October 2017 SMF Soap Challenge, simple minimalistic swirl

[CaraBou]

^^Wow, good to know - that looks like plenty!

 

[SunRiseArts]

I did mine today. I used like 10% too. But not sure how it looks, as is still in the mold!

I really really wanted to use glitter, but I was able to stop myself. Is not easy, you know?

 

[Kittish]

Planning mine. Already have a design in mind, though fragrance will affect color choice. I'm kind of leaning toward patchouli, ylang ylang and cinnamon leaf as my EO combo.

 

[dibbles]

Picture! Picture! Picture !

Here you go! This is at about 17%.

 

[HowieRoll]

Sign up sheet
1. Kittish! Minimalism I can do!
2. MommyCarlson - I'm in!
3. Rusti - me three!
4. jewels621 - coming in off of a post-SoapCon higher! I'm in!
5. dibbles - Love it!
6. BattleGnome - I can tongue-in-cheek make a Christmas present for my minimalist sister
7. Mx6inpenn - I'm thinking Christmas too
8. CaraBou - Oh yeah, uh huh!
9. PenelopeJane - Minimalist is easy! Right??
10. BlackDog - this is probably a lot harder than it looks
11. SunRiseArts I agree with black dog. is a trick!
12. SoapTrey - I sincerely appreciate all the encouragement and because of that I'll give it a shot!
13. Earlene - LOL - Lucky 13
14. Ibct1969 - nervous for my first challenge especially against some SERIOUS talent!
15. SoapAddict - thanks!
16. TheDragonGirl- Its been a while, lets do this thing
17. Soapprentice - Note to self “ do not go over board, it’s a simple and minimalist challenge”
18. SaltedFig - Why not?
19. Artemis - it's time to stock up anyway, right? Right?
20. HowieRoll - been too long since I've been able to participate. Yikes - minimalist = a real challenge for me!

 

[jewels621]

Throwing my example onto this thread for gauging purposes as well. The green is only 15% and I think it's way too much for me. Too much green, too many swirls....so NOT minimalism. I'm going to have to think a little more on this project!

 

[Kittish]

It's still a really pretty soap!

 

[BlackDog]

Jewels, that bar is gorgeous!

 

[artemis]

I am happy with my first attempt, but it's not what I intended. I was making a confetti soap, but my confetti was way too small, I think. There are very faint speckles, but no distinct confetti spots.I'll have to see if I can find a grater with bigger holes in it.

 

[jewels621]

Jewels, that bar is gorgeous!

Thank you....I knew this wasn't going to be my last attempt. I was mostly looking to figure out proportion and to see if I liked this green after it gelled. I do like it....it's 2 parts green vibrance mica to 1 part black pearl mica. Both from Nurture. It's scented with NG Balsam FO at 3% PPO. I love the scent. Very subtle Christmas tree. Hence the name....O Tannenbaum. I can't wait to try again. I love these challenges!

 

[SunRiseArts]

Planning mine. Already have a design in mind, though fragrance will affect color choice. I'm kind of leaning toward patchouli, ylang ylang and cinnamon leaf as my EO combo.

Kittish, one day I need to sniff your soap ....

 

[SunRiseArts]

Those examples are gorgeous! I would have thought they qualify!

 

[dibbles]

Those examples are gorgeous! I would have thought they qualify!

I do think they would all have qualified, but none are really minimalistic, at least by my interpretation. Working on plan B.

 

[Skatergirl46]

Sign up sheet
1. Kittish! Minimalism I can do!
2. MommyCarlson - I'm in!
3. Rusti - me three!
4. jewels621 - coming in off of a post-SoapCon higher! I'm in!
5. dibbles - Love it!
6. BattleGnome - I can tongue-in-cheek make a Christmas present for my minimalist sister
7. Mx6inpenn - I'm thinking Christmas too
8. CaraBou - Oh yeah, uh huh!
9. PenelopeJane - Minimalist is easy! Right??
10. BlackDog - this is probably a lot harder than it looks
11. SunRiseArts I agree with black dog. is a trick!
12. SoapTrey - I sincerely appreciate all the encouragement and because of that I'll give it a shot!
13. Earlene - LOL - Lucky 13
14. Ibct1969 - nervous for my first challenge especially against some SERIOUS talent!
15. SoapAddict - thanks!
16. TheDragonGirl- Its been a while, lets do this thing
17. Soapprentice - Note to self “ do not go over board, it’s a simple and minimalist challenge”
18. SaltedFig - Why not?
19. Artemis - it's time to stock up anyway, right? Right?
20. HowieRoll - been too long since I've been able to participate. Yikes - minimalist = a real challenge for me!
21. Skatergirl46 - I’m in!

 

[Kittish]

I'm loving seeing all these sign ups! Can't wait to see what everyone makes.

 

[artemis]

Just cut attempt #2 and the confetti isn't much more visible than attempt #1. I'm still very pleased with how it looks, but it's not what I was seeing in my head.

 

[lionprincess00]

ANNOUNCEMENT:
If you've joined after my announcement, please scroll back to the announcement in red on percentages. CaraBou made a discovery on percentages of accent colors.

Second, I am scheduled for surgery for October 24th. Saponista is going to help me finish the survey and the challenge. For those that read about my fall, the MRI report states the radial collateral ligament has a suspected complete tear, the lateral ulnar collateral ligament is completely torn (these are kind of connected together on the outside of the elbow), and my radial head (bone right at those ligaments at the elbow) subluxed (shifted). If left alone the dr said it will eventually dislocate, so surgery

Sorry to everyone for this month's cluster!!!

 

[penelopejane]

^^^^lionprincess you certainly did a good job with your elbow!
I hope you manage the next few weeks with minimal stress!
Very best wishes for a good operation and a speedy recovery.

 

[jules92207]

Sign up sheet

1. Kittish! Minimalism I can do!

2. MommyCarlson - I'm in!

3. Rusti - me three!

4. jewels621 - coming in off of a post-SoapCon higher! I'm in!

5. dibbles - Love it!

6. BattleGnome - I can tongue-in-cheek make a Christmas present for my minimalist sister

7. Mx6inpenn - I'm thinking Christmas too

8. CaraBou - Oh yeah, uh huh!

9. PenelopeJane - Minimalist is easy! Right??

10. BlackDog - this is probably a lot harder than it looks

11. SunRiseArts I agree with black dog. is a trick!

12. SoapTrey - I sincerely appreciate all the encouragement and because of that I'll give it a shot!

13. Earlene - LOL - Lucky 13

14. Ibct1969 - nervous for my first challenge especially against some SERIOUS talent!

15. SoapAddict - thanks!

16. TheDragonGirl- Its been a while, lets do this thing

17. Soapprentice - Note to self “ do not go over board, it’s a simple and minimalist challenge”

18. SaltedFig - Why not?

19. Artemis - it's time to stock up anyway, right? Right?

20. HowieRoll - been too long since I've been able to participate. Yikes - minimalist = a real challenge for me!

21. Skatergirl46 - I’m in!
22. jules92207 - I need a good excuse to get back in the groove, count me in!

 

[dibbles]

LionPrincess, I am so sorry you will need to have surgery, and also that you have to wait so long for it. I hope your pain eases before the surgery can happen. It sounds like a pretty bad injury.