What soapy thing have you done today?

[violets2217]

I feel like I need an intervention or talked off the ledge! I’ve got Nature’s Garden opened in another tab and my cart is getting full! I just need a couple fragrance oils! I’ve got 10 lbs of freaking lye in my cart. Thinking I wanna start master batching...but do I really need 10 pounds? please send help!

 

[KiwiMoose]

I made some soap in a PVC pipe today. I’m yet to get on to having my pull-through plates made, so I opted for the old sink/drain strainer pour through instead. They won’t be anywhere near as nice as yours @TashaBird but they will hopefully be bright and interesting. I usually use Love Spell FO for this soap, but my supplier has sold out, so I opted for Mardi Gras by NG. I think I’ll call the soap Mardi Gras too - coz it’s gonna be bright!

 

[Peachy Clean Soap]

I made some soap in a PVC pipe today. I’m yet to get on to having my pull-through plates made, so I opted for the old sink/drain strainer pour through instead. They won’t be anywhere near as nice as yours @TashaBird but they will hopefully be bright and interesting. I usually use Love Spell FO for this soap, but my supplier has sold out, so I opted for Mardi Gras by NG. I think I’ll call the soap Mardi Gras too - coz it’s gonna be bright! View attachment 51611

Really Pretty' great idea on the sink drain strainer for pull through technic. .

Today I made soap on a rope w/ 2 different lavender EO'. I was very happy w/ how well behaved they are, I was able to do a in pot swirl w/ two new colors in lavender shades & pour it into a round PVC Pipe w/ a slit cut out on top' that gave me enough room to pour soap batter into the pipe mold, the end of pipe I used a pvc cap. I cant cover it cause of ropes but its in a closed cupboard for the night getting happy. To be continued .

 

[The_Phoenix]

Made gold, white, and purple layered soap, the colors of the US suffragette movement. Making two Valentine's Day soaps tomorrow then that'll be my last batch for a while. As much as I love making soap, I want to make other skin-care items. I enjoy the immediate satisfaction of making body butter or lotion bars. Want to experiment using tallow in whipped body butter. Also making gift baskets for my book group for the holidays.

 

[rdc1978]

Wow! I definitely love what's going on in this thread! I've really got to stay caught up over here!

Well, the hubby has been asking me to teach him how to make soap, so that's what we did this morning. He chose Black Leather and Vetiver from Crafters Choice as his FO. I'm so proud of him; I didn't have to take over at any time. Even though he was extremely nervous, I was just able to talk him through it all. I can't wait to see the cut tomorrow!

You both should be delighted. I mean, since you're the teacher, its kinda your soap, right?

The first soap I ever made was such an epic disaster, I would have been so proud of myself had that been my first attempt.

Made gold, white, and purple layered soap, the colors of the US suffragette movement. Making two Valentine's Day soaps tomorrow then that'll be my last batch for a while. As much as I love making soap, I want to make other skin-case items. I enjoy the immediate satisfaction of making body butter or lotion bars. Want to experiment using tallow in whipped body butter. Also making gift baskets for my book group for the holidays.

Lotion bars are so much fun. Sometimes, my ego is so bruised from all my soap fails and I make lotion bars just to get a win under my belt. My family loves them. I just purchased some deep snowflake silicone molds from amazon and I will use them with a bit of mica and some f/o for the holiday lotion bars. I ordered from nurture soap and they sent me a beautiful blue/silver color.

I feel like I need an intervention or talked off the ledge! I’ve got Nature’s Garden opened in another tab and my cart is getting full! I just need a couple fragrance oils! I’ve got 10 lbs of freaking lye in my cart. Thinking I wanna start master batching...but do I really need 10 pounds? please send help!

I don't masterbatch, but I literally bought 10 pounds of essential depot lye the other day because the price was good. I figure I'm not spending my money eating out, so why not? And I'll use it so its cool.

 

[Peachy Clean Soap]

Made gold, white, and purple layered soap, the colors of the US suffragette movement. Making two Valentine's Day soaps tomorrow then that'll be my last batch for a while. As much as I love making soap, I want to make other skin-case items. I enjoy the immediate satisfaction of making body butter or lotion bars. Want to experiment using tallow in whipped body butter. Also making gift baskets for my book group for the holidays.

Lotion bars are so much fun. Sometimes, my ego is so bruised from all my soap fails and I make lotion bars just to get a win under my belt. My family loves them. I just purchased some deep snowflake silicone molds from amazon and I will use them with a bit of mica and some f/o for the holiday lotion bars. I ordered from nurture soap and they sent me a beautiful blue/silver color.

One day id like to try Lotion or Whipped Body Bars' sounds interesting.

 

[rdc1978]

One day id like to try Lotion or Whipped Body Bars' sounds interesting.

I'm not an expert at all, but for the lotion bars I make, they are shockingly easy. I'd like to say foolproof, but I'm sure that sort of confidence would only come back to bite me in the butt. But like I said, I'm no expert, so I just use basic ingredients and fairly basic molds.

