I just had my first major acceleration but I managed to cram it into the mold. We will just have to see what happens.
What soapy thing have you done today?
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Pretty soap! Can I “borrow” the idea for holiday soaps? I can’t remember if I ever tried an ITP swirl except for my salt bars. What trace level is good for this technique?
@runnerchicki - I know I’ve watch E.G. build a soap with a sailboat embed. She goes nice and slow and explains everything she does, which is great. Thanks!
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Borrow away. You want a fairly light trace. You do need to be able to pour the batter. Just pour your colours into the main colour in a variety of spots, give it a quick stir, then pour into your mold. Here's the top of those bars.... just cuz. The sea salt on the top has been very lightly coloured with ultramarine blue and the whole was sprinkled with cosmetic glitter.
Very pretty Missy! I've just had a look at one of Eve's soaps too thank you @runnerchicki and i'm feeling a bit inspired to do a pretty swirl : ). I find my coathanger is too thin so i might have to go hunting at the hardware store for one of those tie rod thingeys??
Were you expecting it, or did it hit you by surprise?
I was wary due to a new recipe I was trying, soaping warmer than usual and FO that were unknowns (from a reputable place but light on soap info)
I'm very cautious when buying FOs now - if there is no soap info and no reviews then I usually avoid. Besides - I have enough FO and EO in my cupboard now to go a year without buying any more. First world soaping problems
I'm very cautious when buying FOs now - if there is no soap info and no reviews then I usually avoid. Besides - I have enough FO and EO in my cupboard now to go a year without buying any more. First world soaping problems
LOL these were a gift from my son last year. He gave me a huge basket of FO for Christmas. I have used them in MP, scrubs, butters and HP. This was the first (and last) time in CP.
Thanks so much!
It’s sweet that your son bought you FOs. That was very thoughtful.
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I just ordered another 5kg box of soy wax, and some neroli cosmetic grade oil, ho leaf EO (@IrishLass ), and my favourite (almost time to make a third batch of this) fig and rhubarb FO.
AND I've been watching Eve's Garden on you tube thank you @runnerchicki
I can see soap on my horizon. Who needs a crystal ball?
AND I've been watching Eve's Garden on you tube thank you @runnerchicki
I can see soap on my horizon. Who needs a crystal ball?
Karmic
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I made three lbs of soap, one for the Nag Champa test batch and the rest went to my second attempt at this months challenge. I did end up giving in and using a fragrance with that as well despite saying I wouldn't but I couldn't resist. I went with Nurture's "Awaken" since I had it on hand. But everything seems to have gone very well so far so fingers crossed!
Unfortunately, I can't smell a **** thing right now because my sinuses are still draining
OH! I also finally tried my first batch of soap. It lathers nicely and has just the right amount of bubbles so I'm super pleased about that as well.
**edit- HAHA! I didn't realize that was a censored word here. The stars make it look so much worse lol
Unfortunately, I can't smell a **** thing right now because my sinuses are still draining
OH! I also finally tried my first batch of soap. It lathers nicely and has just the right amount of bubbles so I'm super pleased about that as well.
**edit- HAHA! I didn't realize that was a censored word here. The stars make it look so much worse lol
Zany_in_CO
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I feel like I’m staring at cheesecake. It looks delicious.
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I purchased a soap cutter.
Hopefully, I can grab it from the ups guy before anyone notices that I bought something.
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SoapingWet
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I went off shopping for a new source for oils that ships inexpensively to Hawaii...found MicroNaturals with free shipping to HI! Bought a few small bottles of various oils to try out, looking forward to seeing if they are quality or not. Pricing seems pretty decent considering free shipping....
Also, moved a baker's rack from the garage up to the soaping room to organize oils and tools. Finished building a new wood mold that I can do 20 bars in and wrote a new recipe that I'm excited to try out! It was a busy soaping day that didn't involve any actual soapmaking.
I need to build or buy a soap cutter soon. I'm getting tired of using kitchen knives!
Also, moved a baker's rack from the garage up to the soaping room to organize oils and tools. Finished building a new wood mold that I can do 20 bars in and wrote a new recipe that I'm excited to try out! It was a busy soaping day that didn't involve any actual soapmaking.
I need to build or buy a soap cutter soon. I'm getting tired of using kitchen knives!
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I normally try that too but when the mailman rang the bell yesterday because their were 6 big boxes, it didnt work so well
Marilyn Norgart
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I normally try that too but when the mailman rang the bell yesterday because their were 6 big boxes, it didnt work so well
sounds like you are feeling better???
I cut the acceleration abomination and was pleasantly surprised. With the exception of the ends with HUGE voids, the rest of the bars were okay. Partial gel, a few glycerin rivers but overall better than expected. The FOs are dark almond and bite me. Tried to do sort of a cherry almond thing.
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Nothing wrong with those at all! Fab! Colours are good for the scent you've used.
Zany_in_CO
Saponifier
Hi SoapingWet! And Welcome!
If it's not too much trouble, could you please supply a link to MicroNaturals? The site that came up when I googled only offered a few products, no oils. What am I missing?
I am planning to try the same recipe tomorrow. Thanks for your comments!
Yeah a bit. The Amazon Button is easy though. it was the 6 boxes that did me in. Cant lift more than a gallon of milk for 5 more weeks.
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