I thought the same of my lung capacity, it looks like my allergist doctor is right...looking forward to seeing your entry and all of the rest too.The top is poured and blown! I’ve decided my lung capacity is well below a healthy level! My hair dryer didn’t move anything once I poured, so I got out the straws! My reusable stainless steel bendy ones worked good and I moved the batter without passing out. I tried to go for a specific design, but just ended up doing whatever.... This is my entry! Definitely not trying again! I love love love the colors I chose & It was fun and made me feel “artistic”, but definitely difficult! Good choice @earlene!
Your "stats" are just below your username below your Avatar/Pic. Looks like you qualify:I know I probably don't meet the requirements, but how do I find if I have 50 posts, so I can enter next month?
Oh, ok!! Thank you! Some of these challenges are so outside of my skill level, but I'd love to give them a try sometime!Your "stats" are just below your username below your Avatar/Pic. Looks like you qualify:
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Well, this one has proven to be the most fun for me. I actually settled on my entry after just two attempts, which is a first for me, and this only because I wanted better colors. This method might just edge out InThePot swirl from its spot in my usual soapy designs!Oh, ok!! Thank you! Some of these challenges are so outside of my skill level, but I'd love to give them a try sometime!
I might have to give it a try sometime then! Is it too late to enter this month? I'm not sure when my latest supplies order might arrive (I don't currently have any colours)Well, this one has proven to be the most fun for me. I actually settled on my entry after just two attempts, which is a first for me, and this only because I wanted better colors. This method might just edge out InThePot swirl from its number 2 spot in my usual soapy designs!
Well, bummer. You do need at least four colors, but you could always get four colors with: 1st color: Low water in your lye solution (1:1), 2nd color: Hi water in your lye solution (2:1), 3rd color: a touch of activated charcoal (capsules can be found at most pharmacies) for a gray/grayish blue, 4th color: more charcoal for a darker gray/black. Look up "ghost swirl" here on SMF and on internet for more info on "Hi/Lo" and getting different shades by just adjusting the water amount in your lye solution. Then there's food coloring...which I will use now and then and I've never had problems with staining wash cloths, skin, etc. Just some thoughts! ETA: Cocoa powder too for a color - just thinking of things you might already have or be able to easily get!I might have to give it a try sometime then! Is it too late to enter this month? I'm not sure when my latest supplies order might arrive (I don't currently have any colours)
Also parsley, turmeric and paprika can be used for colours at a pinch.things you might already have or be able to easily get
I know I probably don't meet the requirements, but how do I find if I have 50 posts, so I can enter next month?
I might have to give it a try sometime then! Is it too late to enter this month? I'm not sure when my latest supplies order might arrive (I don't currently have any colours)
Thanks @earlene! I probably won't attempt this month's challenge, that does sound pretty advanced! I can't wait to join in in the future!You do qualify for next month's challenge.
Corsara, please read the PM I sent you. I do look forward to seeing any attempts you make with this technique, but since you didn't have 50 posts when this challenge was posted, you will have to wait for next month's challenge to compete in an SMF Challenge.
If you do try this technique, please review the safety precautions, as this would be considered an advanced technique and may be ambitious for a new soapmaker, considering the fact that blowing raw soap can be risky.
Wowiee - love the gold!This was my second attempt. I like it well enough, but it looks too similar to @Tara_H’s first and I didn’t want it to appear that I stole her idea. View attachment 55379View attachment 55380
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