Holy crap! This is friggin' genius. Thank you so much for sharing. I just found your channel and have been using pvc for years and it's always a struggle. Thank you!
Well, my poly tubing arrived, and I quickly realized that your cool pouring stand was beyond me. I guess I can't post a picture here, but what I did was go buy 3 mailing tubes. I cut a little window in each tube, so I could see when the soap level is about where it should be. I used heavy rubber bands in 4 places to hold the tubes together to give me a stable stand. Cut the tubing, knotted it, got it over the top and rubber banded it into place. Now, I'm ready to mix up my soap and do a trial pour. Wish me luck! :) I'm excited. Hoping this works, because I am really sick of the PVC molds and my customers like the simple round bars.
I'm going to try out a small batch using some of those round crisp tubes and lining it with baking paper. Similar idea to your mailing tubes. Good luck!
I'll maybe cut it along the side first and tape it up then when the soap is set i hope i can just remove the pringles tube easily😕 hope it works. I've never made round soap yet.
Just found your channel, love it so much.. just got all my stuff bought to make soap. Don't think I will be making a youtube channel. Untill I get good at making soap just selling to friends and family. Thanks for the great ideas.
I have to add that I think you're brilliant. I just showed my husband this and asked him to make me something similar. Thank you so much for showing this!! =)
Uncle Jon, you are a godsend! You are so generous with sharing your knowledge. I feel blessed to have come across your channel. I love watching your video and you have helped me immensely. This method will help me with my hand painted/decorated cookie soaps. Thank you for making your awesome videos and posting for all of us.
i line my pvc with a cutting sheet... leave it whole.. never a leak, pulls out easy,and no soap gets on the actual mold,save for on the bottom, so easy clean. Has a wide base with a rubber type seal, so no chance of it falling over, unless you hit. i have never had a problem with as i started out with this first.. that being said, this is friggen awesome.. and I will probably switch to this for my larger batches as i lean more... thank you so much for sharing
Man if i tried pouring something like that. It would be one heck of a mess to clean up. Neat idea. I just use the silicone molds that are single pour 6 at a time. your method is far better. thanks for sharing.
Love it! I am always trying to make my own molds out of different things and you are so right about having a ton of mold to have to store. Thanks so much. Will be back tomorrow to see the unveiling.
+DIANE BROWN I'm now selling the poly tubing on my site if interested. It comes in 10 foot runs. www.unclejonssoap.com/store/p87/Poly_Tubing_For_Making_Round_Soap_Logs.html
Just started making soap and enjoy your videos so much. I used olive oil and coconut oil and it turned out great. Think I will just stay with that recipe. I'm still not sure about how much essential oils to use but I'll keep trying until I learn what to do.
A general rule of thumb is 1 oz of essential oil per pound of base oils. Now, you should still check the manufacturer website for the IFRA for recommended maximum skin exposure amounts. It will usually tell you the percentages for soaps, lotions, etc. Glad things are going well😁
Thank you for sharing. I use round PVC pipes with plastic cutting mats cut to size. That way I can reuse the cutting mats when I am done. My pipes are cut to 12", so I don't have a different size bar at the bottom.
How do you wrap the tube with towels or blankets to keep the soap from cooling to fast and creating ash or will it not form ash because it is in the plastic tube?
I don't insulate it soaps at all any more. I only occasionally get ash even on my regular bath soap. This one does it even less. Partially because of the plastic.
Thanks for sharing! How long was your tube and for what poundage of soap? I gave up on round bars long ago because they were such a pain (to me). What did you do to steady your board so it didn't flip forward with the weight of the soap?
+Janiece DuPree I forget exactly how long the tube was. I try to cut it so that it hangs just off the floor and comes up through the can and wraps over. The counter is 36 inches off the floor. So, maybe 42-45 inches. The board runs under that shelf.. otherwise known as my soap garage...lol. The regular log molds go in there to keep them safe. And, it can hold the microwave so there's no lost counter space. Before i had that, I would put something heavy on the end of the board or use a clamp of some sort.
+BluLiner55 I put a single screw through the can into the 2x4. For the most part, the weight of the soap in the liner keeps it level. Then, the bands keep everything else straight.
