1st SMF Soap Challenge- July

[galaxyMLP]

As long as the pattern was in 2 different directions, it counts as 2 different patterns (for example, down and then across for a pull down.)

 

[not_ally]

As long as the pattern was in 2 different directions, it counts as 2 different patterns (for example, down and then across for a pull down.)

Oh, good. Thanks, Galaxy!

 

[TVivian]

As long as the pattern was in 2 different directions, it counts as 2 different patterns (for example, down and then across for a pull down.)

Actually I think she said 2 separate patterns. Using the same pattern more than once still only counts as one.

I'm loving ALL of the soap pictures! I can't get enough

 

[newbie]

Yes, to clarify that the same pattern but in different directions still counts as only one pattern, even if it's separated by something else. You must use two separate lettered patterns for your entry.

 

[not_ally]

Okey doke, that's fine as well ...

 

[galaxyMLP]

Oops! I'm very sorry. I was under the impression that was OK. I could've sworn it was. My bad...

 

[Sonya-m]

Right, I have prepared my lye water and oils for two more attempts tomorrow and Wednesday! I will get a decent swirl this time!

 

[TVivian]

I had another go at the swirl and I like this second one even more than the first one ..so since I'm not entering this one on the official challenge thread, here is the video of my first attempt (for anyone who's interested)

http://youtu.be/agQV4t1J5yE

Just a side note: I didn't edit out any of the stick blending because I wanted to showcase just how little blending is really needed to get a thin trace.

 

[not_ally]

Loved it, Viv! That was so pretty, I am really curious to see the one you are submitting. You have inspired me to do my fifth and final attempt at the challenge tonight, I have been dragging my feet.

Have to say, that was a good lesson on how to do this in an organized way, you should see my haphazard, messy and frustrating attempts to keep everything in an area small enough to photograph and then actually remember to do it.

ETA, Galaxy, no worries! I am actually thinking it is good that I need to try at least two patterns.

 

[TVivian]

Loved it, Viv! That was so pretty, I am really curious to see the one you are submitting. You have inspired me to do my fifth and final attempt at the challenge tonight, I have been dragging my feet.

Have to say, that was a good lesson on how to do this in an organized way, you should see my haphazard, messy and frustrating attempts to keep everything in an area small enough to photograph and then actually remember to do it.

ETA, Galaxy, no worries! I am actually thinking it is good that I need to try at least two patterns.

NA, do you have a phone with video? If so, just set your camera up and video record the whole thing. After you're done you can take screenshots from your video. That's what I do and it's 100% easier than trying to stop and take pictures. Make sure you have bright lighting and check to make sure that your video didn't shut itself off every now and then No joke I have set my phone up on a stack of books and used packing tape to get it set up at a good angle.

 

[gigisiguenza]

I had another go at the swirl and I like this second one even more than the first one ..so since I'm not entering this one on the official challenge thread, here is the video of my first attempt (for anyone who's interested)

http://youtu.be/agQV4t1J5yE

Just a side note: I didn't edit out any of the stick blending because I wanted to showcase just how little blending is really needed to get a thin trace.

I really like that, it's so pretty! I wanted you to stop before you did those arches cuz it was gorgeous then but it's even prettier now lol

 

[jules92207]

Tania I love the video. I also agree it's really nice to see how organized your layout is. Love the marks on the mold to help you plan. Very cool idea. And a very beautiful soap!

 

[snappyllama]

That's really pretty, TVivian. You made such a nice video to go along with it. Keep making those!

 

[galaxyMLP]

Ummm wow. That is jor-gos. Not gorgeous, jor-gos. Simply fantastic. Beautiful. I love it!

 

[TVivian]

Oh thanks guys! You all don't have to be so nice! I just wanted to show my process and I know none of us get sick of watching soap being made.

 

[not_ally]

Oh thanks guys! You all don't have to be so nice! I just wanted to show my process and I know none of us get sick of watching soap being made.

That is true. Espec. when it someone who is good and you can learn from! Viv, am going to try that video thing w/my phone and the little digital camera and hope I do not immerse either in batter, the camera already has little splotches from where the chrome/color has been eaten away by batter drips ...

 

[newbie]

I have ridiculous lust for that violet and even more for the magenta. Whose colors are they? Oh that magenta is to die for.

Great video! It was a good idea to show how little you have to SB to get a thin trace because I think it's very easy to blend too much.

 

[jules92207]

So I've made two batches. I am not in love with either of them. This is my first one which actually would disqualify me cause I did the zig zag diagonally across the soap, twice, which I didn't realize at the time it needed to be in the direction newbie listed.

First pic is the plan. After the second zig zag I decided to do a leap frog too. They are in order of process.

 

[jules92207]

Final pics...

 

[TVivian]

That looks nice Jules! Seems like you were able to keep it all at the perfect swirl-ability!