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Welcome to Soapmaking one oh one with the Soap
Queen, the podcast where we dive deep into the
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00:00:05,120 --> 00:00:08,879
art and craft of making cold process soap from
scratch.
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I'm your host, Anne-Marie, and I'm thrilled to
share my passion and knowledge with all of you
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soap enthusiasts out there.
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Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the
basics or a seasoned soapmaker looking for new
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00:00:19,054 --> 00:00:21,135
inspirations, this is the place for you.
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In today's episode, we're going to explore a
truly unique and advanced soapmaking technique:
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the Woodgrain Soap Tutorial.
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This project is an Advanced do-it-yourself, so
if you're just starting out, make sure to have
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00:00:37,229 --> 00:00:41,524
a solid ten or twenty batches under your
soapmaking belt before attempting this one.
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00:00:41,524 --> 00:00:45,524
It requires a deep understanding of trace and
the ability to work quickly, but if you're
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00:00:45,524 --> 00:00:47,604
ready for a challenge, let's dive in!
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00:00:48,644 --> 00:00:51,604
First and foremost, safety is key.
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00:00:52,004 --> 00:00:56,299
Suit up with your safety gear, including
goggles and gloves, and make sure you're
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working in a well-ventilated area.
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00:00:59,179 --> 00:01:04,299
If you're not familiar with what safety gear
you need, check out my video where I cover all
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00:01:04,299 --> 00:01:05,180
the basics.
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00:01:05,180 --> 00:01:08,619
It's always better to be safe than sorry,
especially when working with lye.
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00:01:10,064 --> 00:01:13,665
For this tutorial, I used the Bramble Berry
Swirl Quick Mix.
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00:01:13,825 --> 00:01:17,745
If you're not familiar with what a Quick Mix
is, it's a product I developed to help
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00:01:17,745 --> 00:01:19,745
streamline the soapmaking process.
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Instead of measuring out multiple oils, you
just need one Mix that we've carefully measured
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00:01:24,480 --> 00:01:28,109
and calculated in our Bellingham, Washington
production warehouse.
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00:01:28,829 --> 00:01:33,390
Of course, if you prefer to use your own mix of
oils, just make sure you have a solid ten
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00:01:33,390 --> 00:01:36,829
minutes for this technique as it involves a lot
of tiny little pours.
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00:01:38,155 --> 00:01:41,194
Let's talk about the ingredients you'll need
for this project.
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You'll require fifty-four ounces of Bramble
Berry Swirl Quick Mix, seven point six one
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ounces of lye, and seventeen ounces of
distilled water.
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You can also add three teaspoons of sodium
lactate if you wish, though it's optional.
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For colorants, pick four to six that say 'wood
grain' to you.
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I chose oranges, yellows, and browns, and mixed
and matched them.
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Make sure to have titanium dioxide mixed for a
contrast color.
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For fragrance, I used Sensuous Sandalwood
because it doesn't affect trace or color and
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gives a lovely woody scent.
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Before you begin, pre-mix your colorants.
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Use one teaspoon of each colorant into one
tablespoon of lightweight oil like avocado or
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sweet almond oil to prevent clumping.
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Lay out your containers for the
individually-colored soaps that will create the
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00:02:29,949 --> 00:02:30,430
wood grain.
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I used six different Bramble Berry Easy Pour
containers to make sure I had enough.
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00:02:36,465 --> 00:02:41,105
Prop your soap mold on its side at roughly a
forty-five to sixty-degree angle.
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00:02:41,745 --> 00:02:46,439
I used the Bramble Berry Sliding Bottom Mold
with a silicone liner, propped up with two hand
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00:02:46,439 --> 00:02:49,800
towels that I could remove one at a time during
the pouring process.
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Now, let's get into the instructions.
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Start by measuring your water and lye in two
separate, chemical-resistant containers.
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Carefully and slowly add the lye to the water,
never the other way around, and stir until the
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lye is completely dissolved.