I'd say if youre having one of those days where you want to be kinda creative, but you're just not motivated to take the time and energy for soap, its a good time to try a lotion bar. I have no special equipment to make mine, just an old mason jar that I put in boiling water. The only tool I had to buy was a super long spoon, but I had already purchased that for spoon swirls.

 

[The_Phoenix]

One day id like to try Lotion or Whipped Body Bars' sounds interesting.

I'm not an expert at all, but for the lotion bars I make, they are shockingly easy. I'd like to say foolproof, but I'm sure that sort of confidence would only come back to bite me in the butt. But like I said, I'm no expert, so I just use basic ingredients and fairly basic molds.

I'd say if youre having one of those days where you want to be kinda creative, but you're just not motivated to take the time and energy for soap, its a good time to try a lotion bar. I have no special equipment to make mine, just an old mason jar that I put in boiling water. The only tool I had to buy was a super long spoon, but I had already purchased that for spoon swirls.

She's right! Lotion bars are fairly foolproof. The challenge is choosing your oils, butters, and wax(es), and the proportions of each. Sky's the limit, actually. I personally don't like the wet feeling of lotion, so lotion bars (and whipped body butter) are my preferred way to moisturize. Plus, because they do not contain water, you don't need a preservative.

Lotion bars are so much fun. Sometimes, my ego is so bruised from all my soap fails and I make lotion bars just to get a win under my belt. My family loves them. I just purchased some deep snowflake silicone molds from amazon and I will use them with a bit of mica and some f/o for the holiday lotion bars. I ordered from nurture soap and they sent me a beautiful blue/silver color.

That's a great idea! I use a plain oval silicone mold, but I think for the holidays a decorative mold would make for a prettier gift.

 

[Zing]

Lotion bars are so much fun. Sometimes, my ego is so bruised from all my soap fails and I make lotion bars just to get a win under my belt.

Right??!! @Peachy Clean Soap , just make lotion bars today -- all the cool kids are doing it! I've said this a thousand times in this community, but they are cheap and fast to make -- no delayed gratification. Gift recipients are awed and I tell them if they only knew.
Mine are variations on 1/3 beeswax, 1/3 coconut oil, 1/3 shea butter, titch of essential oil. I pour into mini-muffin and cake pop molds.
I do have some kukui and jojoba oils so will experiment with soft oils soon.

 

[The_Phoenix]

Right??!! @Peachy Clean Soap , just make lotion bars today -- all the cool kids are doing it! I've said this a thousand times in this community, but they are cheap and fast to make -- no delayed gratification. Gift recipients are awed and I tell them if they only knew.
Mine are variations on 1/3 beeswax, 1/3 coconut oil, 1/3 shea butter, titch of essential oil. I pour into mini-muffin and cake pop molds.
I do have some kukui and jojoba oils so will experiment with soft oils soon.

The instant gratification is a lovely thing compared to the waiting game of soap-making. Jojoba oil in lotion bars is really nice. I use beeswax, mango butter, shea butter, meadowfoam seed oil, jojoba oil, arrowroot powder, and a little bit of vitamin e. It's nice and light and non-greasy. Not exactly the cheapest ingredients. Best yet is I can just make one bar at a time--I don't have to make a huge batch. It could easily be a made-to-order product.

 

[Zany_in_CO]

its in a closed cupboard for the night getting happy.

Happy indeed. I took one look at that picture and your baby seemed so well cared for and peaceful it reminded me of a long ago melody...

Brahms Lullaby

 

[TashaBird]

Just got back from a 3 day hunting trip and was super excited to get a new 5 gallon bucket of tallow. This is the company I’ve used 2 5 gallon buckets from so far and they have been white, no smell, and pristine. The last one I got a week ago had an awful smell and some yuck on top. I dug down to the bottom, and let’s just say... it was BAD! I figured it was a fluke. They shipped me a replacement immediately. When I got back home from my trip yesterday it was here. So, less farther along in the process, but the exact same thing! I’m already a week behind schedule for holiday soaps. I’ve got a bunch ready, but I had a total stress meltdown yesterday. I ordered some from a new source that I’m hopeful about. Trying to regroup today. Started thinking about spring soaps. And, I’ve got a lot of labeling, packaging, and posting to my store to do. They tried telling me something about some residual protein blah blah blah... I’ll tell you exactly what happened.
They put the lid on the bucket when the tallow was hot. It condensed inside the bucket, the tallow shrank and the liquid ran down to the bottom, it comingulated with some possible residual at the bottom and boom bam YUCK!!!
So disappointed in that company. I based my whole soap and skin care line on the quality of their product.

