August 2021 SMF Soap Challenge - Ombre Designs

[MrsZ]

I'm sure your attempt is challenge worthy. There were several videos linked - was there one in particular that you were following? You can post more specific questions here, or PM me and I'm happy to help however I can.

Thank you! I've watched all the linked videos. I think maybe I'm being too picky. I am going to try one more time using drops of dispersed mica as in the last video. If I can't get it, I may pm you with more questions. Thanks.

I don't know which one I'll enter yet, or I'd post pics of my attempts.

 

[dibbles]

@MrsZ just keep in mind we are our own worst critics.

 

[glendam]

It's beautiful though!

Thank you! I look forward to seeing your soap

 

[Vicki C]

Errr. So I made my first attempt. I was in a hurry (we have company and me disappearing into my soap lair for too long wasn't polite) and my design needs a very fluid batter. I checked on the soap this morning and peeked at the top of the soap. Characteristic crackle look on the surface of the soap. I did not properly emulsify my fats and lye solution. RATS!! I worried that would happen. Used a higher lard/tallow blend and it can be a tricky recipe to see true emulsion. But, that's ok because the design didn't turn out as I had envisioned anyway. And the colors didn't execute.

Back to the drawing board...

Ahh.. that’s what that is? I had the same look. Didn’t want to overstir.

 

[Marsi]

i used a new clay for colour

i made ombre crumble

 

[bookreader451]

Monday at 10:07 PM

1. Future_Ghost - I’m game
2. Vicki C - I’ve never tried this but YES!
3. MrsZ - I don't know if I can pull it off, but I'd like to try!
4. The Phoenix - Whee!!!
5. Tara_H - got to squeeze this in!
6. The_Emerald_Chicken - Slightly intimidated, but down for an attempt!
7. peachymoon - Excited to try this!
8. @Zing -- Excited about this and anxious to add to my series of alternating wall pours
9. Cpndouchette - I have been working up to reaching the 50 Post threshold so I can enter!
10. Maryloucb--okay, I'll throw my hat in the ring for this one!
11. amd - this is one of my favorite soap designs we'll see if I can finally master it
12. MysPhoenix
13. ScentimentallyYours, Cathy in MA - I’ve had an ombré design in mind for several years and this will motivate me to make it!
14. glendam - I have an idea, hopefully it works
15. bookreader451- I have a few days off and finally made soap yesterday, and thought hhhmmm I want to do an hombre tomorrow! Well here is my chance....and it is tomorrow.

 

[maryloucb]

I got my indigo, so I will be making my first attempt tonight I think. I'm going to do it backwards from how I've done it in the past: I'm going to start with the darkest color, because I want it at the bottom, and then gradually add the uncolored batter to the colored batter. The hardest part I think will be figuring out how much colored vs. uncolored I will need.

 

[MrsZ]

I just made my 5th attempt. It is CPOP'ing now. I have a good feeling about this one.

 

[The_Phoenix]

After cutting attempt #2, I went back to attempt #1 and decided to use it as my entry.

 

[AliOop]

Still trying to figure out if I will have time to enter and make this soap. No matter what, I look forward to all the entries!

 

[LynetteO]

i used a new clay for colour

i made ombre crumble

I used a new clay as well & had some crumbling. I assumed it was the added citric acid. Hmmm

 

[MrsZ]

My fifth attempt worked! Hooray!

 

[maryloucb]

My fifth attempt worked! Hooray!

You are persistent! I might try 2 times, and if I don't succeed by then, forget it! I had an idea for a design all mapped out in my mind, and then when it came down to it I changed it at the last minute. I don't think the batter would have stayed fluid long enough for my first idea, so I improvised. I might have to give it more thought if my first attempt is a flop!

 

[MrsZ]

You are persistent! I might try 2 times, and if I don't succeed by then, forget it! I had an idea for a design all mapped out in my mind, and then when it came down to it I changed it at the last minute. I don't think the batter would have stayed fluid long enough for my first idea, so I improvised. I might have to give it more thought if my first attempt is a flop!

I don't tend to give up easily. Sometimes it might be better if I did.....

