What soapy thing have you done today?

[traderbren]

I printed off a bunch of soapcalc sheets with 1 lb batches to use some FOs up and to test out 3 different oils at 10% in my basic recipe. I'm fine tuning it now that I have mostly figured out my recipe.

I also made a loaf using NG's Love Spell dupe.


I'm trying to convince myself to go prep for a lotion tonight since I have IPM to play with now.

 

[Saponomancer]

I boiled my beer and set it to freezing, and made my first attempt at translucent soap!

 

[houseofwool]

Tonight I washed up... So many dishes!

 

[traderbren]

I unmolded and cut into my Love Spell batch. It's still a bit soft so I'll leave it be for a while before finishing.

 

[Wessam]

My Soaping for this month
- Bee Pollen Soap
- Orange Soap
- Camomile soap
- Chocolate Soap
- Coffee Soap
- Oatmeal & Banana Soap
- Frankenscnece and Myrrhe Soap

 

[Steve85569]

I WAS going to make some soaps that resembled cookies but when I dropped in the EO and touched the stick blender I said "soap on a stick {expletive}" and changed plans. I already had the backup mold ready. It's in the oven gelling now.

I'll try a high lard recipe after I get back from the store. And a different EO / FO .

 

[amd]

Got some new toys so I printed up my new labels (with corrected ingredient list) and gave it a whirl. Not too shabby for a girl with a broken finger! I definitely need more practice but can see that I will like this much better than the cigar band style I was doing.

 

[amd]

My first funnel pour. Definitely need practice on this one!

 

[amd]

With picture

 

[handavaka]

Got some new toys so I printed up my new labels (with corrected ingredient list) and gave it a whirl. Not too shabby for a girl with a broken finger! I definitely need more practice but can see that I will like this much better than the cigar band style I was doing.

Hi, amd! That's the same gun I use! Be careful with that one..it is VERY EFFECTIVE, but gets super hot, quickly. And it doesn't stand up on end too well. But I LOVE IT, anyway!

 

[amd]

Hi, amd! That's the same gun I use! Be careful with that one..it is VERY EFFECTIVE, but gets super hot, quickly. And it doesn't stand up on end too well. But I LOVE IT, anyway!

It does indeed get hot! I'm going to do some playing again tonight so maybe I can dial it in better and get a better idea of timing and handling too. Last night I did manage to master trimming bags which made the last handful a breeze.

 

[skayc1]

made a ginger patchouli soap (a remake)

 

[penelopejane]

Bought activated charcoal, goats milk and made another soap disaster. :cry:

 

[SweetBubbleTreat]

I made soap using karanja oil ....so far in the mold it's a lovely shade of orangish yellow....hope it stays that way. Will know tomorrow when I cut it...ill post pics as soon as it's cut!!!

 

[galaxyMLP]

I fixed the batch I messed up last weekend. It's going to need a very long cure to evaporate the water in it. But, it looks better at least! I had already packed most of my silicone molds to move but the star mold was a straggler so I put the extras in there. I actually think it all came out looking ok in the end.

 

[Muskette]

I took a stab at making a Galaxy soap. Used "Beneath The Stars" FO from WSP and it accelerated like mad so my colors didn't swirl well at all.

 

[handavaka]

amd...RIGHT?! Also, try cutting a slight "breather" hole in a corner after sealing, before using the heat gun. Then heat the seam first. Seems to work perfectly without rips, for me, that way.

 

[penelopejane]

I fixed the batch I messed up last weekend. It's going to need a very long cure to evaporate the water in it. But, it looks better at least! I had already packed most of my silicone molds to move but the star mold was a straggler so I put the extras in there. I actually think it all came out looking ok in the end.

Your soap looks great galaxy. How did you "fix" it?

 

[galaxyMLP]

Your soap looks great galaxy. How did you "fix" it?

Thanks! I had to rebatch it and add oil to have a 5% SF. I also added a little bit of yellow mica. Then I did 3 layers where I added TD to get it whiter in each layer. I did a gold mica line (although it's hard to see in the pictures) in between the layers. Right now it is extremely soft. It's sitting at about 40% water weight.

This soap has 70% canola, 20% coconut, and 10% olive. I think it should be ok after a cure. I'm not too worried about DOS since I saponification all of the canola with the lye excess and added in olive oil after the cook. We'll see. It will be a soap for donations in a few months as long as it still look/smells good and is safe.

 

[penelopejane]

Thanks! I had to rebatch it and add oil to have a 5% SF. I also added a little bit of yellow mica. Then I did 3 layers where I added TD to get it whiter in each layer. I did a gold mica line (although it's hard to see in the pictures) in between the layers. Right now it is extremely soft. It's sitting at about 40% water weight.

This soap has 70% canola, 20% coconut, and 10% olive. I think it should be ok after a cure. I'm not too worried about DOS since I saponification all of the canola with the lye excess and added in olive oil after the cook. We'll see. It will be a soap for donations in a few months as long as it still look/smells good and is safe.

A lot of people's rebatches look less than perfect. This one is great!

Good save. Fingers crossed that it cures well.