New Salt Soap

[handavaka]

Thank you for the lengthy reply. That makes sense now. I will try making a salt bar, as I've never heard of one, and see what its like once it cures. I'm curious how a bar like that feels and acts. Thanks again. Love the look of your soap.

Misfities...I apologize for the lengthy reply...It is late, I am drinking a coffee...working on my computer, and just finished another batch of soap...so I am a bit hyper this evening and long-winded, apparently. You are, however, very very welcome.

 

[Seawolfe]

misfities - if you scroll all the way down you'll see some threads on salt bars to browse. Salt bars are fun, and theres a lot of variations. You just need fairly plain salt (non iodized, not mineralized, not epsom...) and your recipe needs to be largely coconut oil to overcome the lather inhibitions of the salt.

 

[shunt2011]

A lot of people use just plain table salt with no problem. I prefer sea salt. Salt bars are my personal favorite and as state everyone has their own preference on how much salt and what salt to use.

I only use between 25-50% salt. They must be a high percentage of CO otherwise they will not lather.

Check out some of the posts and have fun.

 

[ngian]

Great looking salt bar! Well done. This picture of yours motivates me to read everything about salt bars so as to make one.

Auntie Clara also did similar effect

http://auntieclaras.com/2014/04/silver-dapple-bespoke-soap/

and all these just inspires me to create a beer soap that will have salt for the alcohol effect.

Nikos

 

[handavaka]

Ngian~Thank you! I did look at your link to auntieclaras....WOW! THAT is some really gorgeous soap! Her design is very nice!

 

[Trix]

These are really gorgeous handavaka! Well done!!

 

[handavaka]

Trix! Thank you! I appreciate that a lot!

 

[jules92207]

Seriously those are amazing. Just like volcanic rock!

 

[handavaka]

Seriously those are amazing. Just like volcanic rock!

Thank you, Jules! I do like the effect the salt gives in soap. I've made them with different amounts of salt, different formulas, etc., but I do like the look and feel that I get with this one. I've just gotten more custom molds made for me, so will see how they hold up to this hefty recipe.

 

[cgpeanut]

Love your salt soaps. truly beautiful.

 

[handavaka]

Love your salt soaps. truly beautiful.

cgpeanut~ Thank you so much for the lovely compliment!