SMF Soap Making Challenge October: Hidden Feather Swirl

[green soap]

1. Snappyllama (woohoo I'm first)
2. Saponista (really looking forward to this!)
3. Commoncenz (If at first you don't succeed ... you're probably soaping)
4. TheDragonGirl (Trying should at least be entertaining)
5. BlackDog (First challenge! Woop!)
6. Rparrny (looking forward to my first!)
7. GalaxyMLP (Ive never done a feather swirl...)
8. osso (...it's been a long week)
9. TwystedPryncess (Oh, Lawd. Just, Oh, Lawd.)
10. dibbles (been on my want to try list for a long time-the time has come)
11. KristaMarie (First challenge and first feather swirl!)
12. doriettefarm (my 2nd feather swirl attempt has to turn out better than the 1st, right?)
13. Newbie (quaking in my shoes as everything's been a bust in the last week.)
14. Green soap (can't believe I am doing this.)

 

[skayc1]

I'd like to try this one!
1. Snappyllama (woohoo I'm first)
2. Saponista (really looking forward to this!)
3. Commoncenz (If at first you don't succeed ... you're probably soaping)
4. TheDragonGirl (Trying should at least be entertaining)
5. BlackDog (First challenge! Woop!)
6. Rparrny (looking forward to my first!)
7. GalaxyMLP (Ive never done a feather swirl...)
8. osso (...it's been a long week)
9. TwystedPryncess (Oh, Lawd. Just, Oh, Lawd.)
10. dibbles (been on my want to try list for a long time-the time has come)
11. KristaMarie (First challenge and first feather swirl!)
12. doriettefarm (my 2nd feather swirl attempt has to turn out better than the 1st, right?)
13. Newbie (quaking in my shoes as everything's been a bust in the last week.)
14. Green soap (can't believe I am doing this.)
15. skayc1 (I've wanted to try this technique for some time now! Oh and Green Soap & I posted at the same time.)

 

[SunWolf]

I'm in...

1. Snappyllama (woohoo I'm first)
2. Saponista (really looking forward to this!)
3. Commoncenz (If at first you don't succeed ... you're probably soaping)
4. TheDragonGirl (Trying should at least be entertaining)
5. BlackDog (First challenge! Woop!)
6. Rparrny (looking forward to my first!)
7. GalaxyMLP (Ive never done a feather swirl...)
8. osso (...it's been a long week)
9. TwystedPryncess (Oh, Lawd. Just, Oh, Lawd.)
10. dibbles (been on my want to try list for a long time-the time has come)
11. KristaMarie (First challenge and first feather swirl!)
12. doriettefarm (my 2nd feather swirl attempt has to turn out better than the 1st, right?)
13. Newbie (quaking in my shoes as everything's been a bust in the last week.)
14. Green soap (can't believe I am doing this.)
15. skayc1 (I've wanted to try this technique for some time now! Oh and Green Soap & I posted at the same time.)
16. SunWolf (woo hoo, I got an idea...time to build a "tall & skinny" mold)

 

[Sonya-m]

afbrat, if you will be a member by the 15th, you can just sign up on the 16th. Entering doesn't close before then!

Ha! Another late night soaper, eh, Sonya?! I see your clock says 11:30 pm. I haven't finished the video because I saw your clock but it's good so far.

Yep, my plan is always to start much earlier but it never happens!!

 

[dillsandwitch]

Ive never tried this before. Im game to give it a go

1. Snappyllama (woohoo I'm first)
2. Saponista (really looking forward to this!)
3. Commoncenz (If at first you don't succeed ... you're probably soaping)
4. TheDragonGirl (Trying should at least be entertaining)
5. BlackDog (First challenge! Woop!)
6. Rparrny (looking forward to my first!)
7. GalaxyMLP (Ive never done a feather swirl...)
8. osso (...it's been a long week)
9. TwystedPryncess (Oh, Lawd. Just, Oh, Lawd.)
10. dibbles (been on my want to try list for a long time-the time has come)
11. KristaMarie (First challenge and first feather swirl!)
12. doriettefarm (my 2nd feather swirl attempt has to turn out better than the 1st, right?)
13. Newbie (quaking in my shoes as everything's been a bust in the last week.)
14. Green soap (can't believe I am doing this.)
15. skayc1 (I've wanted to try this technique for some time now! Oh and Green Soap & I posted at the same time.)
16. SunWolf (woo hoo, I got an idea...time to build a "tall & skinny" mold)
17. Dillsandwitch (Insert witty line here)

 

[gigisiguenza]

Ugh this looks so beyond my skills that I'm not sure I want to try it yet. I'll have to think before joining this one.

 

[Sonya-m]

Ugh this looks so beyond my skills that I'm not sure I want to try it yet. I'll have to think before joining this one.

That is exactly why you SHOULD enter! I'm sure you'll do great!!

 

[Saponista]

You can do it Gigi! Have u watched sonyas video? She shows that it really isn't as bad as it looks. As long as you get some dividers and your soap at the right thickness you will be fine. As Sonya showed you can fabricate your own dividers too, so no need for expensive equipment, just a log mould. You will be so proud of yourself if you give it a try!!

 

[lionprincess00]

Ugh this looks so beyond my skills that I'm not sure I want to try it yet. I'll have to think before joining this one.

You bought your funnel pitchers which work great for the thin space of the feather. You need to sign up and at least try them out!

 

[afbrat]

afbrat, if you will be a member by the 15th, you can just sign up on the 16th. Entering doesn't close before then!

Oh cool! I may just have to do that!! Thanks

 

[traderbren]

ooH! I've been wanting to try this!

1. Snappyllama (woohoo I'm first)
2. Saponista (really looking forward to this!)
3. Commoncenz (If at first you don't succeed ... you're probably soaping)
4. TheDragonGirl (Trying should at least be entertaining)
5. BlackDog (First challenge! Woop!)
6. Rparrny (looking forward to my first!)
7. GalaxyMLP (Ive never done a feather swirl...)
8. osso (...it's been a long week)
9. TwystedPryncess (Oh, Lawd. Just, Oh, Lawd.)
10. dibbles (been on my want to try list for a long time-the time has come)
11. KristaMarie (First challenge and first feather swirl!)
12. doriettefarm (my 2nd feather swirl attempt has to turn out better than the 1st, right?)
13. Newbie (quaking in my shoes as everything's been a bust in the last week.)
14. Green soap (can't believe I am doing this.)
15. skayc1 (I've wanted to try this technique for some time now! Oh and Green Soap & I posted at the same time.)
16. SunWolf (woo hoo, I got an idea...time to build a "tall & skinny" mold)
17. Dillsandwitch (Insert witty line here)
18. traderbren (look out birdies- now my soap can have feathers, too!)

 

[Misschief]

I've got the one month membership covered but I'm a little shy on posts. I guess I just need to be a little more "chatty", rather than sitting in the corner learning from everyone.

This challenge is one I really want to try. Now that I've watched Sonya's video, I think I can do it. I should never watch a video like that just before going to bed; I dreamed of making soap.

 

[Saponista]

Only 4 to go misschief, I'm sure you can manage it

 

[KristaY]

1. Snappyllama (woohoo I'm first)
2. Saponista (really looking forward to this!)
3. Commoncenz (If at first you don't succeed ... you're probably soaping)
4. TheDragonGirl (Trying should at least be entertaining)
5. BlackDog (First challenge! Woop!)
6. Rparrny (looking forward to my first!)
7. GalaxyMLP (Ive never done a feather swirl...)
8. osso (...it's been a long week)
9. TwystedPryncess (Oh, Lawd. Just, Oh, Lawd.)
10. dibbles (been on my want to try list for a long time-the time has come)
11. KristaMarie (First challenge and first feather swirl!)
12. doriettefarm (my 2nd feather swirl attempt has to turn out better than the 1st, right?)
13. Newbie (quaking in my shoes as everything's been a bust in the last week.)
14. Green soap (can't believe I am doing this.)
15. skayc1 (I've wanted to try this technique for some time now! Oh and Green Soap & I posted at the same time.)
16. SunWolf (woo hoo, I got an idea...time to build a "tall & skinny" mold)
17. Dillsandwitch (Insert witty line here)
18. traderbren (look out birdies- now my soap can have feathers, too!)
19. KristaY (Yipee! County fair is over so I can soap again! Now to shake off the "feather" nerves....:think

 

[newbie]

hey Misschief, how are you today? Do you have a log mold? How's your weather there?

 

[kumudini]

Haha! I see what you are doing there newbie, enablers all of us, aren't we?

 

[kumudini]

1. Snappyllama (woohoo I'm first)
2. Saponista (really looking forward to this!)
3. Commoncenz (If at first you don't succeed ... you're probably soaping)
4. TheDragonGirl (Trying should at least be entertaining)
5. BlackDog (First challenge! Woop!)
6. Rparrny (looking forward to my first!)
7. GalaxyMLP (Ive never done a feather swirl...)
8. osso (...it's been a long week)
9. TwystedPryncess (Oh, Lawd. Just, Oh, Lawd.)
10. dibbles (been on my want to try list for a long time-the time has come)
11. KristaMarie (First challenge and first feather swirl!)
12. doriettefarm (my 2nd feather swirl attempt has to turn out better than the 1st, right?)
13. Newbie (quaking in my shoes as everything's been a bust in the last week.)
14. Green soap (can't believe I am doing this.)
15. skayc1 (I've wanted to try this technique for some time now! Oh and Green Soap & I posted at the same time.)
16. SunWolf (woo hoo, I got an idea...time to build a "tall & skinny" mold)
17. Dillsandwitch (Insert witty line here)
18. traderbren (look out birdies- now my soap can have feathers, too!)
19. KristaY (Yipee! County fair is over so I can soap again! Now to shake off the "feather" nerves....)
20. Kumudini ( finally ordered some regular Palm oil, so can think of making white soap with swirls)

 

[rparrny]

You bought your funnel pitchers which work great for the thin space of the feather. You need to sign up and at least try them out!

Yup, mine just arrived yesterday and I was thinking the same thing...

 

[Misschief]

hey Misschief, how are you today? Do you have a log mold? How's your weather there?

I LOVE this place!! It's Friday... weather's grey but that's ok, weekend's coming and I get to play! No grandkids around this weekend. I happen to have two log molds, actually, and I already know which soap recipe I'd like to use and have already been planning/considering colours.... which might or might not include a bronze or copper mica.

Thanks newbie, for contributing to my post count. Anyone else want to know anything??? :wave:

 

[lionprincess00]

I LOVE this place!! It's Friday... weather's grey but that's ok, weekend's coming and I get to play! No grandkids around this weekend. I happen to have two log molds, actually, and I already know which soap recipe I'd like to use and have already been planning/considering colours.... which might or might not include a bronze or copper mica.

Thanks newbie, for contributing to my post count. Anyone else want to know anything??? :wave:

So you have a recipe in mind, lemme ask.
Are you a tallow, lard or palm fan? I personally love tallow because it boosts bubbles slightly with my less than 20% coconut oil. I have split tallow and lard 5:3 ratio I believe it is, and I enjoy that as well.