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Lovely pinks there - are they micas? Also wondering where you got your mould? I like the dimensions - tall without being too skinny!

Mmm scones! As a resident in the west country I can say your scones certainly look the part! And yes jam before cream! I can't get my head around the mascarpone clotted cream though!

I'll be signing up for this one - much more up my street than the mini desserts!

Finally here is my cut picture of the soap inspired by Obsidian. Scented with electric lemonade and moroccan mint - smells amazing what a great combination! It's an attempt at a butterfly - far from perfect but my best effort!

Lindy and cmzaha - now you mention that I think you're right! I still have much to learn!

I've been looking at the art of marbling for soapy inspiration and have come across some really beautiful work! I spotted this one on pintrest (original by Kris Larsen) and tried to make a soap in its style. Clearly I haven't been able to pull off the intricacy of the detail that is in the...

Is that the one from the mould shop Sonya? Very jealous!! Let us know how you get on with it!

Girlishcharm - i'm interested in your distinction between 'synthetic' and 'artificial'. Can you explain what you mean by this?

I generally use 2-3% of my batch weight when scenting with essential oils, even then some may not last well depending on the type of oil! You may wish to experiment with some smaller batches to see how much you need to achieve a lasting scent - but also check safe usage rates as some may be...

I love the pink and black combo, looks fab! Are they scented?

Dragon girl - I've already made the soap Obsidian suggested before pulling out I'm afraid! But you have chosen wisely - it is electric lemonade! I'll post pictures once it's ready to cut :)

Ah yes I too kept dreaming of a bud cutter, may have to save up if it turns out we can get them in the EU!

I have: All the usual oxides and ultramarines Micas in dark pink, light pink, orange, yellow, green, light blue, dark blue, various shades of purple, gold, light brown Neons in pink, yellow, orange and blue (can mix to get more colours) FOs: moroccan mint, coconut cream, orange blossom...

Spiderpup - I'd like you to do a hanger swirl, with white kaolin, annatto and madder root, scented with geranium and orange EOs (if you have those!)

So I just spotted this soap winning the digging in the dirt challenge on Facebook! Well done newbie!

Thanks galaxy! I think you're right, and lots of us seem a fair bit outside our comfort zone with this challenge. I just read your blog post - I'm amazed by how realistic you tiramisu is! Fantastic!

Wow. Just wow! That is soap to be proud of!

I've just linked mine - number 17 on the international section. I was seriously considering not entering mine after seeing some of the amazing soaps that have been created! I just keep reminding myself its a learning opportunity - I would never have tried something like this without a challenge...

Lol I had a written plan too - way to much to think about at once without one! I can't wait to see what everyone has made!

I have to agree with everyone here - there is so much great info out there for free that I don't think you need to pay for an online class! Read around as much as you can and don't commit to believing everything from a single source - check for other opinions as you go. There's really no...