Hi! i am only 12 years old, but i am a soap maker. i just wanted to tell you that i really love your videos and your business!!! I just started making soap when i saw some of your videos!!! i ordered a lot of stuff from brambleberry, and i was very satisfied with the quality and prices!!! I also really like that you personally reply to every comment on youtube!!! Thank you so much Anne-Marie!!! :D
this girl does a wonderful job. she is thorough and that is important especially for those that are just learning. to comment on how she talks, etc; is just so petty. there are many more that give instructions perhaps you can research and find one that fits your needs and likes. to try to diminish another person's way of speaking, etc; tells alot of the negative type of person you are. i hope you can reflect.
Well done video. I love the way how you introduce the information for people. you can’t stop the video for any reason because every single minute has ideas to write it down .
I haven't made soap yet and I have watched quite a few videos and read several blogs/instructions and this video has been the best by far when it comes to goat's milk soap!
Anne Marie, I love all of your videos soooo much! Your voice is so relaxing and you sound like a very kind and patient person! Thanks for making these great videos, I've learned so much from you.
OMG oh how I wish you had this vid 2 years ago when I started making goats milk soap. I have never been able to color my goats milk soap and have it come out the color I put in even when using cp colors. I knew to keep the milk cold when mixing the lye but it NEVER occurred to me that the temp of my oils would effect it or to put it in the fridg. I can't wait to try this. So thank you.
I am new to soap making and I have learned many wonderful things from watching your videos. Stay true to your self I love the enthusiasm it is inspiring for my to want to learn more
Hello, love your soap just cant wait to use the information from your video. when you set the soap in the refridgerator do you cover the soap? Thank you
I love this one that I happened apon. I make goats milk soap and I have tried your Oatmeal and honey oil but it smelled more like a perfume. I would love to try this recipe soon and I love these block molds. I also leave my milk at a lower degree when making my soaps if anyone goes to high you could have what I call soap on a rope. Hope to order again soon and try these essential oils.
Hi Ellen Pouw! For this project, we used raw goat milk. Whatever goat milk you use, it helps to make a small test batch to see how it performs. =) Also, we do ship internationally! You can find out more in the Soaping All Over the World: Resources for International Soapers post: www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/soaping-world-resources-international-soapers/
+Soap Queen TV when not sure or just to be extra sure there are no lye pockets would curing goats milk or any milk soap extra long say 4 extra weeks or a curing time ok like 3 months help with the lye pockets im mean you cant see.
Hi, I have never made soap but after watching a few of your videos, I am keen to give it a go. Your videos are the best, everything clear and easy to understand. Thank you. ( New Zealand.)
I'm allowing each group to plan their own formula. They are choosing molds, colorants, and "smelly stuff" to use, they are even free to modify my base formula (30 coco-30 palm-30 shea-10 olive oil). I am confused about the percent of lye to use. Since I am teaching chemistry I want to use stoichiometry, rather than the formula calculator to determine required amount of NaOH. I plan to tell them soap is 302 g/mole. The balanced equation shows 1 mole soap product = 1 mole NaOH reactant. What percentage lye should we use? Is it by weight or percent by number of molecules. I read somewhere 10% lye solution, but the soap queen recipes don't appear to be 10%. Can you help quick? we are definitely proceeding with calculations tomorrow. Thank You
Marc Irwin Hi there! The SAP value of each oil will vary! A saponfication (SAP) value is the amount of lye needed to completely saponify 1 gram of an oil or butter. For example, the SAP value of canola oil is .132, which means it takes .132 grams of lye to turn 1 gram of canola oil into soap. You can find a list of SAP values for our oils here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/ I would recommend double checking your amounts in our Lye Calculator. It is set up to do the math for you, so you can be sure you have the correct amount before making soap. =) Lye Calculator: www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Lye-Calculator.aspx Also, I hope this answer gets to you in time! If you need help right away, you can give us a call at 877-627-7883 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST. =)
YAY! Thank you so very much for the new episode Anne Marie! Make sure to give all of the crew a giant hug, for being so awesome :) Great recipe. cant wait to try!
hi, just love your videos, so interesting, you are so full of knowledge. thank you so much, could you use any kind of goats milk. and in another recipe, could you use tin coconut milk, thank you so much
You can use any milk you like in soap! Goat milk, coconut milk, almond milk, etc all work well. Just make sure to freeze before adding the lye to prevent scorching. =) Learn more about working with milk here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-add-lye-to-milk-for-cold-process-soap/
Thank you Anne Marie for the information. I know the European supplier option in The Netherlands. They have quite a lot in stock and try to expand. But it is hard to buy, (among other products) a professional soapcutter for instance over here. And indeed the custom tax is very high, hopefully the free trade agreement between USA and The Netherlands will give more possibilities in the future. Good for the economical perpective😜 Thanks for the inspiration😉🌸🌷
i just watched this video..... thank so much much well explained... will love to ask if there is a substitute fr palm oil in the recipe that will still give thesame result... can palm kernel oil b used as a substitute same quantity as that of palmoil? . thanx
Hi Ann Marie, I would love to try the goat milk swirl recipe and want to know if I can substitute the palm oil for another oil, and what oil would you recommend?
