What soapy thing have you done today?
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The fragrance is called "Left It Unused On The Counter", have you smelled it?
So far, the only time I remember fragrance is if I add it to the oils before the lye, but I've been trying to get away from that, especially since i only use EOs.
All my soaps are still curing, the first one having been made on 12Jan, but I've already started testing slivers of 2 soaps (#1 and #4), my SO has the soleseife (#2) in the shower (although the lather really isn't there yet, but he swears it's fine), and I'm using the HP face soap (#5) that I made 21Jan because I don't want to continue using anything I've got (and it's already so lovely!). When I remove them from the cure box, I'll have to devise a system for myself about that. I may split one bar of each into at least 2 parts, but from there, it's a work in progress. I can so far tell them apart visually because I have color notes on each recipe page and they're all different enough from each other.
Do you have any suggestions about samples, testing, etc.? What's your procedure?
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I haven’t heard of that fragrance Meena. Not sure if I’d like itThe fragrance is called "Left It Unused On The Counter", have you smelled it?
So far, the only time I remember fragrance is if I add it to the oils before the lye, but I've been trying to get away from that, especially since i only use EOs.
All my soaps are still curing, the first one having been made on 12Jan, but I've already started testing slivers of 2 soaps (#1 and #4), my SO has the soleseife (#2) in the shower (although the lather really isn't there yet, but he swears it's fine), and I'm using the face soap (#5) that I made 21 Jan because I don't want to continue using anything I've got (and it's already so lovely!). When I remove them from the cure box, I'll have to devise a system for myself about that. I may split one bar of each into at least 2 parts, but from there, it's a work in progress. I can so far tell them apart visually because I have color notes on each recipe page and they're all different enough from each other.
Do you have any suggestions about samples, testing, etc.? What's your procedure?
Try setting up the entire soap operation on a small patch of kitchen counter and see how well you function, is all i have to say.
Marilyn Norgart
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The fragrance is called "Left It Unused On The Counter", have you smelled it?
So far, the only time I remember fragrance is if I add it to the oils before the lye, but I've been trying to get away from that, especially since i only use EOs.
All my soaps are still curing, the first one having been made on 12Jan, but I've already started testing slivers of 2 soaps (#1 and #4), my SO has the soleseife (#2) in the shower (although the lather really isn't there yet, but he swears it's fine), and I'm using the HP face soap (#5) that I made 21Jan because I don't want to continue using anything I've got (and it's already so lovely!). When I remove them from the cure box, I'll have to devise a system for myself about that. I may split one bar of each into at least 2 parts, but from there, it's a work in progress. I can so far tell them apart visually because I have color notes on each recipe page and they're all different enough from each other.
Do you have any suggestions about samples, testing, etc.? What's your procedure?
I used that scent once--it was very clean hahahaha
I'm in Guelph, but from Saskatchewan (and lived in France, Calgary, and Indiana in between).
Whew! There was a Manitoban a few weeks back posted about coconut in butter tarts. There oughta be a law!
My non-castor-oil soap has been made. Thanks to all for your input on my other thread I have added 1 tsp sugar PPO. ( Might it overheat?)
Recipe:
Apricot Kernel: 10%
Avocado Oil: 15%
CASTOR OIL: 0% :-(
Coconut Oil: 20%
Rice bran Oil: 10%
Shea Butter: 15%
Soy Wax: 15%
Lye 28%
5% Super-fat
Recipe:
Apricot Kernel: 10%
Avocado Oil: 15%
CASTOR OIL: 0% :-(
Coconut Oil: 20%
Rice bran Oil: 10%
Shea Butter: 15%
Soy Wax: 15%
Lye 28%
5% Super-fat
midnightsoaper
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Looks amazing! That's only 85% oils though.
I regularly add 3 t. ppo of sugar and haven't had any overheating issues.
I forgot dear old olive, at 15%
midnightsoaper
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All I've been doing since I started soaping again is tweaking recipe after recipe (having a hard time finding one my skin likes! I think maybe they all just need more time). Every time I come across a recipe though, I put it into a calc just to see what the numbers look like It's interesting to see the wide ranges everyone uses.
