Finally made a batch

[evilnurse]

After researching for over a month and lurking on this web site, I finally made my first batch of soap. It was a very basic recipe with coconut, olive and castor oils. I also HAD to add 0.5 Lemongrass Sage FO. It wasn't as difficult as I had thought it would be. Hardest part was keeping the blender stick under control. LOL. I'm already to make more!!!!

 

[lsg]

Congratulations! Sounds like you have the makings of a real soap addict.

 

[evilnurse]

I know you are right Isg. If I wasn't having a root canal this afternoon, I'd be making more!!

 

[lsg]

Oh, you poor dear! I have had that done and I know it it not something to look forward to. Hope all goes well.

 

[evilnurse]

I am so ready to make more i could burst. So many ideas, so little time?


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[evilnurse]

my first batch of soap and the mold I used. After 56 hours in the mold I had to put it in the freezer to get it out of the mold.
Hopefully I will be making more tomorrow!!


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[Twiggy]

hahaha that's it! with soaps is like with cats - you will not stop on making/ having just one congrats !!!

 

[PinkCupcake]

Good for you for getting started! The basic recipe I use is also olive oil, coconut oil, & castor oil. It takes a long time to harden, too. I'm trying a tiny bit less water with every batch I make.

 

[TVivian]

Very nice! Congrats.. It's so addicting!


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[squyars]

So awesome! I've got my double strength coffee cooling for tomorrow morning batch. Although I saw the shampoo bar recipe, and may give that a try instead. Congrats on a beautiful batch. Can't wait to hear how the next one turns out.

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[evilnurse]

Thanks all. I can't decide on what do try next. But I do know I will have to put in another supply order very soon :smile:

 

[evilnurse]

batch number #2. Coffee grounds recipe. I think I let it go too hard a trace. Also used a different mold so I had extra As soon a dishwasher is done I think I may make another batch but smaller so I can try some color


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[TVivian]

Ooh! I like that it's going to be a half and half colored bar!


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[dcornett]

Congrats on your first soaps!! They look super nice!

 

[evilnurse]

my 2nd batch of the day. First time using color and tried to do a swirl. Will have to do more research on that. Scent is Rise and Shine FO


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[evilnurse]

My coffee soap unmolded. It's supposed to darken up. I don't think it looks too bad


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[evilnurse]

Rosemary olive oil soap. Smells lovely


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[Obsidian]

You are really on a roll. Everything looks nice, I especially like the coffee bars. Did you use EO in the rosemary batch or just the herbs?

 

[evilnurse]

You are really on a roll. Everything looks nice, I especially like the coffee bars. Did you use EO in the rosemary batch or just the herbs?

I infused the rosemary in the olive oil 24 hours prior and then also added some dried rosemary. Thanks


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[evilnurse]

wanted to play with my colors so I now have green and blue round pink grapefruite scented soap. Odd combination I know.


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