Hi Anne Marie, I am loving all of your videos. I am just starting to make soaps and your videos are thorough, easy to follow and so great all around. Thank you so much for making them! I have a few questions for you, If I make this soap in any other mold such as the loaf do I need to make more of it. I don't want it to be to thin in the loaf mold. Also, I don't really understand what you mean by superfat. where does the 5% superfat come from? Thank you in advance! :)
Thank you so much Jessica, that means a lot to me! =) When making this soap in another mold, I would recommend finding out how much it holds. The molds on BrambleBerry.com say how many ounces they hold. Then, you can resize your recipe to fit perfectly in the mold. Learn how to resize your recipe here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-resize-cold-process-soap-recipes/ We have updated our Lye Calculator since then so it looks a little different, but it does work the same! Also, superfat refers to the amount of oil in the recipe that isn't used up by the lye. It's extra, free floating oil that adds some luxury to your bars. We like to superfat at 5% because it adds a bit of luxury without making the soap too soft or sticky. =) Read more about superfat here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/superfatting-soap-an-explanation-2/
Hello thank you for sharing this recipe! I've just tried it and I had a bit of a hiccup, when I poured the smaller bowls into the bigger one the soap didn't go down to the bottom like yours it just glomped on the top, so of course mine will look nothing like it should. Any idea why that would have happened? Thanks!
One of the happiest mistakes I've made soaping is to soap at too high a temp. I pushed the limits and it bubbled up then separated. Was about to toss it but dumped it into a mixing bowl from the mold. Whisk whisk and put it back into the mold again. Not sure what to call it other than burnt. Burnt honey and goats milk unscented smells delicious. Dark brown color but it smells so good I'll probably make more.
Okay, this may sound like a stupid question, but I am NEW to soaping, so I'm gonna be asking a LOT of dumb questions... Are we really using GOAT'S milk, or is it just regular milk and the word "goat" is just a "relative term"? What is the significance of using the milk of a goat as opposed to other animal milks? Or, does it matter? Thank you. I LOVE your videos. You inspire me!
Hi Anne Marie, always LOVE your cheery and informative videos! Made this soap today, and my goats milk/lye mixture got to a pretty thick trace - pudding like, so hopefully it's not too much fat. Have never tried 100% goats milk.
Hi there! That's awesome, so glad you got a chance to make the soap! Thick trace shouldn't affect the final soap, it just means the soap emulsified a little more than thin trace. You can read more about the in the All About the Trace post: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/trace/ Let me know how the soap turns out! =)
I use raw honey from my hives in my recipe. I'm changing my recipe to add goats milk and kaolin clay. I always add my honey to my lye to avoid gelling after molding my soap. Can I add the honey to the frozen milk lye mix???? I add the clay at trace??? Thank you! Your videos and website are a true lifesaver!!!
There are several ways you can add the honey, and it really boils down to personal preference. Most soapers add honey at trace. Trace is a great time to add your clay. You could add the honey to your frozen milk lye mixture, once the lye is completely dissolved. But you may find it will raise the temperature ans slightly scorch the milk, since you're adding more sugar. But, either way will work fine =)
***** thank you very much!!! I don't want to scorch the milk. I might try it both ways in my 1lb mold. I love adding the honey, I also use beeswax at the moment, but I might cut out the beeswax in a few recipes. I have my goats milk frozen and ready to go! I'm painting the entire interior of my home, so I've been extra busy with the house. It will be nice once we refinish everything and replace all the furniture/flooring/decor.
Hey I’m very new and just stumbled on to this channel. Is there a way to substitute the palm oil in this recipe? If not that’s fine I’ll look for a palm free recipe instead of modifying this one, I just like the look of the finished product but would like to avoid palm oil.
Ive watched all your videos and I love them! Theyve really inspired me in my own business. I was wondering if you could do an episode on milled soap? Ive been seeing a lot on that lately, but no really good info about it
Hello again, We use Hemp oil in all our recipes and I heard you mention hemp milk? So by using hemp milk instead of goatsmilk or other milk, it is still the same process. Freeze the milk first and continue with the steps? I'll be placing an order in a few minutes. Thanks for the great videos!
Hi Nickel City Soaps! That is correct, you would want to use the same process - freezing the hemp milk, mixing in your lye in a cold water bath and popping your soap in the fridge afterward. =)
Hi there, thank you for a great informative video, I am a big fan! Unfortunately you I live to far away to place an order. You really have a large assortiment of products. Did you use raw of pasteurized goatmilk for this project? Thanks again. Kind regards Ellen Pouw The Netherlands, Europe.
I have yet to make a soap with any kind of milk or cream in it, Say I am using a touch of heavy whipping cream, would I want to prevent gel phase with that as well? Oh, and love ALL of your videos!!
Tammy Hillier Hi Tammy! Thank you, so glad you love the videos! Also, I would recommend putting soap made with heavy cream in the fridge or freezer as well. Like the milk, it can scorch if it gets too hot. Putting it in a cool place will help prevent that. =)
Thank you so much! How long do you leave the the soap in the refrigerator? Also, do you have a book on how to use the soap calc. I tried to formulate a recipe for goat milk and aloe Vera and it was a disaster.
We recommend leaving the soap in the fridge for at least 8 hours. We do not have a book on using the soap calculator but we do have an article: www.brambleberry.com/tips-and-tricks/soap/art0008-using-lye-calculator.html
At what point in the hardening process can I imprint the soap with a stamp? Also, have you ever used things from nature to stamp your soap (e.g. leaf)?