Love the idea much better than fussing around with pvc moulding or having hassles with looking for tubing. This is an awesome way to mold soap. Did you do a unmold video for this soap? Not sure if i can get this type of tubing here in new zealand but i'm gonna try. Thanks for sharing.
Hey there! So I can't remember if I did it in video or not...lol. But there's a couple ways you can do it. You can take the tip of a razor blade and gently score a line down the entire length of the "sausage tube". Then the plastic just peels off. Or, since I cut the pucks by hand any way, I just use a regular chef knife and slice right through the plastic. After the soap cures for a couple days that plastic film comes right off. Hope that helps 😁
+Sandi Foden Fitzsimmons nope. Never had any to speak of. It really doesn't pour too violently. And if I do get a few small air bubble it's no biggie. Thanks for watching!
Hi Jon- I have a question. What do you have on the other end of the 2x4 that hold it down to your table to keep it from flipping up from the weight of the soap sitting in the mold?
+Heritage Soap Co. Mine goes under my microwave into the spot where I keep my soap molds. The microwave is heavy enough to hold it. You can use a "c" clamp to hold the end. Or maybe a pile of books. It really doesn't take much of you keep the board semi long. Good luck!
Uncle Jon's thanks-I appreciate that. I'm a soaper from Alabama. I also have a little Soap shop in Madison, AL. I don't make shaving soap but I enjoy your videos. Thank you. I also enjoy your "Don't Be A Jerk Videos" lol have a good night😊🛁
Yep! Do you know how much you want? I usually sell by the foot. For now, if you would like some, you can go onto the website and just purchase anything that is $3. The $3 gets you 6 feet of the tubing. So, if you want 12 feet, just buy $6 worth of something. Then, at checkout, write a note in the comment box that says the sale is actually for the poly tubing for making round soaps and I'll get it out to you :) www.unclejonssoap.com
Thanks! I'm not really sure if it goes through full gel or not. Good question. I've never really worried about my soaps going through gel. It never seems to make a difference in the performance.. just the look of the bar sometimes.
I soap generally at room temps. But the oils do have to be hot enough that the solids stay liquid. There is also some heating that goes on when the lye is added to the mix. The heat easily escapes through the thin plastic film. The moisture is a whole different story though. For that, I just cut the plastic open after the soap has set up and then let it cure in the open air for a day or two before cutting.
My hubby put a muffler clap on the end of the board with. Bolts. It keeps from having to use rubber bands to pull it back. I think he's a genius too! 😊
I just found your video .... LOVE IT!! I want to buy some "magic tubing" is what Im calling it!! Question... what is the temp u r pouring at ? That would be a bummer if the bag melts :o))
OH Thank you for replying so fast !! Love your honesty and expertise in soap making. You need to post recipes cuz I love watching your tutorials ! Make more for all to see......
I'm glad to find this question answered, this is brilliant but the soap melting the plastic would be my main concern as I make goat milk soap and they get pretty hot.
Wanted to say thank you for posting this. I've been wanting to do rounds, but the thought of fighting PVC wears me out (hahaha). Quick question, tho - You briefly touch on the temp of the soap when pouring. Is there a max temp that you've found, or have you tried to see just how hot the batter can be before pouring? I was gonna experiment a bit with a piece of the tubing and a pot of hot water...test it every 5 degrees until I notice any changes in the tubing (crimping, softening, etc), but thought I'd ask since you know this pretty well. Thanks in advance!!
I've never actually measured the temperature of the soap before pouring but I have never had a cold process soap get too hot for the tubing. I guess there are recipes that keep getting hotter for a little while but I haven't had issues so far. please let me know how you make out when you test it out.
Will do! I do a LOT of fluid HP soap (stick blend method), and the temps are around 160-180 by the time I pour it. I'd LOVE to be able to use this method of molding with that...would save me a TON of time, not to mention the ease of storing while it's setting up (gonna hang the filled tubes on the wall). I'll let you know what I find out for sure, and thanks again!
