That sounds like a nice blend. I don’t recall it showing up on the eocalc blend review thread.
What soapy thing have you done today?
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I will look for it. Don’t remember seeing it. But I have decided to start trying the ones that interest me and add to the EO call review thread.
I can't find the EO blend review board. Is there one set up like the FO spreadsheet?
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Dawni
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I made one recently with Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, and Cedarwood - very nice earthy floral.
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Thank you. I love photography and soaping, these two make a very nice blend.
You have a lovely soap as well, I like the prints on them
You have a lovely soap as well, I like the prints on them
Dawni
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Finally unmolded everything.
See the difference between unmolding after 3 days, on the right, and unmolding after 6 days, on the left.
The ones unmolded sooner have ash.
It’s here:
I can find it in a search if I type in “eocalc.com,” but using just eocalc doesn’t work for me.
Maybe that’s what caused the ash on my recent flower soaps. I don’t think I’ve ever left soap in the mold for 6 days!
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Dawni
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Also. In general, even the one with ash has less compared to the previous batch. I used 75% ACV as my liquid... need to test this out more if it does help with ash.
I do not find that ACV really helps with ash, which I usually always soap with. But, I usually pour at emulsion and de-mold in 8-12 hrs. I pour in log molds and I simply cannot cut my soap if they stay in the mold longer. To comply with this thread I have done nothing soapy for a month or so other than selling soap.
It really wasn't difficult, @Mobjack Bay
The swirl to the left is done with a chopstick. The peaks to the right are done with the back of a spoon when the soap is at thick trace, thick enough to hold its shape.
As far as soapy things I did... I cut the Salt & Pepper soap last night. Then, I put the Charcoal Castile soap back in the oven overnight in an attempt to "fix" the partial gel. It made no difference.
Dawni
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Soapy thing: rebatch confetti. And yes, it's also brown lol
And I made a batch of lotion bars for an order.
I've not tested it in any other CP aside from soleseifes but it's noticeable in those. The ones with none have thick ash (which happen to be in loaf form so I agree, impossible to unmold after 6 days) and the more vinegar I use the less they have.
So maybe not touching it, if you can get away with it, is the key? Haha.. That is of course, if it bothers you.
And I made a batch of lotion bars for an order.
There goes that theory lol.I do not find that ACV really helps with ash, which I usually always soap with. But, I usually pour at emulsion and de-mold in 8-12 hrs. I pour in log molds and I simply cannot cut my soap if they stay in the mold longer. To comply with this thread I have done nothing soapy for a month or so other than selling soap.
I've not tested it in any other CP aside from soleseifes but it's noticeable in those. The ones with none have thick ash (which happen to be in loaf form so I agree, impossible to unmold after 6 days) and the more vinegar I use the less they have.
So maybe not touching it, if you can get away with it, is the key? Haha.. That is of course, if it bothers you.
I cut a loaf of oatmilk and oatmeal HP soap this morning that I made last night. Skipped adding yogurt to the soap after the cook (no yogurt on hand) and even though sodium lactate was added,the soap was not as fluid as it is when yogurt is added. I also forgot to add the granulated sugar to the liquid which is a good thing because this soap does not smell as "oaty" as it does when oatmilk and oatmeal is used.
I’ve been so focused on testing recipes, learning techniques and playing with natural colorants, that I haven’t focused enough on what might be causing ash on my soaps. It seems to pop up in a very random way. A loaf may have no ash, while the little bit of extra soap in an individual mold gets ash, or sometimes it’s the reverse. So weird...
My soapy thing for the day was looking at the soaps I made this past weekend with various blends of indigo and madder. The colors have shifted a bit, but I still have a range of purple hues. It’s going to be very interesting to watch these soaps over time.
Your soap looks very pretty, but it is not advised to use coarse or even medium grain salt as decoration. If you or anyone else that uses the soap forgets to remove the salt they can get a nasty laceration. Himalayan salt can be quite sharp. Nothing over fine salt should be used on or in soap. Sorry I cannot help you with the mica line question as I do not do mica lines.First time try at a mica line and first time including a fragrance. The rivers were an accident, but I kinda like them.
Any suggestions as to how to get a line straight at the edges?
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@cmzaha This one is just for me and I mostly just wanted to experiment with adding something large to the top. I had large Himalayan on hand so that's what went on. That said, I appreciate the heads-up and will be knocking everything off before using.
(Do people not do this anyway? I've always knocked off any "decor" that was on a purchased soap before using it!)
That said, I appreciate the heads-up and will be knocking everything off before using. (Do people not do this anyway? I've always knocked off any "decor" that was on a purchased soap before using it!)
Never count on what people will do. Just an example I shrink wrap all my wood soap decks and had a customer come back and complain they do not work. After talking to her I asked her if she un-wrapped it. Nope, she did not. So never depend on someone taking off the big pieces of salt they will think it is for exfoliating. You can use clear m&p to add pretty chunks on top of the soap. My theory is if it can potentially hurt you it does not belong on a soap.@cmzaha This one is just for me and I mostly just wanted to experiment with adding something large to the top. I had large Himalayan on hand so that's what went on.
(Do people not do this anyway? I've always knocked off any "decor" that was on a purchased soap before using it!)
BWAHAHAHAHA! That's amazing!
No matter how jaded I become I still manage to be consistently shocked (impressed?) by the sheer idiocy of the human race.
Either way, you present a good rule of thumb to follow. And, should I ever reach a point of soap-competency that I delve into sales I'll have to remember to consider the lowest possible denominator!
BWAHAHAHAHA! That's amazing!
No matter how jaded I become I still manage to be consistently shocked (impressed?) by the sheer idiocy of the human race.
Either way, you present a good rule of thumb to follow. And, should I ever reach a point of soap-competency that I delve into sales I'll have to remember to consider the lowest possible denominator!
Consider them but, please, don't cater to them. That drags everyone down to their level.BWAHAHAHAHA! That's amazing!
No matter how jaded I become I still manage to be consistently shocked (impressed?) by the sheer idiocy of the human race.
Either way, you present a good rule of thumb to follow. And, should I ever reach a point of soap-competency that I delve into sales I'll have to remember to consider the lowest possible denominator!
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