What soapy thing have you done today?

[KiwiMoose]

Have you ever considered getting silicone or liquid rubber and making your own molds? I think that would be right up your alley. I've been tempted to try it, just not pulled the trigger yet. Anyway, I'm afraid those batter covered leaves are gonna turn to mushy brown yuck. I hope not.

Yes - I have strongly considered it. Still tempted to try, but don't really want to outlay a small fortune on all there equipment when I'd rather be spending it on soap.

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

Yes - I have strongly considered it. Still tempted to try, but don't really want to outlay a small fortune on all there equipment when I'd rather be spending it on soap.

did the leaves work? that is interesting

 

[Misschief]

Was so excited. A friend gave me a bunch of soap supplies that she never used: Lye, GV shortening, castor oil, molds. I was busy pre-batching oils and had 3 batches drawn up and labeled. Then realized she had bought regular GV shortening instead of original. All 3 batches are basically ruined.

Can you not just rerun your recipe through a calculator, using the regular GV shortening instead for the original?

 

[Hendejm]

Can you not just rerun your recipe through a calculator, using the regular GV shortening instead for the original?

Agreed! I would think you could just rerun the new shortening thru calc and adjust accordingly.

 

[Misschief]

I made a test batch of Whipped Butter Cream Bubble Bath yesterday and put it in a jar this morning. This is what didn't fit in the jar and will be used for a test bath later today. It's scented with Avobath (Lush dupe). If I like it, I may consider adding it to my product line.

 

[Hendejm]

I made a test batch of Whipped Butter Cream Bubble Bath yesterday and put it in a jar this morning. This is what didn't fit in the jar and will be used for a test bath later today. It's scented with Avobath (Lush dupe). If I like it, I may consider adding it to my product line.

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Buttercream sounds awesome!!

 

[Misschief]

Buttercream sounds awesome!!

I'm loving the texture. I'll let you know what I think of it after my bath.

 

[DWinMadison]

Can you not just rerun your recipe through a calculator, using the regular GV shortening instead for the original?

That’s a great question. Can you even use GV shortening? I don’t see it on soapcalc. I’m not sure there is any guarantee of what “vegetable oils” are in it. Original GV was tallow and palm.

 

[DWinMadison]

We can never know about the [soap] to come
but we think about [it] anyway.

Read more: Carly Simon - Anticipation Lyrics | MetroLyrics

Ellie says, “Let’s cut it already.”

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

That’s a great question. Can you even use GV shortening? I don’t see it on soapcalc. I’m not sure there is any guarantee of what “vegetable oils” are in it. Original GV was tallow and palm.

is GV the new Crisco with palm in it? if so I did use that for awhile with out issues. try googling it

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

We can never know about the [soap] to come
but we think about [it] anyway.

Read more: Carly Simon - Anticipation Lyrics | MetroLyrics

Ellie says, “Let’s cut it already.”

I agree, cut it already!! cute dog too

 

[DWinMadison]

is GV the new Crisco with palm in it? if so I did use that for awhile with out issues. try googling it

Best I can tell, there are 3 GV shortenings: Original (tallow and palm), “regular” GV with tallow and “vegetable oils” and GV All-vegetable, which I’m guessing is cottonseed oil like Crisco. If anyone has more/better information please pass it along.

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

Best I can tell, there are 3 GV shortenings: Original (tallow and palm), “regular” GV with tallow and “vegetable oils” and GV All-vegetable, which I’m guessing is cottonseed oil like Crisco. If anyone has more/better information please pass it along.

ok I was wondering if you were talking about the "new" Crisco recipe

 

[Misschief]

On Soapcalc, I use the Crisco setting; there are two, Crisco old and Crisco new with Palm.

 

[Ginger Aneshansel]

I cut my charcoal and clay, this was the first time I ever attempted a drop swirl, I believe I cut to soon as it dragged the swirl across the soap. I believe I will be able to clean it up a bit.

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

I cut my charcoal and clay, this was the first time I ever attempted a drop swirl, I believe I cut to soon as it dragged the swirl across the soap. I believe I will be able to clean it up a bit.

cool--its kinda freudien

 

[DWinMadison]

I cut my charcoal and clay, this was the first time I ever attempted a drop swirl, I believe I cut to soon as it dragged the swirl across the soap. I believe I will be able to clean it up a bit.

Sorry for the bad news on your CT. Kidding! I’m kidding. I’m a hospital administrator...occupational hazard! It’s beautiful

 

[DWinMadison]

We can never know about the [soap] to come
but we think about [it] anyway.

Read more: Carly Simon - Anticipation Lyrics | MetroLyrics

Ellie says, “Let’s cut it already.”

Hey, y’all might make a decent soaper out of me yet!
Modified Mantra...or something

https://www.soapmakingforum.com/index.php?threads/Modified-Mantra...or-something.74229/

 

[Meena]

Yes - I have strongly considered it. Still tempted to try, but don't really want to outlay a small fortune on all there equipment when I'd rather be spending it on soap.

I think all you need is the goo, the catalyst, and something leak-proof (and possibly disposable) to pour the whole mess in. @IrishLass uses Alumilite High Strength-3 silicone (which Kevin Devine calls rubber). I haven't priced the Alumilite but I think that will be the bulk of the cost. ETA: a 1 pound can is $27.50 from the manufacturer

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[Meena]

[QUOTE="DWinMadison, post: 756340, member: 8731"

Ellie says, “Let’s cut it already.”[/QUOTE]

Uh! She's gorgeous! Part Basenji?