What soapy thing have you done today?

[msunnerstood]

Ive been working crazy 12 and 13 hour days and came down with the latest version of ebola (killer cold) but I am FINALLY making soap and lotion today after I whip my soaping area into shape. I ordered new lotion fragrances yesterday and as usually, it feels like forever till they get here.

 

[KiwiMoose]

I unmolded my Salt bars this morning. I'm really liking the shape of the bars with my new molds. They fit very nicely in the hand. The new mold soaps are the ones at the left.
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Oh they ARE lovely. Really liking the plain white. It's looks fresh and, well, clean!

 

[Misschief]

Wow... one good soap yesterday and one uncooperative soap today. What was supposed to be green turned to mustard colour. Added the fragrance and it accelerated (it didn't last time I used it). My mold is overflowing; the base soap is liquid, the colour swirls almost solid already. I think I might have to go back to beginner status. I am NOT amused.

 

[Meena]

No more heat and seemed set up, so unmolded and free-hand cut (obviously!) my first ever soap batch, weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! Feels wonderfully creamy! Took a bit that was stuck to the freezer paper, added water, and man it made my hands feel great! Maybe I won't need to use 2 ounces of lotion after a shower with this. Can't wait to try it (but I will).

1st lesson learned: Make sure soap is sitting on a level surface during saponification.
lesson 2: make or get a cutting guide/apparatus

 

[mulline]

@mulline , that peppermint is gorgeous! Is that a hanger swirl?! I'm trying to figure out how you did it.

Thanks Yes thats a hanger swirl

 

[Meena]

No more heat and seemed set up, so unmolded and free-hand cut (obviously!) my first ever soap batch, weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! Feels wonderfully creamy! Took a bit that was stuck to the freezer paper, added water, and man it made my hands feel great! Maybe I won't need to use 2 ounces of lotion after a shower with this. Can't wait to try it (but I will).

1st lesson learned: Make sure soap is sitting on a level surface during saponification.
lesson 2: make or get a cutting guide/apparatus

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Should have mentioned that i tested for 'zap' before unmolding. zero zap

 

[Meena]

I will do your tests and hope i can detect 'warm'.

@Zing , Turned out there was no problem with detecting warm!!

 

[Meena]

@Meena , the purpose of the plastic wrap is to prevent ash (a white powdery film that is harmless and it's just a cosmetic thing). After pouring, I put plastic wrap on my mold, then cardboard, then towels. I don't get ash.

Awesome, thanks for that information!

 

[Meena]

I can't seem to be able to pull the trigger and buy the KD8000 scale. Don't know why. If my old Escali would just up and crap out it would be no problem. It just stares at me as if it knows and is saying "I know, you just want to kick me to the curb and go with that sweet new thing, all shiny and cute".

I have nothing to compare it to, soap-wise, but I was very happy with it yesterday. I have a deal-Maker for you, possibly, and it is this: Can you measure all your oils in a single beaker/container, taring out between each? Because this feature alone is stellar. Hope i was clear, but in case not, just ask and i'll try to paint a better picture.

 

[MGM]

Can you measure all your oils in a single beaker/container, taring out between each? Because this feature alone is stellar. Hope i was clear, but in case not, just ask and i'll try to paint a better picture.

I think this is a pretty standard feature but that strategy was one that my soap workshop instructor cautioned against, especially for liquid oils... If you pour too much castor oil into your olive oil, it's really hard to get it out .. Back to SoapCalc.....

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

More photos: Picture of the trace I got and the split; soap in mold after scraping out/adding a few more bits of soap; 1st pass clean-up and now just sitting. View attachment 35013 View attachment 35014View attachment 35015

good job!! post pics after you cut

No more heat and seemed set up, so unmolded and free-hand cut (obviously!) my first ever soap batch, weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! Feels wonderfully creamy! Took a bit that was stuck to the freezer paper, added water, and man it made my hands feel great! Maybe I won't need to use 2 ounces of lotion after a shower with this. Can't wait to try it (but I will).

