evatgirl73
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After a couple of failed batches AKA learning experiences, I sucked it up and got a digital scale and lo and behold, I could make soap! 
Constructive comments welcome as I really want to learn. These are all very fresh soaps, less than 2wks old and some only a few days. Only for personal use and gifts, if I *ever* decide to sell it will be after years of experience. I CPOP, so the sides/bottoms are a bit rough. I also tend to get a slight bubbly surface on the very top which brushes off with water (see the Lavender soap). Be gentle but tips for improvement appreciated!
Peppermint EO scented with my first attempt at swirl with a solid color layer on top. The brown is made with cocoa powder dissolved in a small amount of oil, the white is just plain. This smells lovely but I will use less cocoa next time as this discolors the lather a teeny bit.
The crinkle cut bar is scented with Lavender Vanilla and was my first attempt at swirling in the pot, using Turmeric as colorant. Not exactly the result I anticipated, but it's not too bad.
Plain, uncolored soap scented with Sweet Honeysuckle, crinkle cut.
Cotton Candy swirl (I really need to work on my swirls). I knew this batch was going to be ONLY for my kids, so I decided to experiment and used a few drops of food coloring since if it fades or bleeds, nobody will know except us, LOL! This is "blue" and photographed a bit brighter than it really is, LOL!
Yesterday's batch, "luxury" bar using almond and walnut oil in the mix and scented with Blushing Jasmine. Tinted with just a hint of yellow. I can't wait to try this out when it's cured a bit!
Thanks for looking!
Constructive comments welcome as I really want to learn. These are all very fresh soaps, less than 2wks old and some only a few days. Only for personal use and gifts, if I *ever* decide to sell it will be after years of experience. I CPOP, so the sides/bottoms are a bit rough. I also tend to get a slight bubbly surface on the very top which brushes off with water (see the Lavender soap). Be gentle but tips for improvement appreciated!
Peppermint EO scented with my first attempt at swirl with a solid color layer on top. The brown is made with cocoa powder dissolved in a small amount of oil, the white is just plain. This smells lovely but I will use less cocoa next time as this discolors the lather a teeny bit.
The crinkle cut bar is scented with Lavender Vanilla and was my first attempt at swirling in the pot, using Turmeric as colorant. Not exactly the result I anticipated, but it's not too bad.
Plain, uncolored soap scented with Sweet Honeysuckle, crinkle cut.
Cotton Candy swirl (I really need to work on my swirls). I knew this batch was going to be ONLY for my kids, so I decided to experiment and used a few drops of food coloring since if it fades or bleeds, nobody will know except us, LOL! This is "blue" and photographed a bit brighter than it really is, LOL!
Yesterday's batch, "luxury" bar using almond and walnut oil in the mix and scented with Blushing Jasmine. Tinted with just a hint of yellow. I can't wait to try this out when it's cured a bit!
Thanks for looking!
