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Yeah I got it with soap 2, but not soap one. High school me would've been really excited about this. 32 year old me is boring and kinda grew out of LOTR.
I had a feeling it would be Hobbits with the first one, then the grey one I imagined Mithrandir, and then the barrel sort of nailed it for me. The next one I imagined to be the desolation of Smaug - the sky above Lake Town just burning (I was wrong), but the sunrise threw me off - it seemed a bit too tropical to fit. I'm so glad to see I got it tho! Reading the comments I felt like I was way off and really doubted myself.
Never apologise for emotions! The LOTR has so many amazing moments like that, I even started tearing up when you talked about Theodin coming out of the fog because "I know your face" is such a wonderful line!!
Wait….. I feel so dumb rn.. I have seen LOTR written all over and I didn’t realize it was an acronym for lord of the rings until just now.. this whole time I thought it was a character name..
I just told my husband and said “Katie is enabling me!” I have been obsessed with LotR since I was in 7th grade! I own about 50 books either by Tolkien, his son, or are guides/analysis/companions for the books!!
Hey Kathleen If you are Tolkien obsessed you might like to check out Signum University. They offer free public.broadcasts through their fan focused Myhtgard Institute. The Prancing Pony Podcast is another great community to check out.
@@sharbean Thanks! I will definitely check it out! I actually seriously considered a career in English and becoming a Tolkien scholar. I still love reading and discussing the depths of the lore, symbolism and themes throughout his books. Shar- do you also by chance like the Sword of Truth series? Your name reminded me of a character in it :)
The entire collection is absolutely gorgeous. I'm definitely telling my mother about this series, she loves Lord Of The Rings! Oh, and congrats on the 10 year anniversary!
My first thought when I saw the "Barrels out of Bonds" soap was LotR, but I couldn't place the other soaps. LotR is my favourite book, so I'm very happy with this theme!
I tried. Sigh. Apparently, I can’t stand Tolkein’s writing style. I’m just not the kind of person who likes seriously in-depth world building. I’m more a get-the-plot-going kinda gal.
I’m so glad the soap is LOTR themed!! I’m huge fan of the series and i feel like I don’t see too much art inspired by it (in comparison to Harry Potter anyways lol)!
I am legitimately always impressed by how these soaps come out. Like you start with just a light yellow base and some tiny cups of colors, then BAM you have a literal work of art
The fourth soap is one of my favorites she has ever made. It looks like silhouettes of mountains with sun peaking around the edges because of the gold mica line and the background just looks magical and far away, there's so much depth in the soap. Love the color palette too.
Thank you so much for doing middle earth! I live in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and i always love seeing everyone getting inspired by something which started out as a small kiwi dream inspired by a brilliant book series. It is one of my fav series not just the movies but the books as well. Sending lots of Aroha (love) your way!
I am so happy with this series, ngl. Beyond the subject material, everything about it was all different sorts of cottagecore that it makes my hobbit heart and soul happy. ❤️❤️❤️
I've been watching Katie's videos for a year now and I absolutely love her. I was already interested in soap making, and her beginner series helped me take that step. My biggest batch has been 55 bars, which I made for my sister's wedding to be given out as favors and were a big hit. I never could have done it without her, and watching her videos always brings some joy to my day with how positive and uplifting she always is.
Never feel like you have to apologise for becoming emotional and tearful. Emotions are valid and important we'd ll be happier and healthier if we recognised that.🤗🤗 🤗
I’ve had such a fun time watching along with this series and reading people’s comments and theories and such! Thank you Katie, this has been such a blast!
This collection is really nailing the good food, warm hearth, and all the comforts of home for me. Excellent designs, had me guessing until you broke out the barrels.
I've had so much fun watching this series! But I have to say that when you teared up speaking about your Dad, I almost lost it too! Thank you for such a wonderful series.
If you struggle with reading LotR I highly recommend the audiobooks- much easier to digest but really adds to the world if you have a passion for the films 👌
Agreed. I am a voracious reader but couldn't get through LOTR the first time after loving The Hobbit (I was 10 to be fair). Didn't attempt again until after multiple viewings of LOTR and finally read this past winter. I think if Katie read them we would have Tom Bombadil (and Goldberry) soaps!
