You dont need to apologize for things not going perfectly! I like getting an idea of what it's *really* like, you know? Those pretty, manufactured videos are nice, but the realness is nice too. Its like a cooking show; that's not what cooking is actually like! Its funny bc I dont even make soap nor do I ever plan on making soap. But I love these kinds of videos! And learning about other people's small creative businesses help inspire me and motivate me with mine. Sometimes I watch your videos while I work and it's like working with a buddy :)
@@TheSoapGal as of today I have watched every video you’ve ever posted and I’ve learned so much. I made 50-50 last solution and was able to speed through my soap making process today. It has been so helpful. You are such a godsent
Joanna, it’s so wonderful that you take the time to make these videos in the midst of your work, AND that you are so transparent and real! It doesn’t go perfectly for me so much of the time either, and your attitude is SUCH a blessing, bloopers and all!! I have been so encouraged by your videos that I made a beautiful batch of Anna’s Oatmeal and also did some revamping on my butters and PK flakes this morning, (I have them in clear, rectangular tubs now, instead of the previously used 1- gallon organic coconut oil pails, and as a bonus, I can see at a glance how much I have in the container!) and just got back from getting lots of olive oil at Costco!! (You’re right, it’s a great price!!) Thanks EVER so much for being you and for sharing!!! 🙏🏼❤️🕊
I've already learned so much from you and I love that your showing how to use such large equipment. My goals have changed to bigger and better things . Just seeing what your doing give me hope and inspiration.
Your doing great! Keep it up. I like watching your videos. Your the real deal. You always seem in a rush, maybe it's cause the camera on ya. Can't wait til you get lighting and microphone. Keep it up girl!!
Thanks for your fantastic videos, Joanna! They have given me more information about the business side of soapmaking (and many other similar businesses) than 6 years in business school! I really appreciate your honesty and openness, your videos are a pure delight and I can't wait for many more to come, both business and recipe-related!
Just found your channel, great videos and very helpful information. You have such a wonderful joyful spirit. Keep up the great work, it is very much appreciated.
Hi, From what I gather, by using pre-made 50/50 lye solution and pre-mixed oil base, one would essentially be soaping at room temperature. If so, what is the chance of a false trace?
I have been loving your videos! I am wondering about when you say add additional liquid to the lye solution how do you know how much liquid needs to be added?
When you use a 50/50 lye solution you are using the same amount of water as you do lye. Now subtract the water and lye from the water amount in your recipe and that is the extra that is used either in more water or another liquid. That's the extra that Joanna uses for goat milk.
Loving your videos! No need for apologies, you're teaching so the messy parts should be included.lol I have been soaping for quite a few years and we are getting ready to launch our new business after a year's hiatus. I am enjoying the info you share with us, always want to keep learning, even at 58 years old! Lots to learn and getting inspiration from your videos, thanks so much!
Hello Joanna I absolutely love watching your videos and your enthusiasm is really an inspiration to me. I do have a question concerning this video. I was wondering how you use the honey without burning or making the soap really dark, because I was always told that sugar or anything like that with sugar in it will or can make your soaps really dark when combined withlye. I have been wanting to use honey but always kind of afraid of it, so any suggestions that you have for me would be greatly appreciated.:-)
Hello Joanna ! Can we add avocado pure, or any other dense pure fruit , substituting the remaining water (using the 50/50 method) ? Please, help . Thank you so much
I am also working big batches, but yours are huge not big. Your channel is very interesting and you are very cute . Pls don't take the face mask for protection off till you finish puring the soap . The puring could easily splash .
Video was 2 years ago and i am also in the business of soap here in Philippines. I showed this video because of the Soap Mixing Stainless. Please may i know the size? Thank you ♥️
Thank you for the video.. So helpful! ...When I made soaps containing honey, they turned out to be very soft and are also sweating (not sure if it's due to humid condition because it's raining here in India) ...If you have any tips on that, it would be really helpful.
@The Soap Gal please keep your videos coming!🙌🏼 Can you please explain how you use goats milk as extra liquid? I tried to do a double batch using 50:50 lye solution and used a little goats milk. I just cut my loafs and they crumbled to pieces☹️ I’m trying to see where I went wrong.
i really love all your videos! im in arizona as well and i've been making soap for a year now :D though i only use coconut milk. though ive been very curious how goats milk soap is. but im glad you have a channel and giving us all this knowledge!
David O I also make coconut cream soap. I purchase my coconut cream from Lee Lee’s. Coconut cream has a better lather. If you need anything let me know!
oh thanks for the tip! i will for sure try coconut cream! i have never been to lee lee's but i will make a trip there soon and check it out :D thanks for the help!