1st lesson learned: Make sure soap is sitting on a level surface during saponification.
lesson 2: make or get a cutting guide/apparatus

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very pretty congrats!!!

 

[MissLinda]

I have nothing to compare it to, soap-wise, but I was very happy with it yesterday. I have a deal-Maker for you, possibly, and it is this: Can you measure all your oils in a single beaker/container, taring out between each? Because this feature alone is stellar. Hope i was clear, but in case not, just ask and i'll try to paint a better picture.

Meena, I use the tare button when measuring the hard oils. If I put a little too much cocoa butter in with the coconut oil, it's easy enough to take a little back out. Sometimes I live on the wild side and tare with the soft oils. But I pour very, very, very slowly.

 

[KiwiMoose]

@Meena you must be very happy with that. It looks really pretty. Fun eh? Welcome to the addiction, it’s all down hill from here. Mwa ha ha!

 

[Chris_S]

I made that mistake..... once. Zing does take offense at generalizations. Zing is HE.

And just to prove you point he has put a profile pic up well kinda lol

 

[Hendejm]

Making Confetti Soap tonight! I decided on a floral fragrance - a mix of any sweet smelling fragrances I have (lilac, fairy garden, honeysuckle, jasmine, ginger lime, vanilla). I paid NO ATTENTION to acceleration notes on the bottle! Nor did I pay attention to discoloration! I’m using TD to hopefully whiten the background/base. Fingers crossed! It could be a masterpiece or a total disaster!

Edit: Soap cut and I’m really happy with it!

 

[Zing]

No more heat and seemed set up, so unmolded and free-hand cut (obviously!) my first ever soap batch, weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! Feels wonderfully creamy! Took a bit that was stuck to the freezer paper, added water, and man it made my hands feel great! Maybe I won't need to use 2 ounces of lotion after a shower with this. Can't wait to try it (but I will).

1st lesson learned: Make sure soap is sitting on a level surface during saponification.
lesson 2: make or get a cutting guide/apparatus

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So purty!

 

[Zing]

I took another peek at the rosehip soap and it is not yet ready to unmold. Hate being patient. BUT, weird (expected) thing: When I made the batter and put the rosehip in, the batter color stayed unchanged. Now it is brick red. Wicky-wicky-what?!

And labeled two bars for a friend's birthday.

 

[Hendejm]

I took another peek at the rosehip soap and it is not yet ready to unmold. Hate being patient. BUT, weird (expected) thing: When I made the batter and put the rosehip in, the batter color stayed unchanged. Now it is brick red. Wicky-wicky-what?!

And labeled two bars for a friend's birthday.

According to Brambleberry this is normal. I want to try it. Can’t wait to see how it looks.

https://www.brambleberry.com/rosehip-powder-p6814.aspx

 

[Misschief]

According to Brambleberry this is normal. I want to try it. Can’t wait to see how it looks.

https://www.brambleberry.com/rosehip-powder-p6814.aspx

Kewl!! Just put some into my Voyageur cart.

 

[Dennis]

I have nothing to compare it to, soap-wise, but I was very happy with it yesterday. I have a deal-Maker for you, possibly, and it is this: Can you measure all your oils in a single beaker/container, taring out between each? Because this feature alone is stellar. Hope i was clear, but in case not, just ask and i'll try to paint a better picture.

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The Escali does have a tare function. I use it for all oils hard and soft in a single container. Always have. With soft oils I pour slowly, very slowly and the total weight is usually pretty close to the soapcalc total. At least as much maybe a tad over. Sometimes two tads. I wonder if I used separate small containers for soft oils how much I would leave behind when pouring into the pot? A gram? More? Less? One for all and all for one pot has never been a problem for me.

Making Confetti Soap tonight! I decided on a floral fragrance - a mix of any sweet smelling fragrances I have (lilac, fairy garden, honeysuckle, jasmine, ginger lime, vanilla). I paid NO ATTENTION to acceleration notes on the bottle! Nor did I pay attention to discoloration! I’m using TD to hopefully whiten the background/base. Fingers crossed! It could be a masterpiece or a total disaster!

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I like your style.