 

[Peachy Clean Soap]

Made gold, white, and purple layered soap, the colors of the US suffragette movement. Making two Valentine's Day soaps tomorrow then that'll be my last batch for a while. As much as I love making soap, I want to make other skin-care items. I enjoy the immediate satisfaction of making body butter or lotion bars. Want to experiment using tallow in whipped body butter. Also making gift baskets for my book group for the holidays.

love you beautiful colors & perfect lines between'

The instant gratification is a lovely thing compared to the waiting game of soap-making. Jojoba oil in lotion bars is really nice. I use beeswax, mango butter, shea butter, meadowfoam seed oil, jojoba oil, arrowroot powder, and a little bit of vitamin e. It's nice and light and non-greasy. Not exactly the cheapest ingredients. Best yet is I can just make one bar at a time--I don't have to make a huge batch. It could easily be a made-to-order product.

Wow sounds like the perfect butter bar' can I ask you what is "arrowroot powder for"? Hope you post a picture.

Happy indeed. I took one look at that picture and your baby seemed so well cared for and peaceful it reminded me of a long ago melody...
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Brahms Lullaby

awww much thx' took a peak few minutes ago I think Ill byte the impatience bullet & let it set for another Day' feels very soft, also its slightly warm. Im excited to see how the colors turned out. the scent is delightful. Hope its ready by Christmas Day'

 

[The_Phoenix]

Wow sounds like the perfect butter bar' can I ask you what is "arrowroot powder for"? Hope you post a picture.

It helps to cut down on the greasy feeling of the oils on your skin.

 

[Peachy Clean Soap]

Just got back from a 3 day hunting trip and was super excited to get a new 5 gallon bucket of tallow. This is the company I’ve used 2 5 gallon buckets from so far and they have been white, no smell, and pristine. The last one I got a week ago had an awful smell and some yuck on top. I dug down to the bottom, and let’s just say... it was BAD! I figured it was a fluke. They shipped me a replacement immediately. When I got back home from my trip yesterday it was here. So, less farther along in the process, but the exact same thing! I’m already a week behind schedule for holiday soaps. I’ve got a bunch ready, but I had a total stress meltdown yesterday. I ordered some from a new source that I’m hopeful about. Trying to regroup today. Started thinking about spring soaps. And, I’ve got a lot of labeling, packaging, and posting to my store to do. They tried telling me something about some residual protein blah blah blah... I’ll tell you exactly what happened.
They put the lid on the bucket when the tallow was hot. It condensed inside the bucket, the tallow shrank and the liquid ran down to the bottom, it comingulated with some possible residual at the bottom and boom bam YUCK!!!
So disappointed in that company. I based my whole soap and skin care line on the quality of their product.

Glad you where able to return it YUK. I should do the same w/ my Ginger oil I just used & realized it was cut with a low grade oil.

It helps to cut down on the greasy feeling of the oils on your skin.

Good to know, Thank you.

 

[Zany_in_CO]

So disappointed in that company. I based my whole soap and skin care line on the quality of their product.

Horrendous!!! I'm so sorry to hear that. I have two words for you: SOAPERS CHOICE Along with other long-time soapers, I've been ordering my fats, butters, oils, etc. from them since 2004. You won't be disappointed.

 

[rdc1978]

Just got back from a 3 day hunting trip and was super excited to get a new 5 gallon bucket of tallow. This is the company I’ve used 2 5 gallon buckets from so far and they have been white, no smell, and pristine. The last one I got a week ago had an awful smell and some yuck on top. I dug down to the bottom, and let’s just say... it was BAD! I figured it was a fluke. They shipped me a replacement immediately. When I got back home from my trip yesterday it was here. So, less farther along in the process, but the exact same thing! I’m already a week behind schedule for holiday soaps. I’ve got a bunch ready, but I had a total stress meltdown yesterday. I ordered some from a new source that I’m hopeful about. Trying to regroup today. Started thinking about spring soaps. And, I’ve got a lot of labeling, packaging, and posting to my store to do. They tried telling me something about some residual protein blah blah blah... I’ll tell you exactly what happened.
They put the lid on the bucket when the tallow was hot. It condensed inside the bucket, the tallow shrank and the liquid ran down to the bottom, it comingulated with some possible residual at the bottom and boom bam YUCK!!!
So disappointed in that company. I based my whole soap and skin care line on the quality of their product.

Yikes! I'm surprised they didn't offer to replace the tallow. Particularly for a repeat customer buying a large amount.

Sorry that happened. I hope you find a great supplier. It'll be so great for you to have an heir and a spare!

Fingers crossed!

 

[Peachy Clean Soap]

Today i'm gonna have a go @ the string pull art' If its up to par ill enter it in the up & coming challange' time is running out, but first gotta watch a few more videos. Ya'll Happy Soaping

 

[The Park Bench]

Today i'm gonna have a go @ the string pull art' If its up to par ill enter it in the up & coming challange' time is running out, but first gotta watch a few more videos. Ya'll Happy Soaping

Looking forward to seeing your results

 

[Bladesmith]

Made some soap. This is hot processed. Lately I’ve just been doing solid colors since it seems like no one I provide soap to seems to care about the decorative stuff. Every so often I’ll do a swirl just to mix it up.

Decided to go with a swirl today. Not too bad. The lighting is kinda yellow. It’s actually uncolored white around the blue-green color.
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