Please,Say It Ain't So

[scard]

I'm hoping all I need is a bit of reassurance here. I found a few very pale yellowish spots in the blue section of this soap. They are barely visible so I can't post pics. I have never had an issue with DOS, and I hope this isn't the case here. The soap was uncolored and unscented and poured into three containers to be colored and scented individually, leaving a bit of base natural. The spots turned up only in the blue color, could it just be that I didn't thoroughly mix in the FO ( a mix of lilac and a Daisey dupe)?
The soap has not been exposed to any known metals.

 

[Holly8991]

I don't know but wanted so say they are very pretty! I really like the top! How did you do that?

 

[cmzaha]

Could just be fragrance spots if you poured fo in each color separately. Very pretty soapies

 

[scard]

Phew, I'm so glad to hear that cmzaha and thanks!
Holly8991 thank you, I used a silicone fondant mat in the bottom of a loaf mold, they're fun to play with.

 

[Misschief]

I have one bar in a batch that I thought developed DOS but eventually came to the realization that it was a bit of the nori I had used in that batch (soaked overnight, then blitzed in the blender). It does give one a start, though, doesn't it?

 

[scard]

Does it ever, took a bit before I remembered adding the scent individually and still wasn't sure that was the issue.

 

[Alzie]

Very beautiful soaps!

 

[CaraBou]

Nice soap!

 

[earlene]

They are definitely gorgeous!

 

[dixiedragon]

OMG GORGEOUS!

I hope it's not DOS, I'd cry! Just keep an eye on them, see if they change, grow or darken.

 

[scard]

I was about ready to cry, but I'll hold off a bit. I have the soaps out where I can keep an eye on them. Really hoping it's just the FO. They were barely noticeable, but before I wrap the bars I check them over in the little bit of direct sunlight I get and there they were.
Thank you all for your lovely compliments, you made my day!

 

[xyxoxy]

I don't think I've ever seen that effect on the top of a soap before... how is that done? Stencil?

 

[GreenTeaSoaper]

Hey Scard, first off, that's some awesome soap design.

As for the spots? I've had problems with lavender FO in the past. I had oil spots once, from me not blending in completely. Not positive that's what's going on here. My bet it is the FO and most likely the lavender. Some are just stubborn to work with.

How is it doing once cut and drying? still having spots? or did the decrease?

 

[scard]

xyxoxy, I used a silicone mat used for cake fondant. You can find them on Amazon I got mine
here: http://www.crystalcandyusa.com/ourshop/cat_797667-CakeArt-Gold-Collection.html I like the unique designs they carry.
These particular ones were about $ 17, a bit expensive but they sell on Amazon for 5-8 $ more. (the shipping is a bit slow but the mats are very nice and the designs have very clear clean detail. I just trimmed the mat a bit and fit it into the bottom of the mold. Here is a link to the process: There are several youtube videos out there, they're a lot of fun to play
with!

 

[scard]

Aw thanks GreenTea Soaper! The soap is fully cured. I didn't notice the spots when I originally cut and cleaned the soap. I don't know if I just missed them, they are pretty faint. I saw them when I was wrapping the bars. I am going to keep my eye on them and my fingers crossed and pray it was just the FO. The soap in the pic above and the spotted one ( ) were made side by side with the same recipe, different FO's. I can't see any spot on these guys but I'm afraid to look too close.

 

[xyxoxy]

Oh that's very cool! Thanks for the video and other resources.
I mostly do round soaps in PVC pipe so I wouldn't be able to get this exact effect, but I could still use it for texture. Very cool.