Wanted to update you. Finally got around to trying one of my HP soaps (shampoo bars) in the polytubing mold. I dropped the temp down to 130 before pouring, and no problem at all. Not sure how much higher the temp can be, tho (tested in some water, and it started to stretch badly when the water hit 140). Still a GREAT way to mold round soaps, and much easier than using PVC tubing! Thank you for the great idea!!
+Karen Wingo thanks for watching! I'm really not sure about exact temps. I've heard of a few people doing hot process and using these sleeves with success. So, I would think that any cold process soap should be good.
True, but the amount of work to get large volumes of soap out of the pipes costs more for us than a thin plastic film. And this stuff breaks down super fast 😁
You're using a bag liner in the pipe? If so, you don't need a bottom on the pipe. Just cut a little notch in the bottom of the pipe on the edge so air can escape.
@@unclejonssoap i understand now! I had the flank on the bottom to hold it up like the stand no air could escape! Yay! I get it now. Thank you!! I appreciate your videos :)
Have home give your some of the ingredients from his favorite bar soap and it actually slides to that fact. Like if it says sodium tallowate, or sodium cocoate then it's definitely lye soap 😁
Holy crap! This is friggin' genius. Thank you so much for sharing. I just found your channel and have been using pvc for years and it's always a struggle. Thank you!
Ain’t it??!!!!!
Well, my poly tubing arrived, and I quickly realized that your cool pouring stand was beyond me. I guess I can't post a picture here, but what I did was go buy 3 mailing tubes. I cut a little window in each tube, so I could see when the soap level is about where it should be. I used heavy rubber bands in 4 places to hold the tubes together to give me a stable stand. Cut the tubing, knotted it, got it over the top and rubber banded it into place. Now, I'm ready to mix up my soap and do a trial pour. Wish me luck! :) I'm excited. Hoping this works, because I am really sick of the PVC molds and my customers like the simple round bars.
+Amy Samida Hmm... maybe I need to start selling a stand for the sleeves now :)
hi amy ! that's super cool :) do you think you could message me a picture of your set-up ? thanks
I'm going to try out a small batch using some of those round crisp tubes and lining it with baking paper. Similar idea to your mailing tubes. Good luck!
I'll maybe cut it along the side first and tape it up then when the soap is set i hope i can just remove the pringles tube easily😕 hope it works. I've never made round soap yet.
Just found your channel, love it so much.. just got all my stuff bought to make soap. Don't think I will be making a youtube channel. Untill I get good at making soap just selling to friends and family. Thanks for the great ideas.
I have to add that I think you're brilliant. I just showed my husband this and asked him to make me something similar. Thank you so much for showing this!! =)
+Lisa Murray Very cool! Please take pics!
Will do. =) It'll probably be a while before he gets around to it though without "gentile reminders". LOL
+Lisa Murray understood... lol. I think I'm going to work on log molds for the site soon too. Not sure where that extra time is going to come from.
Looking forward to seeing that! =)
This is EPIC. Thank-you! Just starting my soap journey. I appreciate your no nonsense approach to things.
You, sir, are a wizard! Thanks for the share!
Love it Jon!!! Thanks for the vid. I haven’t made round soap yet but if I do, I know whose method I’m using ❤️
Someone likely already said, but a canning funnel would work perfectly without cutting off the end, plus they're cheap (or were last year...)
Uncle Jon, you are a godsend! You are so generous with sharing your knowledge. I feel blessed to have come across your channel. I love watching your video and you have helped me immensely. This method will help me with my hand painted/decorated cookie soaps. Thank you for making your awesome videos and posting for all of us.
superbe idée. je vais vous la piquer. merci pour vos vidéos et surtout votre franc parler
Awesome! Love the way you do your round soaps. My hubs went to Home Depot and bought the black lined PVC pipes and caps. 3 sets was over $90!
+Peggy W (Pegalious) If you can make the pipes work, they will definitely save you money in the long run. But, the poly saved me so much time.
i line my pvc with a cutting sheet... leave it whole.. never a leak, pulls out easy,and no soap gets on the actual mold,save for on the bottom, so easy clean. Has a wide base with a rubber type seal, so no chance of it falling over, unless you hit. i have never had a problem with as i started out with this first.. that being said, this is friggen awesome.. and I will probably switch to this for my larger batches as i lean more... thank you so much for sharing
+stephaniadawn I just never had the dexterity to me the PVC momma work for me.. Lol. Thanks for watching!
Uncle John you are a Genius!
+Michele Harrison thanks! I wouldn't say that but I appreciate the sentiment 😁
Love your simple application of the KISS principle! :)
Man if i tried pouring something like that. It would be one heck of a mess to clean up. Neat idea. I just use the silicone molds that are single pour 6 at a time. your method is far better. thanks for sharing.
What a great way to make round soap, thanks for sharing.
Wow. That was great! I definitely will watch the cut. Thanks for sharing.
Love it! I am always trying to make my own molds out of different things and you are so right about having a ton of mold to have to store. Thanks so much. Will be back tomorrow to see the unveiling.
+DIANE BROWN I'm now selling the poly tubing on my site if interested. It comes in 10 foot runs.
www.unclejonssoap.com/store/p87/Poly_Tubing_For_Making_Round_Soap_Logs.html
Just started making soap and enjoy your videos so much. I used olive oil and coconut oil and it turned out great. Think I will just stay with that recipe. I'm still not sure about how much essential oils to use but I'll keep trying until I learn what to do.
A general rule of thumb is 1 oz of essential oil per pound of base oils. Now, you should still check the manufacturer website for the IFRA for recommended maximum skin exposure amounts. It will usually tell you the percentages for soaps, lotions, etc. Glad things are going well😁
Thank you for sharing. I use round PVC pipes with plastic cutting mats cut to size. That way I can reuse the cutting mats when I am done. My pipes are cut to 12", so I don't have a different size bar at the bottom.
What a great idea, you are a great craftsman really appreciate your workmanship
Thanks!
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
That is awesome! Simple and ingenious! Thank you for sharing!
+Judy Hagan thanks for watching!
You are so very clever! I too love soap making. Thanks for sharing.
Great idea! Thank you!!
Brilliant!! When you own a small business you got improvise like this we don’t have no time or money to be getting all fancy shmanzy equipment
Very inventive 💕
What a great idea!!! Awesome!!
Fantastic thank you very much
Such a great idea!
That is unbelievable thanks for sharing.
+Betsy Mcgovern thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for sharing! Can't wait to see the cut.
+Threesia Goff Keep an eye out here tomorrow for the cut :)
Well that is just the coolest. Thank you!
I love this idea thank you !!!
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Great idea
How creative of you, yea!
That’s brilliant!
How do you wrap the tube with towels or blankets to keep the soap from cooling to fast and creating ash or will it not form ash because it is in the plastic tube?
I don't insulate it soaps at all any more. I only occasionally get ash even on my regular bath soap. This one does it even less. Partially because of the plastic.
Super Smart! THANKS!
I'm going to try a pringles tubes. Cut along side. Taped up. Lined with baking paper.
Brilliant!
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing! How long was your tube and for what poundage of soap? I gave up on round bars long ago because they were such a pain (to me). What did you do to steady your board so it didn't flip forward with the weight of the soap?
+Janiece DuPree I forget exactly how long the tube was. I try to cut it so that it hangs just off the floor and comes up through the can and wraps over. The counter is 36 inches off the floor. So, maybe 42-45 inches. The board runs under that shelf.. otherwise known as my soap garage...lol. The regular log molds go in there to keep them safe. And, it can hold the microwave so there's no lost counter space. Before i had that, I would put something heavy on the end of the board or use a clamp of some sort.
This is fantastic. How did you attach the can to the wood?
+BluLiner55 I put a single screw through the can into the 2x4. For the most part, the weight of the soap in the liner keeps it level. Then, the bands keep everything else straight.
Thanks
Love the idea much better than fussing around with pvc moulding or having hassles with looking for tubing. This is an awesome way to mold soap. Did you do a unmold video for this soap? Not sure if i can get this type of tubing here in new zealand but i'm gonna try. Thanks for sharing.
