Almond milk soap making with cute mica leaves 🥰
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- čas přidán 10. 02. 2021
- Ever wanted to make cold process milk soap but not sure how? In this video, I use almond milk instead of water in the soap recipe, but you can use this technique for any kind of milk soap. This soap is scented with French lavender and petitgrain essential oils (details below). It's so fresh and vibrant! Perfect for that bright, summer feeling in any season.
This was actually meant to be an Almond Milk Valentine's Day Hearts Soap! But alas, my hearts are more like sacred Bodhi tree leaves... I feel like it was meant to be 🥰🌳
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide (lyes) used in soap making, in granular or flake form or in solution with water/other liquids, as well as raw soap batter, are highly corrosive and require careful and attentive handling and the proper use of personal protective equipment. Please watch this video to learn more about essential soap making safety precautions: • Soap Making Safety Ess...
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RECIPE
*You can double or triple this recipe to make a larger batch of soap, or calculate your own recipe using these instructions • How to Formulate and C...
Total oils 290g
Total soap batter 409g
Olive oil 188.5g - 65%
Coconut oil 58g - 20%
Macadamia nut oil 29g - 10%
Castor oil 14.5g - 5%
*If you don't have macadamia nut oil, you can substitute with olive oil or sweet almond oil (I would have used almond if I had some on hand).
Almond milk, frozen into cubes, 80g
*If you use other milks your lye solution may be a different consistency. High fat and high sugar milks will be thicker and more prone to scorching and overheating.
2:1 liquid to lye ratio (liquid is double the weight of the sodium hydroxide)
Sodium hydroxide 39.5g (5% superfat)
Essential oils
9g total (3% of base soap oils amount)
6g petitgrain and 3g lavender
There are many essential oil suppliers online for Eastern Australia. An internet search will help you find the best options for your area.
Green and sunset orange micas mixed with olive oil for the decorative top.
My micas come from Green Living Australia www.greenlivingaustralia.com.au/
MY MOULD
My mould size 19.3cm long x 8.6cm wide x 6cm high (soap only filled to 2.5cm high) - it made 3 soap bars about 135g each.
You can buy my mould online in the USA (it's a pencil box - they have a lid too)
USA - amzn.to/3tOTGhO
I bought mine in Australia from Officeworks years ago, but they don't have this size anymore.
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Hi Elly, I made this on Saturday and put it in the deep freeze for a few hours.
When I took it out of the deep freeze I took the soap out of the mold and left it on the counter.
The next day it was a soggy blob 😂
I didnt use macadamia oil. I used Ansa Smit- Saponify substitution for olive oil, that is half canola and half palm.
Ansa, like me, lives in South Africa and she showed how to substitute two oils in place of olive due to the very high cost of olive oil here.
I added on the amount needed to replace the macadamia to half in canola and half into palm
I love watching you and Ansa. xx
Hi Elly. You have such a sweet countenance and are very giving. You've gifted us all with this. Have a wonderful day.
Oh Stephanie, thank you so much! That's very kind of you. This video was very special to me. I get so much out of interacting with everyone and sharing what I can :)
You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you for all your teachings us.
I'm so happy I found your channel, I love watching soap making videos and I was so excited to hear a fellow aussie accent!
Thanks Erin :)
Great video as always Elly. Thank you for sharing this lovely soap video.
Thanks so much Jeanette :)
I think they’re lovely. A tribute to Nature, those Autumnal hearts❣️
Thank you Brigid, I agree!
This is a beautiful and simple technique to decorate the top of your soap! 🧼😊
Thanks Garrett, yes I thought so. I did it years ago and loved it. A good one for beginners.
You have the best tutorial for soap making in youtube. You share all your knowledge and I appreciate this so much.
I feel ready to make my very first batch of cold process soap, all thanks to you!
Oh what beautiful soaps! i agree they look like sacred little leaves.
It is beautiful
Such an inspiration! I will put a polkadot design on the top of my next batch.
I am loving that soap! Thanks again Elly, for sharing your love of soapmaking.
Thanks Crystal! You're very welcome :)
Thank you Elly, I just did my first soap today using your recipe, it's in the freezer now, can't wait to see it tomorrow 😊🙏
I will watch the ad and not skipping it to support your Channel .Yes I will share it too on my Facebook page which I have 2,400+ friends, hopefully they get inspired by your video as much as I do.
You are a true teacher. That is a definite compliment. Thank you for sharing your giving spirit
Thank you so much, it's my pleasure.
Beautiful! Love the simplicity.
Thanks Monica!
What a beautiful wonderful lady you are. Thanks so much. Your warm and reassuring tones keep me going and your work is the ultimate goal. Just simply beautiful.
