What soapy thing have you done today?

[Lin19687]

I tried not to go too far and only spent $60 today. But I am sure that I will be ordering next month too
Now to buy PS80

 

[SaltedFig]

Uploaded the challenge thread for April. Increased my huge respect for the challenge team who have done this for so long!

Pst... Earlene, you can soap while you're travelling with this one - there's no mess (you could even pre-package soap bags to cook along the way ...)..

See? I stayed up waaaaaaay too late last night finishing this off

 

[DianaMoon]

Soapmaking binge this weekend (about time!): cut cherry almond, Sea Salt & Driftwood, EucaMint, and coffee (just cut this am but didnt have my phone with)View attachment 29519View attachment 29520View attachment 29521.View attachment 29518

The top one is my favorite too. How did you get that beautiful pale blue/gray color?

 

[amd]

The top one is my favorite too. How did you get that beautiful pale blue/gray color?

It's actually green - at least if it is the top picture you are referring too. I used the barest amount of green oxide and about 4x as much of TD - roughly. So in 4lbs of oil, I used 1/4 tsp oxide mixed in water and maybe 1 tsp TD. It's a rough guess for me on the TD because I pre-mix mine in water and keep it in an artists bottle so I always have it on hand. I have 2 marbles in the bottle so when the TD settles out it's quick to mix back up just by shaking the bottle.

If you actually mean the blue and white swirled soap in the second picture, that is peacock blue from Micas & More. I tend to use the minimum amount of color that I can, so the blue is at about 1/2 tsp PPO. If I use 1 tsp PPO it's a really vibrant blue. It's my favorite blue.

 

[Dahila]

Epsom salts bath bombs scented with Citrus mist blue, embeds purple and yellow

 

[DianaMoon]

It's actually green - at least if it is the top picture you are referring too. I used the barest amount of green oxide and about 4x as much of TD - roughly. So in 4lbs of oil, I used 1/4 tsp oxide mixed in water and maybe 1 tsp TD. It's a rough guess for me on the TD because I pre-mix mine in water and keep it in an artists bottle so I always have it on hand. I have 2 marbles in the bottle so when the TD settles out it's quick to mix back up just by shaking the bottle.

If you actually mean the blue and white swirled soap in the second picture, that is peacock blue from Micas & More. I tend to use the minimum amount of color that I can, so the blue is at about 1/2 tsp PPO. If I use 1 tsp PPO it's a really vibrant blue. It's my favorite blue.

This one. Looks gray/blue to me.

TD = titanium dioxide? (I'm still a noob.)

 

[Lin19687]

I tried a new way of doing HP.... And I will never do it that way again. I had to keep testing for Zap and watch the time. I now know that I have never felt Zap before and I don't want to either !

 

[SaltedFig]

Zap testing HP - that sounds painful (and hot?)! What process were you using that suggested that?

 

[amd]

This one. Looks gray/blue to me.

TD = titanium dioxide? (I'm still a noob.)

It could be my camera quality. It isn't the best. (or the photographer, she isn't the best either. She being me.) Sorry I couldn't help you out with the color.

Yes, TD = Titanium Dioxide. Have you seen the sticky with abbreviations? When I first started coming to the forum it was always the first place I went to. It's hard to remember them, but I discovered that if I refreshed myself on all the possibilities before reading threads, it helped me alot. You'll catch on quick enough!

 

[artemis]

It could be my camera quality. It isn't the best. (or the photographer, she isn't the best either. She being me.) Sorry I couldn't help you out with the color.

I dunno... It looks green to me. May be an issue with how the monitor shows the colors.

 

[Lin19687]

Zap testing HP - that sounds painful (and hot?)! What process were you using that suggested that?

I was slowly cooking HP crock pot, watching the process, thought it was cooking fast then I thought. I don't usually get a zap, I usually just basically lick soap haha. I thought I was cooking too far before when I was watching someone doing HP. I think they were pouring before it was done and that was why they were getting a 'fluid' HP product.
I will embrace the glob thank you very much

 

[Zany_in_CO]

Epsom salts bath bombs scented with Citrus mist blue, embeds purple and yellow

 

[Dahila]

they round and dark blue almost navy blue, the action is in the water when all three colors start to fizz i do better , I will upload the pic in a moment. They are also bath bombs

 

[Zany_in_CO]

Ooooohhh, those are lovely to look at, D! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Lin19687]

CP Salt bar with a in the pot swirl and poured into the Tube mold.
Can't wait to see how it turns out.
Now to figure out how long till I get to cut it !!! That is the hardest part in a PVC tube AND it being a salt bar you just never know

Darn good thing I pulled it out./ Hot as hell but just a tad late on cutting. Some crumbling but I Like the Swirl !
I just noticed...please excuse the water stain on the wall behind, we had Ice dams

 

[artemis]

Just a quick batch. I added a little avocado purée this time.

 

[earlene]

Lovely soaps, Lin19687 and artemis.

 

[Lin19687]

artemis such a pretty swirl !!

I am hoping to continue my swirly salt bars.... after some more coffee

 

[msunnerstood]

Super excited. Made a batch with some soy wax and added just a little sugar and salt water at trace abd my soap practically jumped out of the mold this morning. Easiest unmolding yet.

 

[Lin19687]

Wow I didn't know that helps !