Awesome!! I've been wanting to learn how to make goat milk soap. Do I need to put in the sodium lactate? Or can I just omit it from the recipe? And do I have to add more liquid since I took it out? Sorry for so many questions!!
hai i wanna ask something, is it ok to put in a few drop of vitamin essence or serum, like, for skin or face, and if it is ok, in which step should i put it on? thank you, looove your channel so much, been making few of ur videos too ^_^
Love your video! Sadly, I made my first batch of Goat Milk Soap _before_ I found your video....I did use the ice bath and let it rest in the fridge so the color is nice....the bars are very hard but they seem a little crumbly. Is that a problem or is the soap safe to use? Also, there is no "tongue tingle" at all but the bars have only cured for two weeks. Does the absence of the "tingle" mean it is safe to use? My grandmother made lye soap so the process wasn't a complete mystery to me and she taught me the "taste test".....I know that probably sends the Chemist Soaper into a tizzy, but she swore by it! :)
BeBe Rhineharr That's awesome, congratulations on making your first goat milk soap! Glad to hear they are a nice color. =) If that soap isn't lye heavy, it should be just fine to use! To be extra careful, you can use pH strips. If those turn out fine you are good to go! pH strips: www.brambleberry.com/pH-Strips-1-pack-of-50-P4434.aspx
You mentioned briefly to mix up colorants in bulk a head of time. I have ordered some 4 oz clear bottles so I can do that. Can you direct me to a video on how to mix them up. You said something about it in this video but then went straight on to something else. Thanks in advance.
thank you but that only shows how to pre mix for 1 batch. I will be pre mixing in 4 oz bottles. Do you not have a video for something like that? I seen the neon video, but I need one for pigments and micas.
Hi Anne-Marie! Thanks so much for all the great information you share...I've learned a lot from you. I wanted to ask a question about using goat's milk in a 100% coconut oil recipe. I know it's necessary to use a 20 % superfat for a full coconut oil soap....but would the addition of goat's milk require the superfat to be lower than 20? I am currently revamping my recipe for goats milk soap, as it wasn't hard enough for my liking. I was going to simply increase the hard oils, and then I thought, "Why not just make a coconut oil soap?!" So, my question is, do you think I should leave the superfat at 20%, even while using goat's milk OR should I decrease the superfat. Thanks so much for your help! I truly appreciate your videos, information and time. :) Lisa
Thanks so much for your help! (I should have posed my question to Brambleberry in general so as not to exclude anyone. Oops! My apologies. ) Brambleberry and all the staff who answer questions are always so helpful...I have learned a lot from reading other people's soaping problems. Thanks for your kindness!
Hi Anne Marie! I just wanted to let you know that I made the soap I mentioned above, and decided to go with an 80% coconut formula, and 5% each of jojoba, shea butter, rice bran and aloe butter. I used Goat's milk and no scent or E.O's at all. I was delightfully surprised at how fresh and clean the bars smell! Not to mention the gorgeous creamy feeling, just touching the bars on the rack! They are still curing so I haven't tested them out yet, but I couldn't be happier with them! The 20 % superfat seems perfect, and I can hardly wait to try one! Thanks so much for your help with my questions....I appreciate it so much! Lisa
I've watched videos of people adding milk at the light trace stage along with whatever supper fat they use. Have you tried that? I'd prefer to add it at light trace then freeze the milk if its not a problem.
Hi, love your videos I was wondering since Im new to cold process could you maybe give some tips on how you clean up after using lye since its such hazard to work with such as your tools and such thanx!
Hi Tonya! Thanks for the suggestion! I recommend simply washing your containers and tools in an empty sink with dish soap and warm water. I like to then give me sink a little scrub afterwards =)
Bramble Berry I know encourage us at home diyers to play with scents and colors but I have a question. Could I put oatmeal in this with say a lavender scent without any color or at the very least a very light purple for a baby? Please respond.
Bobbi Sue Barnett Hi there! That would be a great soap recipe for babies! You may like this Buttermilk Bastille Baby Bar, which is unscented and uses Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil: ua-cam.com/video/Kerep0O4woM/v-deo.html Also, you can use colloidal oatmeal at up to 5% in your recipe. =) Colloidal oatmeal: www.brambleberry.com/Colloidal-Oatmeal-P5565.aspx To avoid clumping, it helps to mix your oatmeal with a light carrier oil, like avocado oil, before adding it to your soap. We recommend mixing 1 tsp. of oatmeal in 1 Tbsp. of oil. Avocado oil: www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Oil-P3198.aspx
Hi Ashley! Absolutely, this method works for coconut milk as well! Coconut milk has natural sugar in it that can cause the soap to overheat and volcano. Make sure to pop your soap in the freezer or fridge afterward to prevent it from getting too hot. =) Soap Behaving Badly: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/soap-behaving-badly/
Hi Stephanie! You can add shea butter at up to 15% in your recipe. Because shea butter adds nice firmness to your bar, you can cut back on the hard oils (coconut and palm) in the recipe. I'll include a couple of blog posts that talk about making cold process soap you may find helpful! Also, each oil and butter has a different SAP value, or the amount of lye it takes to turn it into soap. Make sure to run your recipe through the Lye Calculator again so you get the right lye amount. =) Lye Calculator: www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Lye-Calculator.aspx Free Beginner's Guide to Soapmaking: Common Soapmaking Oils: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/ Formulating Cold Process Recipes: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/formulating-cold-process-recipes/
***** THANK YOU so much!!! I have watched countless of videos and I thought I have been all over yours and Bramble Berry's site to figure out exactly how to formulate a recipe so I am extremely grateful for your links!! I also just wanted to say Thank You so much for making those safety videos... I never realized how harmful Lye can really be until I watched your videos! Thanks again for everything you do!
