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!Pictures?
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!Pictures?
Oh I see! Very coolWe have a monthly challenge. That's Gemstone's entry so no pics until she enters the Entry thread. You can read more here: SMF January Challenge 2021 – Planet/Galaxy Soap
Yes I wasn't aware the challenge was here. I'm excited to see the entries!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!
That's what the challenges are all about.... challenging and learning new to you techniques. They're fun, too.Oh I see! Very coolI dont think I'm talented enough to do challenges just yet! I haven't even mastered a layered soap
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Perhaps next month I might jump in! Sounds like fun.That's what the challenges are all about.... challenging and learning new to you techniques. They're fun, too.
There are rules but that shouldn't stop you (or anyone else) from trying the techniques.Perhaps next month I might jump in! Sounds like fun.
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.A rhubarb virgin no more!
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!)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.
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!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 haven't mastered layer soap yet, either.Oh I see! Very coolI dont think I'm talented enough to do challenges just yet! I haven't even mastered a layered soap
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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.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.
Wait, what? Did you say it's not cutthroat?!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.
*gestures to ALL of the SMF Monthly Competition threads*Wait, what? Did you say it's not cutthroat?!![]()
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.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.
I haven't even tried.And you'd think a layered soap is easy..... am I the only one? It's so irritatingly frustrating![]()
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.I breathed a huge sigh of relief after unmolding my January challenge soap. Actually I am thrilled with the result. I was worried about one of the planets. I created it out of mini-muffin molds and then put them in a row and prayed that they stayed stuck together, which they did! The scent is very light even tho' I used the max (eocalc) but still nice -- eucalyptus/rosemary/cedarwood. I'm not a fan of the camphorous essential oils but this blend is nice, smells like a spa.
This looks great and I like your choice of colors! Is the white part uncolored or did you use a white colorant? And did you use orange eo or orange 10X eo? I have found orange 10X lasts way longer than plain orange. I've also lately been adding litsea to citrus for extra sticking power. Sorry for all the unsolicited advice!
@Misschief, sounds like a chore to unmold. Great color combo!
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.So just out of curiosity and in simple non scientific terms.... you are testing/taking a cp soap recipe and making it into melt and pour-able soap? That's pretty cool and good luck to you! I've never used melt and pour, but sometime curious about it!