Ebru Technique Soap Challenge

[newbie]

What do you think is making it pinkish gray? How did tobacco and bay leaf come out like toothpaste?! THe second question is rhetorical, of course.

 

[galaxyMLP]

Well, I cut it.

I think the pink is actually from the orange mica mixing with the TD. The orange mica turned a little redder as it saponified (you can see on the sb) so I think that may be the pink) I think I'm going to re- batch this. Maybe.

 

[newbie]

Before you rebatch, would you please cut the top 1/8-1/4" off the top of a bar? It looks like the blending only went that far and you may have something pretty cool under there. I would love to see what you got. If just the tops are bad, you can cut them off and add them to the rebatch bin but the underneath looks like it could be quite good.

 

[galaxyMLP]

That's a good idea. I'll try that! The bottom actually has scrape marks and pockets so it has an interesting texture.

 

[newbie]

I just made a regular, non-ebru soap that I added too much charcoal to and some water got in the middle of the pour. It ended up with some weird texturing where I cut it but I figure it will smooth out as someone uses it. Post a pic after you slice and dice!

 

[Saponista]

Ebru done, it's taken me all afternoon and it's quarter to 10! I still have all the love,y soap equipment to clean now too eugh. My kitchen looks like a bomb site. Now I just have to write the blog post!

 

[Sonya-m]

I've just cut mine - felt wrong cutting it though with it being a picture of sorts. I need to write my blog too Saponista!!

 

[Saponista]

I think I will be sad to cut mine too sonya. I am going to try and do it so there is a bit of something on each bar so they will probably be all sorts of sizes.

 

[mintle]

I have already made my submission and previewed that there is someone else's nice butterfly and there the main picture is actually taken in the mold (and other photos in the blog are also before cutting). Saponista, maybe you could submit a photo of a whole batch?
BTW this challenge is so exciting, I feel greatly inspired and I have definitely pushed my own limits in terms of soaping, even if my soap does not seem to prove it hahaha . Good luck!

 

[lionprincess00]

I made a blog post weeks ago to help explain ebru soap and the things I learned, what not to do etc.
I've had over a dozen hits today lol. I put a disclaimer it isn't my challenge soap, but keep tuned for the submission soap. I suppose people are googling challenge soaps right now. I wish I could redo mine...but I've done a total of 4 practice before the challenge opened, and 4 or so once the challenge opened. I'm swimming in a sea of soap right now!

 

[Saponista]

I'm feeling intimidated by the competition again, so I'm not even going to look at the others until mine is uploaded. I might chicken out of entering it otherwise!

 

[Sonya-m]

I've started following your blog so I'll be keeping an eye for it! I'm sure it'll be great.

I know what you mean though - especially with so many entrants this month

 

[not_ally]

LP, your ebru soap is absolutely, fantastically gorgeous. So beautiful/delicate. Are you a painter as well? I just subscribed/commented on your blog, in case you don't know who the random poster is

 

[Sonya-m]

Which is LP's blog - want to follow too

 

[Sonya-m]

Found it, Amber Waves?

 

[Sonya-m]

LP, your ebru soap is absolutely, fantastically gorgeous. So beautiful/delicate. Are you a painter as well? I just subscribed/commented on your blog, in case you don't know who the random poster is

Think you've commented on my blog rather than LP's

 

[lionprincess00]

Think so too Sonja. Another grand slam. Very beautiful!

Yes. Amber waves. Rough typed it up today. Will proofread tomorrow and attach pics tomorrow or Friday.

 

[not_ally]

Argh, you're right. I stand by my opinion on the cherry blossoms, Sonya, they were amazing. I thought I subscribed to yours, too LP, let me go check. I know I looked at it b/c I loved the pretty Ebru flowers, but wanted to wait until I saw your entry so that I could look at the differences before the two before I commented. Really looking forward to it based on the flowers in this recent round and the ones you did in the spin swirl/Ebru combo.

 

[mazimazi]

I'm done. Did my soap yesterday, I'm not very happy with how it turned out, bet there is no time for a re-do. I did have fun though. Now I can't upload my photos to the challenge site...

 

[mazimazi]

Aaaaargh! Managed to upload my photos to the gallery with my tablet, but I made a typo in the title! OMG! Is there any way to fix this?