We have tried both weight and volume and found they're pretty similar! Now, we tend to use weight measurements because they're a bit more accurate. You can use volume for this recipe, or switch to weight if you like. =) Read more about working with milk here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-add-lye-to-milk-for-cold-process-soap/
I have a question: with all ingredients being weighed, I am confused by “ measure the milk, use volume, not weight” (2:55 on video). I have 4 of your books but haven’t been able to find the answer. Thank you
Mahima Dissoria So glad you like the soap! Powdered goat milk may be a bit difficult to mix into your melt and pour. It would also shorten the shelf life to just 6 weeks or so, because you are adding milk. I would recommend using our Goat Milk Melt and Pour Base. It has 10% liquid goat milk and feels nice and creamy. =) Goat Milk Melt and Pour Base: www.brambleberry.com/Goat-Milk-Melt-And-Pour-P3184.aspx
okay. :) also, what quantity of herbal powders should be added to soap, coz some of my herbal soaps having powder turned out sticky at the bottom. :0 :)
+Heather O'Berry You can definitely add the goat milk powder to this recipe if you like! It should still give the soap a nice creamy feeling. It may feel slightly different than liquid milk. I would recommend making a small test batch to see what you think. Also, you'll still want to put that soap in the fridge or freezer to keep it cool. =) Read more about working with milk soap here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-add-lye-to-milk-for-cold-process-soap/
AnnMarie, if I decide not to freeze my milk so I can get the brown color on my soaps, will the ammonia smell subside after the soap is done? I will add fragrance oil to it! Thank you
Soap Queen TV when i "dry/cure" the soaps where do you recommend putting them ? ( box, let it uncover completely, put it in normal packaging etc).. thanks !
What about using goats milk oil? I bought a block of it. Do I just melt it in the microwave with olive oil or melt and freeze it and let the lye melt it?
Donna Kusterer We haven't worked with goat milk oil, so I'm not 100% sure! Is it an oil that has been mixed with goat milk? Do you know the ratio of oil to goat milk? Let me know and I'll help you get it figured out. =)
Hi, thank you for posting this video, it is really helpful. I just have a quick question; how long do you leave in it the fridge for? Is it a week? Or is that how long until you can take it out of the mould? Thanks
Hi Christina! Bleeding colors tend to migrate to other parts of your soap, while non-bleeding colors stay in place. This applies to cold process and melt and pour. Here's a list of all our non-bleeding colorants: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/bramble-berrys-non-bleeding-colors/ If you'd like to get some swirls in your melt and pour, check out this Faux Swirls Melt and Pour tutorial: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/melt-and-pour-soap/faux-swirl-melt-and-pour-cubes/
Hi! i am only 12 years old, but i am a soap maker. i just wanted to tell you that i really love your videos and your business!!! I just started making soap when i saw some of your videos!!! i ordered a lot of stuff from brambleberry, and i was very satisfied with the quality and prices!!! I also really like that you personally reply to every comment on youtube!!! Thank you so much Anne-Marie!!! :D
this girl does a wonderful job. she is thorough and that is important especially for those that are just learning. to comment on how she talks, etc; is just so petty. there are many more that give instructions perhaps you can research and find one that fits your needs and likes. to try to diminish another person's way of speaking, etc; tells alot of the negative type of person you are. i hope you can reflect.
Thanks for the kind comment Ana. I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos! Thanks again for the support =)
ana echevarria I'm new here, but I think she's great! I love listening to her, don't see anything wrong with the way she speaks.
I just love watching the bloopers in the end. Anne marie is so down to earth💝Melk😄
Melk😂 This helped so much and we made great soap
Dont apologize..just stay how you are..us other soapers and artists enjoy that enthusiasm! Love these soaps!!
Well done video. I love the way how you introduce the information for people. you can’t stop the video for any reason because every single minute has ideas to write it down .
I haven't made soap yet and I have watched quite a few videos and read several blogs/instructions and this video has been the best by far when it comes to goat's milk soap!
This is so lovely and helpful. You're really energetic too!
So glad you enjoyed the video! =)
Anne Marie, I love all of your videos soooo much! Your voice is so relaxing and you sound like a very kind and patient person!
Thanks for making these great videos, I've learned so much from you.
Thank you so much Nataku! Glad you like the videos. =)
Am I leaving the soap in the freezer for 5 days, or am I leaving the soap in the mold for 5 days?
I took mine out of the mold after 24 hours. I didn't freeze it at all. Lol
You're welcome Ellen! Thanks for watching. =)
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Hi I was wondering how long you put it in the fridge for? Thanks!
a friend of mine makes goat mill soap and it's amazing on my son's sensitive skin
Ohhh, thank you so much for this wonderful video , I love the way you shared your knowledge about making soap, God bless you dear!!! ❤️
Thanks for having such easy instructions to follow, I have seen many other "soapers" but their instructions are hard to follow.
OMG oh how I wish you had this vid 2 years ago when I started making goats milk soap. I have never been able to color my goats milk soap and have it come out the color I put in even when using cp colors. I knew to keep the milk cold when mixing the lye but it NEVER occurred to me that the temp of my oils would effect it or to put it in the fridg. I can't wait to try this. So thank you.
Anne-Marie, I do believe I love you! Your videos are always right on time!
I am new to soap making and I have learned many wonderful things from watching your videos. Stay true to your self I love the enthusiasm it is inspiring for my to want to learn more
Hello, love your soap just cant wait to use the information from your video. when you set the soap in the refridgerator do you cover the soap? Thank you
I love this one that I happened apon. I make goats milk soap and I have tried your Oatmeal and honey oil but it smelled more like a perfume. I would love to try this recipe soon and I love these block molds.
I also leave my milk at a lower degree when making my soaps if anyone goes to high you could have what I call soap on a rope. Hope to order again soon and try these essential oils.
Hi Megan! So glad you like the videos! You can find out more about how I got started here: www.soapqueen.com/about/anne-maries-story/
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This is a very hopeful story! Ma'am
I love these videos! :) She's very thorough in her instructions.
Hi Ellen Pouw!
