burning (I was wrong), but the sunrise threw me off - it seemed a bit too tropical to fit. I'm so glad to see I got it tho! Reading the comments I felt like I was way off and really doubted myself.
@@marli8907 As a 28 year old who's been obsessed since they were 9... how is growing out of it even possible?
Pippin: We've had one soap, yes, but what about second soap?
Merry: Don't think they've heard of second soap, Pip.
Never apologise for emotions! The LOTR has so many amazing moments like that, I even started tearing up when you talked about Theodin coming out of the fog because "I know your face" is such a wonderful line!!
Wait….. I feel so dumb rn.. I have seen LOTR written all over and I didn’t realize it was an acronym for lord of the rings until just now.. this whole time I thought it was a character name..
I feel less dorky knowing LOTR brings someone else to tears numerous times throughout the story lol. Beautiful work 🖤
You’re one of the main reasons that at the age of 62 I’ve started making soap. Your enthusiasm is contagious.
A massive Thankyou Katie
A rootbeer float soap would be so cute with those little barrels, they remind me of the rootbeer candies
Things I didn't know i wanted: root beer float soap
She did a root beer float soap a few years ago. th-cam.com/video/yxY_BNASQDA/w-d-xo.html
The barrel soap is what solidified the theme in my mind! I’m impressed with those who got it from the first soap. Such a beautiful series!
I'd love to see other book series, like Narnia or even little house on the prairie
Little House on the Prairie would be really interesting! That's a really great idea!
Little house would be Amazing!! Or even (not related) Andy Griffith.
I love lord of the rings/the hobbit "Cast it into the fiiiire!" "No! I shall cast it into my bath instead! For it is precious to me and smells nice"
Maybe a bath bomb, but dear lord don't drop the soap!! LOL
Ive literally never seen someone cry over a series they've never actually read. Katie, youre just pure goodness.
I thought she was crying because it reminds her of her dad and how wonderful he is
I always enjoy this series, even though I'm literally the worst guesser in the world.
I am legitimately always impressed by how these soaps come out. Like you start with just a light yellow base and some tiny cups of colors, then BAM you have a literal work of art
😭 i never got into lotr, so i was lost in this series. but seeing everyone break down their theories, i was absolutely convinced by the end of it!
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Same!!!!
Same here!
Yep!
No time like the present!
I just told my husband and said “Katie is enabling me!” I have been obsessed with LotR since I was in 7th grade! I own about 50 books either by Tolkien, his son, or are guides/analysis/companions for the books!!
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Who is your favourite character from LotR (from the book)? :)
Hey Kathleen
If you are Tolkien obsessed you might like to check out Signum University. They offer free public.broadcasts through their fan focused Myhtgard Institute.
The Prancing Pony Podcast is another great community to check out.
@@jazwariuje that’s a good question! From the Lord of the Rings it has to be Aragorn though Faramir is a close second.
@@sharbean Thanks! I will definitely check it out! I actually seriously considered a career in English and becoming a Tolkien scholar. I still love reading and discussing the depths of the lore, symbolism and themes throughout his books.
Shar- do you also by chance like the Sword of Truth series? Your name reminded me of a character in it :)
Since I’ve never read LOTR, I would never have guessed this theme until this last one. But I love the secret soap series every time you do one!
Same
You have to read the series! It’s even better than the movies!
I tried. Sigh. Apparently, I can’t stand Tolkein’s writing style. I’m just not the kind of person who likes seriously in-depth world building. I’m more a get-the-plot-going kinda gal.
@@CraftySheryl same here. Movies are great for people like us lol
Katie said “I’m going to put in one more swipe of black”. Now I know the color!
My first thought when I saw the "Barrels out of Bonds" soap was LotR, but I couldn't place the other soaps. LotR is my favourite book, so I'm very happy with this theme!
the barrels soap was the big hint for a lot of people.
The fourth soap is one of my favorites she has ever made. It looks like silhouettes of mountains with sun peaking around the edges because of the gold mica line and the background just looks magical and far away, there's so much depth in the soap. Love the color palette too.
The background is gorgeous, I wish we'd have had it for the entire series but it definitely would've given it away
I love hearing people talk about things they love. This series really felt like a passion project. It’s a beautiful collection.
Ok nice
The entire collection is absolutely gorgeous. I'm definitely telling my mother about this series, she loves Lord Of The Rings! Oh, and congrats on the 10 year anniversary!
Thanks so much!!
@@RoyaltySoaps Katie you never posted the link to the etsy store that sells the headband you were wearing🥺
I've been watching Katie's videos for a year now and I absolutely love her. I was already interested in soap making, and her beginner series helped me take that step. My biggest batch has been 55 bars, which I made for my sister's wedding to be given out as favors and were a big hit. I never could have done it without her, and watching her videos always brings some joy to my day with how positive and uplifting she always is.
I love how contrasting the soaps are in this series! Sweet Strawberry Fields to Dark Fiery Lava. I love it!!