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Heat your oils or Quick Mix to approximately
one hundred twenty to one hundred thirty
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degrees Fahrenheit.
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Check your lye water temperature; if it's
around the same temperature, it's ready to add
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to your oils.
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Slowly mix in with a stick blender until you
reach the very lightest trace.
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Separate the batter into five or six
containers, depending on how many colors you've
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decided for your design, and reserve the
largest for your titanium dioxide-colored soap.
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Hand whisk in the colorants and fragrances
until you reach the desired tone and hue.
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If any colors are not fully mixed in, stick
blend in a short burst to incorporate the full
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00:03:43,659 --> 00:03:44,860
color smoothly.
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Add the fragrances to the individual containers
before the color to prevent any unexpected
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00:03:50,539 --> 00:03:51,099
reactions.
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Arrange each layer, color by color, in the
order you plan to create your woodgrain design.
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Carefully pour the first layer down the side of
the mold, followed by each successive color in
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the design.
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00:04:04,120 --> 00:04:08,920
Alternate each color with a thin layer of white
to ensure that the woodgrain design stands out.
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00:04:08,920 --> 00:04:12,520
Continue pouring down the side of the mold; it
might feel awkward, but that's how the 'wood
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grain' design forms.
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Keep alternating colors until the mold needs to
be rotated down to thirty or fifteen degrees.
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Once that's done, continue pouring alternating
colors until the mold is filled to the side
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again, then put the mold on a flat surface.
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Pour the rest of the colors until all the soap
is used up.
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Spray the top of the mold with ninety-nine
percent rubbing alcohol to help prevent soda
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ash.
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To finish up, insulate your soap or use a heat
blanket to ensure it goes through the full gel
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phase.
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Let the soap harden and dry until it's ready to
cut.
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Once cut, put the bars in a fully ventilated
area for four to six weeks until they're fully
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cured and ready to use.
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If you make this soap, I'd love to see it!
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Post your creation and hashtag it #brambleon.
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I can't wait to see what you all come up with.
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That wraps up today's episode of Soapmaking one
oh one with the Soap Queen.
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00:05:04,605 --> 00:05:09,379
If you liked this episode and want to learn
more about how to make soap, BrambleBerry.com
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00:05:09,379 --> 00:05:14,659
has hundreds of free articles and recipes along
with all the supplies you need to make handmade
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00:05:14,659 --> 00:05:17,300
soaps, lotions, candles, and more.
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00:05:17,300 --> 00:05:18,180
Thanks for listening!
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00:05:18,180 --> 00:05:19,300
And, happy soaping!
00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,120
Welcome to Soapmaking one oh one with the Soap
Queen, the podcast where we dive deep into the
2
00:00:05,120 --> 00:00:08,879
art and craft of making cold process soap from
scratch.
3
00:00:09,119 --> 00:00:12,815
I'm your host, Anne-Marie, and I'm thrilled to
share my passion and knowledge with all of you
4
00:00:12,815 --> 00:00:14,414
soap enthusiasts out there.
5
00:00:14,654 --> 00:00:19,054
Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the
basics or a seasoned soapmaker looking for new
6
00:00:19,054 --> 00:00:21,135
inspirations, this is the place for you.
7
00:00:24,670 --> 00:00:30,510
In today's episode, we're going to explore a
truly unique and advanced soapmaking technique:
8
00:00:30,589 --> 00:00:32,509
the Woodgrain Soap Tutorial.
9
00:00:32,750 --> 00:00:37,229
This project is an Advanced do-it-yourself, so
if you're just starting out, make sure to have
10
00:00:37,229 --> 00:00:41,524
a solid ten or twenty batches under your
soapmaking belt before attempting this one.
11
00:00:41,524 --> 00:00:45,524
It requires a deep understanding of trace and
the ability to work quickly, but if you're
12
00:00:45,524 --> 00:00:47,604
ready for a challenge, let's dive in!
13
00:00:48,644 --> 00:00:51,604
First and foremost, safety is key.