For this project, we used raw goat milk. Whatever goat milk you use, it helps to make a small test batch to see how it performs. =)
Also, we do ship internationally! You can find out more in the Soaping All Over the World: Resources for International Soapers post: www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/soaping-world-resources-international-soapers/
+Soap Queen TV when not sure or just to be extra sure there are no lye pockets would curing goats milk or any milk soap extra long say 4 extra weeks or a curing time ok like 3 months help with the lye pockets im mean you cant see.
This is so calming, it reminds me of Food network.
I love this soap!!! The goats milk is very rich and thick and i just love how natural it is!;)
Thank you Hana! Goat milk feels so amazing in soap. =)
I love the way it turned out. Beauuutiful soaps
This was a blast to watch. It's like a science experiment with soap at the end of the process. Thank you for posting it!
Hi, I have never made soap but after watching a few of your videos, I am keen to give it a go. Your videos are the best, everything clear and easy to understand. Thank you. ( New Zealand.)
Chemistry students at Kennedy HS in Chicago will be making soap with your guidance this year. They are SUPER excited.
Marc Irwin That sounds like such a fun project! I love the idea of kids learning about the science of soapmaking. What kind of soap are they making?
I'm allowing each group to plan their own formula. They are choosing molds, colorants, and "smelly stuff" to use, they are even free to modify my base formula (30 coco-30 palm-30 shea-10 olive oil). I am confused about the percent of lye to use. Since I am teaching chemistry I want to use stoichiometry, rather than the formula calculator to determine required amount of NaOH. I plan to tell them soap is 302 g/mole. The balanced equation shows 1 mole soap product = 1 mole NaOH reactant. What percentage lye should we use? Is it by weight or percent by number of molecules. I read somewhere 10% lye solution, but the soap queen recipes don't appear to be 10%. Can you help quick? we are definitely proceeding with calculations tomorrow.
Thank You
Marc Irwin Hi there!
The SAP value of each oil will vary! A saponfication (SAP) value is the amount of lye needed to completely saponify 1 gram of an oil or butter. For example, the SAP value of canola oil is .132, which means it takes .132 grams of lye to turn 1 gram of canola oil into soap.
You can find a list of SAP values for our oils here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/
I would recommend double checking your amounts in our Lye Calculator. It is set up to do the math for you, so you can be sure you have the correct amount before making soap. =)
Lye Calculator: www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Lye-Calculator.aspx
Also, I hope this answer gets to you in time! If you need help right away, you can give us a call at 877-627-7883 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST. =)
I’m so glad you’re going through this with explication!!!
Wonderful!!!
Omg i NEED this. I have really bad exema and this is the only thing that helps it. Thanks!!
YAY! Thank you so very much for the new episode Anne Marie! Make sure to give all of the crew a giant hug, for being so awesome :) Great recipe. cant wait to try!
These are so pretty! This will most likely be something I'm gonna try as my first things! :o
Chiroina So glad you like them! Happy soaping. =)
hi, just love your videos, so interesting, you are so full of knowledge. thank you so much, could you use any kind of goats milk. and in another recipe, could you use tin coconut milk, thank you so much
You can use any milk you like in soap! Goat milk, coconut milk, almond milk, etc all work well. Just make sure to freeze before adding the lye to prevent scorching. =)
Learn more about working with milk here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-add-lye-to-milk-for-cold-process-soap/
I made my first goat milk few days ago. It's very moisturising.
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Thank you. I just shared a picture of my goat milk soap on Bramble Berry's Facebook page. I'll post a video of it in a few days.
Thank you Anne Marie for the information. I know the European supplier option in The Netherlands. They have quite a lot in stock and try to expand. But it is hard to buy, (among other products) a professional soapcutter for instance over here. And indeed the custom tax is very high, hopefully the free trade agreement between USA and The Netherlands will give more possibilities in the future. Good for the economical perpective😜
Thanks for the inspiration😉🌸🌷
love love love this video. Made one batch with goats milk for a face soap. Need more of this in my life!! lol. thanks for the info
So glad you love the video Elizabeth! Thanks for your sweet comment. =)
i just watched this video..... thank so much much well explained... will love to ask if there is a substitute fr palm oil in the recipe that will still give thesame result... can palm kernel oil b used as a substitute same quantity as that of palmoil? . thanx
Hi Ann Marie, I would love to try the goat milk swirl recipe and want to know if I can substitute the palm oil for another oil, and what oil would you recommend?
I wish I could make soap( cold process soap) but I'm too young, btw I love your videos
Hi Anne Marie, I am loving all of your videos. I am just starting to make soaps and your videos are thorough, easy to follow and so great all around. Thank you so much for making them! I have a few questions for you, If I make this soap in any other mold such as the loaf do I need to make more of it. I don't want it to be to thin in the loaf mold. Also, I don't really understand what you mean by superfat. where does the 5% superfat come from? Thank you in advance! :)
Thank you so much Jessica, that means a lot to me! =)
When making this soap in another mold, I would recommend finding out how much it holds. The molds on BrambleBerry.com say how many ounces they hold. Then, you can resize your recipe to fit perfectly in the mold. Learn how to resize your recipe here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-resize-cold-process-soap-recipes/
We have updated our Lye Calculator since then so it looks a little different, but it does work the same!
Also, superfat refers to the amount of oil in the recipe that isn't used up by the lye. It's extra, free floating oil that adds some luxury to your bars. We like to superfat at 5% because it adds a bit of luxury without making the soap too soft or sticky. =)
Read more about superfat here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/superfatting-soap-an-explanation-2/
Hello thank you for sharing this recipe! I've just tried it and I had a bit of a hiccup, when I poured the smaller bowls into the bigger one the soap didn't go down to the bottom like yours it just glomped on the top, so of course mine will look nothing like it should. Any idea why that would have happened? Thanks!