Thanks Elly your soap are lovely
Recently found your channel, I can't wait to try some of your recipes. I like how you admitted they were meant to be love hearts, it looks like a lovely autumn soap. 🍂
Thanks so much, glad you're enjoying my channel and this video :)
Very cute soap!
Thank you for another wonderful video. Love all your helpful hints!
Thank you Belinda!
Thank you so much for your videos. I thoroughly enjoy watching them and you make the science of soap making so much easier to understand. I appreciate that you put your recipes on your videos as well. I am very much a newbie to soap making, however watching your videos and the way you explain everything gives me the confidence to try new things with it. You are awesome!
That's brilliant! Thank you Nicole :)
These turned out BEAUTIFULLY! New to your channel and even newer to soap making. I'm an artist so anything creative I can find to try is the best. My first 3lb block didn't come out perfectly (too much trace, i think) but I am a determined person so I can't wait to try my next block!
Your channel is so wonderful and your instructions and calming nature when teaching is almost therapeutic. I am so glad I found your channel!
I really love your videos Elly, this is where I learned soaping. Thank you so much for sharing. I started making soaps too.. My first cold process soap is a dish and laundry soap. It was really a great time doing it, editing the video is another stress reliever. Thanks so much! Looking forward to more of your videos.
Thank you, that's great!
They turned out great!
Yes they're lovely!
Lovely an simple 😇 thanks for shearing.
Beautiful! Elly, you never cease to amaze me with your soap creations. 😊
Oh that's very kind. Thank you!
Do you has a book for sell teacher?
Thanks Elly for your amazing videos, I made soap for the very first time today thanks to you 🥰
That's so exciting Thanh! Congratulations, I'm very happy for you :)
Thank you for the tips you help me a lot in my soap making
Very cute!
Very helpfull video for my start of my soap buisness
Love your videos. Petigrain is one of my favorite eo's. 😍 neroli, orange blossom also. A beautiful bar of soap.
Beautiful thank you for sharing
what a beautiful result.
Thank you Denise :)
OMG thanks so much. I am wanting to do Milk soaps also. Great share. 👍Keep blessing to receive them abundantly
Thank you so much 🤗
E x c e l l e n t !!!!!! I have to cook a batch of liquid detergent soap, but I will give your soap a go coming spring to give as Easter present to my nieces!! I loved the floral pattern!!! Have a nice week!!
Beautiful! Thanks Despina! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Hey Elly! This is so pretty - thank you! Husband was dozing by the fire, heard your voice - “What? What??? What’d you say??? Oh - Elly!” Back to dozing! You take care and thank you sooo much for all the lovely sharing you do. 🥰🥰🥰
I can just see you two there. So sweet :)
Lovely looking soap. Learned something new. Never thought you could mix colours with oil like that to place on-top. They look lovely and that EO blend I must try 🙏👍
Thank you George :)
Looks great!
Thank you Jojo!
Beautiful. My porch is currently -5 F, no freezer needed. Will have to try this, Thank You!
Ah that's great! You're set then! Brrr, I bet you're longing for spring by now..
Really enjoyed that! Thank you
You're welcome, thanks Charmaine :)
Hi Elly, lovely soap. Thank you much.
Thanks so much Claudia :)
I just made this as my 2nd batch ever! My first was your simple one that you used lavender in a couple years ago!! You make it so much less intimidating!
Awesome! How did it go? I'm still a little scared of burning the milk lol
Hi Elly, what a gorgeous result, and I'm so happy to see your first milk soap video! The mica decoration is just enough. Like you, I'm not really into the fancy decorating with pigments etc. I just worry that it may not be healthy to put all of that colourant on your skin. I love the simplicity of a more natural looking soap with a touch of elegance and you did that here. :)
Thank you Maureen, I'm very pleased to hear you enjoyed it. It was such a pleasure to make :)
So pretty!
I'm keen to try this one!
Yay! It's fun. Enjoy :)
Thank god! It's freezing cold here and this is just what I needed 👍
Oh, lovely Trish. I was almost going to call it 'Summer Dream Soap' for all my northern friends in the depths of winter! Glad it brightened your day :)
Cheers Elly it certainly did! Love the almond milk - must give that ago. George has posted a really good video about essential oil blends which is so interesting so that took the edge off the cold weather and Covid lockdown 🙄. Best to you and thanks again for the new videos 👍
Ps Nige loved this too - he's always checking the back of my iPad to see where you are?! 🤣🤣🤣
Haha go Nige! Yes I saw George's video - it was excellent! We are in contact quite regularly so he was telling me all about it. I'm a big supporter of his work, he really knows how to blend essential oils!
Thank you so much.
