New Firsts for Me

[Badger]

Well, this soap is several firsts for me... it was my first time using a slab mold (cardboard box), my first batch over one pound (this was four), and my first sculpted top. As has been normal for me, I worried about reaching trace and mixed more then I should have before I split it up to add the colors for the swirl. By the time I poured it into the mold it was very thick. So, this is what the top looks like now...

 

[Pilar]

it is beautiful! lovely! congratulations!

 

[DeeAnna]

Oh, Badger, you did it!!! Good for you!

Actually, I like the poufy top. You planned that from the start, didntcha? (Just say yes, Badger!)

You have every reason to be proud of your hard work.... --DeeAnna

 

[melstan775]

Still looks amazing!

 

[RocknRoll]

Looks good! Im liking this color combo the more I see it

 

[marghewitt]

Beautiful! What is the scent? I can't wait to see the cut images.

 

[Badger]

The scent is Cranberry Fig. I am looking forward to cutting it and dreading it at the same time... I really hope it turns out okay!

 

[Badger]

Oh, Badger, you did it!!! Good for you!

Actually, I like the poufy top. You planned that from the start, didntcha? (Just say yes, Badger!)

You have every reason to be proud of your hard work.... --DeeAnna

Yep, I planned it all along Thank you all for the kind compliments

 

[Amybell]

I like it! It's very spring-like. The green color with the sculpting looks like leaves. Very pretty.

 

[Shannon_m]

Gorgeous soap Badger!!! I love those colors and the swirl on top is lovely. I love it!!!

 

[AngelMomma]

I like it! It's very spring-like. The green color with the sculpting looks like leaves. Very pretty.

I agree with amybell. It looks great! And you don't have to tell anyone that this isn't exactly as you intended. Sometimes the soap has a will of its own.

 

[Aunt Polly]

Well, Badger, at least you didn't have to use nails on this mold!
Love the colors of the soap, can't wait to see cut pix.

 

[misskat22]

Looks great! I have the same problem of worrying about not getting trace! in the videos I've been watching about swirls and such they start dividing when the soap just comes together and everything seems to work out well..because I guess it starts to thicken quicker when you separate it into smaller batches.

 

[Badger]

Yeah, I have noticed a lot of the videos separate them right after they emulsify, and then stick blend to mix the colors, by that time it has definitely reached trace... this one was real heavy trace by the time I tried pouring for the ITP swirl, and even pouring from as high as I could the soap didn't break through the top of the base I was pouring into.

 

[WallFlower]

You're sure this was your first textured top? Looks good! You did an amazing job! None of my tops look that nice. I'm still practicing. Can't wait to see the cut pics!! You did an awesome job!

 

[Badger]

Wow, thank you so much!

 

[Smee]

It's PERFECT!

And you used a box!!! I am so proud of you

 

[Clemmey]

Wohoo! I love it! It's beautiful and sometimes you can have the best looking soap that results from a soaping "accident", you never know until you cut it. Great job! :clap:

 

[melstan775]

I think it's lovely. I really do love that textured top. It looks like acanthus (spell?) leaves.

 

[christinak]

Badger, that's an awesome job...give yourself a pat on the head It's nice to get a thick trace for the top layer so you can have the great sculpt! I think it's lovely and you must be proud!