February SMF Challenge- Soap dough

[CaraBou]

amd, did you mean to post a photo or link to the lollipops? I don't see anything.

Soap dough is one of my daughter's faves. She made the lollipops on these soaps.

Earlene, I agree,dough does seem great for an impression soap. It would actually take pretty deep grooves, which could be much different than a typical stamp or mat. I'm still wracking my brain trying to conceive something pretty and unique.

misschief, that is a precious bond with your granddaughter. And I hope it makes you feel like a kid again!

 

[amd]

amd, did you mean to post a photo or link to the lollipops? I don't see anything.

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Earlene, I agree,dough does seem great for an impression soap. It would actually take pretty deep grooves, which could be much different than a typical stamp or mat. I'm still wracking my brain trying to conceive something pretty and unique.

misschief, that is a precious bond with your granddaughter. And I hope it makes you feel like a kid again!

Yes. I can't seem to attach photos from the app and haven't had time to get the file sent to PC to try to attach it again. Trust me though, the lollipops are super cute

 

[Misschief]

misschief, that is a precious bond with your granddaughter. And I hope it makes you feel like a kid again!

And even better? Today, she was here and we both played with soap dough. She came up with much better things than I did! Pics tomorrow after unmolding one of "our" creations.

 

[SunRiseArts]

I am SO frustrated. I had this plan on my head. Today I went and got a baking tip to help me with my project. At the end I realize I did not use it properly, and my clay creations sank in the soap too. I think I won't participate this month.

I have another idea, maybe I will try it, but not sure. Maybe I just had a bad day. Seems like one of those where everything goes bad.

 

[SaltedFig]

I have another idea, maybe I will try it, but not sure.

SunRiseArts, I hope you give it another try ... I always enjoy seeing your creativity and use of vibrant color

 

[SunRiseArts]

Thank you SaltedFig. I will try to come up with something. Hopefully I have the time.

 

[neonstudy]

I made my first batch of soap dough about a week ago. It was the sorcery soap one, and the texture was pretty good. I tried making flowers in a cane, but they ended up looking weird. I finally made some simple daisies. They're not bad, but nothing to write home about.

 

[CaraBou]

In case you aren't following the soap leaf thread, here's a soap dough experiment I did today. I'm sharing it here, in case it can be of use in anyone's design plans: https://www.soapmakingforum.com/index.php?posts/686564

Somehow I missed this. Thanks for sharing your progress! That's more than I've made - I've been pretty consumed by work and other plans for spare time. Still hoping to pull something off though!

 

[Serene]

She posted this today. Looks amazing.
Dough is still too sticky.
Took a break from searching on a reliable/affordable source for Lard with no BHT, and misc other additives. Kill me because it looks like unless I render my own I am done with that plan...sigh

 

[SoapAddict415]

I tried the remainder of my soap dough today and not only was it a better texture but my colors seem better too. I used a little cornstarch even though I know that I have a corn allergy. I thought as long as I wasn't eating it, I'd be fine but my palms feel a little irritated. It's safe to say that those soaps will be gifted [emoji6]!

 

[SaltedFig]

You can substitute other fine starch powders for cornstarch

I tried the remainder of my soap dough today and not only was it a better texture but my colors seem better too. I used a little cornstarch even though I know that I have a corn allergy. I thought as long as I wasn't eating it, I'd be fine but my palms feel a little irritated. It's safe to say that those soaps will be gifted [emoji6]!

Interesting about the colours. I wonder why? Thanks for sharing that.

 

[dxw]

Brand new to soap - well six weeks now - and I'm gonna give this challenge a try.

I have just bagged a 250g batch of intending soap dough batter and will start chanting, burning incense, and sacrificing small animals in the hope that it will turn into something usable. The batter itself was lovely, a gorgeous smooth caramel custard. Add some butterscotch FO and I'd have experienced some trouble not tasting it.

If it works I'll have to find something to do with it

I'm going to chronicle this effort [debacle] via a beginner-area thread. I hope that is not against any forum rules / protocols.

 

[Misschief]

This past Monday, my grandkids were here and Trinity played around with the soap dough. Later that day, after they'd gone, I made a batch of soap and, with the leftovers, I put this together.

Butterfly Soap

• Misschief
• Feb 17, 2018

Butterfly made by my granddaughter, with soap dough, on my Green Goddess soap.

 

[earlene]

Brand new to soap - well six weeks now - and I'm gonna give this challenge a try.

