Wood Bars

[shermluge]

I could not resist when I saw someone make soap like wood.. I scented mine with Pine and Cedar. Mostly Pine. Here is my attempt ( I was pleased with it):

 

[Misschief]

Well done!!

 

[blueginkgo]

Beautiful. Woodgrain bars are on my to do list.

 

[Victoriaaa]

So awesome! I was planning on trying this method this weekend! What a coincidence

 

[Mobjack Bay]

They turned out really well! I love the different shades of brown.

 

[shermluge]

Thank you.. the colors were from Cinnamon and coco, and a little activated charcoal.

 

[shunt2011]

Very nicely done!!! Great job!

 

[Victoriaaa]

Thank you.. the colors were from Cinnamon and coco, and a little activated charcoal.

I thought cinnamon was a big no-no in CP soap? I thought it was a skin irritant. Is that not the case?

 

[Jersey Girl]

These turned out beautifully! This is on my long list of things to try!

 

[atiz]

This is beautiful! I love wood in everything, will need to try this at some point!

 

[lsg]

Great-looking soap!

 

[SPowers]

It's beautiful! Does the technique have a name... I'd like to try it.

 

[TashaBird]

Beautiful! Is there a tutorial for this technique somewhere?

 

[shermluge]

I thought cinnamon was a big no-no in CP soap? I thought it was a skin irritant. Is that not the case?

You are correct for some skin types, This is not a for sale soap but just a test. My wife, kids and other family members love the cinnamon in it. We've never had an issue, but there are probably people who are sensitive to it.

Beautiful! Is there a tutorial for this technique somewhere?

Yes, I've seen a couple on Youtube. Its basically in the pot then how you pour with mold tipped. Evenly going back and forth (except when you want to create a knot).

 

[shermluge]

It's beautiful! Does the technique have a name... I'd like to try it.

Woodgrain

 

[dixiedragon]

I thought cinnamon was a big no-no in CP soap? I thought it was a skin irritant. Is that not the case?

It can be for some people, but IMO that's no reason to never use it. I make sure to label all of my soap that contains spices clearly on the front. Like Christmas Spice - contains ground cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. Something like that. My aunt has very sensitive skin and yet 0 problem with spice soaps.

 

[Victoriaaa]

It can be for some people, but IMO that's no reason to never use it. I make sure to label all of my soap that contains spices clearly on the front. Like Christmas Spice - contains ground cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. Something like that. My aunt has very sensitive skin and yet 0 problem with spice soaps.

Wow, it's so interesting how everyone's skin reacts differently!

 

[StarChild]

These are so lovely, makes me want to try it!

 

[SPowers]

Woodgrain

That's too simple! thanks!

 

[soapmaker]

That's wonderful! My husband is a woodworker, I must make him some.