Soap Recipe Hi Criss! That's correct. The recipe is: 50% Olive Oil ( Costco) 40% 76 degree Coconut Oil ( Arizona Soap Supply) 10% Castor Oil ( Arizona Soap Supply) 50/50 Lye Solution ( 6% lye discount) ( Arizona Soap Supply) Sodium Lactate 1% of base oils ( Arizona Soap Supply) Raw Goats Milk ( 0% liquid discount) OuRanch they have a facebook page) Sodium Lactate helps to produce a harder bar of soap that lasts longer. Because Sodium Lactate is a salt, it is a natural humectant, which also helps provide moisture :)
Love your videos...love you! How do you determine the quantity or measurement for additives such as oats or honey please? In this video you stated how much oats you added, but I did not hear the amount of honey you used. Thank you for sharing. You are such an inspiration.
Dr. W. Octavia MalVeaux Dent I’m glad to hear you are enjoying my videos. I use soap maker 3 software to help with formulation of all my recipes. I us .25 % or up to 2 oz to a 130 lb block. If I use more it become to course
The Soap Gal Thank you Joanna for your prompt response. I recognize for more reasons than one what it takes for you to keep the shop going and respond to your viewers’ questions timely. I saw one of your business videos and cried tears of joy when you opened up to tell us how you battle dyslexia which makes responding a task in and of itself. It touched my heart with joy because both my husband and our great niece have the same challenge. She is eleven and her personality reminds me of what I gather of you. All three of you are evidence of how God can take any weakness and strengthen us through it. Having only discovered your videos two days ago, I am challenged to do what I love to do and never quit! Thank you for being a blessing to millions.
Great question, Renata. Goats milk does not need to be pasteurized. We’ve used unpasteurized goats milk for years. Just make sure to include the goats milk with your oils.
You can purchase The Bubble Book from Makesy it has some recipes to get you started! makesy.com/products/the-bubble-book-digital?_pos=1&_sid=887e822c8&_ss=r
You make me so nervous when you take your visor off to pour the soap. What if it plopped up and splashed you in the eyes . Please keep the visor on until you're done putting the soap it in the mold. JMO..
You dont need to apologize for things not going perfectly! I like getting an idea of what it's *really* like, you know? Those pretty, manufactured videos are nice, but the realness is nice too. Its like a cooking show; that's not what cooking is actually like!
Its funny bc I dont even make soap nor do I ever plan on making soap. But I love these kinds of videos! And learning about other people's small creative businesses help inspire me and motivate me with mine. Sometimes I watch your videos while I work and it's like working with a buddy :)
👍👍👍👍👍 Loved it. How soap in large batches is really made. Leave the mistakes and mess in. Shows the real side of soap making.
I’m not going to lie I’m a super fan. 😅 I’m binge watching your videos and learning so much
Aw! What a compliment! Thank you for your support and being a part of this amazing community!!
@@TheSoapGal as of today I have watched every video you’ve ever posted and I’ve learned so much. I made 50-50 last solution and was able to speed through my soap making process today. It has been so helpful. You are such a godsent
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
May God bless you.
You are so delightful, you exude kindness!!
Aw thank you so much for your kind words!! It's not me, it's Jesus!
Joanna, it’s so wonderful that you take the time to make these videos in the midst of your work, AND that you are so transparent and real! It doesn’t go perfectly for me so much of the time either, and your attitude is SUCH a blessing, bloopers and all!!
I have been so encouraged by your videos that I made a beautiful batch of Anna’s Oatmeal and also did some revamping on my butters and PK flakes this morning, (I have them in clear, rectangular tubs now, instead of the previously used 1- gallon organic coconut oil pails, and as a bonus, I can see at a glance how much I have in the container!) and just got back from getting lots of olive oil at Costco!! (You’re right, it’s a great price!!) Thanks EVER so much for being you and for sharing!!! 🙏🏼❤️🕊
So much thankful Madame for sharing your knowledge making soap. Im new in business from Philippines.
Absolutely adore you Soap Gal! My plan is to upscale. Your setup is inspiring, you are inspiring! 😊❤
Thanks so much for sharing. Watching you in REAL Time is awesome!!!! You are such a bright, cheery and positive Lady!!!! Thank you again!!!!!!
Your videos are great. They are ‘real’ how slippery does the floor get working with all those oils.
I've already learned so much from you and I love that your showing how to use such large equipment. My goals have changed to bigger and better things . Just seeing what your doing give me hope and inspiration.
