Thanks all of you for your encouragement. I have pics of the cut soaps and the mysterious swirls are just kind of shy. lol I am so excited, just like I gave birth. My dh must think I am kind of silly, but, I am so proud. I could not have done it without all your help and encouragement. They are by no means beautiful, but they are MINE. I am no longer a virgin soaper I am now a soaper in progress. I used BNL Olive Blossom and Chameleon mica (from the co-op) Wahoo... :yay: Magsglass you were right they did lighten, now to see what color they end up :bump: