Christmas Gift Soaps

[HowieRoll]

[FONT=&quot]I haven't posted photos in a while, so thought I'd show the good, bad, and ugly soaps I've made for gifts this season.

First up:

(left) Holiday Spice with Orange & Cinnamon EO
(right) Snowfall (or maybe blizzard?) with Cedarwood, Patchouli, & Spearmint EO. This one is my attempt at Auntie Clara's dappled soap effect.



[/FONT][FONT=&quot](left)[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Lemon Herb with Litsea Cubeba, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, & Lemongrass EO
(center) Double Butter with Lime, Litsea Cubeba, & Eucalyptus EO
(right) Tumbling Mint with Rosemary, Peppermint, & Spearmint EO



[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Next are gifts with color schemes/designs reminiscent of certain wildlife for people I work with:

[/FONT][FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot](left)[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Striped Skunk with Lavender, Bergamot, Amyris, & Geranium EO
(right) Barred Owl with Fir Needle, Rosemary, & Spearmint EO
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[/FONT] Lastly are batches that didn't work out as beautifully as I envisioned in my head, but they do exist so it's only fair to share. :think:

(left) Red-Tailed Hawk with Orange, Cedarwood, & Patchouli EO. Notice how short the bars are? That's what happens when you take waaaay too much batter for the "secret feathers" in the middle and are left short to fill in the sides. Not that it mattered much, however, as the "secret feathers" are so secret that no one can see them. lol
(right) Fox Snake Scales with Litsea Cubeba, Lemongrass, & Patchouli EO. This was my first attempt at doing a "scales" soap. From far way it slightly resembles snakeskin, but up close, well, I'm grateful the scales will wear down first in the shower.

 

[PrairieLights]

I like them all! Thank you for sharing!

 

[Cellador]

I can only hope to make soaps this beautiful one day.

 

[artemis]

Very dramatic! I love that black swoop in the third picture! I'm going to have to try that dappled effect soon ish.

 

[ibct1969]

They are gorgeous!

 

[HowieRoll]

Thanks, all, for your kind words! They were fun to make, regardless of outcome, and hey, they'll all get you clean.

 

[jewels621]

Every one of them is beautiful! I wish I could smell them from here. Your recipients are very lucky, indeed!

 

[Cindy2428]

I love your soaps and EO blends. Thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays!

 

[dibbles]

These are all so beautiful.

 

[Millie]

Barred Owl and Red-Tailed Hawk! Wow! Your choice of colors and swirl technique are stunning.

 

[Zany_in_CO]

 

[SaltedFig]

Sorry I missed seeing these this morning - what fabulous soaps!

Thank you for sharing them HowieRoll

 

[SoapAddict415]

Very nice! I love the dappled soap. It looks like snow falling at night. They're all so beautiful and the snake scales look awesome!

 

[HowieRoll]

Thanks, everyone!

 

[ibct1969]

Um, I don't see any bad or ugly... They're all awesome!

 

[isha]

Love them all.. I want to try them

 

[lsg]

Love the soap!

 

[navigator9]

Anyone would be thrilled to get any of them as a gift! :clap:

 

[penelopejane]

The striped skunk is my favourite (not my favourite name though!).
Really beautiful soap thanks for sharing.

 

[soaring1]

All of your soaps are beautiful.