What soapy thing have you done today?

[Jersey Girl]

Is that the extruder from the Czech Republic? If not would you mind sharing the name of it?

@TashaBird is the soaper who has the extruder. She would be able to tell you.

 

[AliOop]

I "bleeping" hate when I forget fragrance. I just want to throw the whole thing away before I see what a pretty soap I made FRAGRANCE FREE. Especially if I went through all the trouble to match fragrance with colors and design.

I've done one or two that I could add the smell to the rest and it turned out fine. But then I've done a few others that it screwed it all up.

I will pour and swirl and oogle and be so proud at the prettiness, then look over and see the stupid container of fragrance. I don't even want to cut it after that. So much time and effort, only to forget one very important thing....

I’ve taken to putting my measured-out fragrance container inside the soap mold. Can’t tell you how many times that has saved me when I go to pour in my unscented batter and that little cup sitting in there stops me just in time!

 

[Zany_in_CO]

I’ve taken to putting my measured-out fragrance container inside the soap mold. Can’t tell you how many times that has saved me when I go to pour in my unscented batter and that little cup sitting in there stops me just in time!

 

[Babyshoes]

I’ve taken to putting my measured-out fragrance container inside the soap mold. Can’t tell you how many times that has saved me when I go to pour in my unscented batter and that little cup sitting in there stops me just in time!

Genius! Thank you for the tip, I'm going to start doing this.

I'm definitely the type of person to forget things that are right in front of me...

 

[TashaBird]

Is that the extruder from the Czech Republic? If not would you mind sharing the name of it?

After a ridiculous amount of researching extruders it came down to the CZech one, the Lucy, or the Art Way. After speaking with one of the owners of Art Way, I decided that’s the one I’d get when I had enough money.
http://www.polymerclayexpress.com/p...ers/hobby-extruders/ace-ii-hobby-extruder-2inThen I found a lady making 2” discs on FB. She is making them to fit this jerky gun. So, that’s what I’m using for now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XC8WJLP/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_T4F62BFVV726WZ06MENF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1I still will probably get the Art Way some day, when I’m working again. They have beautiful discs, and will make custom ones for cheap. You get 6 discs with your order too.
Soap Stamps and Stuff is where I got these discs from.

 

[Basil]

Oh dear - I'm so sorry about your finger. I hope it's not too terribly painful and that it heals quickly! Impressive recovery though, I must say.

Thanks!! Doing good!!

 

[Basil]

Yee-ouch! Maybe a picture of your finger plus IT DOESN'T PAY TO BE PREOCCUPIED underneath?

You are soooo RIGHT Zany!!!!

 

[The_Phoenix]

@Basil I feel badly that I laughed when I read your play-by-play. Honestly, I'm surprised I haven't yet accidentally turned my sb on while cleaning it out with my spatula. Making soap requires blood, sweat, and tears. Living on the edge, we are.

 

[The_Phoenix]

@TashaBird Those aren't embeds! Those are soap anacondas!!!

 

[The_Phoenix]

Well I made lots off soap today. Really just 3 loaves but it feels like a lot. Gave the challenge one more try and then made some Chamomile infused soap. This was the second or third soap I made in the beginning. It always amazes me how sweet it smells! I made two loaves of it, one for me and one to trade a coworker for a guitar! It’s her favorite soap of mine and the kids have been wanting to learn to play the guitar...so why not!
View attachment 54218

So pretty! Did you infuse the chamomile as a tea in water or in your oil?

 

[Basil]

@Basil I feel badly that I laughed when I read your play-by-play. Honestly, I'm surprised I haven't yet accidentally turned my sb on while cleaning it out with my spatula. Making soap requires blood, sweat, and tears. Living on the edge, we are.

Oh , no hurt feelings about laughing! My family laughs all the time at my ‘escapades’ . I’ve always thought the eulogies at my funeral will be quite entertaining. But, yes making soap is living on the edge

 

[violets2217]

So pretty! Did you infuse the chamomile as a tea in water or in you roil?

Both. Put my oil in crockpot with a whole lotta chamomile tea bag for the day. And steeped some real strong chamomile tea! My house smelled soooo good!!!! It’s a great soap too!

 

[Basil]

@Basil I feel badly that I laughed when I read your play-by-play. Honestly, I'm surprised I haven't yet accidentally turned my sb on while cleaning it out with my spatula. Making soap requires blood, sweat, and tears. Living on the edge, we are.

Ohhhhhhhh spatula NOT finger!!!! That’s the ticket!!

 

[Peachy Clean Soap]

Both. Put my oil in crockpot with a whole lotta chamomile tea bag for the day. And steeped some real strong chamomile tea! My house smelled soooo good!!!! It’s a great soap too!

What a Great Idea' infusing oil in the crockpot w/ tea bags.

 

[GemstonePony]

Ohhhhhhhh spatula NOT finger!!!! That’s the ticket!!

Or briefly use it to blend a bowl of hot water, and then use a sponge? Or a wash-cloth? Just throwing around ideas...

 

[Peachy Clean Soap]

Thank you !

Thank you so much

 

[Peachy Clean Soap]

You and I have the exact same cavity mold but your soap looks beautiful and my cavity mold soaps almost literally look like garbage! Well done, they look so fancy!

My soapy thing for the day was carrying my 15 pound box of f/o from WSP up 38 steps to my place!

Darn you WSP and your amazing sale on FOs! This time I'm serious, I dont care who has a sale on what, I'm not making any more big fo purchases this year!

Thank You' I un-molded them as soon as they were firm enough' I dont know if this makes a difference? as for the light pinkish beige color its the Kaolin Clay in Rose, 1 tea PPO.

 

[Peachy Clean Soap]

@amd Iv'e bought micas from BB & Amazon' as of late i'm loving the "neon micas from Nuture Soaps" they stay vibrant and pretty.

 

[TashaBird]

This morning was a culmination of much passion and pride. Friends and customers have been messaging me daily to find out when my Purple Reign soaps would be ready. You’d think they’re front row Rolling Stones tickets or something! I’m absolutely loving it!! I put my whole heart into them.
Taking bets on how fast they’ll sell out. Posted them to my IG account at 10:20am. There are only 22 bars.
Now to sit back and watch the tens of dollars roll in! Hahaha! I shoulda picked a more lucrative hobby.
Also excited to cut my dinosaur soap.

 

[Peachy Clean Soap]

This morning was a culmination of much passion and pride. Friends and customers have been messaging me daily to find out when my Purple Reign soaps would be ready. You’d think they’re front row Rolling Stones tickets or something! I’m absolutely loving it!! I put my whole heart into them.
Taking bets on how fast they’ll sell out. Posted them to my IG account at 10:20am. There are only 22 bars.
Now to sit back and watch the tens of dollars roll in! Hahaha! I shoulda picked a more lucrative hobby.
Also excited to cut my dinosaur soap.

I’m betting sale out in 15 minutes..