GemstonePony
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Sadly, I cannot post pictures outside the entry thread, or it will be disqualified from entering. But I will absolutely post pictures after the competition!
What soapy thing have you done today?
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Cupcakeheartlove605
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Oh I see! Very cool
I dont think I'm talented enough to do challenges just yet! I haven't even mastered a layered soap 
Yes I wasn't aware the challenge was here. I'm excited to see the entries!
Misschief
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That's what the challenges are all about.... challenging and learning new to you techniques. They're fun, too.Oh I see! Very cool
Cupcakeheartlove605
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Perhaps next month I might jump in! Sounds like fun.
Misschief
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There are rules but that shouldn't stop you (or anyone else) from trying the techniques.
rdc1978
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A rhubarb virgin no more!
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Ha ha. My husband loves anything rhubarb. I'm not that nuts about it but my MIL makes him stuff from the plant in the backyard.
rdc1978
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LOL. Do the plants only grow in certain regions? Its been interesting to read the different preparations. Does your husband have a favorite? Cake, pie, candy, straight out the ground ( no leaves!)
I'm not sure where they will or won't grow. I am in WI and easy to grow them here. His mother makes this custard type dessert with it that he loves!
Even I will eat a little of that. She makes strawberry rhubarb jam that's not bad either or pie .
My grandmother grew and used it a lot also.
I know she had some issues with blood thinner she was on because she was eating too much rhubarb and it affected the dosage she needed or something. I believe some leafy green vegies can do the same.
GemstonePony
Supporting Member
I haven't mastered layer soap yet, either.Oh I see! Very cool
The idea is to try new things with other people who are trying new things. A lot of times, participants will post tips they've picked up or observations of what works/what doesn't to help other participants, so it's hardly cutthroat. You can still try the techniques and join the conversation, even if you don't qualify to or don't want to participate in the competition.
Cupcakeheartlove605
Member
That sounds a lot more fun than what I originally thought when I read "challenge". Exactly I thought cut throat competition haha I don't know why. Maybe I've watched too many "bring it on" type movies. LolI haven't mastered layer soap yet, either.
Wait, what? Did you say it's not cutthroat?!
GemstonePony
Supporting Member
*gestures to ALL of the SMF Monthly Competition threads*Wait, what? Did you say it's not cutthroat?!
Yes. Yes, I did.
Cupcakeheartlove605
Member
And you'd think a layered soap is easy..... am I the only one? It's so irritatingly frustratingI haven't mastered layer soap yet, either.
GemstonePony
Supporting Member
I haven't even tried.And you'd think a layered soap is easy..... am I the only one? It's so irritatingly frustrating
Catscankim
Supporting Member
In anticipation for a few people needing to see my house, my soapy thing for the next few days is stowing away all my soapy stuff . I have to make my kitchen look like a kitchen again, clear out the spare bedroom etc.
After all the hub bub has died down, I am going to designate a spot for soaping (other than my kitchen LOL). Will be fun. I got a spot. Just need to make my house squeaky clean for a while.
Next...where to put a fishtank LOL.
Edit: OMG I have a kitchen counter. It's been a while since I seen it. I have a lazy susan cabinet that I had stuff in that I will never use, so that all is going in the trash: a rice cooker that I don't use, and an old pressure cooker that I don't know how to use. Plus I relocated some other stuff under there. I now have a cabinet to neatly store my colors and fragrances and supplies. I make soap so often in my kitchen, it just became my soap kitchen. Who knew that I would have a few convenient spots to hide it all in LOL.
. I have to make my kitchen look like a kitchen again, clear out the spare bedroom etc.After all the hub bub has died down, I am going to designate a spot for soaping (other than my kitchen LOL). Will be fun. I got a spot. Just need to make my house squeaky clean for a while.
Next...where to put a fishtank LOL.
Edit: OMG I have a kitchen counter. It's been a while since I seen it. I have a lazy susan cabinet that I had stuff in that I will never use, so that all is going in the trash: a rice cooker that I don't use, and an old pressure cooker that I don't know how to use. Plus I relocated some other stuff under there. I now have a cabinet to neatly store my colors and fragrances and supplies. I make soap so often in my kitchen, it just became my soap kitchen. Who knew that I would have a few convenient spots to hide it all in LOL.
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I used a teaspoon of Titanium Dioxide to get a bit of whiteness, I didn’t use 10x, just what Orange EO I had on hand, but next time I’ll look into buying some along with the Litsea next time. I want to make a soap that has a blackberry scent, where would you suggest I look for this.
For blackberry you may have to check into fragrance oils. I use essential oils. For something berry, you may want to tool around on this website, especially the browsing section, Blends Archive » Essential Oil Calculator
ResolvableOwl
Well-Known Member
Yes, exactly! Usually, M&P is made in a HP, but it is (obviously) possible to take the two steps apart (saponification, dissolving), and convert whatever soap you have into M&P.
I have no experience with (commercial) M&P either, but I'm curious as well what to do with it, so I helped myself (-:
