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R.E. Holding
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Interested in books, publishing, soapmaking, and how-to's? You've come to the right place! You'll find tutorials for soap-making techniques, author-related journeys, and publishing tips, as well as some older videos with art commentary.
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DIY Soapmaking With Everyday Oils: The Art Of Single Oil Soaps!
#soapmaking #soap #soaps
The canola surprised me! I had done a 100% soy before and assumed it would be similar, but I was wrong. Also, I would love to do this with olive oil, because I know that 100% olive soaps are a thing and I wanted to try it for myself. Thing is, I haven't bought olive oil in a loooooong time.
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Rendering lard from bacon fat: ua-cam.com/video/4b0Xxqorbjw/v-deo.html
MATERIALS USED IN THE VIDEO:
Pink Grapefruit FO: www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/pink-grapefruit-fragrance-oil.aspx
Coconut oil, Canola oil, Castor oil, rendered lard using this method:
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Hillbilly Vamp: books2read.com/hillbillyvamp
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OTHER SOAP MATERIALS:
Mica Variety Pack from Amazon: amzn.to/3SpkeVq
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Soap Mold and Cutter: amzn.to/3U9z8QN
Amazon Fragrance: amzn.to/48J9QNQ
Miter box with cutters: amzn.to/43a5X2M
Beginner cutting and mold set: amzn.to/439fXJB
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Daniel Smith Paint: amzn.to/3Uv2dGD
Sennelier Paint: amzn.to/483rkna
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Watercolor Paper (Bee Co.): amzn.to/42wPCF0
Watercolor Paper (Arteza): amzn.to/49kowTB
Watercolor Paper (Windsor & Newton): amzn.to/42w8e7K
Watercolor Paper (US Art Supply): amzn.to/49r8oQn
Watercolor Brushes: amzn.to/3UrIiZ6
RECORDING EQUIPMENT
Cyberlink Power Director: www.cyberlink.com/products/director-suite/overview_en_US.html
Blue Yeti Microphone: amzn.to/3Sa7Tmu
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The canola surprised me! I had done a 100% soy before and assumed it would be similar, but I was wrong. Also, I would love to do this with olive oil, because I know that 100% olive soaps are a thing and I wanted to try it for myself. Thing is, I haven't bought olive oil in a loooooong time.
To enter the drawing for a book or gift thing, fill out this form: forms.gle/2zyMSutsY2x5Q6ua6
Rendering lard from bacon fat: ua-cam.com/video/4b0Xxqorbjw/v-deo.html
MATERIALS USED IN THE VIDEO:
Pink Grapefruit FO: www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/pink-grapefruit-fragrance-oil.aspx
Coconut oil, Canola oil, Castor oil, rendered lard using this method:
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***SOCIALS***
NEWSLETTER: www.reholdingauthor.com
Link Tree: linktr.ee/reholding
Website: www.cliffcavebooks.com
Store: www.lhsoaps.com
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If you use the links below this line, I may earn a small commission ;)
MY BOOKS:
Metaxysm: books2read.com/metaxysm
Hillbilly Vamp: books2read.com/hillbillyvamp
Reaper’s Gamble: books2read.com/reapersgamble
OTHER SOAP MATERIALS:
Mica Variety Pack from Amazon: amzn.to/3SpkeVq
Silicone Loaf Mold: amzn.to/48Jx72g
10" Silicone Loaf Mold: amzn.to/3U8G5Sn
Soap Mold and Cutter: amzn.to/3U9z8QN
Amazon Fragrance: amzn.to/48J9QNQ
Miter box with cutters: amzn.to/43a5X2M
Beginner cutting and mold set: amzn.to/439fXJB
GET ART MATERIALS:
Daniel Smith Paint: amzn.to/3Uv2dGD
Sennelier Paint: amzn.to/483rkna
Holbein Paint: amzn.to/42vmvSb
Watercolor Paper (Arches): amzn.to/494fEBF
Watercolor Paper (Bee Co.): amzn.to/42wPCF0
Watercolor Paper (Arteza): amzn.to/49kowTB
Watercolor Paper (Windsor & Newton): amzn.to/42w8e7K
Watercolor Paper (US Art Supply): amzn.to/49r8oQn
Watercolor Brushes: amzn.to/3UrIiZ6
RECORDING EQUIPMENT
Cyberlink Power Director: www.cyberlink.com/products/director-suite/overview_en_US.html
Blue Yeti Microphone: amzn.to/3Sa7Tmu
Pop filter: amzn.to/3U9PGZ0
Cheaper microphone: amzn.to/3U9PEjQ
Cheaper mic pop filter: amzn.to/3U4rabN
Interested in Investing?
