Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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Here is a look at how I make Taiwan Circling Swirl cold process soap. Stay tuned to see the difference between swirling with a flat stick vs. a skewer. Also, I have some questions for you at the end of the video.

Scroll down for recipe and supplies.

If you have never made cold process soap, please research soap making basics, especially lye safely. youtube.com/watch?v=yR6ttCSrLJI&t=30s

Here is a link to my friend Helene’s Channel youtube.com/channel/UClODvq1TR7TqcuKsgS4zg0Q
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
-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 Pitchers 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
-10” Sil Loaf Mold brambleberry.com/shop-by-craft/soap-making/cold-process/molds/10-inch-silicone-loaf-mold/V000744.html?cgid=4-molds_cp_soap_craft#start=2
-Wire Soap Slicer brambleberry.com/shop-by-craft/soap-making/cold-process/tools/wire-soap-slicer/V000808.html?cgid=4-tools_cp_soap_craft#sz=12&start=30
-Wire Soap Cutter global.rakuten.com/en/store/cafe-de-savon/item/f3090601


Ingredients:
-33.5 oz Total Oil Weight (10" Sil Loaf Mold)
-Dist. Water (25% "Water as a percent of oil weight" in soapcalc.net)
-Lye - NaOH (6% Superfat)
-Coconut Oil (25%)
-Lard (30%)
-Avocado Oil (5%): elementsbathandbody.com/Avocado-Oil.html
-Castor Oil (5%) elementsbathandbody.com/Castor-Oil.html
-Olive Oil (35%)
-Sodium Lactate (1t PPO) brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/additives-and-lye/liquids/sodium-lactate/V000439.html
-FO Green Irish Tweed (5.5%) elementsbathandbody.com/Green-Irish-Tweed-Creed-Type-Fragrance.html
-1/8 tsp Yellow Oxide elementsbathandbody.com/yellow-oxide.html
-1/16 tsp Brown Oxide elementsbathandbody.com/brown-oxide.html
-Titanium Dioxide (I used 2T + 1 tsp TD mixture which is mixed 1:3) elementsbathandbody.com/Titanium-Dioxide-Oil-and-Water-Dispersible.html
The full written tutorial is available here: elementsbathandbody.com/taiwan-swirl-soap-recipe
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