Hey friends, my name is Lissa, (aka The Soap Chef ) I've been creating luxurious soap, bath/body and candle creations since April, 2002. I am a Licensed Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, Certified Aromatherapist and up until my retirement in 2020, I held a Nursing License in the state of Pennsylvania.

3 ways to support the work we do here:

1) Patreon ( patreon.com/SoapChef ) for only $7/month, which includes access to 20+ years of tried/true recipes + our own Discord where you can collaborate with other makers in a safe space.

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All of our own 3D molds that you see in these videos can be purchased on our website: https://soapchef.com. We also offer DESTASHED molds. Gently used, looking for their forever home

For in depth bath bomb help, including recipes, tips, tricks and 3D printed bath bomb mold demonstrations......please visit our newly created sister site:    / @thesoapchef2  

HELPFUL VIDEO'S FOR BEGINNER MAKERS:

Chemical reactions of Baking Soda and Citric Acid PLUS Bare Bones Basic Bath Bomb Recipe:    • Very Basic Bath Bomb Recipe and Techn...  

Binders, explained (water, rubbing alcohol, witch hazel):    • Water? Alcohol? Witch Hazel? This is ...  

How to "bloom" dyes:    • How to Bloom Dyes in Baking Soda for ...  

Using Natasorb Bath instead of cornstarch:    • How to Use Vacuum Form Molds for Bath...  

Powdered Surfactants, explained:    • Let's Talk Powdered Surfactants  Bub...  

Ingredients You Can Use to Make Bath Bombs + Troubleshooting Common Problems:    • Basics of Making Bath Bombs, Ingredie...  

We have an 3 part "Beginning Bath Bomb" making series:
Part 1:    • Very Basic Bath Bomb Recipe and Techn...  
Part 2:    • Part 2 Bath Bombs for Beginners  Let...  
Part 3:    • Part 3 Bath Bombs For Beginners  Eli...  


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I switch recipes of soap between these 2:
My BUBBLE Recipe:
5% Castor Oil
31% Coconut Oil
32% Palm Oil
32% Olive Oil
My Water Amount is 35% and I superfat at 5%

AND

My CREAMY FOAM Recipe:
31% Coconut Oil
18% Palm Oil
6% Canola Oil
17% Olive Oil
23% Rice Bran Oil
5% Castor Oil

LYE SOLUTION STRENGTHS (plug into soapcalc.net )
Lye x 3 (your water amount) = 25% lye concentration Good for beginners who need a lot of time to work (lots of water, very fluid, will take longer to cure)

Lye x 2.5 (your water amount) = 28.6% lye concentration Good for Kaleidoscope Pour

Lye x 2.3 (your water amount) = 30.3% lye concentration Good for Swirls

Lye x 2.2 (your water amount) = 31.3% lye concentration Good for Hanger Swirls

Lye x 2.1 (your water amount) = 32.3% lye concentration Good for Soap Dough

Lye x 2 (your water amount) = 33.3% lye concentration Good for Layers

Lye x 1.7 (your water amount) = 37% lye concentration Good for Frosting (you want this to thicken up quickly to pipeable consistency)

Lye x 1.6 (your water amount) = 38.5% lye concentration Good for experienced soapers (Steep water discount)

Lye x 1.5 (your water amount) = 40% lye concentration Good for Castile Soap (Very DEEP water discount to cure/harden more quickly)

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