Sooo excited....My 1st and 2nd time

[Balloons]

I have looked , searched, read and read some more before finally jumping in and making 2 small batches of cp soap. I know that they aren't anything compared to what you all make...but I'm quite happy with them. Now I just have to wait for them to cure and then I can try them out. LOL...As soon as I got the blue bars cut my hubby volunteered to do the zap test! Thanks for looking!

 

[Dorymae]

They are beautiful, something to be proud of, simple but with a nicely swirled top! Great job!

 

[Balloons]

Thank you!

 

[Seawolfe]

Those are really pretty! I adore that blue.

 

[hmlove1218]

Lovely colors! What did you use?

 

[Dana89]

I think they look great especially for first soaps.:clap: I love that orange color, is that an oxide or mica?
We are all harder on ourselves than we should be. For some reason we can see the beauty in other people soaps but in our own we focus on the tiniest flaws.

 

[Balloons]

Awwww....thanks everyone! For the colors I used oxide. I ordered sample packets from Amazon. Not sure which works best mica or oxide. I have just read so many different things.

 

[Cookie]

Lovely, especially the swirls

 

[shunt2011]

I think you did an awesome job.

 

[Stacyspy]

I really like your colors! And the simple swirls are just as pretty as more complicated designs...Lovely

 

[hmlove1218]

Awwww....thanks everyone! For the colors I used oxide. I ordered sample packets from Amazon. Not sure which works best mica or oxide. I have just read so many different things.

Really beautiful colors As to which is better, it's completely personal choice. Some people like the more "natural" choice of oxides while other like the bright colors of micas. Just keep in mind that not all are soap stable. Some will morph due to the high pH. Sometimes that will work in your favor, and sometimes that beautiful purple will turn grey..

 

[Balloons]

I'm ok if my soaps morph into a different color. I I definitely will have to order some Micas soon to try out.

 

[hmlove1218]

Once you do you won't be able to stop Mica collecting is just as addicting as soap making lol

 

[Cindy2428]

Balloons - to get you started with micas, try these free samples. Please refer to the posts below.

http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=52544
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=52545

 

[lpstephy85]

Once you do you won't be able to stop Mica collecting is just as addicting as soap making lol

Ain't that the truth!?

 

[Rowan]

Lovely colours and swirl on top. They look amazing for your first soaps! You must be so pleased.

 

[Balloons]

Balloons - to get you started with micas, try these free samples. Please refer to the posts below.

http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=52544
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=52545

Awwww....That is such a nice thing to do!

 

[topofmurrayhill]

Nice job! Welcome to the club.

 

[Luckyone80]

I think they look wonderful, great job!

 

[soapswirl]

These look lovely! The next bit of excitement comes when you get to try using them!