Those are two mighty fine 'accidental' loaves of soap
What soapy thing have you done today?
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I really like your lavender one, and the Vanilla Oak looks and sounds lovely - very 'Vanilla Oakey'. So lucky you managed to get it into the mould in time.
I had similar 'issues' today when I attempted to make an ombre soap - starting with one colour in the base, moving through to natural, and then through to a different colour on the top. I used too much mica! So the first colour in the bottom was very solid colour - and as i added more and more of the natural soap to lighten it, it pretty much stayed the same colour. Meanwhile the batter was at thick trace so as for trying to 'pour' layers into the mold, it was more like a plop, plop and spread with the spatula. It was supposed to be a gentle colour palette, but I fear it will look like traffic lights when cut (solid bars of colour too - no graduation). BUT if you can get past the hideousness of the colours, I have to say that the fragrance is TO DIE FOR! I will be buying again - Candle Science Plumeria. I mixed 50% of that with 30% May Chang and 20% Orange (the citrus to try and slow trace - HAH!)
Dawni
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That sounded like mine.. Plop plop and some farts when the air pockets were popped hahaha
I'm sure it'll look fine @KiwiMoose. In fact, since this is a trend, it'll continue and your soap will surprise you like ours, and it'll be awesome
I'm sure it'll look fine @KiwiMoose. In fact, since this is a trend, it'll continue and your soap will surprise you like ours, and it'll be awesome
Here are my soaps from last night. They are a very modified bastille, 48% olive oil, with Zany's faux seawater, my first time using shea butter (15%), and the first soap with no coconut oil at all. I added some sugar for bubbles.
I had an unexpected change of plan from the loaf mold and a "secret" flower or design of some kind, to individual silicone molds which I CPOP'd, so they aren't much to look at, but they are Mine!
my picture is upside down
I had fun making up the blue color, and put some Indigo hair powder in with the micas, TD, and pigment powder. (I used to paint in oils and acrylics.)
I had an unexpected change of plan from the loaf mold and a "secret" flower or design of some kind, to individual silicone molds which I CPOP'd, so they aren't much to look at, but they are Mine!
my picture is upside down
I had fun making up the blue color, and put some Indigo hair powder in with the micas, TD, and pigment powder. (I used to paint in oils and acrylics.)
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midnightsoaper
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I made a couple of batches today (and prepped two for tomorrow!). One is just a basic soap (no color, no fragrance) with my favorite recipe to test out aloe juice as the water. The other is a soap I've been planning for a while! I started making soap dough in various colors around the beginning of Feb and I finally put them to use (nearly used up all my blue for the stone challenge though!). I'll post the cut in the gallery tomorrow For now you get to see this nondescript slightly glittery black soap top. It's scented with All Souls Day from Nurture, absolutely amazing! I can't stop sniffing it
For now you get to see this nondescript slightly glittery black soap top. It's scented with All Souls Day from Nurture, absolutely amazing! I can't stop sniffing it
I use aloe juice in place of half the water and love it!I made a couple of batches today (and prepped two for tomorrow!). One is just a basic soap (no color, no fragrance) with my favorite recipe to test out aloe juice as the water. The other is a soap I've been planning for a while! I started making soap dough in various colors around the beginning of Feb and I finally put them to use (nearly used up all my blue for the stone challenge though!). I'll post the cut in the gallery tomorrow
Marilyn Norgart
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I had all kinds of trouble with the Plumeria scent I bought but I love the smell so I bought more--now I will have to figure out what to do with it--whatever it is I am gonna have to be fast cuz it rices.
Marilyn Norgart
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I made a couple of batches today (and prepped two for tomorrow!). One is just a basic soap (no color, no fragrance) with my favorite recipe to test out aloe juice as the water. The other is a soap I've been planning for a while! I started making soap dough in various colors around the beginning of Feb and I finally put them to use (nearly used up all my blue for the stone challenge though!). I'll post the cut in the gallery tomorrow
interesting--I love the design on the plain bar!!
Marilyn Norgart
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Here are my soaps from last night. They are a very modified bastille, 48% olive oil, with Zany's faux seawater, my first time using shea butter (15%), and the first soap with no coconut oil at all. I added some sugar for bubbles.
I had an unexpected change of plan from the loaf mold and a "secret" flower or design of some kind, to individual silicone molds which I CPOP'd, so they aren't much to look at, but they are Mine!
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my picture is upside down
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I had fun making up the blue color, and put some Indigo hair powder in with the micas, TD, and pigment powder. (I used to paint in oils and acrylics.)
