Nailed it!

[Zing]

Okay, those who know me know that this Midwestern Scandahoovian doesn't like to brag. And, that I can't make a nice top to save my life. But, not gonna lie, I'm pretty chuffed with my latest batch! Mrs. Zing requested an in-the-pot swirl, lavender scented so she got what she wanted. Normally, I cover the mold with plastic wrap and towels. But this time, I tried something new and after pouring, I put an upside down cardboard box over my mold, and then piled on the towels. Many thanks to those of you who provided me with the reassurance I requested. Colors were chosen to match our bath.

 

[2lilboots]

Good Job!

 

[dibbles]

Mr Zing, I think this might be your best work yet! Absolutely gorgeous from top to bottom

 

[Zing]

Mr Zing, I think this might be your best work yet! Absolutely gorgeous from top to bottom

That means a lot, coming from you, my friend!

 

[KiwiMoose]

Very nice! I love the tops! Mrs Zing will be well pleased

 

[AliOop]

So well done! I want the soap and the bathroom colors to match!

 

[Zuleika]

Matching soap to bathroom is quite an idea. I love the pink! Is that a sprinkling of fairy dust on top to make it sparkle?

 

[Iveta Pelá]

But this is a wonderful soap

 

[Relle]

Lovely swirly soap, your on a roll. .

 

[Vicki C]

Love this, it’s gorgeous Zing. And I love that we have adopted the word “chuffed” (I never heard it before @KiwiMoose said it). In New England one might say “pretty psyched”

 

[lsg]

Beautiful Soap!

 

[Kaybrantley]

Live the soap. Thanks for the box tip!

 

[Zing]

Matching soap to bathroom is quite an idea. I love the pink! Is that a sprinkling of fairy dust on top to make it sparkle?

It's snowflake mica from Bramble Berry. I use it on the top of almost every soap I make. Mrs. Zing wants the top to have bling.

 

[Ford]

Uffda, that's nice.

 

[Tammyfarms]

B-e-a-utiful! I love in the pot swirls and that top.
Glad the upside down box worked well. Thanks for sharing pictures.

 

[not_ally]

Such a pretty top swirl! And the ITP, I can just imagine the pretty lavender smell. What lavender EO do you use, @Zing? I find it really hard to get them to stick in CP.

 

[katili]

So pretty! I love those, and the upside down box was very clever.

 

[KiwiMoose]

Love this, it’s gorgeous Zing. And I love that we have adopted the word “chuffed” (I never heard it before @KiwiMoose said it). In New England one might say “pretty psyched”

Funny - I had to go back and read @Zing 's post. I hadn't noticed that he'd said chuffed ( because it's so normal to me).

 

[Zing]

Such a pretty top swirl! And the ITP, I can just imagine the pretty lavender smell. What lavender EO do you use, @Zing? I find it really hard to get them to stick in CP.

40/42 from Bramble Berry. It lasts a long time for me. Also, for my last 2 batches, I'm trying @QuasiQuadrant 's technique of mixing essential oils with castor oil and additives ahead of time.

 

[Shelley D]

40/42 from Bramble Berry. It lasts a long time for me. Also, for my last 2 batches, I'm trying @QuasiQuadrant 's technique of mixing essential oils with castor oil and additives ahead of time.

Yes, I agree the technique gives the scent staying power. My ugly bars that didn't turn out as planned (looks-wise) smell divine because of the lavender slurry I used with the purple clay I'm going to try a bar soon to see how it feels ~ it should be a rich one since it had lots of butters in it