14
00:00:52,004 --> 00:00:56,299
Suit up with your safety gear, including
goggles and gloves, and make sure you're
15
00:00:56,299 --> 00:00:58,539
working in a well-ventilated area.
16
00:00:59,179 --> 00:01:04,299
If you're not familiar with what safety gear
you need, check out my video where I cover all
17
00:01:04,299 --> 00:01:05,180
the basics.
18
00:01:05,180 --> 00:01:08,619
It's always better to be safe than sorry,
especially when working with lye.
19
00:01:10,064 --> 00:01:13,665
For this tutorial, I used the Bramble Berry
Swirl Quick Mix.
20
00:01:13,825 --> 00:01:17,745
If you're not familiar with what a Quick Mix
is, it's a product I developed to help
21
00:01:17,745 --> 00:01:19,745
streamline the soapmaking process.
22
00:01:20,145 --> 00:01:24,480
Instead of measuring out multiple oils, you
just need one Mix that we've carefully measured
23
00:01:24,480 --> 00:01:28,109
and calculated in our Bellingham, Washington
production warehouse.
24
00:01:28,829 --> 00:01:33,390
Of course, if you prefer to use your own mix of
oils, just make sure you have a solid ten
25
00:01:33,390 --> 00:01:36,829
minutes for this technique as it involves a lot
of tiny little pours.
26
00:01:38,155 --> 00:01:41,194
Let's talk about the ingredients you'll need
for this project.
27
00:01:41,674 --> 00:01:46,954
You'll require fifty-four ounces of Bramble
Berry Swirl Quick Mix, seven point six one
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00:01:46,954 --> 00:01:50,234
ounces of lye, and seventeen ounces of
distilled water.
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00:01:50,849 --> 00:01:55,969
You can also add three teaspoons of sodium
lactate if you wish, though it's optional.
30
00:01:55,969 --> 00:01:59,409
For colorants, pick four to six that say 'wood
grain' to you.
31
00:01:59,409 --> 00:02:02,770
I chose oranges, yellows, and browns, and mixed
and matched them.
32
00:02:03,314 --> 00:02:06,994
Make sure to have titanium dioxide mixed for a
contrast color.
33
00:02:07,155 --> 00:02:11,474
For fragrance, I used Sensuous Sandalwood
because it doesn't affect trace or color and
34
00:02:11,474 --> 00:02:13,155
gives a lovely woody scent.
35
00:02:14,194 --> 00:02:16,995
Before you begin, pre-mix your colorants.
36
00:02:17,469 --> 00:02:23,150
Use one teaspoon of each colorant into one
tablespoon of lightweight oil like avocado or
37
00:02:23,150 --> 00:02:25,550
sweet almond oil to prevent clumping.
38
00:02:26,189 --> 00:02:29,949
Lay out your containers for the
individually-colored soaps that will create the
39
00:02:29,949 --> 00:02:30,430
wood grain.
40
00:02:31,344 --> 00:02:35,905
I used six different Bramble Berry Easy Pour
containers to make sure I had enough.
41
00:02:36,465 --> 00:02:41,105
Prop your soap mold on its side at roughly a
forty-five to sixty-degree angle.
42
00:02:41,745 --> 00:02:46,439
I used the Bramble Berry Sliding Bottom Mold
with a silicone liner, propped up with two hand
43
00:02:46,439 --> 00:02:49,800
towels that I could remove one at a time during
the pouring process.
44
00:02:51,080 --> 00:02:53,240
Now, let's get into the instructions.
45
00:02:53,560 --> 00:02:57,719
Start by measuring your water and lye in two
separate, chemical-resistant containers.
46
00:02:58,224 --> 00:03:02,705
Carefully and slowly add the lye to the water,
never the other way around, and stir until the
47
00:03:02,705 --> 00:03:04,385
lye is completely dissolved.