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very very pretty Meena!!!
Nice color with the plum one and vanilla oak is such a pretty scent isn't it? I got a sample of it with my first order from BB too
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Unmolded unscented and uncolored faux sea water bars. The color is an unappealing off white.
One of the edges broke off from sticking to the cavity mold. Will try oiling mold next time. I wonder if only minersl oil is acceptable for greasing molds.
One of the edges broke off from sticking to the cavity mold. Will try oiling mold next time. I wonder if only minersl oil is acceptable for greasing molds.
Lin19687
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i THOUGHT ABOUT SOAP TODAY
sorry I am at work and we work in caps. not yelling
sorry I am at work and we work in caps. not yelling
midnightsoaper
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That's good to hear. It sure is more expensive than distilled water! I hope I love it too. I use very low coconut (only 10%), so anything I can use to increase the suds is probably worth it
Thanks. I used a little plastic medicine cup. When I make these plain bars, I HAVE to do something distinctive to the top otherwise I'll get them all mixed up. I snap a pic and add it to my notes, but I never put labels on the drying rack....one of these days I'm probably going to regret that
Just added the cut of the black soap to the gallery
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Made two batches of salt bars after having re-read the "what do you like about salt bars" thread https://here/ - - i realized the first time i read it i only absorbed about 15% - so TODAY i followed all the fabulous advice. (Thank you to all who shared!!)
WHILE I was soaping in listened to the fabulous Ted Radio Hour - and in particular the episode "Gender, Power and Fairness"
It is simply fabulous and so very thought provoking. I invite you to explore it, no matter which gender you are or identify with. (Hope this is OK to say? Mods, please tell me if I have crossed a line!)
Thank you for considering. And thank you SO MUCH to you all for all your generously shared advice!
https://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/689483208/gender-power-and-fairness
WHILE I was soaping in listened to the fabulous Ted Radio Hour - and in particular the episode "Gender, Power and Fairness"
It is simply fabulous and so very thought provoking. I invite you to explore it, no matter which gender you are or identify with. (Hope this is OK to say? Mods, please tell me if I have crossed a line!)
Thank you for considering. And thank you SO MUCH to you all for all your generously shared advice!
https://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/689483208/gender-power-and-fairness
That's a lot of 'un's in one sentence.
I love that mould with the imprint. Very nice!Here are my soaps from last night. They are a very modified bastille, 48% olive oil, with Zany's faux seawater, my first time using shea butter (15%), and the first soap with no coconut oil at all. I added some sugar for bubbles.
I had an unexpected change of plan from the loaf mold and a "secret" flower or design of some kind, to individual silicone molds which I CPOP'd, so they aren't much to look at, but they are Mine!
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my picture is upside down
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I had fun making up the blue color, and put some Indigo hair powder in with the micas, TD, and pigment powder. (I used to paint in oils and acrylics.)
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Chris_S
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I made a couple of batches today (and prepped two for tomorrow!). One is just a basic soap (no color, no fragrance) with my favorite recipe to test out aloe juice as the water. The other is a soap I've been planning for a while! I started making soap dough in various colors around the beginning of Feb and I finally put them to use (nearly used up all my blue for the stone challenge though!). I'll post the cut in the gallery tomorrow
Iv not tried aloe juice but iv tried aloe vera gel as half the water and its made a really nice bar of soap only used it the once but plan on using it more often. Are you planning on using aloe juice as all or just part of the water?
Tropical Beach Sunset!
My failed ombré soap looks ok if I give it a title such as this.
And because it smells like frangipani it works on so many levels.
Signed,
Not So Disappointed Kiwi
My failed ombré soap looks ok if I give it a title such as this.
And because it smells like frangipani it works on so many levels.
Signed,
Not So Disappointed Kiwi
@KiwiMoose I am going to have to thump you upside the head because every one of your "fails" makes each and every one of my "successes" look like crap! LOL
Gorgeous, as usual!
Gorgeous, as usual!
midnightsoaper
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Chris_S
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Awesome ill have a read when i get a chance.
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I don't NEED to make soap tonight, but I WANT to make soap, and can justify it by saying that two of my "old stock" soap are now out of stock, so replacing them with one soap is not hoarding... or something like that... Tonight's soap will be Pear Oatmeal Buttermilk and Honey soap. I'm going to use the same design I used in the HIWTK soap, but with gold, green and natural rather than gold, silver and natural colors. It should be wonderful. And then I have to do dishes... sigh. It's a never ending cycle.
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