Hey there! So I can't remember if I did it in video or not...lol. But there's a couple ways you can do it. You can take the tip of a razor blade and gently score a line down the entire length of the "sausage tube". Then the plastic just peels off. Or, since I cut the pucks by hand any way, I just use a regular chef knife and slice right through the plastic. After the soap cures for a couple days that plastic film comes right off. Hope that helps 😁
Yaaas! Great idea
How did you manage to get the can on the wood? Which tool would I need?
I drove a screw through the side of the can near the bottom.
That's so smart!
Does it have to be 3 mil do you think?I have some thinner but I’d rather not hose my workspace in soap batter
I've never used thinner. It might work. But could stretch easily if the batch is heavy.
what kind of thing is that the color yellow or orange?
Brilliant!!
Great idea!! One question.. how do you eliminate air bubbles? Do you tap the sides? Ty. 😁
+Sandi Foden Fitzsimmons nope. Never had any to speak of. It really doesn't pour too violently. And if I do get a few small air bubble it's no biggie. Thanks for watching!
waw...appreciated uncle Jon
Is there an unwrapping and cutting video yet or did i miss? Thank you. Fantastic idea!!!
yep. the next video on my channel shows the unwrapping and cutting.
That is really cool; how many pounds of oil does that hold. Great videos I enjoy watching.. Thanks
This particular set up I use 62.2 ounces of oils in the base. So the finished batch usually weighs 4.5 pounds roughly depending on additives.
Hi Jon- I have a question. What do you have on the other end of the 2x4 that hold it down to your table to keep it from flipping up from the weight of the soap sitting in the mold?
+Heritage Soap Co. Mine goes under my microwave into the spot where I keep my soap molds. The microwave is heavy enough to hold it. You can use a "c" clamp to hold the end. Or maybe a pile of books. It really doesn't take much of you keep the board semi long. Good luck!
Uncle Jon's thanks-I appreciate that. I'm a soaper from Alabama. I also have a little Soap shop in Madison, AL. I don't make shaving soap but I enjoy your videos. Thank you. I also enjoy your "Don't Be A Jerk Videos" lol have a good night😊🛁
+Heritage Soap Co. Awesome! Glad you enjoy the videos!
This is excellent! Do you still sell (& use) the bags? I'd like to buy some.
Yep! Do you know how much you want? I usually sell by the foot. For now, if you would like some, you can go onto the website and just purchase anything that is $3. The $3 gets you 6 feet of the tubing. So, if you want 12 feet, just buy $6 worth of something. Then, at checkout, write a note in the comment box that says the sale is actually for the poly tubing for making round soaps and I'll get it out to you :) www.unclejonssoap.com
Haha, so awesome!
Thats dang smart!!!!
Thanks! I can't take full credit because I heard about another soap maker using this method somewhere...lol. But, I did tweak it a little :)
Love it!
Very inventive!!👍😉 Just a technical question from a Dutch hobby soaper: will the soap stay warm enough to gel? Thanks gor sharing🌐🇳🇱
Thanks! I'm not really sure if it goes through full gel or not. Good question. I've never really worried about my soaps going through gel. It never seems to make a difference in the performance.. just the look of the bar sometimes.
Excellent idea -- better if you could have shown demolding of the soap as well. Thanks anyway for the useful video
That's in one of the other vids :)
Awesome! Do you soap at room temp? Where is the heat dissipating from? Newbie here. TIA
I soap generally at room temps. But the oils do have to be hot enough that the solids stay liquid. There is also some heating that goes on when the lye is added to the mix. The heat easily escapes through the thin plastic film. The moisture is a whole different story though. For that, I just cut the plastic open after the soap has set up and then let it cure in the open air for a day or two before cutting.
This is pretty genius! Thank you for sharing. Did I miss how you attached the can to the board though? Is there a screw in there or something?
Thanks! I used a screw through the side of the can into the wood. Hope that helps.
Hello. How long have you been making soap. Oh and I love this idea.
Been making soap since 2010
That is awesome ! Your a genius inventor! How many pounds did you pour in there and how thick do you cut your soap?
Thanks but I didn't invent it. :). I'm just using the idea and tweaking it. This batch was about 5 lbs total and I cut the pucks an inch thick.