Love how authentic you are!
I really appreciate how real you let it be when making soap. You rock.
Your doing great! Keep it up. I like watching your videos. Your the real deal. You always seem in a rush, maybe it's cause the camera on ya. Can't wait til you get lighting and microphone. Keep it up girl!!
You are adorable!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us.
Yay! Great demo! Thank you 😊❤️
Thats so mesmerizing somehow. You’re a lovely and entertaining person. Watched your videos half of my shift at work now 😂
Great video! I love that you just go all the way through the process...hiccups and all!
Great job! Thanks for sharing with us! I love watching your videos - I literally learn at least two things from you with every video!
Can you do a video on how you clean up afterwards please?! I’m learning so much from you. Thank you for the great videos!! Appreciate you!
I think she did that in her last video :-)
Guess I missed it. Thank you! Going to go watch it now!
Thanks for your fantastic videos, Joanna! They have given me more information about the business side of soapmaking (and many other similar businesses) than 6 years in business school! I really appreciate your honesty and openness, your videos are a pure delight and I can't wait for many more to come, both business and recipe-related!
I love all your videos from Algeria👍
I absolutely love all your videos. I would love to see you do a huge in the pot swirl some how. ❤️
Just found your channel, great videos and very helpful information. You have such a wonderful joyful spirit. Keep up the great work, it is very much appreciated.
So great no heavy lifting & that stick blender makes quick work, you got to show how you cut this up. Thanks
Hi,
From what I gather, by using pre-made 50/50 lye solution and pre-mixed oil base, one would essentially be soaping at room temperature. If so, what is the chance of a false trace?
Great video. Thank you very much for the information. You are a good teacher.
that is a massive blender! wow.
Volume was a bit better on this one! Just loving your videos!! That was so inspiring!! I can't wait to see more videos!
Great video. Your content always inspires me on our journey to scale up. Way up!
My wensday is complete..thanks joanne .. love your videos..
That is a lot of soap!!! You do it with ease and make it look simple! It took a lot of work to get where you are. Good job.
I have been loving your videos! I am wondering about when you say add additional liquid to the lye solution how do you know how much liquid needs to be added?
When you use a 50/50 lye solution you are using the same amount of water as you do lye. Now subtract the water and lye from the water amount in your recipe and that is the extra that is used either in more water or another liquid. That's the extra that Joanna uses for goat milk.
Loving your videos! No need for apologies, you're teaching so the messy parts should be included.lol I have been soaping for quite a few years and we are getting ready to launch our new business after a year's hiatus. I am enjoying the info you share with us, always want to keep learning, even at 58 years old! Lots to learn and getting inspiration from your videos, thanks so much!
Hello Joanna
I absolutely love watching your videos and your enthusiasm is really an inspiration to me. I do have a question concerning this video. I was wondering how you use the honey without burning or making the soap really dark, because I was always told that sugar or anything like that with sugar in it will or can make your soaps really dark when combined withlye. I have been wanting to use honey but always kind of afraid of it, so any suggestions that you have for me would be greatly appreciated.:-)
Very cool! Thanks for sharing!💗
Love the soap! I bet it feels amazing.That is a nice dark honey! Still trying to figure out the whole masterbatching method. Thanks Joanna! 🌹Jen
Great video. Thank you very much
Great video.
Thank you! Amazing video ..
Hello Joanna ! Can we add avocado pure, or any other dense pure fruit , substituting the remaining water (using the 50/50 method) ? Please, help . Thank you so much
It depends on the consistency of the puree, I would recommend starting with a 25% puree, 75% water and have fun with some R&D :slightly_smiling_face:
Just found u thank u so much for the share
It looks soooo good!
Great video very informative I'm slowly learning the ropes kinda confused on water discounts and percentages but other than that i have done ok
I am also working big batches, but yours are huge not big. Your channel is very interesting and you are very cute . Pls don't take the face mask for protection off till you finish puring the soap . The puring could easily splash .
One of my favorite soaps! Quick question-where did you get your face shield?
I have a face shield very similar and I got mine at an auto parts store.
Love it!!
I wonder what flowers the honey bees were collecting from to get that dark color??
Thanks for another great video! I wish Soapmaker software was compatible with Mac. :(
💕
Video was 2 years ago and i am also in the business of soap here in Philippines. I showed this video because of the Soap Mixing Stainless. Please may i know the size? Thank you ♥️
Hi Maam
Thank you for the video..
