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I cut a batch of 3/4 Meyer lemon fo from WSP and 1/4 Orange 15x EO from WSP. My goal was a light yellow base with an orange swirl. When mixing I was upset that it went all orange (same shade as my silicone strip in the pic that I cover the soap with, under the wood lid) and was completely orange...

Yes, the candy is what I was thinking when I made it.

Thank you. It's been so long I don't recall for sure what the pink was, but I think it was a clay.. I had a bunch of samples and don't recall all the kinds. The brown was cocoa powder. My notes from back then are no longer around. Getting the layers straight was just luck I guess.

Made this at least 15 years ago. Still one of my favorites.

Yes it's Buttercup mica. Keeping my fingers crossed.

This is interesting to me. Just awhile ago I put a batch to bed that I used a yellow mica from Brambleberry (had a longer name that isn't at my fingertips at the moment) My plan was to have a nice yellow base with an uncolored base reverse swirl and an orange swirl. I was sad that it went all...

Cut my batch of Polo Match made day before yesterday.

I have recently purchased lye at Walmart. For a long time they didn't sell it. Look in the drain cleaner section, but make sure the label says 100% lye.

You can use granulated sugar. Mix very well into your water before adding lye.

Yes. I can get it at Ace Hardware too.

You can put it in the freezer overnight and that might help get it to pop it out of the mold.

Personally, I cool to 100. I wrap my batch in a blanket and always get gel without overheating. If it's really cool, I may put a heating pad underneath the blanket. The exception would be if I'm doing a milk soap. Those I only cover and don't wrap.

Ordered my last few fragrances and 2# of lye from WSP to finish up my soaping for Christmas. When those are made I'm going on hiatus for awhile.

I've always used granulated sugar. Mix into the liquid along with salt and silk before adding lye. Just make sure to stir thoroughly so the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. The silk dissolves well after the lye is added.

Thank you @lsg; that's what I'm leaning toward.

I bought Leather from Candle Science and I'm pretty underwhelmed. I definitely need to blend it with something. I searched and found a few suggestions. Most of the threads were fairly old, so would love to hear some suggestions. Thanks!

Finally made labels for the last 5 batches I've made.

Very pretty!

Lily of the Valley, Violet, Black Tie, and Sea Salt & Orchid

I used pumice years ago in a mechanic's soap. I don't recall a size on it. Personally I can't think of it as gently exfoliating. Then again, I've used ground seeds that made the pumice seem much gentler. Lol, so I'd give it a try.