WAY too much CLAY!

[sciboy]

I was soaping away today, and my mind must have been somewhere else ...I used WAY too much French pink clay in my soap. I usually use 15g ppo, but I used 30g ppo. When I was mixing I thought the color looked too dark, then I realized what I did. I was going for a pale pink b/c it is Japanese Cherry Blossom FO. I guess I am going to have to come up with a different name.
Midnight Japanese Cherry Blossom?...lol

What can I expect out of a soap with that much pink clay in it? Will that much extra clay make the soap more drying when compared to my regular amount?

Thanks for your insight!
Luther

 

[Lindy]

You will probably find that your soap feels a bit chalky, but I think it will be fine. And the pictures would be where exactly Luther?

 

[sciboy]

I am new to this forum, but pictures tomorrow, after I cut.

...if I can figure it out how to post pictures...lol

 

[Relle]

Here's how to resize photos and add to the forum.
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/f22/resizing-your-photos-413/

 

[Lynnz]

Agree with Lindy it might be a little chalky, I am playing with Kaolin clay at the moment

 

[sciboy]

I cut after 24 hours. The soap was a lot more crumbly than my soap usually is.
It is a nice color though.
I am still not sure about the name. It is mainly Japanese cherry blossom. I added a touch of pink grapefruit, which really seems to be coming out. I am going to let things settle down over the next week and then see where the fragrance is....Maybe Pomegranate Blossom?

 

[sciboy]

It's getting harder than usual. I guess maybe that's because of the extra clay.

 

[Badger]

Its a very nice color, I hope it works out for you!

 

[sciboy]

Thanks! The picture isn't the greatest. it really is a nice color

It's just not a good color for Japanese Cherry Blossom...lol

 

[Badger]

Japanese Cherries? ;-)

 

[sciboy]

btw... my "Pink Mud Spa Soap" is a huge hit!!
I am out already and I have orders to make more