So helpful! ...When I made soaps containing honey, they turned out to be very soft and are also sweating (not sure if it's due to humid condition because it's raining here in India) ...If you have any tips on that, it would be really helpful.
Is your lye tanks sealed at the top and heated? lye tanks are very expensive and I'm trying to figure out a cheaper alternative
@The Soap Gal please keep your videos coming!🙌🏼 Can you please explain how you use goats milk as extra liquid? I tried to do a double batch using 50:50 lye solution and used a little goats milk. I just cut my loafs and they crumbled to pieces☹️ I’m trying to see where I went wrong.
i really love all your videos! im in arizona as well and i've been making soap for a year now :D though i only use coconut milk. though ive been very curious how goats milk soap is. but im glad you have a channel and giving us all this knowledge!
David O I also make coconut cream soap. I purchase my coconut cream from Lee Lee’s. Coconut cream has a better lather. If you need anything let me know!
oh thanks for the tip! i will for sure try coconut cream! i have never been to lee lee's but i will make a trip there soon and check it out :D thanks for the help!
Wow! That's a lot of soap! Does you big kettle have a lock on it to keep it from spilling? So much fun!
No, It does not. It has never spelled.
Is there no shea butter in this recipe?…
Also why the sodium lactate?
Cheers Criss
Soap Recipe
Hi Criss! That's correct. The recipe is:
50% Olive Oil ( Costco)
40% 76 degree Coconut Oil ( Arizona Soap Supply)
10% Castor Oil ( Arizona Soap Supply)
50/50 Lye Solution ( 6% lye discount) ( Arizona Soap Supply)
Sodium Lactate 1% of base oils ( Arizona Soap Supply)
Raw Goats Milk ( 0% liquid discount) OuRanch they have a facebook page)
Sodium Lactate helps to produce a harder bar of soap that lasts longer. Because Sodium Lactate is a salt, it is a natural humectant, which also helps provide moisture :)
Love your videos...love you! How do you determine the quantity or measurement for additives such as oats or honey please? In this video you stated how much oats you added, but I did not hear the amount of honey you used. Thank you for sharing. You are such an inspiration.
Dr. W. Octavia MalVeaux Dent I’m glad to hear you are enjoying my videos. I use soap maker 3 software to help with formulation of all my recipes. I us .25 % or up to 2 oz to a 130 lb block. If I use more it become to course
The Soap Gal Thank you Joanna for your prompt response. I recognize for more reasons than one what it takes for you to keep the shop going and respond to your viewers’ questions timely. I saw one of your business videos and cried tears of joy when you opened up to tell us how you battle dyslexia which makes responding a task in and of itself. It touched my heart with joy because both my husband and our great niece have the same challenge. She is eleven and her personality reminds me of what I gather of you. All three of you are evidence of how God can take any weakness and strengthen us through it. Having only discovered your videos two days ago, I am challenged to do what I love to do and never quit! Thank you for being a blessing to millions.
Hey there lovely! Can you use raw goat’s milk or must it be pasteurised?
Great question, Renata. Goats milk does not need to be pasteurized. We’ve used unpasteurized goats milk for years. Just make sure to include the goats milk with your oils.
What do you need to do what I want to do is use powder goat's milk instead of the liquid
Joanne can you please put in the recipe please thanks
You can purchase The Bubble Book from Makesy it has some recipes to get you started! makesy.com/products/the-bubble-book-digital?_pos=1&_sid=887e822c8&_ss=r
That was great. How do you decide what percentage of your liquid will be milk,?
NYtalk60 when I ran my recipe in soapmaker 3 it told me how much to use. I will be doing those videos soon
@@TheSoapGal Okay thanks. Will look forward to it.
WE MISS YOU!! ARE YOU OK?
I’m new to soaping can you use regular oats
Yes! You can use regular rolled oats or quick oats.
TFS the honey was sooo dark where did you purchase that?
A local bee keeper
You make me so nervous when you take your visor off to pour the soap. What if it plopped up and splashed you in the eyes . Please keep the visor on until you're done putting the soap it in the mold. JMO..
Volume not so good
I live in Mesa and would like to be connected to your goat milk farmer.
Cathryn McAfee it is OuRanch they have a Facebook page
Thanks!
what is the purpose of the sodium lactate? I have a bottle of it and I don't remember why I ordered it? I don't make CP soap? LOL Can someone help me?
it makes the soap harder faster xx
But I don't make CP soap. So what else would I use it for? LOL
Does anyone else freak out when she stirs the pot and it moves?!
Hi Rachel, yes I did, lol.