What soapy thing have you done today?

[Servant4Christ]

Remember my customer who immediately doubled her order when she saw my packaging? She called first thing this morning and asked if I by chance had any more of her favorite available because they look absolutely perfect in her gift baskets and she's already gifted every one of them. She just bought every last bar of ZNSB I have cured/available!
I still cannot believe I've sold over 4 dozen bars of soap for Christmas gift-giving all because I finally decided to actually learn how to label and package them.

 

[Shelley D]

I fouled up. Twice.

There's no purple that I can see and the African black soap did not melt

So it might be a very scrubby soap. View attachment 80148

Shouldn't the African black soap use up just like the other soap too? I mean, yes, it might be harder and provide some exfoliation but it's soap so it will be a truly exfoliating soapy experience!

Remember my customer who immediately doubled her order when she saw my packaging? She called first thing this morning and asked if I by chance had any more of her favorite available because they look absolutely perfect in her gift baskets and she's already gifted every one of them. She just bought every last bar of ZNSB I have cured/available!
I still cannot believe I've sold over 4 dozen bars of soap for Christmas gift-giving all because I finally decided to actually learn how to label and package them.

Have you done the soapy happy dance yet?!

 

[justsomeguy]

Shouldn't the African black soap use up just like the other soap too? I mean, yes, it might be harder and provide some exfoliation but it's soap so it will be a truly exfoliating soapy experience!

And it is exactly as you thought it would be! It also adds bubbles

I use an African net sponge so I can't speak to skin scrubbiness...

 

[Shelley D]

And it is exactly as you thought it would be! It also adds bubbles

I use an African net sponge so I can't speak to skin scrubbiness...

I was hoping it wouldn't feel like a cheese grater ~ glad you used the net sponge!

 

[Servant4Christ]

Have you done the soapy happy dance yet?!

I think I was too happily shocked to remember to dance. I'm looking at my curing boxes that are near empty now and thinking I need a game plan to keep some cured at all times. I also need to order more soap boxes now.

 

[Midnight_Sun]

I think I was too happily shocked to remember to dance. I'm looking at my curing boxes that are near empty now and thinking I need a game plan to keep some cured at all times. I also need to order more soap boxes now.

Oh where do you source your soap boxes from? I finally have enough cured bars to need to box them and get them off my curing rack. So that I have space to make more soap

 

[Servant4Christ]

Oh where do you source your soap boxes from? I finally have enough cured bars to need to box them and get them off my curing rack. So that I have space to make more soap

I bought Crafters Choice soap boxes with the window on front from a reputable Amazon seller. I only bought enough of them to try out for some special Christmas orders but they've been such a hit that I'll probably start watching for WSP sales to stock up.

 

[melinda48]

I've made meat soap too! But mine smells like spice. Lol

The meat soap I made smelled like peppermint!

 

[Robsta]

Hi Guys
This is my 3rd Batch of Soap made.
It's is with Goats Milk as full water replacement frozen.Added 2 Tbsp of Honey and Ground Oats.

It has been curing for a 6 weeks and I used it in the shower this morning.Its amazing very gentle and lots of creamy Larther.The Oats give it a slight rough texture which is great exfoliating

I bought Crafters Choice soap boxes with the window on front from a reputable Amazon seller. I only bought enough of them to try out for some special Christmas orders but they've been such a hit that I'll probably start watching for WSP sales to stock up.

Thank you!

 

[MrsZ]

I just made a batch of soap with White Jasmine FO. It smells amazing! I planned a white drop swirl into a green base, nothing too fancy because I read that florals often don't cooperate. This one had good reviews, and the notes said no acceleration. I'm glad I planned for a simple soap, because as soon as the fragrance hit the batter the race was on! I ended up trying to spread it in layers in the mold. It was just shy of play dough as I spread the last layer on. It might be ugly, but at least it smells great.

 

[Servant4Christ]

I just made a batch of soap with White Jasmine FO. It smells amazing! I planned a white drop swirl into a green base, nothing too fancy because I read that florals often don't cooperate. This one had good reviews, and the notes said no acceleration. I'm glad I planned for a simple soap, because as soon as the fragrance hit the batter the race was on! I ended up trying to spread it in layers in the mold. It was just shy of play dough as I spread the last layer on. It might be ugly, but at least it smells great.

Please tell me which FO/vendor. I'm looking for something Jasminey for a Jasmine Rice Soap. Would this accelerate too fast for a simple non-swirl soap?

 

[MrsZ]

Please tell me which FO/vendor. I'm looking for something Jasminey for a Jasmine Rice Soap. Would this accelerate too fast for a simple non-swirl soap?

This is from Wholesale Supplies Plus. I think it'd be great for a one color soap! I think if I had soaped cooler I may have been able to work it into a swirl, I'm not positive. The smell is absolutely incredible so I think it's well worth it even if you have to make a single color batch.

This is the one I used: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/jasmine-white-fragrance-oil.aspx

 

[MrsZ]

I cut my jasmine soap today and, while not the design I planned, I think it's quite pretty.

 

[justsomeguy]

I cut my jasmine soap today and, while not the design I planned, I think it's quite pretty.

Please may we see it? Pretty please? With sugar on top? Please?

 

[Servant4Christ]

I made a batch of ZNSC last night and cut it tonight. I am so happy to finally say, "No more bubbles!" My new SB is worth it's weight in gold for that reason alone. I'll make another batch tomorrow night after I clean up all the soapy stuff. I need at least two 5lb loaves curing STAT!

 

[MrsZ]

Please may we see it? Pretty please? With sugar on top? Please?

I'll take a photo in a bit and share it. It's nothing fancy, extremely simple. But I like it.

 

[MrsZ]

I made a batch of ZNSC last night and cut it tonight. I am so happy to finally say, "No more bubbles!" My new SB is worth it's weight in gold for that reason alone. I'll make another batch tomorrow night after I clean up all the soapy stuff. I need at least two 5lb loaves curing STAT!

Which stick blender did you buy? I just ordered a new one too and am excited / nervous to use it.

 

[Servant4Christ]

Which stick blender did you buy? I just ordered a new one too and am excited / nervous to use it.

Cuisinart Hand Blender, Smart Stick 2-Speed Hand Blender-Red, CSB-175RP1 https://a.co/d/j1qCOps

 

[MrsZ]

Cuisinart Hand Blender, Smart Stick 2-Speed Hand Blender-Red, CSB-175RP1 https://a.co/d/j1qCOps

That's the exact one I got, down to the color! I'm so happy you have good results with yours. Mine came in this morning, and I am rather impatient to get to use it.

 

[MrsZ]

@justsomeguy , I posted the Jasmine soap here: https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/mrszs-soaps.94259/post-1023474