One of the happiest mistakes I've made soaping is to soap at too high a temp. I pushed the limits and it bubbled up then separated. Was about to toss it but dumped it into a mixing bowl from the mold.
Whisk whisk and put it back into the mold again. Not sure what to call it other than burnt. Burnt honey and goats milk unscented smells delicious. Dark brown color but it smells so good I'll probably make more.
Okay, this may sound like a stupid question, but I am NEW to soaping, so I'm gonna be asking a LOT of dumb questions...
Are we really using GOAT'S milk, or is it just regular milk and the word "goat" is just a "relative term"?
What is the significance of using the milk of a goat as opposed to other animal milks? Or, does it matter?
Thank you. I LOVE your videos. You inspire me!
Thank you so much! I'm excited to try it out =)
Another wonderful video Brambleberry. Quick question. Do you leave the soap in the fridge all week before you unmold it?
Hi Anne Marie, always LOVE your cheery and informative videos! Made this soap today, and my goats milk/lye mixture got to a pretty thick trace - pudding like, so hopefully it's not too much fat. Have never tried 100% goats milk.
Hi there!
That's awesome, so glad you got a chance to make the soap! Thick trace shouldn't affect the final soap, it just means the soap emulsified a little more than thin trace. You can read more about the in the All About the Trace post: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/trace/
Let me know how the soap turns out! =)
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I use raw honey from my hives in my recipe. I'm changing my recipe to add goats milk and kaolin clay.
I always add my honey to my lye to avoid gelling after molding my soap. Can I add the honey to the frozen milk lye mix???? I add the clay at trace???
Thank you! Your videos and website are a true lifesaver!!!
There are several ways you can add the honey, and it really boils down to personal preference. Most soapers add honey at trace. Trace is a great time to add your clay. You could add the honey to your frozen milk lye mixture, once the lye is completely dissolved. But you may find it will raise the temperature ans slightly scorch the milk, since you're adding more sugar. But, either way will work fine =)
***** thank you very much!!! I don't want to scorch the milk. I might try it both ways in my 1lb mold. I love adding the honey, I also use beeswax at the moment, but I might cut out the beeswax in a few recipes. I have my goats milk frozen and ready to go! I'm painting the entire interior of my home, so I've been extra busy with the house. It will be nice once we refinish everything and replace all the furniture/flooring/decor.
Hey I’m very new and just stumbled on to this channel. Is there a way to substitute the palm oil in this recipe? If not that’s fine I’ll look for a palm free recipe instead of modifying this one, I just like the look of the finished product but would like to avoid palm oil.
Ive watched all your videos and I love them! Theyve really inspired me in my own business. I was wondering if you could do an episode on milled soap? Ive been seeing a lot on that lately, but no really good info about it
Hello again, We use Hemp oil in all our recipes and I heard you mention hemp milk? So by using hemp milk instead of goatsmilk or other milk, it is still the same process. Freeze the milk first and continue with the steps? I'll be placing an order in a few minutes. Thanks for the great videos!
Hi Nickel City Soaps!
That is correct, you would want to use the same process - freezing the hemp milk, mixing in your lye in a cold water bath and popping your soap in the fridge afterward. =)
Hi there, thank you for a great informative video, I am a big fan! Unfortunately you I live to far away to place an order. You really have a large assortiment of products.
Did you use raw of pasteurized goatmilk for this project?
Thanks again.
Kind regards
Ellen Pouw
The Netherlands, Europe.
I have yet to make a soap with any kind of milk or cream in it, Say I am using a touch of heavy whipping cream, would I want to prevent gel phase with that as well? Oh, and love ALL of your videos!!
Tammy Hillier Hi Tammy!
Thank you, so glad you love the videos! Also, I would recommend putting soap made with heavy cream in the fridge or freezer as well. Like the milk, it can scorch if it gets too hot. Putting it in a cool place will help prevent that. =)
Thank you so much! How long do you leave the the soap in the refrigerator? Also, do you have a book on how to use the soap calc. I tried to formulate a recipe for goat milk and aloe Vera and it was a disaster.
We recommend leaving the soap in the fridge for at least 8 hours. We do not have a book on using the soap calculator but we do have an article: www.brambleberry.com/tips-and-tricks/soap/art0008-using-lye-calculator.html
At what point in the hardening process can I imprint the soap with a stamp? Also, have you ever used things from nature to stamp your soap (e.g. leaf)?
Hi how long did you leave the soap in the REFRIGERATOR? And did you cover the Soap?
Thank you
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Thanks so much! Glad you like the soap. =)
When we get goats, we will do this!
Awesome!! I've been wanting to learn how to make goat milk soap. Do I need to put in the sodium lactate? Or can I just omit it from the recipe? And do I have to add more liquid since I took it out? Sorry for so many questions!!
hai i wanna ask something, is it ok to put in a few drop of vitamin essence or serum, like, for skin or face, and if it is ok, in which step should i put it on? thank you, looove your channel so much, been making few of ur videos too ^_^
Hi I love your tutorials, just wondering doesn't lye destroy the super fats, clays and powders if adding them before reaching trac
I really like this video. Great information and well done. Thank you.
