What soapy thing have you done today?

[not_ally]

I emptied out two pails of pre-measured/mixed batch oils that had been sitting unused for at six months, since the last time I made soap. Yuck. Definitely the not-fun part of making (or in this case, not making) soap. Now on to planning for this month's "yellow" challenge.

 

[Mobjack Bay]

One more batch of Deep Space soap to go after this one. The only request I had was “the more sparkles, the better.” I’ve done my best to deliver!

 

[Mobjack Bay]

And the cut of 3 of the 4
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Those look terrific!

 

[justsomeguy]

And the cut of 3 of the 4


I think I did okay. Patterns match my vision. Colors, not so much. But that blue is BLUE BLUE

The lemon is still to soft to unmold. And the scents are all missing I hope they return

Went out and came back and the scents are there! Also cut the lemon soap but it looks more orange/tangerine (to much tumeric)

 

[Nonnie]

Trying to make Itty bitty pumpkins from soap dough. They're pretty cute

Trying to make Itty bitty pumpkins from soap dough. They're pretty cute!

What i ended up with

 

[Zing]

Oh, @Mobjack Bay , that is so, um, celestial. Please post the cut NOW.

And @justsomeguy , what, are you channeling Daniel Burnham making no small plans?! How much do ya make at a time and does it all stay fluid?! That blue/black on the left is really, really stunning. I'm partial to blue. Good job, man.

 

[justsomeguy]

Oh, @Mobjack Bay , that is so, um, celestial. Please post the cut NOW.

I love that one too! My mind just boggles at the thought of doing it

And @justsomeguy , what, are you channeling Daniel Burnham making no small plans?! How much do ya make at a time and does it all stay fluid?!

It's a pomace/coconut/castor batter. The uncolored batter was fluid forever. Shocked me. It didn't even take an hour to do all that work because I only made one batch of lye water and only one fragrance accelerated (I added batter to the bergamot first but it was the 3rd mold I filled and it was still fluid )

That blue/black on the left is really, really stunning. I'm partial to blue. Good job, man.

Thanks!

I'm learning so much here from everyone.

 

[Nonnie]

Trying to make Itty bitty pumpkins from soap dough. They're pretty cute

What i ended up with

 

[Sudds]

One more batch of Deep Space soap to go after this one. The only request I had was “the more sparkles, the better.” I’ve done my best to deliver!
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Awesomely cool!

 

[Sudds]

Your pumpkins and gourds look amazing!

 

[Nonnie]

Your pumpkins and gourds look amazing!

Thank you

 

[ewhitake]

I’ve come to the revelation that I suck at combining more than two colors So today I stuck with what seems to be working best for me - Single color soaps using the hot process method. I made a small batch using woad infused oil. It came out a really pretty soft pink and I gave it a pretty top. Also made an Aleppo style soap. I just love the laurel berry smell!! Put some candelaria flower to step in OO.
Time for wine!!!

 

[Shelley D]

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Soap #2 ever! Looks like I got partial gel phase, though I’m not sure what all the lines in the gel phase center are? I do see lots of air bubbles too. Lots of room for improvement of course.

But these 2 colors together are

Made a few things the other day. I have never used embeds in soap before. Turned out pretty good. I just love the "White Christmas" Fo.

Those tiny stars are adorable I bet you will have fun with those!

I’ve come to the revelation that I suck at combining more than two colors So today I stuck with what seems to be working best for me - Single color soaps using the hot process method. I made a small batch using woad infused oil. It came out a really pretty soft pink and I gave it a pretty top. Also made an Aleppo style soap. I just love the laurel berry smell!! Put some candelaria flower to step in OO.
Time for wine!!!

I'm right there with you ~ I also suck at combining multiple colors and prefer to fall back one what I know (single colors). I like to be surprised by natural color combo variations

 

[MomInWA]

One more batch of Deep Space soap to go after this one. The only request I had was “the more sparkles, the better.” I’ve done my best to deliver!
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@Mobjack Bay Wow Wow Wow Wow!!

Went out and came back and the scents are there! Also cut the lemon soap but it looks more orange/tangerine (to much tumeric)View attachment 79682

Yeah, but colors can change over time, and if not - at least you know now! Really beautiful soaps, thanks for sharing!

 

[Chaiat5]

I'm right there with you ~ I also suck at combining multiple colors and prefer to fall back one what I know (single colors). I like to be surprised by natural color combo variations

I am rubbish at colours and swirls … it makes sense in my head, but I fall to pieces at the doing I am with you on the natural colours — there was an IG account I saw recently and all the soaps were these gorgeous muted pastels. Gorgeous simplicity!

 

[Nonnie]

I cut my pumpkin topped soap and it's so pretty! I'm so happy with the outcome that I'm not even mad i used green instead of blue inside lol

 

[ewhitake]

I am rubbish at colours and swirls … it makes sense in my head, but I fall to pieces at the doing I am with you on the natural colours — there was an IG account I saw recently and all the soaps were these gorgeous muted pastels. Gorgeous simplicity!

Absolutely!!! Two color swirling, preferably any color and white, are about all I can handle!!

 

[VikingChick]

I cut my pumpkin topped soap and it's so pretty! I'm so happy with the outcome that I'm not even mad i used green instead of blue inside lol

Nice job on those swirls!

 

[Mobjack Bay]

@Nonnie Those pumpkins look terrific on top of that very pretty soap!

 

[Servant4Christ]

One more batch of Deep Space soap to go after this one. The only request I had was “the more sparkles, the better.” I’ve done my best to deliver!
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Would you make a video of yourself making one of these deep space soaps just so I can watch the process? They always look soooo amazing!