Try breaking the books into characters. Follow Frodo and Sam through to the end, then go back and catch up on Legolas, Aragorn, Merry and Pippin. And take as much time as you need
This series looks so amazing! And I love that a lot of the scents are masculine as well. First time ordering, let's see how long they take to arrive to Finland! :)
My goodness this would definitely be my partners favorite soap, he usually uses pine tar soap that has a very campfire type smell. I think the Elvin inspired soap would be my favorite
I remember the first LOTR coming out as a kid, and what stands out most to me is trying to get through the whole movie without having get up to go pee. The movies were not to my taste as a child but I grew to appreciate when I got older. I absolutely love the Summer Strawberries soap! The colors and embeds really stood out to me. Even better, I am a September baby! I also really liked the Elf Kingdom soap, it's somehow complicated but understated at the same time.
I have been thinking about this series all month! I am so excited to see the reveal! Everyone had very great guesses and had claims to back up their thoughts. Always love the secret soap series! Y'all are always so creative!
LOTR has such a special place in my heart. The movies were something my godfather and I shared, and after he passed I got a LOTR tattoo in his memory. I have loved watching these videos and trying to guess what the overall theme was, and what each soap individually represented. Can’t wait for my secret soap order to arrive
I’ve started reading the books recently, there’s definitely a good bit of waffling on, but it is nice to give a bit of depth to certain scenes within the movies that you otherwise wouldn’t think about without them :)
One of my favorite memories of my mom is sitting on the back porch with her as she read The Hobbit to me the summer before my 6th grade year. I still have that copy of the book-it makes me smile every time I look at it 💜
Oh I love LOTR! I'm so glad that you've given LOTR a whole collection of soap! I'm so excited to see what the sent descriptions are and I can't wait to slap the collection sticker onto my water bottle!😄
The Theoden soaps really caught me off guard, but it makes so much sense now! It's really awesome to hear you talk about this character with such passion. I never really liked the character, but this really gave me some new insight.
I watched LOTR a few different times as a kid because my brothers loved it, but I watched the extended versions as an adult recently and was tearing up the whole time. Everything had so much more meaning. I’m so glad I got to watch them as a kid and again as an adult. What an incredible series. (The movies and the soaps:)
My mind is just absolutely blown by the people guessing LOTR from the FIRST soap 😱🤯 I started becoming suspicious around #3 lol the secret soap series is always so exciting every summer 💕 The Middle Earth films are one of my most fond memories I have with my father that passed last year. I have yet to watch them since his passing because it makes me so emotional. This series just feels very special and dear to my heart. Thank you so much to Katie and the entire Royalty Soaps team 💖
Every time my depression flairs up I like to binge watch the extended Lord of the Rings movies in one sitting. They give me so much comfort in a dark time. This collection brings me so much joy!!!! Seriously keep up the fantastic work Katie!!!!!!!!
This was absolute perfection, Katie. The soap, the art collabs, the bringing together of all the elements of the secret collection, and the love and respect that you have for your family. Made-me-cry-perfection. ❤️
Wow so impressed by the people who guessed the theme on the first vid !! I wasn't one of them, but better luck next time I guess. Good luck to everyone else entering the giveaway too ! ❤️
This series was definitely one of my favorites!! Thank you Katie for everything you and your team at Royalty Soaps do! I've been watching you since I was in high school so almost ten years now 😊 I truly enjoy watching your content and hope to try to make soap one day 💕
It's Spe 6th, two days later, and THREE of the six soaps have already sold out?! This is another level of realization of how popular this channel and the produce is!
Usually I'm stumped by the secret soaps but I was positive this time it couldn't possibly be anything besides LotR pretty much from the start. The barrels definitely sold it for me though.
Oh my goodness. These soaps are my favourite so far! My 1 year old daughter stops whatever she’s doing when she hears me watching one of your videos and has to come over and watch as well. 🥰
Katie, what a great soap collection! BIG QUESTION: What glittery eye shadow are you wearing? LOVE IT!
