Halloween Soap - Thanks to Sanguine

[Hazel]

Sanguine's post (viewtopic.php?f=5&t=33026) was the inspiration behind this soap. Many thanks because I'm pleased by the way it turned out.

Spider rings set on top - (next time I'll have to let the soap set up more before putting the rings on because they sunk slightly into the top, also I'll space the spiders a little more carefully)

I always seem to have a little soap left over so the very last picture is what I did with the remainder.















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[Lindy]

Hazel I love those!!!!

 

[Hazel]

Thanks! It was really fun to do and I hope my nieces like it, too. I forgot to give them their bars when they were over the other day. Oh well, Halloween isn't until Wednesday.

 

[DragonQueenHHP]

love it spiders to fun!!

 

[Relle]

Ooooooo, pretty, my colours, I noticed you didn't cut the little spidies legs off when you cut the slices 8) .Now I know, you really do love spidies. What does Kismet smell like ? - send me a scratch and sniff through the puter screen .

 

[green soap]

These are really creative! I was also wondering how you cut it to leave the spider legs intact.

 

[Hazel]

I used a knife to hold up the spider legs and then inserted my cutter underneath the knife. It was very awkward to do and as you can see, the bars are a wee bit crooked. However, the important thing is I had fun and that's all that matters. You do know it's all about me. :wink:

I thought Kismet smelled great oob. I don't know how it compares to Lush's Karma because I've never smelled it. I wasn't as impressed with it in the soap. It didn't smell as good and I actually thought it smelled funky. Now that it's been several weeks, the funkiness is gone and I like it because it reminds me of incense with maybe a hint of patchouli. Normally, I don't like patchouli but this does smell nice. It's a very soft scent but that also might be because I only used .7 oz ppo (that's all the FO I had). Unfortunately, I read a review which says this FO fades and the person recommended Kazi-Kazi from Daystar for a FO that will stick in the soap.

Here's a link to a post about Lush dupes at Daystar. http://soapmakingforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=89760

 

[aroma]

I love Halloween soaps...great job!

 

[Hazel]

Thank you! I got lucky with the swirls. I did find out the spiders come out of the soap very easily and the soap has nice lather - lots of small and big bubbles plus it's a frothier type of lather. I expected it to be more of a creamy lather. It's also more conditioning than I thought it would turn out. I'll have to try this recipe again.

 

[soaptrotter]

Very cute soaps Hazel, I showed my lil one and he loved the "spidys" as he calls them!

 

[judymoody]

Love the look you got! As well as the description of the potato masher technique - I'll have to try it!

 

[Hazel]

Thank you, ladies!

potato masher technique

Yes, the potato masher technique - very high tech. :wink:

I should have mentioned it was the masher which is made with a curved wire and not the round one with holes. Oddly enough, I was in the grocery store and saw a differently styled potato masher. It had vertical prongs attached to a horizontal bar. I picked it up and seriously thought about buying it. I thought it might be interesting to try in soap, too. But I was strong, put it back down and walked away. I was sooo proud of myself.

Although, I don't know if I'll be as strong the next time I'm at the store.

 

[cp chick]

I was thinking of buying black oxide, but I like the look you got with activated charcoal. Plus, it has other benefits. Hmmm... ideas for next order. Thanks Hazel!

 

[Hazel]

Black oxide would work, too. Just remember you don't need much with the activated charcoal if you decide to use it. I think the 1/4 teaspoon would have been enough for the color.

You're welcome! I'm happy to share the little bit of info I know.

 

[Sanguine]

Very nice looking soaps!
Next year everyone can say what they are scared of and make a whole range of halloween SMF soaps.

 

[Hazel]

Next year everyone can say what they are scared of and make a whole range of halloween SMF soaps.

Great suggestion! Bugs, snakes, spiders, politicians... :wink:

 

[Sanguine]

Politicians... Truely looking forward to that one!!

 

[Hazel]

Actually, it may not be as scary next year. I won't be as afraid to answer the phone and find someone from one of the political parties telling me why I should vote for their candidate. I think it should be a law that they're identified on caller ID for whichever candidate they're supporting instead of the ID just showing as "Private". I'm so tired of all the phone calls but I guess it's better than them showing up at the front door.

 

[Sanguine]

They call you and come at your door? Strange!
Thank god we dont have that here, downside: we're forced to vote...

 

[Hazel]

I haven't had any political supporters show up at the house for years. Maybe they don't do it anymore? But we get a lot of phone calls now; which to be fair, are easier to ignore. :twisted: