I love the fall collection. I had my very first soapmaking class. I tried your technique on the top. The teacher said, "Oh, you have definitely been watching your videos." I said, "Yes, I watch Jerika Zimmerman on UA-cam." Although I must be honest, my top was by no means in your league. I will only give my soap to my family for Christmas because my family are the only people who would even take the bars I made, lol. Thank you for always sharing. My real passion is to focus on liquid soap. I am going to try that next.
@@HerIndulgenceGlow It was a beginner's cold process class. I loved it. My grandchildren all have sensitive skin, and their parents use liquid soap. I need to learn how to make lotions and liquid soap.
Love the Fall Colorings….”Jerika For The Save”…..loved the Shimmying ….the FIRST Cut was gorgeous ….oh Yes the last cuts were popping….the Candle Making was filmed so well….Oh You have on Your Steamboat Island Sweatshirt…..it looks cozy….
Awesome job on all of these soaps! I just make soaps for my family and have had tried & true recipes move fast for no reason. After watching all your videos, I was able to keep moving and had great results. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I do 5050 lye and I use pumpkin, banana, spinach, carrots n so on. I don’t have a problem. The titanium dioxide will make it move faster. I don’t use titanium dioxide and when I get white it white. I only use Snow White from MadMicas. It doesn’t mess with ur soap thickening up. I stopped using it because I found out that it messes with women’s reproductive health. I haven’t used it in 8 years or so. I have no problem getting white. I noticed someone asked about u pouring the oils into lye. It’s fine. Just like ppl tell diapers they have to watch temperatures and that is absolutely incorrect. I master batch my lye and it’s between 55-60 degrees when I use it. I’ve never had an issue and some ppl do heat transfer where u pour the hot lye over the cold hard butters and oils and melt them w the lye. U can’t get a bigger temperature difference than that. I freeze my water n coffee and teas whatever I’m using to make the lye I make ice cubes with it and I pour the lye over it and there are absolutely zero fumes. A lot of people wanna sell books and made these rules up. Ppl have been making soap for thousands of years without temperature guns. lol I feel bad that ppl spend money on all these books and they need a chemistry book to know all this is a lie. Just like ur saponification process is done within 24 so that means there is zero lie it is completed the chemical process of becoming so you can use it now if you want to use full water then it’s gonna be too soft but if you do a 50-50 discount for a 50-50 last solution you can use the soap is so lactating. There will be hard as a rock so is hard as a rock about 25 minutes after I cut it I just do 50% discount. and that’s it but the soap is absolutely 100% perfectly think the only thing you’re doing is making sure all the water is out of it so the customer gets a longer use of the bar. You do not need to let your bar sit 4 to 6 weeks. You don’t need to let them sit three weeks in fact, all the big times soap companies, they let them sit 7 to 10 days. In fact I’ve actually put my soul in dehydrator perfect dehydrated in a day because I use such a small amount of water compared to most soap makers so all of that is BS a very popular soap maker of a very popular company is telling people that they’re still one to 3% lie left in your soap for 6 to 8 weeks that is a lie that’s not true. If there was lie still left in your soap you did not calculate that correctly and you should not sell that should always do on your page and you should always do it properly. Your soap should be perfectly 24 hours after it and that’s it. It’s not that complicated that people make it sell books and products and if u wanna make book sales ull say things that are not true. And ppl do no research for themselves and they parrot what they hear and that’s how ppl get wrong information. I luv pumpkin it’s my favorite I do pumpkin all year long! Ur soap is beautiful
Thank you so much for all of this info! I strongly suspected the pour lye water in oil thing was perfectly fine (as I’ve done it many times now - in this video alone 4 times!). But it’s nice to hear that it’s fine from another soap - thanks so much!
I love to watch your videos !! Thank you 🥰 I didn't catch the name of the natural orange colorant in the 3rd soap, how is it called ? It looks so pretty !!
We are going into Spring now so its crazy for me to see you going into Autumn.❤. Great soaps.. the looks beautiful..So from the other side of the globe.. lotsa love.
This combination is gorgeous. I am just starting out with melt and pour bases. Do you as a soap maker have any tips and tricks for different types of melt and pour creations? I use molds at this time because the swirling isn't working well. Thank you
Swirling with Melt and pour is challenging! I find melt and pour to be a good option when using uniquely shaped molds. I’ve seen beautiful loafs made too - they’re really quite versatile. I like how you can just quickly zap them to get them liquid again .
yeah it’s weird how instagrams algorithm is always changing. they will love what you post and then all of a sudden turn on you. i’m sure the algorithm will love you again soon! again i’m just amazed with your soap making talent 😍 & your lighting looks great! i think it’s just something you always have to be mindful of and will always think it’s not good enough. lol
I knew you’d understand this! I’ve learned to ride the waves… can’t fight it. Just gotta go with it 😅. The lighting is an ever-constant struggle but I do think I’m getting there! You seem to have it down ❤
Jerika. What I thought slight difference in two pumpkin soaps on pouring was colour difference did you add more purée to the second? Your last soap is superb I just love natural colourants always a surprise fancy cocoa going grey for example. Well done on all of them. And thank you for sharing even one you were disappointed with.
Ahhhh i think part of the disappointment was knowing it wasn’t going to stay looking like that. It has browned even more and I’ll show the results in the next video.
I’ve learned to work with it, but ya it’s definitely not a perfect fit and is a bit awkward. July from Winston and Walter has since improved her molds and this isn’t an issue with her current models.
I think if you have a skin allergy to aluminum that’s incredibly sensitive, then you should definitely avoid using anything that touches aluminum on your body.
I don’t like to offer advice on this as choosing the right insurance provider is so personal to your own business needs and can literally make or break your company. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help! I can suggest to call around to as many insurance providers as you can and shop around for a good quote for insurance that you feel will best sui your company and its needs.
I’ve made many soaps this way successfully. I think it’s one of those things that gets touted as a rule and then people follow them without really knowing why it’s a rule. I would love for someone to chime in and let me know ! I don’t want to promote any unsafe practices 😊
I love the fall collection. I had my very first soapmaking class. I tried your technique on the top. The teacher said, "Oh, you have definitely been watching your videos." I said, "Yes, I watch Jerika Zimmerman on UA-cam." Although I must be honest, my top was by no means in your league. I will only give my soap to my family for Christmas because my family are the only people who would even take the bars I made, lol. Thank you for always sharing. My real passion is to focus on liquid soap. I am going to try that next.
Aw that’s awesome!!! ❤
What class did you take
@@HerIndulgenceGlow It was a beginner's cold process class. I loved it. My grandchildren all have sensitive skin, and their parents use liquid soap. I need to learn how to make lotions and liquid soap.
Pumpkin soaps look great, adding real pumpkin is super awesome! Love this! Thank you!
Like a pro :) !!! Beautiful as always!
Love the Fall Colorings….”Jerika For The Save”…..loved the Shimmying ….the FIRST Cut was gorgeous ….oh Yes the last cuts were popping….the Candle Making was filmed so well….Oh You have on Your Steamboat Island Sweatshirt…..it looks cozy….
I love the sweatshirt! It’s super cozy!
The pumpkin soaps look like variations of the snicker bars. 🤤
The colours and tops are lovely 💙🤌
Haha!! I never thought of it like that and now I can’t unsee it 😅
Show us the dirty dishes Jerika!! Help us feel better for not doing our own soap dishes! 😂😂
Haha! Will do! 😅
😂
What a beautiful collection, they turned out so pretty 😍 so relaxing to watch xxx
Thank you!
I’m loving the colors of this soap!❤But have you considered a vanilla stabilizer to stop the color change?
Ya, it won’t completely stop the discolouration, so I just go with it lol
I actually started doing soap watching your videos
Awesome job on all of these soaps! I just make soaps for my family and have had tried & true recipes move fast for no reason. After watching all your videos, I was able to keep moving and had great results. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for sharing!! And thanks for watching. Yes, it’s so worth it to push past the struggles - there amazing results on the other side.
I love the colors of the apple soap. Perfect fall colors. It does resemble apple cider and I think it’s lovely.
Oh thank you!
I love the Fall collection!! I was hoping you would post today! 😊💕
Hope you enjoyed it! ❤️
Loved the concept. 💕💕💕
Thank you!!!
I do 5050 lye and I use pumpkin, banana, spinach, carrots n so on. I don’t have a problem. The titanium dioxide will make it move faster. I don’t use titanium dioxide and when I get white it white. I only use Snow White from MadMicas. It doesn’t mess with ur soap thickening up. I stopped using it because I found out that it messes with women’s reproductive health. I haven’t used it in 8 years or so. I have no problem getting white. I noticed someone asked about u pouring the oils into lye. It’s fine. Just like ppl tell diapers they have to watch temperatures and that is absolutely incorrect. I master batch my lye and it’s between 55-60 degrees when I use it. I’ve never had an issue and some ppl do heat transfer where u pour the hot lye over the cold hard butters and oils and melt them w the lye. U can’t get a bigger temperature difference than that. I freeze my water n coffee and teas whatever I’m using to make the lye I make ice cubes with it and I pour the lye over it and there are absolutely zero fumes. A lot of people wanna sell books and made these rules up. Ppl have been making soap for thousands of years without temperature guns. lol I feel bad that ppl spend money on all these books and they need a chemistry book to know all this is a lie. Just like ur saponification process is done within 24 so that means there is zero lie it is completed the chemical process of becoming so you can use it now if you want to use full water then it’s gonna be too soft but if you do a 50-50 discount for a 50-50 last solution you can use the soap is so lactating. There will be hard as a rock so is hard as a rock about 25 minutes after I cut it I just do 50% discount. and that’s it but the soap is absolutely 100% perfectly think the only thing you’re doing is making sure all the water is out of it so the customer gets a longer use of the bar. You do not need to let your bar sit 4 to 6 weeks. You don’t need to let them sit three weeks in fact, all the big times soap companies, they let them sit 7 to 10 days. In fact I’ve actually put my soul in dehydrator perfect dehydrated in a day because I use such a small amount of water compared to most soap makers so all of that is BS a very popular soap maker of a very popular company is telling people that they’re still one to 3% lie left in your soap for 6 to 8 weeks that is a lie that’s not true. If there was lie still left in your soap you did not calculate that correctly and you should not sell that should always do on your page and you should always do it properly. Your soap should be perfectly 24 hours after it and that’s it. It’s not that complicated that people make it sell books and products and if u wanna make book sales ull say things that are not true. And ppl do no research for themselves and they parrot what they hear and that’s how ppl get wrong information. I luv pumpkin it’s my favorite I do pumpkin all year long! Ur soap is beautiful
Thank you so much for all of this info! I strongly suspected the pour lye water in oil thing was perfectly fine (as I’ve done it many times now - in this video alone 4 times!). But it’s nice to hear that it’s fine from another soap - thanks so much!
Happy for another video! I know you are disappointed in the apple one, but I love it... might be my favorite one.
Aw that fills me with hope that it will be purchased ❤
Great video Jerika. How long did it take for you to feel comfortable doing vlog style videos?
Hmmm probably after a year of doing UA-cam 😊
I love to watch your videos !! Thank you 🥰 I didn't catch the name of the natural orange colorant in the 3rd soap, how is it called ? It looks so pretty !!
Annatto seed powder 😊
We are going into Spring now so its crazy for me to see you going into Autumn.❤. Great soaps.. the looks beautiful..So from the other side of the globe.. lotsa love.
Oh wow spring is also a lovely season, so hope you’re enjoying the greeen coming back ❤
Beautiful! Admire your work
Thank you very much!
