Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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This video shows the ins and outs of making and sculpting layer soap using Mountain Soap Shaper sculpting tools. Throughout the video, I give tips, show some failures, and explain what I learned along the way. Thank you for watching!

In this video:

Soap Shaper Shop
loveyoursuds.com/soap-shaper.html

Custom-sized Mountain Soap Shapers
loveyoursuds.com/store/p117/Mountain-Soap-Shapers.html

Indigo Powder
loveyoursuds.com/store/p184/Natural_Indigo_Powder.html

New Acrylic Set of 8 for 2.5 in wide molds - includes all Mountains + 5 other double-sided designs
loveyoursuds.com/store/p255/soap-shaper-set-acrylic-for-2.5x4-inch-molds.html

Nature’s Garden Spiritual Awakening Fragrance
naturesgardencandles.com/spiritual-awakening-fragrance-oil


Custom Craft Tools Tall & Skinny Mold
customcrafttools.com/collections/soap-molds/products/3-7-lbs-large-heavy-duty-clear-soap-mold



***If you have never made cold process soap, please research the basics of soap making, especially *LYE SAFETY.*
youtube.com/watch?v=yR6ttCSrLJI&t=30s

(This technique is not for beginners)
Base Recipe

-Dist. Water (25% of oil weight)
-Lye - NaOH (7% Superfat)
-Sodium Lactate (1t PPO)
Oils:
-Olive Oil Classic or Pure (40%)
-Coconut Oil (30%)
-Cocoa Butter (15%)
-Avocado Oil (10%)
-Castor Oil (5%)
Colorants used:
Natural Indigo Colorant (link above), Activated Charcoal, and Titanium Dioxide

-Fragrance (link above) 5% total batch weight
-Kaolin Clay (1t PPO)


You can also find Teri/Tree Marie Soapworks here.
Tree Marie Website treemariesoapworks.com
Soap Shop treemariesoapworks.com/product-category/soap
Recipe Shop (Buy a recipe or two to show your support. It's appreciated!) treemariesoapworks.com/product-category/recipes
Tree Marie Soapworks Facebook Group for Soapmakers facebook.com/groups/treemariesoapworks
Business Facebook Page facebook.com/TreeMarieSoapworks
Instagram instagram.com/tree_marie_soapworks