I'm going to chronicle this effort [debacle] via a beginner-area thread. I hope that is not against any forum rules / protocols.

dwx, you need to copy & paste, then add your name to the bottom of the sign up list. You might want to re-read the rules for the challenge. You need to avoid posting your entry photo elsewhere on the forum until it has been entered on the entry thread, which newbie will post on Feb. 19. See the bolded areas below from newbies post which includes the rules:

PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THIS FIRST (and ALL Rules)-

General Rules:
1. The only members eligible to vote are those with their names on the sign up list - regardless of whether or not you have submitted an entry.

2. This month’s voting will be password locked. Passwords will be PM'ed to registered participants ONLY. So please check your PM's when the voting begins.

3. No posting your entry photos until the entry thread is made. Non entry photos are very welcome!

4. You are allowed to change your entry photo up until the entry thread closes. So if you decide after you post your entry you want another try, and you like the second better, you can change it up until the deadline.

SMF Challenge General Rules
· To enter you must have a minimum of 50 posts and been a member for a month (sorry but no exceptions on this)
· Please add your name to the sign up list if you wish to participate (however, you don’t have to enter a soap at the end if you don’t feel happy with what you have produced)
· The challenge thread should be used to upload pictures of any of your challenge attempts where you can ask for advice and discuss the technique with other members.
· Constructive criticism is welcomed, but please try to keep your comments polite.
· Competition entries must be uploaded to the separate entry thread before the closing date. The thread will open on February 19, 2018 (Please follow the challenge specific rules as to what you need to enter)
· After the closing date February 25, 2018 the winning entry will be chosen using survey monkey and the winner announced on March 2nd or 3rd, 2018. There is no prize attached to this challenge.
· If you fail to make the challenge deadline, you are still welcome to upload your soap onto the thread, but your entry will not be eligible for voting. We still love to see anything you have produced.
· Even though there is no prize, this is still a competition. If your entry is deemed not to fulfil the general rules or the rules specific to the challenge in any way, then you will be given the opportunity to amend your entry. If this is not possible then your entry will not be included in the voting.
· Newbie, Saponista, Lionproncess00, and GalaxyMLP reserve the right to have the final say on whether a soap is eligible for for voting.

 

[dxw]

dwx, you need to copy & paste, then add your name to the bottom of the sign up list. You might want to re-read the rules for the challenge. You need to avoid posting your entry photo elsewhere on the forum until it has been entered on the entry thread, which newbie will post on Feb. 19. See the bolded areas below from newbies post which includes the rules:

Ahhh thanks. Oooops, I will remedy.
It did seem very structured, so I feared I would transgress rules.
I daresay my wife will equate my approach to rules with my approach to operator's manuals and maps.

1. CaraBou - Doh! I need to figure this out!
2. earlene - So exciting!
3. amd - tapping into my inner 3 year old
4. Misschief - pulling on my thinking cap
5. cherrycoke216 - I remember when in kindergarten, my play doh turned out to be a ball looking like turd......Bwahahaha!
6. BattleGnome - now to find the time....
7. dibbles - this should be interesting...
8. jewels621 - I’m only in if there really is a turd ball category.
9. SaltedFig - Playing the doe
10. SoapAddict415 - count me in.
11. Primrose - There ya go!
12. Soapprentice- my crafty side is itching for this
13. Artemis - I've got the dough, have I got the time?
14. Roselyne
15. SunRiseArts (ﾉ^_^)ﾉ
16. Neonstudy
17. Serene- Hoping I can make it.
18. scard - I think I can..
19. dxw - Oh wait, there are rules!

 

[Misschief]

Made a start on my entry today. I finally found some inspiration; it took a while but I know what I'm doing and tomorrow should be fun.

 

[artemis]

I've been making embeds for a couple weeks now. Tonight I used them in and on a small batch of soap. I'll cut tomorrow and see what I think. I had also started a more ambitious project-- part of it was a little too delicate and fell off. I am trying to decide how to redo that part... Also, what to do with the piece! Mount it on a bar of soap? Let it stand alone? Hmmm...

 

[BattleGnome]

I have roughly 250g of soap that seems ready to play with. Not sure I know what I’m doing with it yet.

 

[dxw]

I have roughly 250g of soap that seems ready to play with. Not sure I know what I’m doing with it yet.

Ditto, around 250g. Needs a few more days though. I could not resists though, and some is now divided off into some beautifully coloured balls - vibrant red, a beautiful golden yellow, an iridescent mid-green, and some very stark white.

I have a plan, but not a lot of confidence (illusion) that I have the skills to turn that plan into soap. Very much a nothing-ventured-nothing-gained situation.

 

[earlene]

dxw, it's still soap! No matter if it turns out as you envision it, soap is soap.

artemis, sounds intriguing. I am really looking forward to seeing your delicate piece. Maybe you can glue it back on with a bit of MP?