Video of me making Beer soap

[Guest]

I finally got my videos posted of me making beer soap. It was only my second batch, so I'm pretty slow and we recorded almost eveything-- so it's in 5 parts and rather...um....long...but if you've got some time to kill, come and have a look:

http://www.youtube.com/Juicybath

 

[Milla]

Before I saw where you were from I recognized the Canadian accent! I will have to watch the rest of it when I have time.

My husband and I live in Minnesota and when he travels down south they always ask him if he's from Canada. I love Canadian accents. So crisp and clean!

 

[holly99]

How fun! I haven't watched the whole thing yet...it's bedtime...but I wanted to comment and say I'm excited that I have a soap making video to watch. They make me happy!

 

[Guest]

Juicybath, great vids. I watched them all. I love that the neighbor is making a gazebo next door and I love your little dog. Your vid was very informative. Very well done.

 

[Guest]

Nicely done , very informative .

Kitn

 

[nup]

Oooh! Thank you so much for this videos! They're really informative and helpful considering I'm getting my beer ready to try it too one of these days!

 

[jarvan]

Juicybath,

I love your videos. You have the right demeanor for the camera and make it very clear as to what you are doing. Isn't it fun to experiment? I so wish there was someone that lived close to me so we could create some things together. Oh, well..My evil twin and I will have to start putting our theoretical heads together . :wink:

 

[Guest]

Thank you so much! We had fun (and a little stress!) making the video. My hubby is such a perfectionist with the editing. Next time we won't film every minute of the process-- much too long!
I posted another vid of the cutting of my Creamsicle Cobble soap yesterday.

 

[Dixie]

Great job! I use a miter box too....I marked the top of mine with (black marker) 1/2", 1" and 1-1/2" increments across. That way you don't have to use a tape measure.

 

[holly99]

Great job! I use a miter box too....I marked the top of mine with (black marker) 1/2", 1" and 1-1/2" increments across. That way you don't have to use a tape measure.

A miter box?! Is that all that was? Sheesh....

I really liked the videos. I especially liked, although unfortunate for you, the seizing part because I've never seen a seize and now I know what it is.

 

[holly99]

So we just need to keep an eye on your YouTube channel huh? Lovin' it!

So clever with the clamp deal! I'm going to get one for my mold.

 

[Guest]

Thanks everyone!
The beer soap feels and smells better everyday. (I visit it often) I trimmed a bit off to make it more rectangle and the chunks are huge because I'm not great at cutting yet. It was fun though. I want to try the beer soap again- but this time no cocoa so I get a lighter shade and I'll boil the alcohol out of the beer first, then freeze it in ice cube trays before mixing with the lye.

 

[ewenique]

What fun! Thanks for sharing. Wishing you many more successful batches of homemade soap!

 

[nickjuly]

Thanks for sharing! Haven't tried beer soap yet. Did get so tickled at you repeatedly commenting on the awful smell of the lye mixture. Good warning for when I get to try it. My wish list of different soaps to try to make is getting longer and longer.

 

[opalgirl]

Great video! What are the qualities that the beer adds to the soap? I've been wanting to try some but I want to know what to tell people about the addition of beer.
Thanks,
Opalgirl

 

[Guest]

**swoon Edward**

haha, I'm not allowed to swoon. I'm happily married

I'm not sure what qualities the beer adds, but I think it's just cool to be able to say "This soap is made with BEER"
...and then everybody always says "I hope you didn't waste any GOOD beer"

 

[Guest]

I really liked the videos. I especially liked, although unfortunate for you, the seizing part because I've never seen a seize and now I know what it is.

When a soap seizes, I figured the stick blender would make matters worse
instead of better? ???

 

[Milla]

Thanks everyone!
The beer soap feels and smells better everyday. (I visit it often) I trimmed a bit off to make it more rectangle and the chunks are huge because I'm not great at cutting yet. It was fun though. I want to try the beer soap again- but this time no cocoa so I get a lighter shade and I'll boil the alcohol out of the beer first, then freeze it in ice cube trays before mixing with the lye.

I froze my beer in the past and then thawed it to cold before adding the lye. I think I was the one who mentioned freezing it. I just haven't actually tried it frozen yet. That was next on my list. I was hoping for less stink. Maybe you'll beat me to it!

 

[LJA]

Any girl who soaps in her funky PJ bottoms is alright with me. Great videos, I subscribed. I just love other people's soap videos, and watching the differen't ways we all do it. It's like crack to me...lol

 

[Guest]

I know what you mean! I've been riveted to YouTube watching other soapers in action for 2 weeks, trying to learn all I can.

Yep- I'm big into my funky PJ pants. I wear 'em all the time. Can you tell I work from home?