Awesome 💕
Just wanted to thank you for your videos. I made my first batch of soap following your basic recipe but changed up the oils a bit using soapcalc and it seems to have turned out nicely. Already planning my next batch. Never thought I’d be making soap and sourdough bread, but here I am, haha.
Ah that's so good Julie, thank you for sharing with me! Nice work on the soap calc :)
Thanks it's beautiful
You're welcome! Glad you like it :)
Lovely!
THank you!
This looks an interesting one, I'll give it a go. It's more advanced than I've attempted so far!
Good for your Evelyne! Have fun, it's a lovely soap, even without the swirls on the top :)
This soap is so cute
Thanks Lesley :)
Soo nice
Muy bello gracias por compartir.
Very lovely 🍄
Lovely 🥰
Thanks 🤗
Beautiful work 🤲
Thank you so much 😀
Lovely Elly
U always ready to give more n more information in ur videos
Loads of love from Teena(India)
Thanks for making this tutorial. You inspired me, now I think I will be making my Own soaps too, so I don’t need to buy them. I will try your olive, Coconut lavender soaps, as it seems really nice and gentle yo skin according to your review. Can’t wait to start mine once I have all the ingredients.
Do you have any recommendation where I can buy all the ingredients please?
They're beautiful Elly. I'm inspired to get a square miuld from Kmart and try some top painting.
Thanks Aannsha! This was fun to do :)
Hi Elly. Thank you for all your soap recipes! I’ve made several soaps already, and they’ve all turned out beautifully! I would love to try this one, but I have a question: when you take this soap out of the freezer, do you wrap it in towels ( as you’d do with other soaps), or do you just leave it at the room temperature uncovered? Thanks in advance. Greeting from Denmark, Bojana
Beautiful ❤️
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful
Thank you :)
Thanks
I Love your soapmaking videoq... I was watching a video but the moment I saw this, I just tapped on it right away...
Thank you for the video I'm sincerely grateful
Oh thank you so much. Make sure you check out the many other soap 'how to' and recipe videos on my channel! Glad you enjoyed it :)
I think sometimes people get overly focused on “natural” products but uranium is natural and I don’t want that in my soap!
I’ve never made a milk soap, I’m intimidated by it actually lol
It's a beautiful soap...leaves are way better than hearts for Valentines 😅
The oil combination and almond milk must feel amazing
Haha yes! You are SO right!! Who needs hearts when you can have leaves ;)
Yes, I just love this recipe. I've been making it for years.
You are amazing asusual 🙏Will try this and tell the outcome.Many thanks 😊
That is so pretty ELLY
Thank you Avril :)
That is fabulous Elly, looks so easy...... let’s see what I can do with it Lol
Great! It's a fun trick.
Ha! Ever enterprising Soapers - I use frozen Ice Packs as well! 😊😊 Yes, you’re right about the Micas...not at all natural - as of the ‘40s - 1948 I think, all Micas are made in the Lab,!
Beautiful 🌹
Thank you! 😊
Hi Elly please put more soap videos u r giving very good clarification to make soap. Others are hiding more things. I need clarification sometimes some are using Shea butter and some other butters. Is it compulsory to use like this are we will use cocunut,olive and castor is ok for that.
Thank you Sandhiya, yes, I will be posting many more soap videos! You can use all kinds of oils and butters in your soap recipes. I'll be doing a recipe with shea butter and coconut oil very soon! In the mean time you might like this chart to help you decide which oils to use www.lovinsoap.com/oils-chart/ And this video shows you how to calculate your own recipes czcams.com/video/AqKxin0q1bM/video.html
Thank you Elly.
Hi Elly
Your tutorial’s are really good .I am definitely making this
Can I use palm oil instead of macadamia oil
So beautiful and looking so sweet indeed... :)
Thanks a lot 😊
Do you have to let it set for weeks like your other recipes? Thanks! Your soaps are gorgeous!
Yes, absolutely. All CP soaps need to cure for at least 4-6 weeks. Thank you! Glad you liked it :)
Turned out great!🍂🍃 I love how your wax paper is folded so perfectly. Mine....not so prrfect.🤦♀️
Thanks Christina - oh gosh I am such a perfectionist with that paper!! The trick to gettting a really smooth soap is to really crease the paper well in the mould, on the ends :)
Pretty sure she has a video about lining the molds
Hello Elly. Thank you so much for this video . Can you make a video on essential oil . How to make a blend in detail. Plz
Thank you Sadaf, yes I have done a video on that subject czcams.com/video/JkcjC3wV0ZA/video.html
Just getting into soap making and wondering your thoughts on mica colorants in general...
