Soap Making 101 - How to make Hot Process Soap Part 2

[BonnieInBama]

Very nicely done! I've just started dabbling with HP, and it does take some getting used to after working with CP, but so far I'm enjoying it. I look forward to more of your videos. :)

[tulipanegradesign]

best crockpot soap video. thanks for putting this online..

[AuraQueenDraconis]

This is an awesome tutorial :) I've been looking into making HP soap for a while (I've made MP for years so far, but I want to make them from scratch now) and I've been looking for a visual tutorial to help me to know what to actually look for. Yours is the best I've found. :) Thanks! Now I actually know what to do.

[cocobrownallaround]

Once again, I think your videos is awesome! I thought that it would be very hard to make soap, but this is a great way to make it. Crock pot soap, whe knew? You're so awesome!

[kbasso19]

Excellent tutorial!  This is my first attempt at making soap at home. I am looking forward to my next batch.

[trinibee11]

Hey there just wanted to know how long this process takes??? My sister cooks hers on the stove which takes 5 hours, please tell me this method is faster....Thanks

[asdfqwerty212]

Would this work?

1) Weigh whole brick in oz = W

2) Measure brick length in inches = N

3) 5.5 oz * N / W = inches to cut each bar

Assuming your soap is fairly homogeneous along its length, the bars should be exactly as big as you want each time. Weigh as you go to confirm.

BTW, if you never thought you'd ever use ALGEBRA and you hated WORD PROBLEMS, that's basically what this situation was! Kids, demand a quality education or make one for yourself (you're on the Internet, after all)!

[candeelion]

What is the yellow thing called that you used for holding and cutting the soap? Great video. Very informative!

[helenshandsboutique]

@candeelion Thanks for your comment. The Yellow thing, is a mitre box that I purchased from Lowe's for about $5.00. Works like a charm!

[Stinkydancersoaps]

Great vid...HP is my favorite soap to make and use!!

[marjs29]

Great tutorial. I make MP soap. This makes me want to try HP. Is the zapp test a must? or could the soap be cooked a bit longer without doing the zapp test? That would be the second thing that makes me hesitate about making HP. The first thing is using lye, I'm afraid of it that's why I make MP soap. Where do go get your supplies from? Thank you.

[helenshandsboutique]

@marjs29 Yes, you can cook the soap a little longer (not too long or the soap will dry out) you can also leave the soap to "cure" like CP soap and not use it for a few weeks, which will allow any remaining lye in the soap to neutralize. Don't be afraid of lye, I have used it for years with no problems, just practice safety first. as for my supplies, I get most of my oils from Soapers Choice and my lye I get from Essentials Depot. Thanks for your comment and Happy Soaping.

[thebachars]

Thanks for a great tutorial! Watched part 1 and 2. I have made 5 batches of cold process and wondered about HP. Love that it cures faster (I have no patience). Can I use a CP recipe in a HP one? Again great video!!

[helenshandsboutique]

@thebachars For the most part any CP recipe can be used for HP, but I would "tweek" the CP recipe if it has more that 40% solid oils/butters because I find that HP soap perform better when there is a higher percentage of liquid oils. For example 30% Olive Oil 15% Rice Bran 25% Palm Oil 15% Coconut Oil 10% Soybean Oil 5% Castor is something that I would use for HP. Thanks for watching! Happy Soaping :)

[epicgnomekernelpop]

Where did you buy the silicone mold. And now that red devil lye is no longer readily available, where do you buy it?

[helenshandsboutique]

@epicgnomekernelpop Hi, Thanks for the nice comments! :) I brought the silicone mold from Wholesale Supplies Plus and I buy my Lye from Essential Depot.

[epicgnomekernelpop]

Wow I was looking for a hot process soap making tutorial. Thanks so much. It's really done well and paced so I can keep up. I love making soap but usually it's so time consuming. You made it look soooo easy. I think I will start making soap again. My mouth was watering when the soap was in the crockpot. It looked liked mashed potatoes with lots of butter. YUM!

[Araseths]

Lovely video, very informative and detailed thanks so much for sharing!

[helenshandsboutique]

@Araseths Thanks for the comment! :) and you're welcome.

[R0SS4N4]

Awesome videos, great tutorials!! Can you add the lavender buds to the soap itself so that they are like exfoliants "trapped" inside the soap?

[R0SS4N4]

Oops sorry i see you already answered the question about adding the buds to the soap mixture, I had not seen it :)

[helenshandsboutique]

@R0SS4N4 no problem! :)

[fr0ggygir1]

great vids!! and love your nails!! thank you for making these!! :)

[Chafalota]

I really like these hot process tutorials you did. Good Work!!! ;)

[helenshandsboutique]

@Chafalota Thanks, I have more videos coming! :)

[emoneyblue]

Great video, and thanks for adding.

[helenshandsboutique]

@emoneyblue You are very welcome!

[HJKelley47]

Thank you for your quality tutorial. I am researching what I can on the subject of soap making. What tutorial books would you recommend? I understand that the HP method produces a harder bar of soap. The idea of a zap test does not appeal to me, but if I understood you correctly, you had cooked your soap for approximately 50 minutes before testing. I am assuming that after 45-50 minutes of cooktime, the lye has been cooked out of the soap??? Can the buds be added to the soap mixture??

