Second Batch Looks Like Caramel!

[BakingNana]

Well, my second batch of soap is cozy under it's blankets. I used the same OO, CO, PO, Castor as last time, but used MMS lye calculator to make the batch fit my mold exactly, which it did. I also used SweetCakes' Fall Harvest FO and a little turmeric, and got the most beautiful caramel color. I hope it sticks and doesn't lighten or darken too much. I noticed that this time the FO did not accelerate at all; can't be sure if it darkened cuz of the turmeric. On my first batch, the bay rum FO did accelerate -- a lot. It was much more fun not to have to scramble to get it in the mold.

Cross your fingers for me. And thanks for all the help, everyone.

 

[Rosey]

Sounds awesome! You'll have to post pics!

 

[Saltysteele]

i'm thinking it is going to darken on you. i used tumeric, and it's quite a bit darker now, than when i molded it (using CP)

 

[BakingNana]

I just peeked and the color looks about the same so far. We'll see what tomorrow brings. I didn't use very much turmeric, so maybe it won't darken much. I'll post pics in a day or two, assuming it's photogenic! :wink:

 

[BakingNana]

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Here are a couple of pictures. I really lucked out; the caramel color stayed perfect. I had a little batter leftover that I put into a plastic container and didn't gel. It lightened to a not-so-pretty tan. Glad I gelled the mold. Guess I'll call this one Apple Cider, since that's what it smells like. Thanks again, everyone, for all your help.

 

[Rosey]

it looks awesome!

What did you do to get the apple cutout?

 

[pixybratt]

That looks just like the inside of pumpkin pie! I must be hungry I want to eat it.

 

[Bubbles Galore]

Gorgeous colour. Is that a pumpkin shape on the soap? I'm guessing it might be for Halloween?

 

[Vintageliving]

Your soap looks very nice! Lovely color.

 

[heyjude]

Great color! Love the stamp too.

Jude

 

[BakingNana]

Thanks everyone. The apple cutout is just made with a mini cookie cutter, the kind usually used to cut shapes into the tops of pie crusts. I have a lot of them in different shapes from back in the days when I baked pies (and could eat all I wanted!). Ahhhhhh, youth; how fleeting.

 

[Bnky]

Looks wonderful! I love the color.

 

[gekko62]

Congrats on a highly successful 2nd batch.They look awesome! And what a clever idea with the cookie cutter.