To infuse or not to infuse?

[AngelMomma]

Cut pics! Cut pics!

/me admits to being a soap porn perv.

I didn't take pictures at that stage. Maybe Gryfonmoon will and share?

 

[Gryfonmoon]

I didn't take pictures at that stage. Maybe Gryfonmoon will and share?

Sure, I can post pics as soon as I cut it. That probably won't be until tomorrow though.

 

[AngelMomma]

Gryfonmoon, Did you like how the alkanet soap turned out?

 

[Marieke]

I used it by adding powder to the soap at trace. It gives a grey color more than purple and you do see some pieces in the soap. I'm now infusing it to try next time.

 

[judymoody]

I just make alkanet-colored soap using an OO infusion from which I strained the alkanet pieces. I was pretty pleased with it as I wanted a nice dark color. I used an EO blend made with key lime, bay rum, vetiver, amyris, and a smidge of patch and clove bud. Here's a couple of pics.

 

[paillo]

Wow, it looks like a fabulous European cake! Yummm!

 

[Gryfonmoon]

Gryfonmoon, Did you like how the alkanet soap turned out?

Okay, the soap turned out okay for the most part, but it's much darker than in this picture.

 

[judymoody]

p.s. I find that gelling makes a huge difference in the final result. The ungelled bits left in my soaping bowl look a lot like gryfonmoon's soap.

 

[Gryfonmoon]

But it did gel, I saw it.

 

[AngelMomma]

But it did gel, I saw it.

If you want it darker maybe next time you can just try using a bit more of your infused oil. Or a stronger infustion maybe. My first time using the alkanet it totally bombed! Bleck! LOL There are so many variables you just have to play with it until you like your results I guess.

 

[AngelMomma]

I just make alkanet-colored soap using an OO infusion from which I strained the alkanet pieces. I was pretty pleased with it as I wanted a nice dark color. I used an EO blend made with key lime, bay rum, vetiver, amyris, and a smidge of patch and clove bud. Here's a couple of pics.

Judy, I love this with the gold. Really stunning!