I total vibe with you give. I love making soap!!! Greetings from Wisconsin. Karen ❤
Thank you so much! Greetings from Washington!
Good job!! Love orange clove too
It's so good!
@@JerikaZimmerman it is . I love orange and patchouli too
Where did you purchase your soap cutter from
This combination is gorgeous. I am just starting out with melt and pour bases. Do you as a soap maker have any tips and tricks for different types of melt and pour creations? I use molds at this time because the swirling isn't working well. Thank you
Swirling with Melt and pour is challenging! I find melt and pour to be a good option when using uniquely shaped molds. I’ve seen beautiful loafs made too - they’re really quite versatile. I like how you can just quickly zap them to get them liquid again .
yeah it’s weird how instagrams algorithm is always changing. they will love what you post and then all of a sudden turn on you.
i’m sure the algorithm will love you again soon!
again i’m just amazed with your soap making talent 😍
& your lighting looks great! i think it’s just something you always have to be mindful of and will always think it’s not good enough. lol
I knew you’d understand this! I’ve learned to ride the waves… can’t fight it. Just gotta go with it 😅. The lighting is an ever-constant struggle but I do think I’m getting there! You seem to have it down ❤
Jerika. What I thought slight difference in two pumpkin soaps on pouring was colour difference did you add more purée to the second? Your last soap is superb I just love natural colourants always a surprise fancy cocoa going grey for example. Well done on all of them. And thank you for sharing even one you were disappointed with.
You know… that could be it!!
Jerika Zimmerman, amazing video
Thank you!
We use clove as the spice in our soap 😊
It’s so lovely! 😊
From my iPad screen the apple soap looks like a candied apple with a caramel drip. Looks delicious to me. I am also hungry so there’s that!!
Ahhhh i think part of the disappointment was knowing it wasn’t going to stay looking like that. It has browned even more and I’ll show the results in the next video.
I always watch your videos but that mold liner wood drive me crazy folding in like that. How do you get it to stay put?
I’ve learned to work with it, but ya it’s definitely not a perfect fit and is a bit awkward. July from Winston and Walter has since improved her molds and this isn’t an issue with her current models.
Greetings Jerika,
I’m asking just for clarity.
Will the Pumpkin being in an aluminium container cause any skin allergies?
I think if you have a skin allergy to aluminum that’s incredibly sensitive, then you should definitely avoid using anything that touches aluminum on your body.
@@JerikaZimmerman thank you for your reply. ☺️
One last question..do you put on your label that the pumpkin was in a tin?
Hello Jerika is there any pumpkin fragrances for bath bombs and apple too ???? if there are could you give me a link thank you
Hi Karen! Check out my links above for suppliers who make amazing fragrance oils used by soap makers 😊.
Can I ask you who you have you insurance through for your candle making? I have been looking around..
I don’t like to offer advice on this as choosing the right insurance provider is so personal to your own business needs and can literally make or break your company. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help! I can suggest to call around to as many insurance providers as you can and shop around for a good quote for insurance that you feel will best sui your company and its needs.
I have always heard you never add your oils to the lye water, always add the lye water to the oils... Is this not true? Teach me!! 😊
I’ve made many soaps this way successfully. I think it’s one of those things that gets touted as a rule and then people follow them without really knowing why it’s a rule. I would love for someone to chime in and let me know ! I don’t want to promote any unsafe practices 😊
@@JerikaZimmermanit’s only because of splashing, better to spill oil than lye water.
Gorgeous soap as always, Jerika! I know I say it every time, but you are an inspiration to me and my soapy journey! Thank you for being my mentor!
I'm so glad!
Love your unique swirl tops. Beautiful. If you don't mind me asking are you and Kale planning to have children of your own?
Nope, Cale and I are child-free and will likely stay that way ❤
I keep forgetting you moved into my neck of the woods haha.
I love it here! Hello neighbour 😊
I l9ve ur videos I have lear a lot from u
Hi❤❤❤