Love your video! Sadly, I made my first batch of Goat Milk Soap _before_ I found your video....I did use the ice bath and let it rest in the fridge so the color is nice....the bars are very hard but they seem a little crumbly. Is that a problem or is the soap safe to use? Also, there is no "tongue tingle" at all but the bars have only cured for two weeks. Does the absence of the "tingle" mean it is safe to use? My grandmother made lye soap so the process wasn't a complete mystery to me and she taught me the "taste test".....I know that probably sends the Chemist Soaper into a tizzy, but she swore by it! :)
BeBe Rhineharr That's awesome, congratulations on making your first goat milk soap! Glad to hear they are a nice color. =)
If that soap isn't lye heavy, it should be just fine to use! To be extra careful, you can use pH strips. If those turn out fine you are good to go!
pH strips: www.brambleberry.com/pH-Strips-1-pack-of-50-P4434.aspx
i like so much your video and thank you so much for sharing all this amazing ideas with us i love you so much
You mentioned briefly to mix up colorants in bulk a head of time. I have ordered some 4 oz clear bottles so I can do that. Can you direct me to a video on how to mix them up. You said something about it in this video but then went straight on to something else. Thanks in advance.
Absolutely! You can find that video here: ua-cam.com/video/dLLJaqnAIrE/v-deo.html
thank you but that only shows how to pre mix for 1 batch. I will be pre mixing in 4 oz bottles. Do you not have a video for something like that? I seen the neon video, but I need one for pigments and micas.
Is there a video for the big block of soap on the shelf behind you?
Beautiful Soap, Thanks for sharing :) x Mariella x
I have my cubes frozen already. Can I still measure in volume or no? I needed to freeze ASAP
Hi! Love your tutorials! Quick question. Did you say to measure milk by volume and not by weight? As always, thanks for all your videos and blog!
Hi Amy!
That is correct! You can actually do it either way though. We've had good luck with both ways! =)
Hi Anne-Marie! Thanks so much for all the great information you share...I've learned a lot from you. I wanted to ask a question about using goat's milk in a 100% coconut oil recipe. I know it's necessary to use a 20 % superfat for a full coconut oil soap....but would the addition of goat's milk require the superfat to be lower than 20? I am currently revamping my recipe for goats milk soap, as it wasn't hard enough for my liking. I was going to simply increase the hard oils, and then I thought, "Why not just make a coconut oil soap?!" So, my question is, do you think I should leave the superfat at 20%, even while using goat's milk OR should I decrease the superfat. Thanks so much for your help! I truly appreciate your videos, information and time. :) Lisa
Even with the addition of the goat's milk the coconut oil will still make the bar very cleansing so we would still recommend a higher superfat.
Thanks so much for your help! (I should have posed my question to Brambleberry in general so as not to exclude anyone. Oops! My apologies. ) Brambleberry and all the staff who answer questions are always so helpful...I have learned a lot from reading other people's soaping problems. Thanks for your kindness!
Hi Anne Marie! I just wanted to let you know that I made the soap I mentioned above, and decided to go with an 80% coconut formula, and 5% each of jojoba, shea butter, rice bran and aloe butter. I used Goat's milk and no scent or E.O's at all. I was delightfully surprised at how fresh and clean the bars smell! Not to mention the gorgeous creamy feeling, just touching the bars on the rack! They are still curing so I haven't tested them out yet, but I couldn't be happier with them! The 20 % superfat seems perfect, and I can hardly wait to try one! Thanks so much for your help with my questions....I appreciate it so much! Lisa
Where did you get that electric whisk? that thing is awesome....love this video!!
Love this! I would like to add clay to this version. Could I do that, if so how much?
I've watched videos of people adding milk at the light trace stage along with whatever supper fat they use. Have you tried that? I'd prefer to add it at light trace then freeze the milk if its not a problem.
Can salt be substituted for sodium lactate? Thanks for the tutorial
OK i love the goat milk soap but i was wondering if the soap will not go bad if there is no any preservatives.
Please tell me the dimensions of the cubes? (Silicone 9 Bar Cube Mold) or item or stock number. Thank you
Hi, love your videos I was wondering since Im new to cold process could you maybe give some tips on how you clean up after using lye since its such hazard to work with such as your tools and such thanx!
Hi Tonya!
Thanks for the suggestion! I recommend simply washing your containers and tools in an empty sink with dish soap and warm water. I like to then give me sink a little scrub afterwards =)
I love all your soaps
+Jema bowman Thank you so much Jema. =)
+Soap Queen TV ur welcome
Bramble Berry I know encourage us at home diyers to play with scents and colors but I have a question. Could I put oatmeal in this with say a lavender scent without any color or at the very least a very light purple for a baby? Please respond.
Bobbi Sue Barnett Hi there!
That would be a great soap recipe for babies! You may like this Buttermilk Bastille Baby Bar, which is unscented and uses Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil: ua-cam.com/video/Kerep0O4woM/v-deo.html
Also, you can use colloidal oatmeal at up to 5% in your recipe. =)
Colloidal oatmeal: www.brambleberry.com/Colloidal-Oatmeal-P5565.aspx
To avoid clumping, it helps to mix your oatmeal with a light carrier oil, like avocado oil, before adding it to your soap. We recommend mixing 1 tsp. of oatmeal in 1 Tbsp. of oil.
Avocado oil: www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Oil-P3198.aspx
Would this method be suggested for coconut milk as well? I've heard so many great things about coconut milk soap.
Hi Ashley!
Absolutely, this method works for coconut milk as well! Coconut milk has natural sugar in it that can cause the soap to overheat and volcano. Make sure to pop your soap in the freezer or fridge afterward to prevent it from getting too hot. =)
Soap Behaving Badly: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/soap-behaving-badly/
Thank you so much for your videos! I want to add in Shea Butter so how can I alter the recipe you gave to include Shea Butter from Bramble Berry?
Hi Stephanie!
