Small Batch Soap Making - How to Batch Your Oils

As soapmakers, we hear a lot about master batching oils, but what does this really mean? At a smaller scale, rather than creating a "master" batch to draw from, it may make more sense to get your soapmaking oils ready ahead of time for a bigger day of soapmaking. This simplifies the soapmaking process, keeps the soapmaking days shorter, and helps you feel more organized. I love to have one prep day, followed by a soapmaking day. The prep day might begin with cutting the previous day's soap and then preparing buckets and making lye-water. However it looks for you, this video should help you get some ideas for how to incorporate prep into your small batch soap making. LINKS ===== Note: some of these are affiliate links and we will be paid a small portion of the sale, at no extra cost to you. This helps us grow our YouTube channel and provide education on here for free! RECIPES ======= - Our cocoa butter soap recipes include: Wild Lavender, Rosemary Mint & Juniper, Lavender Mint, Spicy Chai, Winter Pine, and others. - Get all our recipes here: https://muddymint.com/collections/original-muddy-mint-soap-recipes MY BOOK ======== My book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3uIOFN0 PRODUCT LINKS ============== My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/muddymint Kitchen Scale (my favorite scale!): https://amzn.to/4e00P6h 6-Quart Container (good for 10 lbs of soap): https://amzn.to/3CrsCxS Panasonic 2.2 cu ft 1250 Watt Microwave: https://amzn.to/4fEeeAJ Lye Container (for batching lye-water): https://amzn.to/4aKfwYk Safety Glasses (don't ever skip these!): https://amzn.to/3yFLBTA Stick Blender (with taller shaft): https://amzn.to/4bG5KaT Silicone Spatula (my favorite spatulas!): https://amzn.to/4aLtU2j Soaper's Choice (for base oils): https://www.soaperschoice.com/ Nurture Soap (5 lb molds): https://nurturesoap.com/products/5-pound-basic-loaf-mold Webstaurant 4-Quart Measuring Cup: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/webstaurantstore-4-qt-clear-polycarbonate-measuring-cup/6903218WEB.html Rubbermaid 1-Gallon Pitcher with Lid: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/rubbermaid-simply-pour-1-gallon-plastic-pitcher-with-multifunction-lid/6902122590.html Thanks for watching! Simi & Troy