Halloween Soap - Thanks to Sanguine

[AngelMomma]

Actually, it may not be as scary next year. I won't be as afraid to answer the phone and find someone from one of the political parties telling me why I should vote for their candidate. I think it should be a law that they're identified on caller ID for whichever candidate they're supporting instead of the ID just showing as "Private". I'm so tired of all the phone calls but I guess it's better than them showing up at the front door.

Hazel, that sounds like such a PAIN!!! Volume on my house ph is off, so no telling if I have been getting those calls. Last year I did have the Mayor show up at our door hoping to secure my vote. Not long after he took a plea deal from the federal government. Needless to say he isn't our mayor today

And those soaps are adorable!

 

[Hazel]

Last year I did have the Mayor show up at our door hoping to secure my vote. Not long after he took a plea deal from the federal government.

Are you joking? Your mayor really had to take a plea deal? :shock:

Wow! I guess I'll stop complaining about our mayor.

It's not too bad. I learned quickly to let the phone ring until the answering machine picks up. I'll answer it if it's someone I know and ignore it if it's a political call. Thanks for the compliment on the soap. I know I'm repeating myself but I really like the recipe.

 

[AngelMomma]

Nope, not joking in the least. Something to do with FEMA$$$ from hurricane Katrina.....Padding city employees time cards......or some such nonsense.

And no harm in rejoicing because you found a great recipe you like.

 

[aroma]

Do you think replacing safflower with the sunflower would be ok? I have some safflower I need to use up.

 

[Hazel]

Safflower would be fine. It's properties are very similar to sunflower and it's also a little more conditioning. I've used safflower in batches before and I really liked it.

Nope, not joking in the least. Something to do with FEMA$$$ from hurricane Katrina.....Padding city employees time cards......or some such nonsense.

That's dishonest. IMO, that's stealing money which could have been used to help the victims.

 

[FOhoarder]

Beautiful swirlies Hazel! I love black and blue soap.

 

[Hazel]

Thanks for the compliment! It does look blue in the pictures but it's actually purple. Another reason to be pleased with it because normally I don't get vibrant purple in batches. I used more than I usually add of the ultramarine violet to make sure it was a dark purple.

 

[aroma]

Hazel do you mind me asking how high you go on safflower? I was thinking no more than 10%.

 

[Hazel]

I'd suggest not using more than 10% but it also depends on how recently you opened the container. If you just opened it, you could go slightly higher if you want more conditioning. I think in a well balanced recipe you wouldn't have to worry too much about rancidity. You can also check in the grocery for high oleic safflower since it's more stable than regular safflower.

 

[aroma]

Thanks Hazel!

 

[Hazel]

You're welcome!

I was browsing a little while ago and saw that David Fisher stated safflower can be used up to 15%. It might be worth trying and seeing if you like a slightly higher percentage. I also wanted to remind you about Zen Soaps' single oil page which is a nice resource. http://www.zensoaps.com/singleoil.htm

 

[DragonQueenHHP]

I would worry about that high of a % on sunflower oil it tends to go rancid

 

[Hazel]

I now buy high oleic sunflower oil. It's more stable than regular sunflower oil. However, I have older soaps (well over a year) in which I have used regular sunflower and I haven't had any problems with rancidity. I normally use SFO at 10%. The only soap I've used it at higher percentage was in salt bar batches. Perhaps the salt helps to prevent rancidity?

There is also a high oleic safflower oil available but I haven't tried it yet.

 

[Sunny]

I love the swirls and I don't think I've seen anything quite like this before!

 

[Hazel]

Thank you! I credit using the potato masher for the swirls. It's definitely going to be my go-to tool for swirls from now on.

I'm did notice the Kismet FO has faded (the soap is slightly over 7 weeks old). So, I won't use this FO again which is too bad since I really liked the scent.

 

[Sunny]

Is that one of the NG lush dupes? I didn't get that but got a few others that I was planning to try out soon. Wonder if it would last better in b&b...

 

[Hazel]

Yes, it is NG's dupe of Lush's Karma. I don't know how if it would hold up in B&B. It's interesting reading the reviews on NG's site because not a single one mentioned that the scent fades in CP.