Here’s what I made yesterday with bits and pieces left over from the March challenge. Most of the cubes on the top are glued down 
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Stunning!Here’s what I made yesterday with bits and pieces left over from the March challenge. Most of the cubes on the top are glued down
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Curious to know what you bought and what you think. I just bought several from WSP and have mixed reviews.
Thank you Earlene - it’s a big week - awaiting news on my second grandchild due tomorrow!
Wahooo! One more day!
Yes - I almost didn’t know what to do with myself today, so many ideas!Thank you! I’m very excited about it.CONGRATULATIONSON YOUR RETIREMENT
Thank you! I have to do something to try to keep up with the cool soap dough creations y’all keep posting.
Angie Gail
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So far I have used Cedarwood & Sage, Orchid & Pink Amber, Orange Sapphire, and Living Coral Reef. I used 2oz for a 50oz batch and they all behaved perfectly - no acceleration or ricing and I soap at around 100 degrees. The Orange Sapphire is especially nice as it really smells like a fresh orange or tangerine. I mostly use WSP fragrances and have been happy with all but one (Tropical Vacation - had a raunchy chemical smell).
Catscankim
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Sooo, I am in the middle of this soap. It was actually a rescue from an attempted soap from earlier. I have a bit of time since it is quite thin. I put in a divider and did half and half white and orange. did a sort of taiwan swirl. Not quite what I expected it to look like.
Like i said, i have some time. Do I drag a skewer through it, or leave it?
ok, in 8 minutes, I got impatient LOL So I did the skewering LOL. At least the top looks good. Guess we shall see what tomorrows cut will be LOL
I went diagonal from corner to corner, still wasn't happy, so I just swirled circles all through.
Edit...not sure how the best way to cut it. The skewer went all the way to the bottom, so its not just a top swirl. Should I do it as just a single bar cut or cut it in four and see what is happening on the inside? I might do half and half.
Like i said, i have some time. Do I drag a skewer through it, or leave it?
ok, in 8 minutes, I got impatient LOL So I did the skewering LOL. At least the top looks good. Guess we shall see what tomorrows cut will be LOL
I went diagonal from corner to corner, still wasn't happy, so I just swirled circles all through.
Edit...not sure how the best way to cut it. The skewer went all the way to the bottom, so its not just a top swirl. Should I do it as just a single bar cut or cut it in four and see what is happening on the inside? I might do half and half.
sabnazzy
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love the colour combination,just looks stunning how it is,be happy with what you have done Regards Andrea
SoapLover1
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Beautiful!!!
KimW
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I'd do half and half - I bet it's REALLY pretty both ways!
I'd do half and half!
KimW
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Hey - there you are! You've been crossing my mind as I've been missing your posts. Glad to see you back here and will be thinking about you.
I second the love for MakeYourOwn.Buzz. The same folks also own Chemistry Connection and SaveOnCitric. Depending on where you live, it can pay to search all three sites to see which one will get you the best deal.
I was up early this morning and ended up doing two batches of soap! (None yesterday, I guess I had to make up for it...)
Apart from the messing with column moulds for the challenge, I also tried an Ione swirl for the first time, with... interesting results.
I was hoping for the dreamlike swirls I've seen in so many examples, but I think I got carried away with the gear tie and it has more of a nightmare quality, definitely something a bit creepy about it. I'll add it to my sinister soap portfolio I guess
Apart from the messing with column moulds for the challenge, I also tried an Ione swirl for the first time, with... interesting results.
I was hoping for the dreamlike swirls I've seen in so many examples, but I think I got carried away with the gear tie and it has more of a nightmare quality, definitely something a bit creepy about it. I'll add it to my sinister soap portfolio I guess
KimW
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Bars on the right: Beautiful horny toads (Horned Lizards)!
My Ione Swirl was so different from yours. I wonder if using a smooth hanger would yield the dreamlike swirls?
My Ione Swirl was so different from yours. I wonder if using a smooth hanger would yield the dreamlike swirls?
AAShillito
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I love it! What soap recipe did you use as a rainbow soap is in my future for pride month!
Here’s what I made yesterday with bits and pieces left over from the March challenge. Most of the cubes on the top are glued down
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I love this!!!
Oh, interesting! SaveOnCitric is one source I found recently in my attempts to find other options than just Brambleberry, and also find syndet supplies
Thanks. I’ve got a farmers market this Sunday. So, hopefully I’ll move some soap. Online sales have slowed to a crawl. So, I need to move some soaps outta here before I can keep cranking out new soaps.
Thank you - that’s helpful.
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