Search results

Okay, I've been using my first batch, and made my second. When I made my first batch, it had 10% SCI powder. I dumped the powder into the light trace soap. It made the soap stay very fluid. Think of how long it takes 100% lard soap to trace, and double that. I normally do peaked tops, like with...

Hi. I couldn't find many threads with people's results adding SCI powder to cold process soap, so I thought I'd share what I did today. I've always wanted to make a combo bar, but in the past, just added SCI noodles to soap batter. This time, I thought I would try adding SCI powder. I picked 10%...

I'm glad that last mold worked out well!

Here is my first try, it's scented with Midnight Waters by Brambleberry. It has activated charcoal, the dark blue is a pigment and the light blue is mica. I used less coconut oil than normal to keep the recipe more fluid for longer.

One time I made a soap that I wanted to have rainbow colors, and since I didn't think I'd have enough time to mix all the different colors, I just did mica in oil for the colors. It turned out pretty well. I wonder if something like this could be done for this challenge, like just have batter...

I just cut my first attempt, and wow, I have way too many accent colors. It's one dark blobby swirl. I might make a second batch, but this one with other colors, and way less accent color.

I always thought INS was a good indicator of how slow something traces. So aim for low INS number for slower trace. Achieve this by using lard, and reducing coconut oil.

1. Mobjack Bay- totally looking forward to this one! 2. AliOop 3. Pepsi Girl 4. MarnieSoapien - New swirls!! 5. dibbles - Love a hanger swirl! 6. Cellador- I'll give it a try....wheeeee! 7. szaza - count me in! 8. Nona'sFarm 9. Kosmerta- I am very excited for this challenge! 10. Kcryss - Can't...

When I first started making soap, I experimented a lot with different soap recipes and different superfat percentages. I think I went up to 15% for a well rounded soap recipe (meaning not castille, not salt coconut soap, just one with blend of hard and soft oils). I think if you are using the...

My syndet bars do get smushy. I've tried adding stearic acid, tried adding sodium lactate. Still haven't found the perfect recipe yet. All of mine leave a bit of crunchiness or some sort of deposit on my hair that I don't like. Most recent bar: Total (g) 180 (grams) 37.5% SCI 67.5g 20% CB 36g...

11. neonstudy - Wow HP in a bag, count me in!

I agree that you should re-batch with extra oil. If you want to post your soapcalc recipe we can help with this calculation.

Thank you for sharing your story. I just listened to the song on Spotify, very powerful. One song that I love in a similar vein is K''s Choice called I'm an Addict. Have you heard it?

I love this idea! I'm going to do Somewhere Out There by Our Lady Peace. No idea how to make a soap with that theme but I'll try. :)

I really loved seeing everyone's work! Thanks for organizing this challenge!

I really loved looking at everyone's entries, and hearing about the process. Very imaginative!

Here is my entry, my first time with soap dough. I made a floral cane, and wasn't too happy with how it came out, so ended up making some simple flowers. It's scented with Femme Fatale from Nurture soap.