Clamshell Technique, (ITPS), Cold Process Soap Making, December 2018 Soap Challenge, #1 @TreeMarieSoapworks
Clamshell Technique, (ITPS), Cold Process Soap Making, December 2018 Soap Challenge, #1  @TreeMarieSoapworks
Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 28 minutes ago
This is a video of my process of making In-the-Pot Swirl cold process soap for the December 2018 Soap Challenge. Stick around for the soap cutting and beveling. The recipe and supplies are listed below.

I am just learning video editing. Thank you for being patient with me. Also, thank you all for your encouragement. I promise these videos will get better.

This is an advanced soap making technique. If you have never made cold process soap, please research soap making basics, especially lye safely. Here is a video about lye safety. youtube.com/watch?v=yR6ttCSrLJI&t=30s

Tools:
-Digital Scale amazon.com/My-Weigh-KD-8000-Kitchen-Digital/dp/B01C6CN1VY/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3FMWF288Z8GBJ&keywords=kd+scale&qid=1552845258&s=gateway&sprefix=kd+scal%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-3
-Stick Blender amazon.com/Dynamic-International-Mini-Pro-Variable-Detachable/dp/B01MT7TPJG/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=blender+mini+pro&qid=1552845998&s=gateway&sr=8-10
-Mini Mixer elementsbathandbody.com/Mini-Cordless-Mixer.html
-Infrared Thermometer elementsbathandbody.com/infrared-lasergrip-thermometer.html
-Batter Bowl amazon.com/Anchor-Hocking-81605L11-Batter-Bowl/dp/B0000VLMVU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=W0CTWBOHGF0N&keywords=anchor+hocking+batter+bowl&qid=1552845540&s=gateway&sprefix=anchor+hocking+batter%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
-Funnel Pitcher elementsbathandbody.com/3.5-Cup-Funnel-Pitcher.html
-Ceramic Side Sauce Dish amazon.com/Ceramic-2-9-Inch-1-8-Ounce-Tomato-Vinegar/dp/B074T7MLB5/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1XJZ3URFLJZTJ&keywords=ceramic+side+sauce+dish&qid=1552845450&s=gateway&sprefix=ceramic+side+sauce+%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-2
-Measuring Spoons with 1/3rd, 1/8th, 1/16th of a teaspoon amazon.com/dp/B07C8998QN/?
-Spatulas amazon.com/dp/B01M15MTN0/?coliid=I1YXJ1TYNE3D95&colid=186158P92HKGJ&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
-Palette Knife amazon.com/dp/B004O7CFT4/?coliid=I3CGDMQODBIK01&colid=186158P92HKGJ&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_itcrid=W0CTWBOHGF0N&keywords=anchor+hocking+batter+bowl&qid=1552845540&s=gateway&sprefix=anchor+hocking+batter%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
-Vegetable Peeler amazon.com/Old-School-Professional-Vegetable-Potato-Carrot/dp/B07B2815HQ/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_2?crid=3SNV0CWFB5LJD&keywords=vegetable+peeler+old+school&qid=1553634904&s=gateway&sprefix=vegetable+peeler+old+s%2Chpc%2C173&sr=8-2-fkmrnull
-XXL Heating Pad of putting through gel amazon.com/dp/B07KJN6N49/ref=dp_prsubs_1
Wire Soap Slicer brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/tools-and-accessories/tools/wire-soap-slicer/V000808.html
-Wire Soap Cutter global.rakuten.com/en/store/cafe-de-savon/item/f3090601
-Planer my husband made from instructions in this book amazon.com/Everything-Soapmaking-Book-Step-Step/dp/1440550131/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3CVESSKG67HKW&keywords=the+everything+soap+making+book&qid=1552846464&s=gateway&sprefix=the+everything+soap+m%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-3
-10” Loaf Mold brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/molds/silicone/10-inch-silicone-loaf-mold/V000744.html

Always wear safety gear when making cold process soap. This technique is intended for an advanced soap maker.

Water as a percentage of oil weight 25%
1t PPO Powdered Sugar dissolved in dist. water before the lye is added
6% Super Fat
1t PPO Sodium Lactate

35% Olive Oil
30% Lard
25% Coconut Oil
5% Avocado Oil elementsbathandbody.com/Avocado-Oil.html
5% Castor Oil elementsbathandbody.com/Castor-Oil.html
Total Oil Weight 35 oz

The fragrance is Sandalwood Patchouli from Wholesale Supplies Plus. This Fragrance discolors to brown. 6% wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/sandalwood-patchouli-fragrance-oil.aspx

1 Tablespoon Titanium Dioxide Mixture PPO
1.5 Teaspoon Activated Charcoal PPO

Always wear safety gear when making cold process soap. This technique is intended for an advanced soap maker.

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