Entry Thread for the March 2022 SMF Challenge - Column Pour

[dibbles]

The entry thread is now closed. I will send messages with the voting link and password when the survey is ready.

 

[mx5inpenn]

I also made 2 attempts for this challenge. Since I like several pours using a slab mold, I have since ordered an actual one. This was done in a silicone cake pan, so no nice edges and I can't cut a straight line to save my life. I poured over 4 old spice bottles. Scented with BRV and colored with MM Pitch Black, NS BlackBerry and MM Plum Purple micas. I used my new beveler for the first time, but probably would have better results on straight lines!

 

[Heather McClain]

Well I’m late but here’s my attempt! This was so fun and my first time doing a column pour. Will definitely be trying this again!

Edited to add: I chose a recipe high in lard and tallow to keep it fluid longer. I did add goat and coconut milk as I do with all my soaps. It was funny that the soap I poured started to thicken before the soap still in my pouring containers which made for a weird texture on the outside edges. I got a little soda ash going on in that area as well. Fragrance was natures garden black raspberry vanilla as it has a reputation for slowing down trace. I’m also adding more pictures of the process

 

[dibbles]

@mx6inpenn @Heather McClain I'm so sorry you missed the deadlines. Your soaps are beautiful - thank you for sharing. I hope you had fun trying this technique.

 

[dibbles]

Congratulations to the winners

First Place - Vicki C
Second Place - PepperJack
Third Place - Jersey Girl

Thank you to all who participated this month!

 

[AliOop]

Congrats to the winners - such beautiful soaps! And thanks to Dibbles for hosting.

 

[Leanne.reynolds922]

Great Job everyone!

 

[Jersey Girl]

Congratulations @Vicki C and @PepperJack and thank you everyone! ❤ So many beautiful soaps!
A special thanks to @dibbles for hosting this challenge.Will be making more as you broke the ice!

 

[DeeAnna]

Oooh! This challenge has some serious eye candy to enjoy. Kudos to all who entered -- good work, everyone!

 

[Vicki C]

Thank you! And congrats to @Jersey Girl and @PepperJack - such beautiful soaps from everyone. Thanks @dibbles for herding all the soap cats - great job hosting!

 

[PepperJack]

I’m in awe of the amazing soaps from everyone! Congrats @Vicki C your sunflowers were spectacular and so original! Congrats @Jersey Girl your color selection abs definition was superb!
Thank you @dibbles for hosting such a fun challenge.

I’m super flattered to be selected as one of the winners.

 

[KiwiMoose]

Well done everyone. I especially love your sunflowers VickiC - they are spectacular.

 

[MellonFriend]

Sometimes you just know a winner the minute you see it. That's what happened to me with @Vicki C's sunflowers. Second and third was a tight battle though! Everyone did such a stunning job!

 

[Mobjack Bay]

Congratulations on the fabulous soaps @Vicki C , @PepperJack and @Jersey Girl
What a great challenge this was, with a slate full of beautiful soaps.

 

[mx5inpenn]

Congrats to the winners! All of the entries were beautiful!!

 

[Kathy_VaO]

Congrats Winners! It was a fun challenge!

 

[peachymoon]

Congratulations to all of the winners!!!

 

[Paulie]

These are all so very pretty.