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Woooo! Congrats!
Congrats 🥳🥳🥳
katie never answered the question tho 😰
Congrats on winning the giveaway
Goodness, the folks who guessed LotR with just the strawberry soap seemed crazy to me, but they were really on the bar (hehe) with that guess!
I’m one of them!! 😂✋🏻
Me too!
Yeah I got it with soap 2, but not soap one. High school me would've been really excited about this. 32 year old me is boring and kinda grew out of LOTR.
I had a feeling it would be Hobbits with the first one, then the grey one I imagined Mithrandir, and then the barrel sort of nailed it for me. The next one I imagined to be the desolation of Smaug - the sky above Lake Town just burning (I was wrong), but the sunrise threw me off - it seemed a bit too tropical to fit. I'm so glad to see I got it tho! Reading the comments I felt like I was way off and really doubted myself.
@@marli8907 As a 28 year old who's been obsessed since they were 9... how is growing out of it even possible?
I love lord of the rings/the hobbit "Cast it into the fiiiire!" "No! I shall cast it into my bath instead! For it is precious to me and smells nice"
Maybe a bath bomb, but dear lord don't drop the soap!! LOL
Never apologise for emotions! The LOTR has so many amazing moments like that, I even started tearing up when you talked about Theodin coming out of the fog because "I know your face" is such a wonderful line!!
Wait….. I feel so dumb rn.. I have seen LOTR written all over and I didn’t realize it was an acronym for lord of the rings until just now.. this whole time I thought it was a character name..
Pippin: We've had one soap, yes, but what about second soap?
Merry: Don't think they've heard of second soap, Pip.
You’re one of the main reasons that at the age of 62 I’ve started making soap. Your enthusiasm is contagious.
A massive Thankyou Katie
I feel less dorky knowing LOTR brings someone else to tears numerous times throughout the story lol. Beautiful work 🖤
A rootbeer float soap would be so cute with those little barrels, they remind me of the rootbeer candies
Things I didn't know i wanted: root beer float soap
She did a root beer float soap a few years ago. czcams.com/video/yxY_BNASQDA/video.html
I just told my husband and said “Katie is enabling me!” I have been obsessed with LotR since I was in 7th grade! I own about 50 books either by Tolkien, his son, or are guides/analysis/companions for the books!!
😂😂💕
Who is your favourite character from LotR (from the book)? :)
Hey Kathleen
If you are Tolkien obsessed you might like to check out Signum University. They offer free public.broadcasts through their fan focused Myhtgard Institute.
The Prancing Pony Podcast is another great community to check out.
@@jazwariuje that’s a good question! From the Lord of the Rings it has to be Aragorn though Faramir is a close second.
@@sharbean Thanks! I will definitely check it out! I actually seriously considered a career in English and becoming a Tolkien scholar. I still love reading and discussing the depths of the lore, symbolism and themes throughout his books.
Shar- do you also by chance like the Sword of Truth series? Your name reminded me of a character in it :)
The barrel soap is what solidified the theme in my mind! I’m impressed with those who got it from the first soap. Such a beautiful series!
😭 i never got into lotr, so i was lost in this series. but seeing everyone break down their theories, i was absolutely convinced by the end of it!
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Same!!!!
Same here!
Yep!
No time like the present!
Ive literally never seen someone cry over a series they've never actually read. Katie, youre just pure goodness.
I thought she was crying because it reminds her of her dad and how wonderful he is
I always enjoy this series, even though I'm literally the worst guesser in the world.
Katie said “I’m going to put in one more swipe of black”. Now I know the color!
The entire collection is absolutely gorgeous. I'm definitely telling my mother about this series, she loves Lord Of The Rings! Oh, and congrats on the 10 year anniversary!
Thanks so much!!
@@RoyaltySoaps Katie you never posted the link to the etsy store that sells the headband you were wearing🥺
I'd love to see other book series, like Narnia or even little house on the prairie
Little House on the Prairie would be really interesting! That's a really great idea!
Little house would be Amazing!! Or even (not related) Andy Griffith.
