Soapmaking with dried calendula petals. One of the first oil infusion and tea soaps I ever learned to make, and it’s still my favorite. Recipe at the end of the video. Thank you so much for watching!
Holly :)


OIL INFUSION METHODS & TIPS
Lovin’ Soap: https://bit.ly/2RM7zPV

Nerdy Farm Wife: https://bit.ly/3vfeLlc

Mountain Rose Herbs: https://bit.ly/3cAhTl2

SAFETY INFO & BASIC SOAPMAKING HELP
Remember to always wear safety glasses and gloves when making soap. If you’d like more info on lye safety or basic soapmaking, check out these links:

Soap Queen TV Lye Safety & Beginner Series:
http://goo.gl/FqA0Yt

Lye Safety by Lovin’ Soap:
https://bit.ly/2RXGRDZ

Lovin’ Soap's Cold Process Soap Making Guide:
https://bit.ly/2PlwB3s

How to Better Understand Water Discounts (Lye Concentration) by Modern Soapmaking: https://bit.ly/37QVAW9

Trace, Emulsion, & False Trace by I Dream In Soap:
https://bit.ly/3s4xMWK


AFFILIATE STORE
If you’re interested, I have an affiliate store where I’ve listed all of the soap making supplies and materials that I purchase on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2DZmGfJ'>http://amzn.to/2DZmGfJ

If you use those links to buy anything, it won’t cost you anything extra, but I will receive a very small percentage of the sale. Every little bit helps, though, so thank you very much if you do! :)


RECIPE
See end of video for recipe

Essential Oil Blend for Fragrance:
This is one of those blends where I just kept adding essential oils until I liked the scent.

Sweet Orange 6X 24%
Lavender 10%
Lavandin 18%
Geranium 5%
Rosewood Natural Blend (not real rosewood but smells similar) 15%
Litsea Cubeba 12%
Pink Grapefruit 10%
Patchouli 6%

Help with EO usage:
https://www.eocalc.com/ by Modern Soapmaking

White Kaolin Clay usage rate:
2 teaspoons per 500 g oil in recipe


Amazon, Nurture Soap, & Custom Craft Tools are AFFILIATE LINKS

COUPON CODES
Custom Craft Tools 5% off coupon code: kmsoap5

WHERE I PURCHASE INGREDIENTS
Oils & Butters: Soaper’s Choice, Grocery
Sodium Hydroxide: https://amzn.to/3ktVA36
Essential Oils: Camden Grey, New Directions Aromatics
White Kaolin Clay: https://bit.ly/3cADCtc
Dried Calendula Petals: BrambleBerry, Majestic Mountain Sage

SOAP MAKING EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VIDEO
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Eye protection: http://amzn.to/2DPaKd9
Gloves: https://amzn.to/3pEYHqx
IR Thermometer: https://amzn.to/2UYQ1hI
Scale: http://amzn.to/2woRyUs
Waring 7” Quik Stik Immersion Blender: http://amzn.to/2j2vgMf

••• Oil Infusing & Tea Equipment •••
French Coffee Press: https://amzn.to/3xdue6x
32oz Mason Jars: https://amzn.to/3cCuTa1
Stainless Double Mesh Strainer: https://amzn.to/3pI20OO
4 Cup Glass Measuring Cup: https://amzn.to/3gtn5sg
Stovetop Tea Kettle: https://amzn.to/35ar2N5
8 Cup 2qt Stainless Pot: https://amzn.to/2YAsLcW

••• Lye Equipment •••
4 Cup Plastic Measuring Cup: https://amzn.to/2Tm9A5E
Plastic Beaker with handle: https://amzn.to/3yLkhyR

••• Measuring Oils •••
White Batter Bowl: https://amzn.to/3weVnWI
Stainless Slotted Spoon: https://amzn.to/3vhJ1ff
Glass batter bowl: https://amzn.to/3n8kk0G
Spatula Spoon: https://amzn.to/3hLQ7TO
Small silicone spoons (8.5”): https://amzn.to/3fbk1iv

••• Essential Oil Equipment •••
Mini Mason Jars: https://amzn.to/2OUydAA
Disposable Pipettes: https://amzn.to/3522Exx

••• Soap Mold & Cutting Equipment •••
Freezer paper for lining mold: https://amzn.to/3kqnblU
Wood Mold: Kiwi & Company on Etsy
Tall & Skinny Mold with silicone liner: https://bit.ly/2SjNpgx
Soap Cutter: Buds Woodshop (budhaffner) on Etsy
Acrylic mold top came from my Nurture Soap 2.5 pound mold

Silicone Owl Mold for extra soap: https://amzn.to/2P9HUPk

VIDEO EQUIPMENT
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WHERE TO FIND ME ONLINE
www.instagram.com/kapiamerasoap
facebook.com/kapiamerasoap

MUSIC INFO
Music by Epidemic Sound (epidemicsound.com)

DISCLAIMER: I make these videos to share my own personal methods and techniques for how I make cold process soap. These videos are not intended as tutorials for beginners. The content I create is intended for those who already have an understanding of cold process soap making. Cold process soapmaking involves working with sodium hydroxide (NaOH, also referred to as lye). Lye and raw soap can permanently damage your eyes and burn your skin. When making soap, you should already know and practice lye safe handling procedures and always wear safety gear during the entire soapmaking process, even while cleaning up. I hope you find watching my videos helpful or entertaining. However, due to the many variables that can affect a batch of soap, if you do try any of my methods or techniques that I use in my videos, I cannot be held liable or responsible for your results.

••• TIMELINE •••
00:00 Intro & Safety
00:45 Calendula Infused Oil
02:10 Calendula Tea
03:00 Lye
04:15 Oils
05:35 Make the Soap
08:20 Unmold & Cut
10:00 Recipe

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