You can add shea butter at up to 15% in your recipe. Because shea butter adds nice firmness to your bar, you can cut back on the hard oils (coconut and palm) in the recipe. I'll include a couple of blog posts that talk about making cold process soap you may find helpful!
Also, each oil and butter has a different SAP value, or the amount of lye it takes to turn it into soap. Make sure to run your recipe through the Lye Calculator again so you get the right lye amount. =)
Lye Calculator: www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Lye-Calculator.aspx
Free Beginner's Guide to Soapmaking: Common Soapmaking Oils: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/
Formulating Cold Process Recipes: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/formulating-cold-process-recipes/
***** THANK YOU so much!!! I have watched countless of videos and I thought I have been all over yours and Bramble Berry's site to figure out exactly how to formulate a recipe so I am extremely grateful for your links!! I also just wanted to say Thank You so much for making those safety videos... I never realized how harmful Lye can really be until I watched your videos! Thanks again for everything you do!
***** You are so welcome! I'm so glad I could help you out. =)
This soap is sooo beautiful!!! Would this technique work with white M&P if you let it thicken a little bit???
Thank you!!! I look forward to your vids.
love your videos. one question why volume and not weight to measure milk
We have tried both weight and volume and found they're pretty similar! Now, we tend to use weight measurements because they're a bit more accurate. You can use volume for this recipe, or switch to weight if you like. =)
Read more about working with milk here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-add-lye-to-milk-for-cold-process-soap/
since you are using goat mill will it spoil? does it have a shelf life?
Yay! A new video! Thank you!
Hi,
after making soap, how long do you put in back in the freezer for?
Cindy Hunte Hi Cindy!
You can leave the soap in the freezer for four hours or up to overnight. That will keep in nice and cool. =)
I have a question: with all ingredients being weighed, I am confused by “ measure the milk, use volume, not weight” (2:55 on video). I have 4 of your books but haven’t been able to find the answer. Thank you
We are not positive why we made that recommendation for this recipe. We recommend weight for all your ingredients when making cold process soap.
Hi. I wanted to ask, can use 1 kind of oil only? Example virgin coconut oil? Or is it a requirement to use different oils ? Thanks.
S Lim You can do a 100% olive oil soap this is called Castile soap, I have also made 100% coconut oil soap but you would super fat that at 20% 😊
Great soaps! can i add milk powder to melt and pour soap and what would be the expiry of such soaps? i dont use any milk soap base. thanks :)
Mahima Dissoria So glad you like the soap! Powdered goat milk may be a bit difficult to mix into your melt and pour. It would also shorten the shelf life to just 6 weeks or so, because you are adding milk.
I would recommend using our Goat Milk Melt and Pour Base. It has 10% liquid goat milk and feels nice and creamy. =)
Goat Milk Melt and Pour Base: www.brambleberry.com/Goat-Milk-Melt-And-Pour-P3184.aspx
okay. :) also, what quantity of herbal powders should be added to soap, coz some of my herbal soaps having powder turned out sticky at the bottom. :0 :)
Mahima Dissoria We recommend starting with about 1 teaspoon per pound of soap. =)
Hi Soap Queen i was wondering if you can use dry goats milk and would it be the same? thank you
+Heather O'Berry You can definitely add the goat milk powder to this recipe if you like! It should still give the soap a nice creamy feeling. It may feel slightly different than liquid milk. I would recommend making a small test batch to see what you think. Also, you'll still want to put that soap in the fridge or freezer to keep it cool. =)
Read more about working with milk soap here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-add-lye-to-milk-for-cold-process-soap/
thank you for getting back with me and always being so nice
+Heather O'Berry You're welcome Heather! Thanks for watching. =)
I am wanting to make this but how long do you keep it in the fridge for? Then do you just let it cure like with regular CP soap? Thanks!
Do u have to have the sodium lactate though?
AnnMarie, if I decide not to freeze my milk so I can get the brown color on my soaps, will the ammonia smell subside after the soap is done? I will add fragrance oil to it! Thank you
The ammonia smell will go away as the soap cures! It should fade after the 4-6 weeks. =)
Soap Queen TV when i "dry/cure" the soaps where do you recommend putting them ? ( box, let it uncover completely, put it in normal packaging etc).. thanks !
Omg I’m so going to buy and try :)
What about using goats milk oil? I bought a block of it. Do I just melt it in the microwave with olive oil or melt and freeze it and let the lye melt it?
Donna Kusterer We haven't worked with goat milk oil, so I'm not 100% sure! Is it an oil that has been mixed with goat milk? Do you know the ratio of oil to goat milk? Let me know and I'll help you get it figured out. =)
Do you have to add all those oils? I’m severely allergic to 2 of the ones shown.. do I absolutely need those oils to make the soap?
Hi, thank you for posting this video, it is really helpful. I just have a quick question; how long do you leave in it the fridge for? Is it a week? Or is that how long until you can take it out of the mould? Thanks
Hey! I have one question. When you were mixing up your goats milk with the oils, what was in the oils. Vegetable oil?
Here are the oils we used in this recipe and the amounts.
10.8 oz Coconut Oil
10.8 oz Palm Oil
16.2 oz Pure Olive Oil
Whats the difference between a bleeding colourant and a non bleeding colourant from Brambleberry? And does this work with melt and pour soup bases?
Hi Christina!
Bleeding colors tend to migrate to other parts of your soap, while non-bleeding colors stay in place. This applies to cold process and melt and pour. Here's a list of all our non-bleeding colorants: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/bramble-berrys-non-bleeding-colors/
If you'd like to get some swirls in your melt and pour, check out this Faux Swirls Melt and Pour tutorial: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/melt-and-pour-soap/faux-swirl-melt-and-pour-cubes/