My first thought when I saw the "Barrels out of Bonds" soap was LotR, but I couldn't place the other soaps. LotR is my favourite book, so I'm very happy with this theme!
the barrels soap was the big hint for a lot of people.
I love hearing people talk about things they love. This series really felt like a passion project. It’s a beautiful collection.
Ok nice
Since I’ve never read LOTR, I would never have guessed this theme until this last one. But I love the secret soap series every time you do one!
Same
You have to read the series! It’s even better than the movies!
I tried. Sigh. Apparently, I can’t stand Tolkein’s writing style. I’m just not the kind of person who likes seriously in-depth world building. I’m more a get-the-plot-going kinda gal.
@@CraftySheryl same here. Movies are great for people like us lol
I’m so glad the soap is LOTR themed!! I’m huge fan of the series and i feel like I don’t see too much art inspired by it (in comparison to Harry Potter anyways lol)!
I am legitimately always impressed by how these soaps come out. Like you start with just a light yellow base and some tiny cups of colors, then BAM you have a literal work of art
I have never clicked on a notification so fast in my life! This whole collection has been absolutely stunning 🥰
Thank you so much!!
Same here
Gorgeous!
I'd love to see a Skyrim soap series.
Maybe with a Sweetroll soap.
That would be AMAZING!
Yes yes yes yes!! All the yes!!
Um. Yes. I'd be so excited to see that.
I would love to see that! Yes!
The background is gorgeous, I wish we'd have had it for the entire series but it definitely would've given it away
Even as someone who's never liked LoTR, this collection is absolutely gorgeous. Great job Katie!
This was such a fun series to watch! I'm definitely going to be putting the Elven script headband on my wishlist! :)
Was there a link for that headband?
The fourth soap is one of my favorites she has ever made. It looks like silhouettes of mountains with sun peaking around the edges because of the gold mica line and the background just looks magical and far away, there's so much depth in the soap. Love the color palette too.
Thank you so much for doing middle earth! I live in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and i always love seeing everyone getting inspired by something which started out as a small kiwi dream inspired by a brilliant book series. It is one of my fav series not just the movies but the books as well. Sending lots of Aroha (love) your way!
I am so happy with this series, ngl. Beyond the subject material, everything about it was all different sorts of cottagecore that it makes my hobbit heart and soul happy. ❤️❤️❤️
I grew up with LOTR movies and this collection makes me so happy, I'm actually reading the book for the first time rn
My husband is reading these books with our twins. Makes my heart so happy!! The whole set is coming to this house 😀 yay!!
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From one Tolkien fan to another, this series of soaps is absolutely stunning.
I've been watching Katie's videos for a year now and I absolutely love her. I was already interested in soap making, and her beginner series helped me take that step. My biggest batch has been 55 bars, which I made for my sister's wedding to be given out as favors and were a big hit. I never could have done it without her, and watching her videos always brings some joy to my day with how positive and uplifting she always is.
I can tell now before even seeing the video: it’s The Hobbit or LOTR. Nice!!!
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Never feel like you have to apologise for becoming emotional and tearful. Emotions are valid and important we'd ll be happier and healthier if we recognised that.🤗🤗 🤗
I love how contrasting the soaps are in this series! Sweet Strawberry Fields to Dark Fiery Lava. I love it!!
Love it. And loved the guessing. And now I want a "Beatles" series. Can´t wait for a Yellow Submarine soap.
A Beatles series would be tons of fun, definitely!
That would be so amazing! 😍🎶
my favorite series!!! i knew it was loftr inspired! definitely entering cuz i want soap!😭
Yay!!
I’ve had such a fun time watching along with this series and reading people’s comments and theories and such! Thank you Katie, this has been such a blast!
Agreed
It's so incredibly satisfying watching you make soaps and this secret series reveal was fabulous! Barrels down the river is my fav
This collection is really nailing the good food, warm hearth, and all the comforts of home for me. Excellent designs, had me guessing until you broke out the barrels.