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New to your channel. Very nice video. Thanks for sharing.
@ivonvalle2683 thank you! Glad to have you here! 😄
I've boiled the batch of bacon fat I saved from cooked bacon 3 times, but it stills very strongly of bacon. By the 5th boiling does this smell go away?
@@DamselFlyMagic interesting! I usually find it goes away after 3 or 4. Did you salt your water a little?
@@r.e.holding I didn't know about the salt until I googled more videos, so the first 3 times had no salt. The fourth time I added salt and the lard turned out white with very little brown to scrape away, but still bacon smelling, so I will do it a 5th time with salt again.
Hi, I spoke to you on Reddit last year and you were very kind. I finally pressed publish. I read both, Hillbilly Vamp and Reapers Gamble. You deserve so much more.
@@-boudicca-heart-2520 Aw, thank you so much! And congratulations! Can you send me a message on reddit about your story?
I will do that. Happy Holidays.
No comments? Liked & subscribed.
@S.L.O.P. thank you! Yeah I don't get a ton of comments 😄
Awesome test!!!!
@dianehedricks7860 thanks! I've done some others with some pretty bad results haha
Beautiful soap ❤
@@jeaniejean8200 thank you! Too bad the screen doesn't have smell o vision! 😆
These are GORGEOUS!!!!
@@dianehedricks7860 thank you! It's cool what can be accomplished with just a few cheap things!
Beautiful work! I've never tried this particular technique.
@NezumiSoaps thanks! I made up this technique haha 😆 there's another way to do this where it can be cut the "normal" way, I just don't have the tool right now to do that.
Oh my goodness, at least you can laugh at yourself, right?! haha
@AlesaBernat haha yeah! When I was editing one video, I was thinking, dang, I say "Um" quite a bit hehe
Second hand stores are great for soap supplies, thank you. I am like you, never spray alcohol on my soaps . I do use a deep water discount that helps, but of course that is not a beginner friendly option. Annatto seeds are great for coloring, from yellow to deep orange.
@cliviascreations yes great point! I also use a water discount- I think sometime fragrance can affect the ashy discoloration too. After sitting for a while, the soap is actually uniform in color now 🙃 annatto seeds are great! I was just thinking this morning about a soap using inexpensive natural colors
@@r.e.holding love annatto, pumpkin purée gives a beautiful orange that last forever, spirulina , alfalfa work for me for green color, indigo for blue (hydrating the powers first works the best for me) not good luck adding it to the butter or the lye, thanks
That's so pretty and a great idea to downsize my soap pieces!!!!! LOL.
I do two things to get rid of soda ash on top of my soaps....one: spritz wet soap with alcohol right after the pour. It helps stop most of it unless you have a difficult soap... 2: gently heat gun the top of the soap. It adds a pretty shine to the top as well.
@Zone8-jk I'll have to try using my heat gun next time - alcohol alone is usually hit or miss for me 🙃
What colors would you try? Don't forget, if you'd like to be a part of my newsletter, it's mostly bookish stuff and reviews, but I will post soap stuff occasionally as well! www.reholdingauthor.com
So pretty!!!
Thank you! I love the way this one turned out! I'd like to do it again with 3 different complimentary colors :)
I love them both ways, it's hard to choose.
@debbieescobar6267 I'll have to make one where I cut it the regular way 😄
This looks so awesome and soothing on the skin. What would you recommend for a replacement for lard?
@SpooksAndSpanks actually, you can leave it out entirely if you like- just increase the canola! The bar may be a little softer, but will harden with curing 😄
@@SpooksAndSpanks you can use butters like cocoa or Shea also
Olive oil. @@r.e.holding
Loved budget friendly soap!
