What soapy thing have you done today?
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Finnegan
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I started the day buy unmoulding and cutting the soap I've made yesterday and the day before. So excited!! Now I have to wait 6 weeks for the soap to cure. Sigh
Adobehead
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I tried using some rhubarb tea to color a small test batch. Trying out a tallow/lard/co/oo combo. First time with that, will try again with some infused oo to see if it comes out a different color, I really want a pink.
And the blue is some indigo and a blend of rosemary/Lavender EO in a 30/20/30 olive/lard/tallow base. I got that scent blend idea here on the list and wow, it is good.
And the blue is some indigo and a blend of rosemary/Lavender EO in a 30/20/30 olive/lard/tallow base. I got that scent blend idea here on the list and wow, it is good.
These are lovely.
Isn’t that the w
Isn’t that the worst?Hmm okI just hope it’s good
Just got my holo enviro glitter and silicon pig molds in the mail. That means I need to make soap right?
Caribbeaness
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Yasssss
Where’s the pics?!
Dawni
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Not a soapy thing per se but I did update my IG and FB accounts with this
Lotion bars are so much fun to make!
I tried to do something actual soapy but I discovered I ran out of coconut milk powder, which I use in all my soap, so I didn't make any soap. Hopefully tomorrow....
Lotion bars are so much fun to make!
I tried to do something actual soapy but I discovered I ran out of coconut milk powder, which I use in all my soap, so I didn't make any soap. Hopefully tomorrow....
OMG I’m in love!
I definitely will lube the mold with Vaseline again next time. I did it the first time, but not this time, and it was much easier the first time.
Also, I probably could have waited another hour or two.
I need to clean them up a bit before they have a proper photo shoot, but I’m going to let them harden a bit more first.
Any tips on how to clean up the edges of a round soap? Not the “corners”, but the outside?
I definitely will lube the mold with Vaseline again next time. I did it the first time, but not this time, and it was much easier the first time.
Also, I probably could have waited another hour or two.
I need to clean them up a bit before they have a proper photo shoot, but I’m going to let them harden a bit more first.
Any tips on how to clean up the edges of a round soap? Not the “corners”, but the outside?
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@TashaBird those are so cool - great color choices!
I ordered some pull-through tools weeks ago, and now I am really hoping that they show up soon.
I ordered some pull-through tools weeks ago, and now I am really hoping that they show up soon.
sarahmarah
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I soaped for the first time at 90F. I usually soap at 110. Holy bananas I had so much time for activities, swirls and twiddles. I also successfully soaped with high temp soy wax at a low %. I’ve discovered my love for Mad Oils Earl Grey in soap (it’s also phenomenal in candles btw). I’m realizing my avocado oil is way too dark and screws up all my color planning even when I lighten it. I think I finally nailed the zig zag swirl after a number of “almosts”. Going to plan out my beginner entry for the Stripes/Dropswirl Soap Challenge Club tonight. I never really plan anything out on paper so it’s a start.
I keep pushing the envelope with how early I can unmold my soaps. I just cut these. I put them to bed to gel just 8 hours ago. I do use a lot of hard oils so I’m sure that helps. I used a new to me FO. Cool Citrus Basil. They smell wonderful! They remind me of candy corn.
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I love the pull through set I got. The post is off center on the edge. I’m getting the whole crazy production a bit smoother.
Love these!
Weird, the avocado oil I use is clear with just the slightest tinge of yellow, and my base batter comes out virtually white. Is there another brand you could try?
sarahmarah
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Mine is a very very dark green because I was an idiot and bought a gallon of unrefined before I figured out that it wasn’t very ideal for soap. I have about half left and I never really noticed it messing with color too much until I decided to use 20% in a recipe. I’m going to soldier on a little wiser for this lol.
Thank you!
Ah, I see. That's unfortunate from a visual perspective, but I imagine the bars will still be functional at least.
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