I feel like the 3rd and 4th soap is when people started to catch on. The barrels definitely reminded everyone of that scene which is cool! Love these
The entire collection is absolutely gorgeous. Also, congrats on the 10 year anniversary! :)
I just told my husband yesterday that this would be the final soap in this collection!! I’ve been so convinced it was LOTR themed!!
I've had so much fun watching this series! But I have to say that when you teared up speaking about your Dad, I almost lost it too! Thank you for such a wonderful series.
If you struggle with reading LotR I highly recommend the audiobooks- much easier to digest but really adds to the world if you have a passion for the films 👌
Agreed. I am a voracious reader but couldn't get through LOTR the first time after loving The Hobbit (I was 10 to be fair). Didn't attempt again until after multiple viewings of LOTR and finally read this past winter. I think if Katie read them we would have Tom Bombadil (and Goldberry) soaps!
Yes the audiobooks are SO well done!
We are talented maybe, but having you as our teacher has been invaluable. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and believing in others! 💕
All the other soaps: **Doesn't even say the TD is TD when it is obvious**
This soap: "It's fine to say this is fire, I've done this so much before"
I LOVE THIS SOAP SERIES!!! Usually, there may be one in a series that I'm not 100 % thrilled with, but this time you've nailed it!
I was SO off 😅 but my brother would absolutely LOVE these soaps. He is a super fan!!! Here's to hoping I get chosen!!!
I love the interpretation of the Lord of the rings through soap, these all look amazing!!! Very well done!
These are all so gorgeous and fit the series perfectly! So hard to believe it's 20 years since the movies started.
Me last month: "bring back the demolition of the ring soap."
Katie: I got you covered already.
I was so excited!!
Try breaking the books into characters. Follow Frodo and Sam through to the end, then go back and catch up on Legolas, Aragorn, Merry and Pippin. And take as much time as you need
This series looks so amazing! And I love that a lot of the scents are masculine as well. First time ordering, let's see how long they take to arrive to Finland! :)
I love hearing how much you love what you do Katie, and how over the moon you are about your family and friends!
My goodness this would definitely be my partners favorite soap, he usually uses pine tar soap that has a very campfire type smell. I think the Elvin inspired soap would be my favorite
With all the woodsy scents, this is such a good collection to carry my happy heart into Fall!
this is an amazing theme. I've NEVER seen LOTR, but absolutely love the concepts, explanation and thoughts that went into this months soap.
I remember the first LOTR coming out as a kid, and what stands out most to me is trying to get through the whole movie without having get up to go pee. The movies were not to my taste as a child but I grew to appreciate when I got older. I absolutely love the Summer Strawberries soap! The colors and embeds really stood out to me. Even better, I am a September baby! I also really liked the Elf Kingdom soap, it's somehow complicated but understated at the same time.
I have been thinking about this series all month! I am so excited to see the reveal! Everyone had very great guesses and had claims to back up their thoughts. Always love the secret soap series! Y'all are always so creative!
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@@RoyaltySoaps Y'all spread so much positivity! Wishing so much love and success to you!
Such a gorgeous collection! It was one of me and my sister’s guesses…we (as well as our dad) love Tolkien! 🔥
I am the aforementioned sister 🙋🏻♀️
LOTR has such a special place in my heart. The movies were something my godfather and I shared, and after he passed I got a LOTR tattoo in his memory. I have loved watching these videos and trying to guess what the overall theme was, and what each soap individually represented. Can’t wait for my secret soap order to arrive
Well now I feel like we need a Harry Potter series… each Hogwarts house, maybe a patronus themed soap.
I second this
I third this
I like how I have summoned an entire fandom
YES
One for each house, the patronus one and a Quidditch one
I've never read LOTR but these soaps are gorgeous!
I’ve started reading the books recently, there’s definitely a good bit of waffling on, but it is nice to give a bit of depth to certain scenes within the movies that you otherwise wouldn’t think about without them :)
One of my favorite memories of my mom is sitting on the back porch with her as she read The Hobbit to me the summer before my 6th grade year. I still have that copy of the book-it makes me smile every time I look at it 💜
Oh I love LOTR! I'm so glad that you've given LOTR a whole collection of soap! I'm so excited to see what the sent descriptions are and I can't wait to slap the collection sticker onto my water bottle!😄
The Theoden soaps really caught me off guard, but it makes so much sense now! It's really awesome to hear you talk about this character with such passion. I never really liked the character, but this really gave me some new insight.