Today I didn't do anything soapy except order more supplies. I tell myself every time, this order is the last and what I have will hold me over for quite a while! But it never does lol
It's interesting to see the wide ranges everyone uses.Today I didn't do anything soapy except order more supplies. I tell myself every time, this order is the last and what I have will hold me over for quite a while! But it never does lol
LOVE your colours! Looking forward to seeing the cut.
Dawni
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It's getting harder n harder to keep track of what you read last on this thread lol
The best part is, even if your trace thickens up quicker than what you're used to, it'll be fine coz you still have to cook it.
No soap. Waiting for my lye and kaolin clay. Been playing on the calc with a recipe for the challenge. Or maybe I'll stick to a tried and tested one of mine. Still can't decide if I'll HP this or risk another CP fail. Too many decisions to make lol
They are
The best part is, even if your trace thickens up quicker than what you're used to, it'll be fine coz you still have to cook it.I agree! It's been my go to fragrance as of late.. Haha
Ooooh I just love the colors! Can't wait to see inside..
No soap. Waiting for my lye and kaolin clay. Been playing on the calc with a recipe for the challenge. Or maybe I'll stick to a tried and tested one of mine. Still can't decide if I'll HP this or risk another CP fail. Too many decisions to make lol
Get ready for a big surprise!
Was going to soap today, but this and that happened; and then it was 8:22 pm, and I had not put any food in front of dear, patient S.O. I did make most of my decisions except color(s), finalized my recipe and entered it into my soap notebook, and watched some HP videos to refresh myself on the technique.
I might try a new technique I saw. This gentleman who makes soap professionally has an interesting method. He does not wait for the lye to cool at all, and after the oils are warmed to about 185 F, he takes the (24 qt?) stainless steel pot OFF the heat and doesn't use heat (I should say, doesn't apply external heat) at all the whole rest of the time!!! And he stick blends continuously until it's at a heavy trace, then transfers over to a whisk. Why I might try this is his batter did not get lumpy -- he was actually able to POUR into the molds as if it was CP, AND portion out for 2 colors, AND do a swirl!!!
I just have to see if this will work for me ... I got an old Presto pressure cooker (the rocker kind) at the ARC a couple weeks ago for HP but haven't used it yet. So, armed and ready for tomorrow!
I did make most of my decisions except color(s), finalized my recipe and entered it into my soap notebook, and watched some HP videos to refresh myself on the technique.I might try a new technique I saw. This gentleman who makes soap professionally has an interesting method. He does not wait for the lye to cool at all, and after the oils are warmed to about 185 F, he takes the (24 qt?) stainless steel pot OFF the heat and doesn't use heat (I should say, doesn't apply external heat) at all the whole rest of the time!!! And he stick blends continuously until it's at a heavy trace, then transfers over to a whisk. Why I might try this is his batter did not get lumpy -- he was actually able to POUR into the molds as if it was CP, AND portion out for 2 colors, AND do a swirl!!!
I just have to see if this will work for me ... I got an old Presto pressure cooker (the rocker kind) at the ARC a couple weeks ago for HP but haven't used it yet. So, armed and ready for tomorrow!
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Oh! I forgot to mention that I picked up the soap dish I painted at the ceramics place last week. The 'stripes' are graduated so that there is more teal on the first one, than on the last one - giving a different effect depending on which way you view it. Im very happy with it, and I even like the underside, so you get to see a pic of that as well ( purely for your viewing pleasure ;-))
Hendejm
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Really pretty soap - cut will be beautiful I bet! And love the soap dish!
Hendejm
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So I woke up today and rushed ( not really - I’m a slug in the morning) to the soaping room to see my soap from last night. It totally isn’t what I was expecting but I think I can grow to like it (not love).
Marilyn Norgart
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Kiwi the soap dish is gorgeous and cant wait to see the inside of your soap if its anything like the outside.
Hendejm I think your colors and swirl are very pretty
Hendejm I think your colors and swirl are very pretty
Very nice!
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