I’m so glad the soap is LOTR themed!! I’m huge fan of the series and i feel like I don’t see too much art inspired by it (in comparison to Harry Potter anyways lol)!
Even as someone who's never liked LoTR, this collection is absolutely gorgeous. Great job Katie!
I grew up with LOTR movies and this collection makes me so happy, I'm actually reading the book for the first time rn
I’ve had such a fun time watching along with this series and reading people’s comments and theories and such! Thank you Katie, this has been such a blast!
Agreed
I have never clicked on a notification so fast in my life! This whole collection has been absolutely stunning 🥰
Thank you so much!!
Same here
Gorgeous!
I'd love to see a Skyrim soap series.
Maybe with a Sweetroll soap.
That would be AMAZING!
Yes yes yes yes!! All the yes!!
Um. Yes. I'd be so excited to see that.
I would love to see that! Yes!
I've had so much fun watching this series! But I have to say that when you teared up speaking about your Dad, I almost lost it too! Thank you for such a wonderful series.
I feel like the 3rd and 4th soap is when people started to catch on. The barrels definitely reminded everyone of that scene which is cool! Love these
My husband is reading these books with our twins. Makes my heart so happy!! The whole set is coming to this house 😀 yay!!
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This was such a fun series to watch! I'm definitely going to be putting the Elven script headband on my wishlist! :)
Was there a link for that headband?
They all look amazing, but this last one is my favourite!
I love the interpretation of the Lord of the rings through soap, these all look amazing!!! Very well done!
I am so happy with this series, ngl. Beyond the subject material, everything about it was all different sorts of cottagecore that it makes my hobbit heart and soul happy. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for doing middle earth! I live in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and i always love seeing everyone getting inspired by something which started out as a small kiwi dream inspired by a brilliant book series. It is one of my fav series not just the movies but the books as well. Sending lots of Aroha (love) your way!
I remember the first LOTR coming out as a kid, and what stands out most to me is trying to get through the whole movie without having get up to go pee. The movies were not to my taste as a child but I grew to appreciate when I got older. I absolutely love the Summer Strawberries soap! The colors and embeds really stood out to me. Even better, I am a September baby! I also really liked the Elf Kingdom soap, it's somehow complicated but understated at the same time.
Try breaking the books into characters. Follow Frodo and Sam through to the end, then go back and catch up on Legolas, Aragorn, Merry and Pippin. And take as much time as you need
It's so incredibly satisfying watching you make soaps and this secret series reveal was fabulous! Barrels down the river is my fav
From one Tolkien fan to another, this series of soaps is absolutely stunning.
My goodness this would definitely be my partners favorite soap, he usually uses pine tar soap that has a very campfire type smell. I think the Elvin inspired soap would be my favorite
That was such a clever idea, I love how the flames on the top turned out!!
Never feel like you have to apologise for becoming emotional and tearful. Emotions are valid and important we'd ll be happier and healthier if we recognised that.🤗🤗 🤗
my favorite series!!! i knew it was loftr inspired! definitely entering cuz i want soap!😭
Yay!!
The Theoden soaps really caught me off guard, but it makes so much sense now! It's really awesome to hear you talk about this character with such passion. I never really liked the character, but this really gave me some new insight.
The soup with the barrels really gave it away for me. I love them all!
This collection is really nailing the good food, warm hearth, and all the comforts of home for me. Excellent designs, had me guessing until you broke out the barrels.
I can tell now before even seeing the video: it’s The Hobbit or LOTR. Nice!!!
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These soaps came out SO good. What a fantastic mystery series!!
Did not know how the fire frosting on top was going to look and it looks so cool!
Love it. And loved the guessing. And now I want a "Beatles" series. Can´t wait for a Yellow Submarine soap.
A Beatles series would be tons of fun, definitely!
That would be so amazing! 😍🎶
The entire collection is absolutely gorgeous. Also, congrats on the 10 year anniversary! :)
That flame effect is EVERYTHING!
Wow!!!!!
I knew it! That first soap screamed Samwise to me, down to the white flowers. This is awesome
I LOVE THIS SOAP SERIES!!! Usually, there may be one in a series that I'm not 100 % thrilled with, but this time you've nailed it!
I just told my husband yesterday that this would be the final soap in this collection!! I’ve been so convinced it was LOTR themed!!
I can't get over how gorgeous this soap turned out! Love the drop swirl in that black. Beautiful.
I cry at tv and movies all the time, even when it feels ridiculous. So please, have your feelings!! I love this series!
These are all so gorgeous and fit the series perfectly! So hard to believe it's 20 years since the movies started.
We are talented maybe, but having you as our teacher has been invaluable. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and believing in others! 💕
I'd absolutely love to see you guys do a book soap series! Like each soap represents a different book.
I really liked these fun short mystery videos, it was great watching the guesses change as each new soap came out
I was SO off 😅 but my brother would absolutely LOVE these soaps. He is a super fan!!! Here's to hoping I get chosen!!!
