That’s huge! Just made my 30th yesterday and was thinking what 100th would be like. Congratulations!!!
Today was my 29th batch in 3 short months... don't know where the time has gone! 100 is quite an accomplishment! Congrats.
That’s huge! Just made my 30th yesterday and was thinking what 100th would be like. Congratulations!!!
So pretty!First attempt at secret feather hanger swirl. Just cut these now. Im in love. Didnt think i could pull it off.
I've cut it! Not cleaned em up yet. Quite rustic, just the way I like it.Tadaaa!
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Not very glamorous, but it is soap hehe. In fact, it's my first batch since March.
Bonus pic of off-the-pot lather
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That is a great first attempt and I know how tricky it is! I too watch the video a hundred times every time before I do one. Keep us posted on your progress -- and if you learned any tips or tricks.First attempt at secret feather hanger swirl. Just cut these now. Im in love. Didnt think i could pull it off.
GorgeousWell, they didn’t turn out as bad as I’d feared. I didn’t account for scraping batter out for the mountains and I wound up w barely enough to cover the moons. I was distraught last night.
I kind of love them.
Yeah, it’s always best to go with a tried & true recipe when working on a Challenge.I decided to do a practice run of this months soap challenge technique. I opted to use natural colorants....charcoal, chlorella, cacao and just left a portion natural and I also swapped out coconut water for the water. I used a combo of oils that I wanted to start using up before they get old, and used a mix of patchouli, lemongrass and bergamot. It all started out quite well and I liked the way it was pouring initially. Started to feel excited. Before long though, the charcoal and chlorella batters starting thickening faster than the other two. I started trying to rush to get it in, but it stopped giving me the nice wave. So basically a fail for my first practice attempt, but I am sure that I will still like the way it turns out even if it wasn't what I was going for.
Next attempt I will go with a tried and true recipe, skip the coconut water and keep it a little more simple so I have more time to play. Lesson learned!
I agree, but I was looking at this as practice rather than thinking it would be my actual entry so I opted to make up a recipe that incorporated some of the oils I want to start using up. I saw it as a "killing two birds with one stone" kind of thing. What I did determine though is, I love the look of the chlorella as a green, and from what I have been reading, it sounds like it is the natural green colorant that seems to stick the longest. Now I have a sample to do my own longevity test. fingers crossed as it is really pretty imo.Yeah, it’s always best to go with a tried & true recipe when working on a Challenge.
These bars look great! I bought a swirling tool but I haven't found a good FO and recipe to try it on on yet. I'm a little scared to be honest!First attempt at secret feather hanger swirl. Just cut these now. Im in love. Didnt think i could pull it off.
The smell is Lemongrass and Sage by Elements
I have done a few batches with the hanger swirl. This is the first one that came out as planned. It only took one dip and swoop to get it out.These bars look great! I bought a swirling tool but I haven't found a good FO and recipe to try it on on yet. I'm a little scared to be honest!
Those are just awesome.. Almost like those mandalas people color in when they're stressed lol. I wouldn't want to use em if I had one haha. Good job!Played with my new pull-through soap tool from Love Your Suds.
I'm trying to using up old micas.
Usually prefer plainer soaps, but this technique is so much fun. Every cut feels like a birthday present.
3rd attempt. Getting closer! & I love this color combo.
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I think these look great! Excellent ocean swirls!I made a beach type soap. Design fail, but I love the scent. Mango, Pina Colada & Georgia Peach combo.
Love these.First attempt at secret feather hanger swirl. Just cut these now. Im in love. Didnt think i could pull it off.
The smell is Lemongrass and Sage by Elements
Thank youI think these look great! Excellent ocean swirls!
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