My First Charcoal Soap - now with lather pic added

[Ilovesoap]

Bamboo Charcoal -

 

[topcat]

Wow!!! That is totally gorgeous soap! Perfect


Tanya

 

[Bubbles Galore]

Stunning! For some reason I thought "Dragon" straight away. :wink:

 

[Manchy]

just - wow :shock:

 

[MagiaDellaLuna]

Absolutely perfect. Is this CP or Whipped soap and please share how much charcoal ppo if you don't mind. That is the exact depth of colour I am wanting to achieve.

 

[nickjuly]

Wow, now thats one gorgeous soap!!!

 

[Ilovesoap]

Yes, this is cp that did gel. I used 1 tsp ppo of bamboo activated charcoal. I think that amount ppo is different for hardwood. I have some hardwood but, have not worked with it yet. I have heard so many good things about the bamboo that I decided to try it first. I have to say my raw soap was instantly black and I love the end result. That sort of bumpy texture in the black is the result of a few poppyseeds to give it a sort of stone like texture.

 

[MagiaDellaLuna]

Yes, this is cp that did gel. I used 1 tsp ppo of bamboo activated charcoal. I think that amount ppo is different for hardwood. I have some hardwood but, have not worked with it yet. I have heard so many good things about the bamboo that I decided to try it first. I have to say my raw soap was instantly black and I love the end result. That sort of bumpy texture in the black is the result of a few poppyseeds to give it a sort of stone like texture.

Thank you. I am not too sure what the source of my charcoal is, but I really hope it produces soap even half as lovely as yours.

 

[Ilovesoap]

Awww, thanks! I'm sure yours will be lovely.

The lather from this soap is ever so slightly on the gray end but, but mostly white. So I was thinking about using like a scant tsp next time. Just play around with it. If you have hardwood from what I understand too much will make your soap a little gritty so be careful. I think it takes quite a bit more also more like 1 Tbs. from what I have read - but keep in mind I have no experience with it as the very first charcoal I have ever used was in this batch of bamboo. Good Luck! and post a pic.

 

[IanT]

looks wonnnnnderful

 

[nup]

Very impressive! Can't wait to try it too!

 

[Ollieblue]

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[evatgirl73]

Beautiful!!

 

[dagmar88]

It really is a perfect soap. I don't mind gray lather if the soap is as beautiful and dark as that.

:? don't see gray lather...

Really love the colors and that stamp and textured top are beautiful!

 

[sanjon]

WOW!!!!!! I'll be glad when I grow-up..LOL

 

[Jody]

That soap is beautiful!!!!!!

 

[jarvan]

I am wondering about something. I have activated charcoal that would be used in a fish tank filter. Can this be crushed and used to color a batch? Where would I buy charcoal to use in soap besides on the internet?

I love, love, love the look of your charcoal soap and any charcoal soap.

 

[Manda]

Your charcoal soap is awesome! It looks like it belongs in a VERY posh bathroom :wink:

 

[Ilovesoap]

I am wondering about something. I have activated charcoal that would be used in a fish tank filter. Can this be crushed and used to color a batch? Where would I buy charcoal to use in soap besides on the internet?

I would say your best bet if you don't want to order from a soap supply is to go to a health food store - by the activated charcoal in capsules and just open them up. I have read where a lot of soapers do that. I am not sure what the source of that kind of activated charcoal is - if it is hardwood it may take more charcoal than bamboo.

 

[ewenique]

Verrry nice! Love the textured top.