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    November 2017 - 1920's Theme Challenge

    1. dibbles - Oooh, love this idea! 2. toxikon - Some of my favourite artists are from the 20s, this will be a blast! 3. jewels621 - such an interesting idea! 4. Kittish - This should be interesting. I don't know much about the 20s. Google to the rescue! 5. Primrose - I'm in. This is a whole...
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    Egg yolk soap

    Wow, congratulations! I only tried this once at the beginning of my soaping adventure and did not straing or probably even whisk the yolk well enough, and let the soap go through full gel stage. The result was terrible - ugly smelling soap with some yucky particles. It discouraged me once and...
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    Lego mold for soap

    Wow, fantastic! I have actually made myself a Lego soap mold some time ago :). The most difficult part was to find a non-toxic silicone that does not cost arm and leg.
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    Geosmin in soap

    I sometimes try to create perfumes and I have a bunch of aromachemicals at home. I bought my Geosmin at 1% concentration from the hermitageoils page. There is no way I could use it, anywhere :). In perfumes it takes over the world instantly, even when I dose it diluted to 0,001, sparingly. I...
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    Review my Soap!!! Please

    I like almost all oils you have used in your formula, but if you previously made simpler recipes, I would add one "special" oil at a time. This way you could see how does each additive affect the overall feeling of soap and what you like (or don't). Avocado is nice, almond oil even nicer for...
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    SMF March 2017 Challenge- Black Background Soaps

    The cat is a Devon Rex indeed :)! We have three cats, all devons - two curly and one with just a little fur. They are very attached to us, their people, smart and mischievous. The orange cat you saw loves to eat fish food and always sniffs around our aquarium, he also loves cakes and tries to...
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    March 2017 Black Background Soap Entry Thread

    This is my plain coconut, castor oil, plenthora of lard and HO sunflower recipe. Scented with Passionfruit Papaya from Brambleberry. No acceleration at all,but I also left sugar/sorbitol/sodium lactate and any other enhancers out of my recipe this time. I have used plenty of charcoal and micas...
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    SMF March 2017 Challenge- Black Background Soaps

    1.) earlene - Fun, and thank you for posting the challenge early! 2.) dibbles - Had to miss last month and happy to be Back in Black 3.) toxikon - Officially hooked on challenges, bring it on! 4.) Mx6inpenn 5.) BattleGnome - almost perfect for the scent combo I was thinking about using 6.)...
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    SMF January 2017 Challenge: Gradient Layer

    I am afraid the survey is closed. Please see printscreen attached.
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    SMF January 2017 Challenge: Gradient Layer

    Oh dear, I got sick and not only did I miss the challenge, but also voting - it seems it is closed already? Anyways, great soaps everyone! These are true masterpieces :)
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    SMF January 2017 Challenge: Gradient Layer

    1. BattleGnome - super excited for a new challenge 2. Mx6inpenn - I'm game 3. dibbles - I can't believe I've never done this 4. MissChief - Twist my rubber arm..I'll MAKE room, dammit! 5. Sonya-m - haven't soaped or been on here for ages so it's about time!! 6. Crispysoap - bring it on 7...
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    SMF May Challenge- Interpretation, not Imitation

    I have no idea how did that happen! :) I did not see these creatures until you all brought them to life :) so thank you!
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    SMF May Challenge- Interpretation, not Imitation

    Ha, time for the "something went wrong" soaps :D Violet/pink bird inspired: 1. Slab mold attempt (not cut yet). I was not happy with the top layer and I poured three layers of colours to achieve what I had in mind, but to no avail. 2. Second attempt is the pre-beta version of my final...
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    May Challenge Entry Thread

    This is my fourth attempt. Not perfect, but unfortunately I am running out of time. My inspiration was this bird's stripey beck, in three colours (white-blue-black) in such a contrast to the rest of his featherly glory! The photos lie a bit - the main colour of each bar is peachy beige...
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    SMF May Challenge- Interpretation, not Imitation

    I made two attempts already but my idea/interpretation cannot be translated into soap design because... it is impossible, as I see it now. I have two days of vacation now and plan to soap a lot! How are you all doing?
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