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  1. violets2217

    October 2022 SMF Soap Challenge – Laminar Flow Swirl

    I haven’t made soap in sooooo long! This pour looks pretty intriguing, even though it uses those nasty dividers! I’m so tempted…. You guys are such enablers!
  2. violets2217

    SMF May 2022 Challenge - Infinity Swirl

    I tried this last month when I got some sample sets from Nurture Soap. I first used the Brazilian clays an experiment again with palm oil instead of my usual lard, it was such a soft soap! Maybe I will try out my neon sample set for this challenge… 🤔 ETA: after reading more closely, I do...
  3. violets2217

    Bath Bomb Art

    @TashaBird YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT Winston and Walter They have some beautiful hand painted bath bombs! Every time I see them I think of you!
  4. violets2217

    Whittany Who?

    @AliOop … I have the extra wide 5” Wild Platanica router. You have the 4” router. My tall & Skinny soaps are 4 to 4 1/2 inch tall usually unless I add frosting or embeds on top…. I definitely think it would work on all shapes and sizes of soaps. I even route my round bars! PS… I do love my...
  5. violets2217

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    That is my favorite yellow ever!!!! I’ve not yet had trouble with it fading. Nurture Soap list it’s usage at 1-2tsp PPO, depending on need. The top one I used 1.5 tsp PPO, the rest used at 1 tsp PPO. It’s such a lovely color and my fav… but NS Firefly and Full throttle (mica neon blend) come in...
  6. violets2217

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    Ha! My Lego milk carton mold support is still sitting on my desk. I can’t get my son to take it apart! Don’t really need it now, I made a wooden column mold to replace the milk cartons. Don’t put it in the oven to gel!!!!
  7. violets2217

    Its brrr here in Florida

    I’m east coat central FL… it’s been chilly, but yesterday got up to high 70’s low 80’s. Today it mid 60’s and wet! And it looks like west coast central FL is gonna be like that all week.
  8. violets2217

    Keep getting stearic spots, help!

    Are you cutting your soaps with a wire cutter? The spots could be air bubbles that are made more visible when using a wire soap cutter. But I do not know much about stearic spots, so someone else should be along shortly help you out more. 🤔🙂
  9. violets2217

    Its brrr here in Florida

    DUDE! Those pineapple plants are defensively sharp and dangerous! I don't move them or my Aloe if I don't have too! Only two of the plants I have now are from store bought pineapples. The rest are from the first one I planted about 3 years ago! But my pineapples are so small, I need to figure...
  10. violets2217

    Its brrr here in Florida

    My mango tree looked like it was gonna be full of fruit this time, but we had frost two nights this past week in central FL… so not sure how that will fair and all 8 of my pineapple plants are turning yellow from the frost. I did not have room inside for them…
  11. violets2217

    MSM/Emu ol cream for arthritis

    I don’t sell, but I’ve decided to just stick with my current recipe that I love! I add aloe powder anyways… it just made me curious! Lol!
  12. violets2217

    Melting SCI temp?

    I always use the paddle, honestly I’m afraid it’s going to bend or damage the whisk attachment in some way, because I mix it all in my metal bowl & it’s gets pretty stiff/ thick after adding melted ingredients.
  13. violets2217

    SMF January 2022 Entry Thread

    Congrats everyone! Again a fun and exciting challenge and excuse to make soap! Well Done!!!
  14. violets2217

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    I always lined Pringle cans as well… I meant sealing the bottom because I cut the bottom of the can off so I could easily remove soap and reuse the Pringle can.
  15. violets2217

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    Yep! Just loosen the screw on the metal band enough to pull rubber cap off. Also a little bit of advice… when putting metal band in place DO NOT USE FINGER TIPS TO PUSH IN PLACE… the metal bands are kinda sharp and I’ve cut my finger tips a couple times before learning my lessen and loosening...
  16. violets2217

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    Hmmm…. When I used a Pringle can. I tightly stretched and taped plastic wrap around the bottom. It sealed somewhat well, unless the batter was really thin. But still minimal leakage. I’d think the plastic wrap would seal a little better, kinda form to the pipe. And use the freezer paper as a...
  17. violets2217

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    I have all the sizes! Lol! But my pull through soaps are a 3” diameter. I got 2 @ 2 foot length and cut it into 4 12” lengths. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-3-in-x-2-ft-PVC-DWV-Sch-40-Pipe-PVC-07300-0200HA/100533056 I seal the base with a rubber gasket cap...
  18. violets2217

    MSM/Emu ol cream for arthritis

    I was reading the ingredients and was wondering… can you use aloe juice to replace water in any lotion? Have you used it? Is it a better lotion? I need to make more of my face creamy today and would like to try it… interesting!
  19. violets2217

    What soapy thing have you done today?

    I find the more I use the PVC mold the easier it is to get soap out. I also just rinse them out without any extra soap and get all the chunky soap off and let them air dry... so it's kinda like they are pre-greased! My PVC column molds which I LOVE are one of the reasons I want to try and make...
  20. violets2217

    Melting SCI temp?

    The paddle attachment is what I use to mix the shampoo bars.
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