I use them, but not frequently. I don't think there's any harm in them, especially in a wash off product, but I honestly prefer more natural colourants.
So Elle ee gant! Sorry had to do it🤣 Beautiful video as always. Would you mind sharing where you purchased your green spatula from. I see alot of soapers using them. I could only find the mini ones but not the full size. Thanks 🙏🏻😊
Thank you Nathalie, that's so cute :)
I can't remember now, honestly! It was a kitchenware shop in Brisbane. Maybe 'House' - think you can get them easily on e-bay too.
I made my first soap thanks to you, I wish I can attach a picture here... super happy.
Please did you use Sodium Lactate, I hear it thickens the soap faster. My blending took forever to get to the trace
No, I don't use SL.
Looks lovely! Does this make a nice hard bar within 4 to 6 weeks?
It's not the hardest soap recipe, but it's pretty good! Six weeks in a dry spot should do it.
Watching this two years late but that is beautiful soap
Thanks Tammy :)
Aloha Elly, I love all your videos and I’m learning a lot from you, can you recommend a good online course or school that I can enroll in to further my knowledge, have a blessed day, mahalo nui (thank you).
Hi Keola, thank you. I can't recommend any courses I'm afraid, I learned everything I know from the internet! There is no one course that will teach you all the aspects of soap making, but there might be some good ones out there!
Elly thank you so much for giving us your time and your creativity. I have a question. What’s the normal time you leave your soap after it’s done before you can use it or gift it. I want to make some for Valentines, so should I make it now so it’s ready for Valentines?
Six weeks is a good average cure time :)
I love your videos so much! My question is: can I still use the blender and the bowls and so on for making food after using them for soap? I'm not sure about it, even if they're cleaned thoroughly.
You'll find the answer to that here www.ellyseveryday.com/soap-making-faqs
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking you are too kind, thank you!
Hi Elly,
My daughter has a debilitating skin condition and the only soap she can use is goats milk and she loves the shae butter combined with the goats milk. She can buy this commercially, but I would love to gift her with my own soap. Are you able to help with a recipe please?
Kim. 😍
Hi Kim, the best way is to learn to calculate your own recipe for her. I have a video about that here czcams.com/video/AqKxin0q1bM/video.html Good luck! Hope you can formulate something that is soothing for her.
Another great video,the design is lovely. Do you weigh the milk first then pure into the ice cubes then freeze Tia.
Thank you, yes you can do that, or just weigh directly into your ice cube tray if it fits on your scale :)
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thank you very much for your reply.! I have had ago at making the coconut oil soap and so far so good. I have them curing at the moment it's a pitty i carnt post phones.
Thank you for a great video. I plan to try this. Does the almond milk impart any scent (I'm guessing it doesn't)? Also, which of your videos (if any) has an explanation of gel phase? I'd like to understand better what it is and learn how I can avoid the big round mark in my soaps that appear as they dry. Thanks again.
Hi Arlo, I've got a great description of gel phase on my website that I'm launching on the weekend! ellyseveryday.com That will definitely answer your question. And no, the almond milk doesn't impart any scent in my experience.
Hi! Elly.Can use pandan leaves water to add with Lye as fragrance?
Hi, I don't think they would add much fragrance and they would most likely go brown.
💓💓💓Elly😍
It looks great, thank you! I have a question. Can i make this with my hommede almond milk? Is there any difference?
That would be great.
wonderful n Beautiful mam🥰
Thank you Elly..for the great content you dish out always, please how long should we allow the soap to settle in before we use them.
In one of your videos I heard you say 6weeks.
Thanks Maureen, yes, all cold and hot processed soaps should be cured for 4-6 weeks minimum.
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking thank you so much, I am buying my materials gradually and I can’t wait...
Mam i have doubt whether This same recipe Can be used for goat milk soap bsse. In large quantities how much amount of milk should be useD what is the correct proportion of other ingredients. you always teaching us in a best way. great to have u as a teacher. thank you mam😇🤗
Hi, a soap base is an already made soap that is re-melted and re-moulded. This recipe is for cold process soap made from the raw ingredients.
Hi Elly
Wonderful design technique 👍🏻
I have been following your channel and love your ideas, made your 100% coconut oil soap recently.
I have a question....
I tried to make the beginner’s lavender soap according to your 2 year old video, and as soon as I added lavender essential oil(15ml), it just seized! I had made my lye solution one day in advance and tried to keep temperatures low by only melting coconut oil and adding to olive oil( I use pomace though).... can you guide me a bit.
Hi, thanks Jyoti, it sounds like it was your lavender oil! Are you sure it was pure essential oil? Pure lavender oil won't do that to your soap. If it was a synthetic fragrance oil that was probably the culprit.
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thanks 😊