@belindaayewoh437 yay! Yeah I think with inflation the way it is, it's good to find less expensive ways of doing things 😄
Very beautiful! I do like them better without the two mica lines.
@belindaayewoh437 thanks! I'm partial to the first design too :)
I would love to see them cut as a regular loaf! I’d love to see how the mica lines did! Beautiful soaps❣️
How pretty!!!!!❤❤❤❤
Thanks! I do love how this one turned out - just like an ocean tide! I'll probably do another one soon!
@@r.e.holding I can’t wait to see!!
Cool! But I didn’t see a spoon swirl
Wow! You make it look effortless! It's very cool how the swirling is made. :) I can see a love of science in this hobby! LOL! Thanks for sharing.
@@TedMattos thanks Ted! 😄
Cool technique. Hadn’t thought of that. Hugz, Tree
@@GodzHarleyGirlStudio thanks! I love this technique- in cold process, you don't get to see the full beauty of mica, so I do it through the mica veining 😄
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Thank you! I love how this one turned out - and the fragrance lightly colored the uncolored portion a light tan, making the white really stand out!
@@r.e.holding ohhhhh! That sounds soooo pretty!!!
Well done! I really enjoyed you explaining how to figure out the amount of lye per each oil. Yes, we have soapcalc, but nice to understand it and being able to calculate without computers doing it for us! Especially understanding how to lower the lye in order to get the desired SF.
@belindaayewoh437 yay! I'm glad you found it helpful 😄 I definitely think we rely on technology too much sometimes, so it's good to have the foundations!
Gorgeous❣️
Thank you! ☺
The swirls are so cool looking! Nicely done. ❤🐝
Thanks! I really like this color combo and it's super easy to do :)
You’re most welcome. i love seeing the things you make. They are so inventive and inspiring.
You did a great job. 😜❤️🐝
haha! I try ;)
😂😂
It looks like owl feathers
Ooh, yes it does, I like that!
I have never made cold process soap. I got all of the equipment and supplies finally. I really appreciate this video because I want to shave off the edges and now I know what I can do when I get enough of them! I am watching as many videos as I can to prepare for my virgin soap making voyage and am glad I found your channel. I will look up your books as well as I love fantasy and write it as well, though not published.
I'm so glad the videos help! I ought to do a walkthrough video again, as the ones I have are old 😄 That's great you write too! We should stay connected in case you decide to take the plunge and publish!
@@r.e.holding Thank you! I will do my best to remember that.
Awesome to know this!
I have a lot of good tried and true fragrances 😄
I loved your video. Maybe add a little more hard oils?
Thanks! Yeah, I was actually thinking about incorporating more hard oils 😄
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I wish everyone would post what FO and micas they're using, just like you did. ❤️ It's so helpful to see how they've behaved. Your soap turned out really well, and I love your colours.
Thank you! Yes I agree- it's always nice to have a handy reference in case it's mentioned, but you missed it, or it wasn't mentioned at all!
The first one looks like fatty bacon soap.
I can see what you mean!
Not a fail!!! A great idea but it does seem like it would be tricky!❤
Thanks! I really like the way the first one looked, it just had so much glycerin running through it 😫 definitely a tricky one!
A plus
That's a pretty good grade for an amateur 😄
💘 'PromoSM'
I read Metaxym, You're so talented. And you deserve so much more viewers.
Aw thank you! That just made my day! Maybe someday I can build a tribe :)
@@r.e.holding My scifi crime and mystery thriller be out mid may, we can both build tribes.
Yes! Nice book setup also.
Thank you! It's funny you say that, because I feel like my book shelves are so messy haha!
Ooh, congrats on your upcoming book!! Let me know as it gets closer to release and I can do a shoutout on my channel if you'd like. :) Sorry to hear you got sick though. Get some sleep and feel better soon!
Aw, that would be amazing! Thank you! I'll definitely let you know :)
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I love the way this turned out!! ❤❤❤❤
Thank you! I might try some contrasting colors soon!