Pistachio Sage

[SueSoap]

This is a soap made with BB's Pistachio Butter and a Sage EO. It got thick fast, so my swirls were sort of just lumped in. I have a hard time getting the knack of keeping my soap batter thin enough to effectively swirl.



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[Genny]

Very pretty

As for the swirls, soaping at full water, soaping at cooler temps and not stirring to a full trace all help in swirling.

 

[judymoody]

I think they look terrific - the color and scent combination is very effective.

Swirls require patience. I'm only beginning to get consistent results. Keep trying!

I also love the look of a simple solid colored soap made with botanicals or clays.

 

[Hazel]

I think your soap is lovely and the Pistachio Sage sounds like a great scent. I also have a problem with swirling which is why I switched to ITP.

 

[Lynnz]

Your soaps look great and I love the colouring in this one. Swirling is something I think we just have to keep persevering with until we find what works for us and our recipes. It also seems the challenge never disappears I have been swirling away for a few years now and still have looks that I want to achieve

 

[soapcakes]

I think your soap turned out great Sue!

 

[Lindy]

It really is lovely! I have nothing to add to the advice you have already received.

 

[LadyM]

What is that gorgeous green?

 

[Cosmo]

Your soap is beautiful! Pistachio butter sounds like an awesome scent. I've never heard of that!

 

[SueSoap]

To answer the two above questions:

1. The green is an oxide from WSP

2. The Pistachio Butter is a butter I got from BB, not a fragrance. The fragrance is a Sage EO.

 

[Cosmo]

Oh! Haha! I definitely read that wrong. Thanks for clarifying!

 

[dirrdee]

what a great combination! I love the name, and it looks fantastic!!!