First Funnel Column Swirl

[Trxflyer]

I'm sorry, it was probably my drumroll above that got you too excited. They still look awesome though.

 

[chicklet]

Very cool!

 

[Kansas Farm Girl]

I have to try this. You make it look so easy. Tomorrow, tomorrow...... if I can wait that long

 

[melstan775]

MMhmm, you ARE a tease. Oh, I see you did post them after all. They look good, and I hope you have learned that patience is a virtue. Or they tell me.

 

[Pepsi Girl]

I really like this look you did an excellent job!

 

[Trxflyer]

Btw, how much charcoal per pound did you use?

 

[Clemmey]

Don't you just LOVE how every slice are all different! Nice job! Next time go for 3 colors

 

[DWinMadison]

Nice job. That's some more black you have going on there. Was it activated charcoal or black oxide?

 

[dianne70]

wow...the effect is great, isn't it......I'm always like you....too impatient and cut too early!! Regardless, I love it

 

[Ruthie]

Looks great!

 

[dyclement05]

Nice job. That's some more black you have gong on there. Was it activated charcoal or black oxide?

Activated charcoal.

 

[dyclement05]

Btw, how much charcoal per pound did you use?

1 Tsp PPO. In retrospect, it's a lot. The lather is definitely gray, however that could be because the soap is still not dry. Time will tell.

 

[DWinMadison]

Others have more experience with ac but I'd go no more than 1/2 tsp per lb and that's only for the lbs you intend to color, not the whole recipe.

 

[chicklet]

I've had better luck getting a good black color with a mix of charcoal and black oxide. The cleanup of both is almost enough to make me give up. I hate using disposable plastic but I broke down this week and bought some plastic spoons to use when I make black (that dang Debra's zebra has me hooked) and I'm going to use plastic cups to mix it. I think your soap looks great, but in my experience if its gray when you cut it it just gets more gray in time. That might be a pH thing or something so maybe yours won't.

On another note - how addicted is DW that he's checking in on the forum on his long weekend out of town? (As addicted as I am!!!)

 

[AngelMomma]

It really is fantastic looking! Thanks for sharing! :smile:

 

[DWinMadison]

I've had better luck getting a good black color with a mix of charcoal and black oxide. The cleanup of both is almost enough to make me give up. I hate using disposable plastic but I broke down this week and bought some plastic spoons to use when I make black (that dang Debra's zebra has me hooked) and I'm going to use plastic cups to mix it. I think your soap looks great, but in my experience if its gray when you cut it it just gets more gray in time. That might be a pH thing or something so maybe yours won't.

On another note - how addicted is DW that he's checking in on the forum on his long weekend out of town? (As addicted as I am!!!)

It's the evils of an iPad. It follows you everywhere.

 

[deb8907]

Love that swirl. Guess I'm gonna have to go get some Pringles!

 

[dyclement05]

Others have more experience with ac but I'd go no more than 1/2 tsp per lb and that's only for the lbs you intend to color, not the whole recipe.

<facepalm!>

This makes total sense. I of course colored for the whole batch... UGH.
It'll be interesting to see how it performs. At least I know to expect grey bubbles and lather.

</facepalm!>

 

[DWinMadison]

<facepalm!>

This makes total sense. I of course colored for the whole batch... UGH.
It'll be interesting to see how it performs. At least I know to expect grey bubbles and lather.

</facepalm!>

I've done the same with fragrance...as my father would say..."stunk like a wh%#e in church." It's all about the process. I learn something from every batch. (My sincerest apologies to any wh%#es out there. :wave: )

 

[Trxflyer]

I've been using just over a 1/2 tsp per pound and getting a dark gray but clear lather, just wondering where the tipping point was. This stuff is messy