This series looks so amazing! And I love that a lot of the scents are masculine as well. First time ordering, let's see how long they take to arrive to Finland! :)
Rohan is my favourite place in the trilogy. Love the King and his Shadow!
Katie lovely soap really . love your family values .it's so refreshing to see young people loving family. your parents should be proud I'm sure they are.
If you struggle with reading LotR I highly recommend the audiobooks- much easier to digest but really adds to the world if you have a passion for the films 👌
Agreed. I am a voracious reader but couldn't get through LOTR the first time after loving The Hobbit (I was 10 to be fair). Didn't attempt again until after multiple viewings of LOTR and finally read this past winter. I think if Katie read them we would have Tom Bombadil (and Goldberry) soaps!
Yes the audiobooks are SO well done!
I started off thinking it was a children's picture book based collection, and I was wrong (obviously) but this collection is just as exciting! 😍
Whenever there is a secret soap series my husband is always asking me if the next episode has come out, we love it!
All the other soaps: **Doesn't even say the TD is TD when it is obvious**
This soap: "It's fine to say this is fire, I've done this so much before"
With all the woodsy scents, this is such a good collection to carry my happy heart into Fall!
I love hearing how much you love what you do Katie, and how over the moon you are about your family and friends!
I watched LOTR a few different times as a kid because my brothers loved it, but I watched the extended versions as an adult recently and was tearing up the whole time. Everything had so much more meaning. I’m so glad I got to watch them as a kid and again as an adult. What an incredible series. (The movies and the soaps:)
I LOVE LOTR!!
It's crazy how you turn soap making into storytelling!
Me last month: "bring back the demolition of the ring soap."
Katie: I got you covered already.
I was so excited!!
I've watched you for years and after getting a good paying job this year I finally got two different soaps from you.
It's Spe 6th, two days later, and THREE of the six soaps have already sold out?!
This is another level of realization of how popular this channel and the produce is!
Wow so impressed by the people who guessed the theme on the first vid !! I wasn't one of them, but better luck next time I guess.
Good luck to everyone else entering the giveaway too ! ❤️
this is an amazing theme. I've NEVER seen LOTR, but absolutely love the concepts, explanation and thoughts that went into this months soap.
I have been thinking about this series all month! I am so excited to see the reveal! Everyone had very great guesses and had claims to back up their thoughts. Always love the secret soap series! Y'all are always so creative!
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@@RoyaltySoaps Y'all spread so much positivity! Wishing so much love and success to you!
The one with the barrels on the top was soooo good!
I’ve started reading the books recently, there’s definitely a good bit of waffling on, but it is nice to give a bit of depth to certain scenes within the movies that you otherwise wouldn’t think about without them :)
I've never read LOTR but these soaps are gorgeous!
I guessed it with the barrel soap. It’s really strange that my son and I rewatched lotr a couple of weeks ago and we are both currently rereading the books!!
Oh my goodness. These soaps are my favourite so far! My 1 year old daughter stops whatever she’s doing when she hears me watching one of your videos and has to come over and watch as well. 🥰
My mind is just absolutely blown by the people guessing LOTR from the FIRST soap 😱🤯 I started becoming suspicious around #3 lol the secret soap series is always so exciting every summer 💕 The Middle Earth films are one of my most fond memories I have with my father that passed last year. I have yet to watch them since his passing because it makes me so emotional. This series just feels very special and dear to my heart. Thank you so much to Katie and the entire Royalty Soaps team 💖
Such a gorgeous collection! It was one of me and my sister’s guesses…we (as well as our dad) love Tolkien! 🔥
I am the aforementioned sister 🙋🏻♀️
I love the behind the scenes of what inspired you to created each soap, so much fun ✨❤️🧼
I honestly only saw 4 videos from this secret series and the sunrise one and this one gave it away. They all are amazing!
I never had any interest in making soap but this series was truly delightful to watch! :)
I always find the fire soap so striking Katie, you’re so talented and you can really see the love in your soap 🥰🥰
I'm so excited that 3 hours after the soaps released, there are still soaps available! Which meant that I finally got to buy some soaps, really excited to try them out! Congrats on the launch 💕
im so impressed by the correct guesses! i had no idea the strawberries would be related to LOTR!
Okay this one was SO COOL!!! And I LOVED the ring embeds. That was so freaking cute!
Cue the score that plays in The Shire, which has literally been stuck in my head for the past month thanks to this series. 😍
Wow!! We always watch your soaps together when the sets comes out, and we had a blast trying to figure this one out! My sister was dead on FIRST soap and I'm shook haha
One of my favorite memories of my mom is sitting on the back porch with her as she read The Hobbit to me the summer before my 6th grade year. I still have that copy of the book-it makes me smile every time I look at it 💜
I have been so thrown off this whole time but I never saw all of the series of LOTR...beautiful collection!!