48
00:03:04,544 --> 00:03:09,665
Heat your oils or Quick Mix to approximately
one hundred twenty to one hundred thirty
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00:03:09,665 --> 00:03:10,544
degrees Fahrenheit.
50
00:03:11,060 --> 00:03:15,139
Check your lye water temperature; if it's
around the same temperature, it's ready to add
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00:03:15,139 --> 00:03:16,099
to your oils.
52
00:03:16,900 --> 00:03:20,900
Slowly mix in with a stick blender until you
reach the very lightest trace.
53
00:03:22,180 --> 00:03:26,705
Separate the batter into five or six
containers, depending on how many colors you've
54
00:03:26,705 --> 00:03:32,625
decided for your design, and reserve the
largest for your titanium dioxide-colored soap.
55
00:03:32,784 --> 00:03:37,825
Hand whisk in the colorants and fragrances
until you reach the desired tone and hue.
56
00:03:38,219 --> 00:03:43,659
If any colors are not fully mixed in, stick
blend in a short burst to incorporate the full
57
00:03:43,659 --> 00:03:44,860
color smoothly.
58
00:03:45,259 --> 00:03:50,539
Add the fragrances to the individual containers
before the color to prevent any unexpected
59
00:03:50,539 --> 00:03:51,099
reactions.
60
00:03:52,805 --> 00:03:58,245
Arrange each layer, color by color, in the
order you plan to create your woodgrain design.
61
00:03:58,324 --> 00:04:03,205
Carefully pour the first layer down the side of
the mold, followed by each successive color in
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00:04:03,205 --> 00:04:03,604
the design.
63
00:04:04,120 --> 00:04:08,920
Alternate each color with a thin layer of white
to ensure that the woodgrain design stands out.
64
00:04:08,920 --> 00:04:12,520
Continue pouring down the side of the mold; it
might feel awkward, but that's how the 'wood
65
00:04:12,520 --> 00:04:13,880
grain' design forms.
66
00:04:15,080 --> 00:04:19,720
Keep alternating colors until the mold needs to
be rotated down to thirty or fifteen degrees.
67
00:04:20,095 --> 00:04:24,495
Once that's done, continue pouring alternating
colors until the mold is filled to the side
68
00:04:24,495 --> 00:04:27,134
again, then put the mold on a flat surface.
69
00:04:27,454 --> 00:04:30,574
Pour the rest of the colors until all the soap
is used up.
70
00:04:30,654 --> 00:04:35,214
Spray the top of the mold with ninety-nine
percent rubbing alcohol to help prevent soda
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00:04:35,214 --> 00:04:35,615
ash.
72
00:04:36,949 --> 00:04:41,750
To finish up, insulate your soap or use a heat
blanket to ensure it goes through the full gel
73
00:04:41,750 --> 00:04:42,470
phase.
74
00:04:42,709 --> 00:04:45,670
Let the soap harden and dry until it's ready to
cut.
75
00:04:45,750 --> 00:04:50,310
Once cut, put the bars in a fully ventilated
area for four to six weeks until they're fully
76
00:04:50,310 --> 00:04:51,509
cured and ready to use.
77
00:04:52,205 --> 00:04:54,365
If you make this soap, I'd love to see it!
78
00:04:54,365 --> 00:04:57,404
Post your creation and hashtag it #brambleon.
79
00:04:57,404 --> 00:04:59,485
I can't wait to see what you all come up with.
80
00:05:00,525 --> 00:05:04,525
That wraps up today's episode of Soapmaking one
oh one with the Soap Queen.
81
00:05:04,605 --> 00:05:09,379
If you liked this episode and want to learn
more about how to make soap, BrambleBerry.com
82
00:05:09,379 --> 00:05:14,659
has hundreds of free articles and recipes along
with all the supplies you need to make handmade
83
00:05:14,659 --> 00:05:17,300
soaps, lotions, candles, and more.
84
00:05:17,300 --> 00:05:18,180
Thanks for listening!
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00:05:18,180 --> 00:05:19,300
And, happy soaping!