My hubby put a muffler clap on the end of the board with. Bolts. It keeps from having to use rubber bands to pull it back. I think he's a genius too! 😊
+Sherry Duncan very cool! At some point I'll work on a more permanent design... lol
There's always the ol' pringle container lined w/freezer paper mold ;).
That works but it's much easier for me to get the soap out of the poly 😁
I just found your video .... LOVE IT!! I want to buy some "magic tubing" is what Im calling it!! Question... what is the temp u r pouring at ? That would be a bummer if the bag melts :o))
+noelleprairie not sure but I know the temp was over 100 F . So for most cold process it should be fine. Thanks for watching!
OH Thank you for replying so fast !! Love your honesty and expertise in soap making. You need to post recipes cuz I love watching your tutorials ! Make more for all to see......
I'm glad to find this question answered, this is brilliant but the soap melting the plastic would be my main concern as I make goat milk soap and they get pretty hot.
Wanted to say thank you for posting this. I've been wanting to do rounds, but the thought of fighting PVC wears me out (hahaha). Quick question, tho - You briefly touch on the temp of the soap when pouring. Is there a max temp that you've found, or have you tried to see just how hot the batter can be before pouring? I was gonna experiment a bit with a piece of the tubing and a pot of hot water...test it every 5 degrees until I notice any changes in the tubing (crimping, softening, etc), but thought I'd ask since you know this pretty well. Thanks in advance!!
I've never actually measured the temperature of the soap before pouring but I have never had a cold process soap get too hot for the tubing. I guess there are recipes that keep getting hotter for a little while but I haven't had issues so far. please let me know how you make out when you test it out.
Will do! I do a LOT of fluid HP soap (stick blend method), and the temps are around 160-180 by the time I pour it. I'd LOVE to be able to use this method of molding with that...would save me a TON of time, not to mention the ease of storing while it's setting up (gonna hang the filled tubes on the wall). I'll let you know what I find out for sure, and thanks again!
Wanted to update you. Finally got around to trying one of my HP soaps (shampoo bars) in the polytubing mold. I dropped the temp down to 130 before pouring, and no problem at all. Not sure how much higher the temp can be, tho (tested in some water, and it started to stretch badly when the water hit 140). Still a GREAT way to mold round soaps, and much easier than using PVC tubing! Thank you for the great idea!!
That's awesome! Glad it worked so well!
+Karen Wingo thanks for watching! I'm really not sure about exact temps. I've heard of a few people doing hot process and using these sleeves with success. So, I would think that any cold process soap should be good.
Formula for Shampoo Bars
Great idea man. Wish you'd shown cutting it. Lol
+Hunter Green I'll show the unwrapping and cutting tomorrow :)
+Jon Conley sounds good bro. Thanks Jon.
Invention!!!
Shout out idol
I always thought the soap base would melt any plastic.
Nope! Now, if you're doing hot process it could but you would have to have it VERY hot.
Fuck, you Sir are a genius!
The nice thing about the PVC pipe is that it cuts down on the amount of disposable plastic garbage.
True, but the amount of work to get large volumes of soap out of the pipes costs more for us than a thin plastic film. And this stuff breaks down super fast 😁
I did this with a pvc pipe and the air couldnt escape it flooded everywhere leaving the bag empty...
Yep.. gotta leave an air gap at the bottom of the pipe. That's another reason I like just the poly tubing.
@@unclejonssoap how do i leave an air gap then? Thanks for your quick reply much appreciated.
You're using a bag liner in the pipe? If so, you don't need a bottom on the pipe. Just cut a little notch in the bottom of the pipe on the edge so air can escape.
As long as youre6usingthe tubes like I do... If it's just the pipe then it won't hold air like that.
@@unclejonssoap i understand now! I had the flank on the bottom to hold it up like the stand no air could escape! Yay! I get it now. Thank you!! I appreciate your videos :)
Cool idea but I'd cut my hands up something shocking that tin if it was me doing this😂
Thank you I told my Husband there is lye in bar soap he thinks I am crazy !!!!
Have home give your some of the ingredients from his favorite bar soap and it actually slides to that fact. Like if it says sodium tallowate, or sodium cocoate then it's definitely lye soap 😁
Thank you
sounds like havin been eating sometin bad