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I love home made soap, I've never used it before. I set this batch in a warm oven to stay warm overnight right after I made it and the next day it dawned on me I had actually done cpop not cp so I checked it sure enough no zap at all so I lathered a piece up today (great later btw) and washed my hands with it, oh my I love the way my hands feel. I'm going to wait a couple more days then gonna take a shower with it. It's official I'm hooked Thanks everyone for all the help and the wonderful encouragement.

The swirls are so pretty and love the colors.

Isn't it exciting. I just made my first batch saturday and mine came out brown too. That first batch gets the blood flowing doesn't it. I'm happy for you. BTW I peeked alot too lol

Not even in my dreams could I make something that looks like that amazing

Oh wow I love it

Those are so pretty. I love the soft pink.

Yep I've got a bad case of it I can't wait to make another batch lol Thank you everyone, you have all been so helpful and very supportive. It's nice to know I have some great people to go to with my questions.

Oh and while I still had gloves on I put a small piece under water to see if it would later it was fantastic. I can't wait till it's all ready to use, a month is so long lol next batch is gonna be cphp since I have never used home made soap I can't wait to try it.

I messed up on the pic before cutting still learning to use this camera but I posted cut pics. http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43074 Thank you everyone for all the encouragement and help you are so appreciated I don't think I would have tried it without all the support from everyone on here. Of coure now I'm addicted lol

Ok here it is . I'm so proud of my brown soap I know it's not pretty but I have had a blast with this frst batch just learning how it all works. I'm ready to make another one.

Well it went to gell at least I think thats what it's doin lmao. It is definantly brown but as of right now you can still see the swirls. It's so ugly but I'm really enjoying this and it does smell wonderful. I think I will do the cphp tomorrow and use strawberry's and cream and swirl in the pot with a dark pink. Maybe it will look better. I will post a pic of my fugly soap tomorrow. I am so proud of it. it's gonna look like dog poo lmao

Wouldn't you know I would pick the wrong color and scent in my first batch grrrr. Oh well good way to learn I guess. Guess my first batch will be fugly lol oh well I was expecting it to be kinda rough looking to be honest.

Everything I read said that vanilla probably wasn't the best scent to use for a first batch and that it might darken up and could speed up trace but most of my scents I bought for candles and not alot of them are ok for soap and my vanilla is soap safe so I thought I would give it a try. How long should it be before I know how dark it's going to get?

I just bought 5# for 8.75 at alabaster candle supply hth

Decided I was going to have to make myself make that first batch, it was cp. I had a blast. I hope it comes out good it sure smells good. I pulled out a little less than a cup and added cocoa for a swirl and scented the rest of the batch vanilla it almost has a coconut scent to it. I will get a pic of it late tonight or in the morning and post it. yipeeee

absolutely gorgeous

Very pretty

I never thought of saving it....Everyone thank you so much for responding. It's nice to know when I need soap help if a batch isn't working out I can ask for help and someone will be there to try and help, it takes some of the scary away thanks bunches

Amazing Girl you've got skills

That looks really good for the 1st, 2nd, or even 5th try. Kudos.

yipeee I just tried it again and it popped right up. I don't have a clue why it wouldn't before thanks everyone for trying to help me figure it out

I've tried everything even tried it on my daughters computer. Do I have the address right? www.soapcalc.com Trying to settle on my first recipe from the forum here 50% olive oil (no need to get extra virgin; light olive oil is great!) 25% coconut oil (Lou Ana brand at Super Wal-Mart is perfect) 25% lard* I think I want to try this one hp unless anyone has another suggestion Funnygirl I would really appreciate it if you would plug this one in for me I will need it in ounces ...thanks bunches I've got my crockpot, gloves, goggles, wire wisk (no whip stick) wooden spoon, glass measuring cup, wax paper, just got to find some lye tomorrow and I'm good to go .......I think think I'll forgo dye in this first batch and still trying to decide on fo

I have been trying to get back to the soap calculator all evening and my browser keeps saying web site not found am I using the wrong addy www.soapcalc.com If someone could help I would be such a happy camper tia

Looks good I like the color....If you're gonna be addicted....this s a good one to have have fun

those are gorgeous looks like alot of work