What soapy thing have you done today?

[dmcgee5034]

I did so many soapy things today!
I made my first MB Lye solution - dang that got hot! I made a 50:50 solution with AVJ so I used a smidge more AVJ. I made enough for just over 3 batches of soap.
Well, then I had half my soap stuff out (not, but it seemed like a reasonable talking point) so hey, let’s make some soap! I better test it out, right? Exactly!
I was oogling over everyone’s Ciaglia soaps, and I still had a half a bucket full of assorted shreds, so might as well give it a go! I used 35% of my oil weight in shreds.
Then I wanted to test a trial size of Peace and Love by NS, which DH says smells like the Sprig Spice air fresheners he used to use in his ‘71 Cutlass when he was a teenager, so I made a small batch of that for him.
Lastly, I unmolded and cut yesterday’s soap and did a quick veggie peeler edge on them.
I think I’ll play photo studio for all of them at once, so pics after that - cross my scars and hope to fly

 

[KiwiMoose]

Looky at my soap top! Lavender, Tea and Tonic FO from Candle Science, which I now see is being discontinued - such a shame as it’s one of my favourites.

 

[Ford]

Maiden voyage new 4 loaf mold.....
220 ounces of oil. My largest batch yet. Made the mold myself.
Kept it simple. Oatmeal and honey. This is my goto recipe.
so everything went well.

Forcing into gell.

The cut......4 dozen 1.25 bars Oatmeal honey.

Take aways......
Only had to line 1 mold, old molds are 2 loaf.
Weight. Everything is heavier.
Had to melt oils in 2 containers. New 12 quart mixing bowl. Doesn't fit in my microwave.
Was just as easy to set up 4 loafs. As it would have be for a single loaf.
This was the first of two batches. Overall a good experience. Had troubles with second batch. Known, but different recipe. I wll post separately.
Thanks for looking.

 

[Georgeandstella]

Maiden voyage new 4 loaf mold.....View attachment 72442
220 ounces of oil. My largest batch yet. Made the mold myself.
Kept it simple. Oatmeal and honey. This is my goto recipe.
so everything went well.
View attachment 72444
Forcing into gell.
View attachment 72443
The cut......4 dozen 1.25 bars Oatmeal honey.

Take aways......
Only had to line 1 mold, old molds are 2 loaf.
Weight. Everything is heavier.
Had to melt oils in 2 containers. New 12 quart mixing bowl. Doesn't fit in my microwave.
Was just as easy to set up 4 loafs. As it would have be for a single loaf.
This was the first of two batches. Overall a good experience. Had troubles with second batch. Known, but different recipe. I wll post separately.
Thanks for looking.

Impressive!!

 

[Zing]

Maiden voyage new 4 loaf mold.....View attachment 72442
220 ounces of oil. My largest batch yet. Made the mold myself.
Kept it simple. Oatmeal and honey. This is my goto recipe.
so everything went well.
View attachment 72444
Forcing into gell.
View attachment 72443
The cut......4 dozen 1.25 bars Oatmeal honey.

Take aways......
Only had to line 1 mold, old molds are 2 loaf.
Weight. Everything is heavier.
Had to melt oils in 2 containers. New 12 quart mixing bowl. Doesn't fit in my microwave.
Was just as easy to set up 4 loafs. As it would have be for a single loaf.
This was the first of two batches. Overall a good experience. Had troubles with second batch. Known, but different recipe. I wll post separately.
Thanks for looking.

Impressive. I like your work space a lot. Is it a dedicated soaping space?

 

[dmcgee5034]

Looky at my soap top! Lavender, Tea and Tonic FO from Candle Science, which I now see is being discontinued - such a shame as it’s one of my favourites.
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WOWWWWWWWWW @KiwiMoose - that is fantastic! Now I can’t STOP looking at it! Beautiful

 

[Ford]

Hi, Mr. Z, yes, I have partitioned off a corner of the basement. Just an old counter top, cabinets.

 

[Zing]

I made soap today! I wanted to keep it simple. Titanium dioxide for me is labor intensive so I nixed it even tho' it's my favorite. I poured a thick bottom layer. The top is 2 colors and I hanger swirled just the top half, at least that was my intent, we'll see after the cut. The top 2 colors got muddled so am hoping gelling will improve it. Patch 'n' lav, smells great.