[helenshandsboutique]

@HJKelley47 Hi, I actually did a video reviewing some soap making books and I will forward you that video to look at. Yes, the zap test is not pleasant and the time of the cook will depend on your crock pot. As a general rule I wait until the soap reaches the "Vaseline" stage and then I zap test and it normally can take anywhere from 45 min to 1.5 hours for soap to reach that stage. The buds can be added to the soap mixture but, they may turn brown and look less appealing.

[sexyladydee50]

Thank you. I was going to start with cold process soap making but your tutorials were easy to understand and follow. I have and extra crockpot I don't use for dying so I hope to have all of my supplies by next weekend. I would like to ask where you go online for the lavendar buds. I am having trouble finding them in quantity locally. Dee

[helenshandsboutique]

@sexyladydee50 Hi! The place where I used to get my bus was : Limauge Boutique, but they have gone out of business. So try Atlantic Spice or Lebermuth.

[shugaphut]

Could tell me how you test the soap.

[helenshandsboutique]

@shugaphut Hi, I test the soap by doing a "zap" test. Basically, after the soap has cooked and has reached the Vaseline stage, you take a little bit of soap, I use a butter-knife and let it cool for a min, then take the soap and put it on your tongue, if you get ZAPPED the soap needs to cook a little longer. I have been told the zap is equivalent to a 9V battery, as someone who has been zapped before, I liken it more to a jolt from a live wire! I will never make that mistake again LOL

[alionlife]

@helenshandsboutique how dangerous is that to put on your tongue if there is still lye in it aren't you in dangerous of burning your mouth?

[helenshandsboutique]

@alionlife That is a good question. Since, the soap has been cooked, most of the lye is cooked out, so the danger is relatively low. I always err on the side of caution and cook my soap a little longer before doing the zap test.  I have only been "zapped" once and I still have my tongue and taste buds in tact! :) LOL! Thanks for the question.

[bflynstilettos]

Hi!!! Im your 100 Subie! LOL! I was wondering where Id be able to find the crafters choice Silicone loaf pan???

[helenshandsboutique]

@bflynstilettos Hi, I PM'd you the website, but the name of the company is Wholesale Supplies Plus.

[allisonhenson]

Hi, I was just watching the video with my mom. We loved the video. We were wondering if we could get the recipe. We would like to try to make it. Thanks so much.

[TheJohead]

Hi, just watched you video as have been making CP soap for years. Went to car boot and bought a crock pot - so now having watched your tutorial I cannot wait to experiment - I gained a lot of useful hints and what not to do's from this video. I would love to use your recipe for my first batch as, clearly, it works well - would you mind sharing it? Well done, and thank you for posting this extremely informative video.

[stonehill599]

I loved this video as well. You were clear and informational and easy to understand! Your camera was right where we needed to see and I learned a lot. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. You made it look so easy I have to give this a try! Just wish we had smellavision!

[selfreliantmoms]

I love the video, but the recipe you used would be great.  Thanks, I have to try this now.

[fullamoon]

This was fun to watch. Thank you!

[helenshandsboutique]

@fullamoon Thanks for watching! :)

[Mrssoappeddler]

Now that is a NICE soap. Thank you! I am going to try a batch today!

[helenshandsboutique]

@Mrssoappeddler Thanks, good luck with your batch!

[xFlossy]

Thanks so much for this clear demo! Can you tell me is there any benefit between HP over CP? Or is it just personal preference?

Flash point? Does that mean thats the highest temp the oil can stand before it goes "off"?

Also what is the zap test? lol sorry for all the questions, I am keen to start but like any new hobby you have to learn everything first.

Also how do you have to cure the soap? Do you cut it after it's set and then leave it in a dark room for a few weeks? :o)

[helenshandsboutique]

@xFlossy these are such great questions that I am going to do a video to answer them, plus the answers are way too long to put here. Thanks for the great questions!

[Seedcovers]

Turned out lovely. I haven't made hp is a long time, i was in the mood this morning.

[wahinepaddler4]

The bars turned out AWESOME..great job!!

Thank you again for making the video!!

[helenshandsboutique]

@wahinepaddler4 You are very welcome

[Rainbowdrops31]

Love your vid, Your soap looks a nice consistancey, mines really thick do you have any tips of thinning it out at the end of cook. iam a newbie to soap making, had a few disasters but iam perservering. Debbie : ))

[helenshandsboutique]

@Rainbowdrops31 Hi! Thanks for all of your nice comments. At the end of the cook you can try a few things to help with the consistency; First, you can try adding a conditioning oil like Jojoba oil, Shea butter at the end of the cook at of rate of about 1 Tbsp per pound of oil. Some people add a little bit of glycerin or honey at the end of the cook. This does 2 things, it helps with the consistency of the soap and also helps cool the soap so that the FO/EO can be added. Hope this helps!

[mrscrafty100]

Turned out beautiful! =)

[helenshandsboutique]

@mrscrafty100 Thanks! :)

[MyPinkDreams1]

nice they came out so nice i just love to watch your videos :)

[helenshandsboutique]

@MyPinkDreams1 Thanks for your nice comments! I truly appreciate them.