I am looking forward to seeing your soap! Mine is just a super plain ombre.

 

[Mobjack Bay]

Sign-up list:

1. Future_Ghost - I’m game
2. Vicki C - I’ve never tried this but YES!
3. MrsZ - I don't know if I can pull it off, but I'd like to try!
4. The Phoenix - Whee!!!
5. Tara_H - got to squeeze this in!
6. The_Emerald_Chicken - Slightly intimidated, but down for an attempt!
7. peachymoon - Excited to try this!
8. @Zing -- Excited about this and anxious to add to my series of alternating wall pours
9. Cpndouchette - I have been working up to reaching the 50 Post threshold so I can enter!
10. Maryloucb--okay, I'll throw my hat in the ring for this one!
11. amd - this is one of my favorite soap designs we'll see if I can finally master it
12. MysPhoenix
13. ScentimentallyYours, Cathy in MA - I’ve had an ombré design in mind for several years and this will motivate me to make it!
14. glendam - I have an idea, hopefully it works
15. bookreader451- I have a few days off and finally made soap yesterday, and thought hhhmmm I want to do an hombre tomorrow! Well here is my chance....and it is tomorrow.
16. Mobjack Bay - Yvonne made it look so easy

 

[maryloucb]

I just cut my first attempt. I'm not sure that I'll have a chance to make another, so it may have to do!

 

[violets2217]

Sign-up list:

1. Future_Ghost - I’m game
2. Vicki C - I’ve never tried this but YES!
3. MrsZ - I don't know if I can pull it off, but I'd like to try!
4. The Phoenix - Whee!!!
5. Tara_H - got to squeeze this in!
6. The_Emerald_Chicken - Slightly intimidated, but down for an attempt!
7. peachymoon - Excited to try this!
8. @Zing -- Excited about this and anxious to add to my series of alternating wall pours
9. Cpndouchette - I have been working up to reaching the 50 Post threshold so I can enter!
10. Maryloucb--okay, I'll throw my hat in the ring for this one!
11. amd - this is one of my favorite soap designs we'll see if I can finally master it
12. MysPhoenix
13. ScentimentallyYours, Cathy in MA - I’ve had an ombré design in mind for several years and this will motivate me to make it!
14. glendam - I have an idea, hopefully it works
15. bookreader451- I have a few days off and finally made soap yesterday, and thought hhhmmm I want to do an hombre tomorrow! Well here is my chance....and it is tomorrow.
16. Mobjack Bay - Yvonne made it look so easy
17. I was wondering why it was so quiet on the challenge front, I forgot to sign up! Thought for sure I did last week.
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[dibbles]

Sign-up list:

1. Future_Ghost - I’m game
2. Vicki C - I’ve never tried this but YES!
3. MrsZ - I don't know if I can pull it off, but I'd like to try!
4. The Phoenix - Whee!!!
5. Tara_H - got to squeeze this in!
6. The_Emerald_Chicken - Slightly intimidated, but down for an attempt!
7. peachymoon - Excited to try this!
8. @Zing -- Excited about this and anxious to add to my series of alternating wall pours
9. Cpndouchette - I have been working up to reaching the 50 Post threshold so I can enter!
10. Maryloucb--okay, I'll throw my hat in the ring for this one!
11. amd - this is one of my favorite soap designs we'll see if I can finally master it
12. MysPhoenix
13. ScentimentallyYours, Cathy in MA - I’ve had an ombré design in mind for several years and this will motivate me to make it!
14. glendam - I have an idea, hopefully it works
15. bookreader451- I have a few days off and finally made soap yesterday, and thought hhhmmm I want to do an hombre tomorrow! Well here is my chance....and it is tomorrow.
16. Mobjack Bay - Yvonne made it look so easy
17. violets2217 - I was wondering why it was so quiet on the challenge front, I forgot to sign up! Thought for sure I did last week.
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[CpnDouchette]

I've made one attempt but definitely not happy with it. The colours aren't what I had in mind and I knocked the mould as I was pouring. Hopefully I can squeeze in another attempt next week

 

[Mobjack Bay]

After three attempts, I’ve learned so much about what not to do when making a simple ombre/gradient soap .