@Ford , I have major basement envy over here!

 

[mx5inpenn]

I made my first batch in my new mold!! I'm excited to have 3 batches made all at once in just 1 mold. I stuck with a staple that I needed to make, but it's a simple one with no color - OMH.

And it's Wet Soap Wednesday!

 

[Shelley D]

I made my first batch in my new mold!! I'm excited to have 3 batches made all at once in just 1 mold. I stuck with a staple that I needed to make, but it's a simple one with no color - OMH.

And it's Wet Soap Wednesday!
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That looks yummy!

 

[VikingChick]

I just got my first-ever order from Mad Micas. Neons and sparkles and jewel tones……oh my!

This…..this alone is like every color I’ve ever loved.

 

[dmcgee5034]

I just got my first-ever order from Mad Micas. Neons and sparkles and jewel tones……oh my!

This…..this alone is like every color I’ve ever loved. View attachment 72518

Ohhhh, that’s awesome! and…. Just in time for Star Wars Day!

 

[RødgrødMedFløde]

Maiden voyage new 4 loaf mold.....View attachment 72442
220 ounces of oil. My largest batch yet. Made the mold myself.
Kept it simple. Oatmeal and honey. This is my goto recipe.
so everything went well.
View attachment 72444
Forcing into gell.
View attachment 72443
The cut......4 dozen 1.25 bars Oatmeal honey.

Take aways......
Only had to line 1 mold, old molds are 2 loaf.
Weight. Everything is heavier.
Had to melt oils in 2 containers. New 12 quart mixing bowl. Doesn't fit in my microwave.
Was just as easy to set up 4 loafs. As it would have be for a single loaf.
This was the first of two batches. Overall a good experience. Had troubles with second batch. Known, but different recipe. I wll post separately.
Thanks for looking.

Wow! Nicely done!

 

[Blue1969]

Looky at my soap top! Lavender, Tea and Tonic FO from Candle Science, which I now see is being discontinued - such a shame as it’s one of my favourites.
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Wow! This is lovely!

 

[AliOop]

Today's soapy thing was whipping up a batch of Irish Lass' Creamy Cocoa-Shea LS. The paste will rest overnight to finish saponifying. The two quart jars are filled with the dilution additives, other than water and FO. I'm going to try diluting in two quart jars instead of a single half-gallon jar. My hope is that it will dilute faster with more surface area exposed to the hot water bath. Also, my tallest pot is still a little too short to immerse the half-gallon jar to the level of the contents, also slowing down the dilution process because the stuff at the top of the jar doesn't get as much heat.

The disadvantage of two jars is the math involving in splitting the diluting ingredients in half while measuring them out. I sure hope my tired brain didn't confuse anything!

 

[Shelley D]

Today's soapy thing was whipping up a batch of Irish Lass' Creamy Cocoa-Shea LS. The paste will rest overnight to finish saponifying. The two quart jars are filled with the dilution additives, other than water and FO. I'm going to try diluting in two quart jars instead of a single half-gallon jar. My hope is that it will dilute faster with more surface area exposed to the hot water bath. Also, my tallest pot is still a little too short to immerse the half-gallon jar to the level of the contents, also slowing down the dilution process because the stuff at the top of the jar doesn't get as much heat.

The disadvantage of two jars is the math involving in splitting the diluting ingredients in half while measuring them out. I sure hope my tired brain didn't confuse anything!

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Is that for liquid soap?

 

[AliOop]

Is that for liquid soap?

Yes It is my favorite LS recipe at the moment. This batch is for a friend who wants to try it out.

If you search SMF for Creamy Cocoa Shea, posted by Irish Lass, you should find the recipe and instructions.

 

[Servant4Christ]

Um, is this considered cheating? I wanted to try making liquid soap, but I'm still waiting for a couple ingredients to arrive in the mail. So, I decided to experiment with some soap scraps that would normally be used for Ciaglia rebatch and came up with this.

 

[Servant4Christ]

Ohhhh, that’s awesome! and…. Just in time for Star Wars Day!

There's a Star Wars Day?

 

[dmcgee5034]

LOL @Servant4Christ - there is! It was May 4th. People say May the Fourth be with you, like May the Force be with you.