I love the behind the scenes of what inspired you to created each soap, so much fun ✨❤️🧼
Everyone knew it was the hobbit/lord of the rings but I’ve never watched it so I had no idea 🤣 great soaps!!
You are not alone, I could never get into it, so had no clue.
Thank you!!
I watched LOTR a few different times as a kid because my brothers loved it, but I watched the extended versions as an adult recently and was tearing up the whole time. Everything had so much more meaning. I’m so glad I got to watch them as a kid and again as an adult. What an incredible series. (The movies and the soaps:)
Whenever there is a secret soap series my husband is always asking me if the next episode has come out, we love it!
I wasn’t even close at all with what I thought they were going to be. Oh well love watching you create soap masterpieces!
My mind is just absolutely blown by the people guessing LOTR from the FIRST soap 😱🤯 I started becoming suspicious around #3 lol the secret soap series is always so exciting every summer 💕 The Middle Earth films are one of my most fond memories I have with my father that passed last year. I have yet to watch them since his passing because it makes me so emotional. This series just feels very special and dear to my heart. Thank you so much to Katie and the entire Royalty Soaps team 💖
Lord of the Rings has been with me literally my entire life and inspires everything I create, so this means so much to me
I never had any interest in making soap but this series was truly delightful to watch! :)
They all look amazing, but this last one is my favourite!
The secret soap series always makes me happy and this was no exception! I can't wait to get a hold of these! :)
Every time my depression flairs up I like to binge watch the extended Lord of the Rings movies in one sitting. They give me so much comfort in a dark time. This collection brings me so much joy!!!! Seriously keep up the fantastic work Katie!!!!!!!!
Did not know how the fire frosting on top was going to look and it looks so cool!
I loved watching this series. It's been fun reading everyone's guesses
Always love watching this series, even if I’m really bad at guessing haha
That was such a clever idea, I love how the flames on the top turned out!!
This was absolute perfection, Katie. The soap, the art collabs, the bringing together of all the elements of the secret collection, and the love and respect that you have for your family. Made-me-cry-perfection. ❤️
Just one thing: it should be "ere" the sun rises, not "err." "Ere" means before, while "err" is to make a mistake. But hey, to err is human!
I cry at tv and movies all the time, even when it feels ridiculous. So please, have your feelings!! I love this series!
Wow so impressed by the people who guessed the theme on the first vid !! I wasn't one of them, but better luck next time I guess.
Good luck to everyone else entering the giveaway too ! ❤️
I can't get over how gorgeous this soap turned out! Love the drop swirl in that black. Beautiful.
This series was definitely one of my favorites!! Thank you Katie for everything you and your team at Royalty Soaps do! I've been watching you since I was in high school so almost ten years now 😊 I truly enjoy watching your content and hope to try to make soap one day 💕
It's Spe 6th, two days later, and THREE of the six soaps have already sold out?!
This is another level of realization of how popular this channel and the produce is!
The soup with the barrels really gave it away for me. I love them all!
I'd absolutely love to see you guys do a book soap series! Like each soap represents a different book.
Usually I'm stumped by the secret soaps but I was positive this time it couldn't possibly be anything besides LotR pretty much from the start. The barrels definitely sold it for me though.
I LOVE LOTR!!
It's crazy how you turn soap making into storytelling!
I just wanted to say. It’s been so cool to watch you and your business grow. Seeing y’all over come things and grow closer is refreshing.
Oh my goodness. These soaps are my favourite so far! My 1 year old daughter stops whatever she’s doing when she hears me watching one of your videos and has to come over and watch as well. 🥰
Bless you Katie, you had me guessing until you brought out the barrels! Love the collection and theme this year for your secret soap series.
I really liked these fun short mystery videos, it was great watching the guesses change as each new soap came out
Rohan is my favourite place in the trilogy. Love the King and his Shadow!