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  1. zanzalawi

    Random Picture thread (non-soap)

    A friend sent this Moscow mule mug, ahhhh so shiny! [emoji7]
  2. zanzalawi

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    Of course! I’d like to know your take on it [emoji1]
  3. zanzalawi

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    Cut the ombré MP shampoo bar We need to buy some lumber, make some different curing racks I think
  4. zanzalawi

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    My vegan tester looks a bit better than my tried and true (with the ricing FO) after the cut The ricer overheated and cracked, the vegan one looks pretty solid No ash on either Hopefully none shows up over the next couple weeks haha Also Boris is not impressed with my choice of activities...
  5. zanzalawi

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    Y’all. I’m playing with a MP shampoo bar base lol Working on a pretty ombré I can’t bring myself to make a syndet bar from scratch at this point in my life *sigh* Anyways, having fun cuz I get to use a blue that is so pretty but morphs terribly in cp Had some friends over to dinner, the wife...
  6. zanzalawi

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    Tonight I made a batch that riced up when I added my FO, and I learned I REALLY overestimated the pouring abilities of my left hand HAHAHA And I started working on making a better vegan recipe, made one batch with it. eh, we’ll see, only time will tell The mysteries of soaping lol
  7. zanzalawi

    Combining Acids in Soaps

    I LOVE lard heavy soaps, so I best get myself some bht [emoji1] thank you!
  8. zanzalawi

    Combining Acids in Soaps

    @cmzaha do you add additional bht or stick with what is already in your lard?
  9. zanzalawi

    Small individual soap moulds not working

    i had a couple loafs that had been hanging out in an insulated cardbord box since i poured them monday night i opened the box last night and one of them had a good deal of ash. i spritzed it pretty heavily with my alcohol again, i figured why not? closed the box, and it sat for a couple hours...
  10. zanzalawi

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    i used the stormy nights in january, without reading reviews (duh....) it accelerated and i was slower than cold tar with my colorants, bad combo. i smushed it into individual molds and they were awful looking. it was still holding very strong at 6 months when i gave them to the teachers at the...
  11. zanzalawi

    Sept 2018 SMF Challenge - Carved Soap Designs!

    Anyone have recommendations for carving tools? I bought a cheap-o set from Joann’s or Michaels at one point but it was pretty garbage (or my skills were lol) and I tossed it Good practice for carving an epic pumpkin this year you know LOL
  12. zanzalawi

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    Cut the batches made Monday, scented with WSP stormy nights, and Bella’s kiss And Scarlett got to cut the oatmeal stout loaf. I still have to clean up the kitchen from the soaping but I think bed sounds better. It’ll be there tomorrow, it’s not going anywhere LOL
  13. zanzalawi

    Small individual soap moulds not working

    wheat bag! what a great idea!
  14. zanzalawi

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    I tried high temp countertop hot process when the kids went down for a nap I used Pacifico beer and WSP’s oatmeal stout fragrance. Smells more like oatmeal cookies than beer but we’ll see how it all shakes down I also cleaned ash off 4 batches of soap, I’m having lots of issues with ash lately...
  15. zanzalawi

    The word association game

    Tax
  16. zanzalawi

    Sept 2018 SMF Challenge - Carved Soap Designs!

    1. earlene - I've been wanting to try this! 2. SoapAddict415- this looks like fun! But then again, all the challenges look like fun lol. 3. Alzie-oh the possibilities! I'm in! 4. BattleGnome - crossing my fingers that I’ll have time before vacation 5. mommycarlson - just ordered some carving...
  17. zanzalawi

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    I masterbatched a bunch of lye Tried switching up my favorite recipe by replacing avocado oil for RBO And attempted a 4 color drop swirl with batter that was setting so quickly from using beer [emoji1] plopped it in proper! Haha at least my colors won’t get all muddied from the batter being too...
  18. zanzalawi

    What Are You Watching?

    I stopped by redbox tonight and picked up “book club” See if I can get up and make some popcorn or if I’m so lazy tonight that I won’t even move off the couch [emoji1]
  19. zanzalawi

    Aug 2018 SMF Challenge - Dancing Funnel Pour

    @scard is 100% right lol great work everyone, such beautiful soaps!!
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