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Blue Sugar fo ... oven hot processed. I'm pretty well pleased how this turned out. Still not sure about the colors, but I think they are growing on me......blueberry pop, black oxide, chameleon glitter. They are just cut, but not cleaned up yet. Hope you like

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Those are great! Like the colors.

Nice colors and swirls - I like the white, too. And the wavy cut.

Same recipe, larger batch - together these weigh 3 lbs 5 oz. I like the color much better - no speckles or mottling. Still some ash on top, but I didn't put cling wrap or wax paper on - that will be something I do next time.

I cut these large - next batch I'll cut into 12 bars.

With the red palm oil, they remind me of dial soap.

This is so much fun. Can't wait to buy some bleached palm oil and try some coloring.

One question - instead of wax paper or cling wrap, can I use freezer paper to lay on top to help prevent ash?

Or don't cover at all and don't gel. It's still soap in the end. I prefer non-gelled soaps, but that's my personal preference.

I'll have to try this too - so many things to try - I can hardly sleep at night thinking about soap and candle making.

BTW - your site is gorgeous.

Wow Z! You just set the bar higher for us all! Absolutely stunning!

Exactly - I'm just starting out and hoping someday I can make something that looks like that!

also make sure to cover and insulate your soap after you pour into the mold. this will help prevent the white spots (called ash)

Most excellent job!! I like the color. :yay:

Insualting well can help prevent partial gel which to me is what it looks like along with a bit of ash. Neither will hurt your soap. It is more cosmetic.

I searched around on the net more, and saw where people were using comforters, several large towels, etc. I used a couple of kitchen towels, and it was a chilly day, too. So I think I didn't cover it very well. This time I have it covered with several big towels and a nice heavy flannel sheet. I'll be unwrapping in about 4 hours - can hardly wait!

Thanks to all for all your responses!

Thanks Marisa - appreciate the response.

I made a new batch today, same stuff - bigger batch - found a great old campbell's soup box that is 8.5 X 11 - used it like a slab mold.

I used room temp distilled water, and this time the lye solution did get hotter - after it was dissolved, temp was around 155.

Will see how it turns out this time!

Going to have to order palm oil online though, can't find any around here, other than the red.

This is my first batch of CP soap - or rather of any soap whatsoever. Does this look normal? I made it up last Thursday, so it's only been 4 days.

Here's the ingredients - no fragrance or coloring - orange because I used palm oil I found at farmer's market - all they had was orange in color, which I guess is the unrefined, unbleached type.

palm 3.4 oz

coconut 3.4 oz

pomace olive 3.4 oz

canola 1.3 oz

sunflower 1.4 oz

castor .7 oz

spring water 5.2 oz

lye 2.1 oz

I thought the soap would be all one consistent color. It looks kind of mottled and speckled, and the top looks different. So I'm thinking I did not do something right.

The lye solution did not get that hot - only up to 120 degrees at hottest - but I did keep the spring water in the fridge - and it was a small batch - so I'm wondering if that's why it didn't get hotter.

I mixed lye solution and oils at 100 degrees. I used a stick blender, shorts bursts and then stirring.

Any helpful tips?

So no one knows anything about Saratoga Scents?

Are they still in business? I searched their website, could not find a phone number for them, or even an email address except to advertise on their site. Has anyone ordered from them recently?

Thanks;)

So I guess no one here has purchased the Directory from NCA. i read that it lists manufacturers and suppliers - I'm most interested in manufacturers.

Has anyone ordered the NCA Directory of Members? The cost is now $75, just want to know if it is worth it before I decide whether to order.

Thanks

I like everything on the page - didn't see anything that made me think of a penis. Nice job.

That sounds like a great addition for candles - hope you find them.

The hat really makes him adorable!

I think the base and roses are gorgeous. Maybe it's because I recently looked at britishgirl's new melts - or maybe it's because my mind is stuck in the gutter - but that's what the two upright candles reminded me of. It's probably the latter.

The Gallery is my favorite part of CT forums - love seeing what everyone is making! I had the same thoughts as Scented on the first two. The others are great, too!

Those are simply wonderful!

All look great!

Gorgeous! Love the colors!

I can see why you love palm - these are very nice indeed.

They look wonderful!

Love them!

I really like the coffee one!

Do you sell these online? I think I saw them on etsy. Thought they were funny - would be great for bachelorette parties, surprise parties, etc. Would probably need a warning on "life size ones" - something like not skin safe or for external use only.