Soap Recipe Formulating - My Notebook Layout - Time for an update!

Hello my soap making friends, I hope you enjoy this video demonstrating my basic method for formulating and setting out my soap recipes in my notebook, as a hobby soap maker. I am not qualified in chemistry or skincare formulation, I am completely self-taught! But these methods have served me (and many of you) very well over the years. This video shows how I do the manual calculations for citric acid in soap making, and brings together all the basics I've talked about on this channel over the years.

Keep your eye out for Part 2 of this series where I demonstrate making the 'Flower Soap' that I formulated in this video. It turned out lovely!

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[AnestheticsForAna]

I got my degree in chemistry and am now working as a chemist in the pharmaceutical industry but I’ve always been so interested in soapmaking. This year i finally decided to go for it, so I’ve been researching and watching all kinds of videos. I loveeee watching your videos in particular because you speak my language! I love numbers and ratios and chemicals, it’s just how my brain works things out. Thank you for not dumbing it down; your technical videos make me so excited to make my first batch of soap! I’m still purchasing supplies, but it will happen soon!

[JenaMixes]

Hello Elly, from far away Ghana in West Africa, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your videos have inspired me to take up soapmaking, and I've been at it for nearly two years now. I'm on retirement after a very active life and your videos have been a game changer for me. I'm so grateful. ❤❤❤

[kimrawls]

I print all my recipes off Soapcalc. I store them in a 3 ring binder in sheet protectors. I add notes before and after I make each soap. I cycle through a variety of recipes. I continue to experiment with different oils and additives. Like you, I gift my soaps to friends and family. I get their feedback. This is, by far, the exciting skill I've learned. I still get goosebumps when it's time to cut into a soap.

[deadknittersociety]

This is so helpful - all of your tutorials are clear, and I think you may be the only person who breaks down math in such a way that I don't have an anxiety attack! Always grateful that you share so much. Looking forward to experimenting with citric acid.

[raptureofpresent]

Mrs. Elly, honestly allow me to say that this was the best video tutorial after haved watched 100 plus videos.
I have no words to thank you enough!!!

Your time and efforts are very appreciated.

I found my teacher...

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[uilaniafoa]

What an AWESOME tutorial. I just became interested in soap making so I am trying to get some knowledge before starting. I have searched many videos and became overwhelmed trying to understand but then I came across your videos; yours is the only one that I am able to understand thus far. I feel like I'm in "virtual" soap making school. Thank you so much for sharing! I look forward to making my first batch soon!!

[lisaoconnor]

This was a GREAT tutorial. Straight forward and really easy to follow. This is the most useful recipe design video I have seen. I am new to soap making and this is such a gift. Thank you.

[monicageter]

I thank God for how your mind truly simplifies complex configurations. I followed your instructions on adding citric acid for my laundry soap bars to turn into the powdered & liquid forms. They turned out perfect!!! Although my liquid laundry detergent turned into a thick white goupy substance, I lost my beautiful golden pourable viscosity, but it still cleans our clothes & dishes very well. I learn the "why's" from you, which I truly like knowing. Thanks again Ellie 🤓

[BethOvertonCPMmidwife]

You are a good teacher and very pleasant to follow. Thank you. I'm learning a lot!

[maiday]

it seems like i attend actual class of soap making...surely watch your video Ma'am...
im so now inlove in soap making, but im still studying😊
Thank you for sharing

[theirondungeon]

I always had a hard time understanding the caiculating part but you made it clear and simple! For a new B Thanks!!

[starmakerriyaz]

Ohhh thank u very much, from the long time ago i have watched more than 500 videos of soap making as i was decided last year to go with cold pressed soap making business in Maharashtra India, ur videos r very helpfull to make decisions , still iam learning phase hopefully will start my own business in coming couple of months....thanks a lot.

[kumba]

This is the most friendly tutorial I have watched. It was Impressive

[heatherpapinchak]

As an art major with a math minor, I’m loving all this! I’m completely new to soap making. I’m part of a crafters’ group, and we lost our soap maker, so I volunteered to give it a whirl. I’ve successfully made one batch so far. I’m such a nerd, though, and this is right up my alley.

[tunestoffee]

U r really m mesmerized the way u teach how to make a soap in a step by step procedure, which is a crystal clear explanation thanks alot elly's

[FresaraHa]

You are awesome, I am so happy with what you share, I could not go without telling this

[Monica-mcwi]

Thank you so much! You’re an amazing teacher. I’ve watched so many of your videos and they have helped me immensely. I’m new to soap making. Can’t wait for part 2.

[bangnhifamily]

I have a good sharing from you. Thanks so much.

[catherinec]

Elly, I have learned much from all your videos. Thank you for all you provide. If I take a break from soap making I always go back to your videos for a refresher. Thank you so much. You absolutely Rock and make soap making very clear.

[HannahIlline]

By the way i am from Algeria and am so glad that i met your channel such precious informations❤