What soapy thing have you done today?

[Relle]

Where is @Relle with the holiday count down?

It's done, life hasn't been kind this year, so, not in the mood.

 

[dmcgee5034]

Sorry to hear that, @Relle - hope it gets better, and in the mean time, sending you some positive thoughts.

 

[Zany_in_CO]

It's done, life hasn't been kind this year, so, not in the mood.

"Grumpy Cat" says it all! I hope things turn around for you soon!
Your Christmas updates are SO helpful and fun! Even Grumpy Cat!

 

[not_ally]

Grumpy Cat is vvvvvery cute. But I miss the bunnies

Relle, I know what you mean. Some years are worse than others, you just want them over. I'm sorry that this is one for you.

 

[K.C.]

I'm so very sorry and I hope things will get better very soon, I can truly empathize

 

[Zing]

I made soap today! It's a special order. I was, how you say, pretty chuffed with my emulsion which gave me time to mix up 4 colors. Scented with 'in the dark' from eocalc. But good lord, my soap shop looked like a bloodbath (altho' nowhere near as bad as the New Zealand Great Red Mica Spill 2021). In trying to not knock over a cup of batter, I managed to spill my EO blend instead. And lots of batter drips. How do those YouTubers do it??!!

 

[KiwiMoose]

I made soap today! It's a special order. I was, how you say, pretty chuffed with my emulsion which gave me time to mix up 4 colors. Scented with 'in the dark' from eocalc. But good lord, my soap shop looked like a bloodbath (altho' nowhere near as bad as the New Zealand Great Red Mica Spill 2021). In trying to not knock over a cup of batter, I managed to spill my EO blend instead. And lots of batter drips. How do those YouTubers do it??!!

Chuffed, eh?
Aside from the mica spill, I'm a very tidy soaper.

 

[pedro.kiruh]

First time making soap, trying to get a proper simple soap right before going into more complex creations
Still in curing process but I used a bar to test it out and at it seems to have turned out ok

 

[Tammyfarms]

Ordered more EO's, cause, well you all know... getting ready to put some in a slurry and hope to get a few batches made up in the next week.
We have snow forecast for tomorrow which will curb many of my outside activities until spring. Hoping this first snowfall melts away but can't count on that happening. The bonus is that I will probably make more soap until being outside to mix up lye and batter is unbearably cold.
I happened to notice today is my SMF anniversary, 7 years. I have learned so much and have so much more to learn. I attended a horse clinic this weekend and the clinician referred to a well known trainer who says it takes two lifetimes with horses and you still may not learn everything. Since I don't have a science/chemistry background, that's how I feel about soaping. Thank you all who take the time to help, advise and sometimes just remind us to breathe.

 

[Zany_in_CO]

I happened to notice today is my SMF anniversary, 7 years.

HAPPY SOAPY ANNIVERSARY!
DONCHA LOVE IT?!

 

[Tammyfarms]

HAPPY SOAPY ANNIVERSARY!
DONCHA LOVE IT?!

Thanks! Absolutely love it!

 

[Savage Daughter]

Hope everyone's well .
I lurk on here so much and never post, but this changes today

Was excited about these mammoths and how they turned out. Just finished packaging a few up to sell in the coming weeks. 'Tis the season and all .

The last marbley-looking one is normal sized, and was actually a rebatch. I had put the embed on for the original marble one, hated them, and then cut up the soap and halfway started again. Happier with the second time around, for sure.

I use those black gloves too....very goth of you! And I have been in an industrial / goth mood this past week, I tell ya! haha

Beautiful soaps

 

[VikingChick]

First time making soap, trying to get a proper simple soap right before going into more complex creations
Still in curing process but I used a bar to test it out and at it seems to have turned out ok

Pretty!

 

[Savage Daughter]

Hehe, thank you, and thank you all . Working with natural colorants can be a challenge sometimes, but they came out ok~

All natural colorants?!? Yes! Yes, they are challenging, but when we get them right it is ultra gratifying!

 

[Georgeandstella]

Made and unmolded 100% CO, 0%SF soap to use as laundry stain sticks and laundry soap (after grating). One of my molds make long skinny bars that are the perfect shape and size for stain sticks. These are also great for oven cleaning! I am looking for a container that would allow me to use one of the stain stick bars with the dish brush at the kitchen sink, as well.

On a side note, it was amazing how fast it was to make an uncolored, scent-free, single oil soap with MB lye solution. And there was no stress when I got a phone call right after pouring the lye into the oil. With AirPods on, I hand-stirred till the call was done. The whole process from pulling out ingredients to putting away equipment was maybe 30 minutes.

Hello, was just searching for laundry stain sticks (referenced 2004), is this the same as yours above, 100% CO, no SF?

 

[AliOop]

Correct

 

[Chaiat5]

It has been a while since I made soap! Today, I did a restock – got some coconut oil and olive oil and purchased some clays and powders. Good essential oils continue to elude me, but I am so excited to get back in the game. When I was in Singapore, I made these soaps...

 

[VikingChick]

Last week, in a flurry of impulse, I ordered some glitters from MM, and they came today! It’s hard to tell in the photo, but the lower left one is little holographic stars. I don’t really have time to make soap this weekend, but now I might have to!

 

[AliensrReal]

Made soap using a new recipe. It’s scented with WSP Nag Champa. I wanted an all black soap with gold mica lines throughout. Well, the soap turned gray when I added the lye and the mica lines aren’t noticeable. I’ll try again next time and make sure to use more mica for the lines. I also cut it too early and I think I got steric acid spots. Never had them before, but this recipe uses 25% Shea butter.

ETA: a better picture of the mica line.

 

[not_ally]

The WSP Nag Champa is one of my favorite oils, but so expensive! Save-it-for-your-favorite-people or lotion/cream expensive. I wonder what people charge for a bar if they sell it. I mix it with OTS Sandalwood sometimes, it is a very nice blend.