Ruina
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Here they are cut. I cut them a bit differently & got better shaped bars, but a bit too thick. I should have the perfect size on my 3rd batch. They say 3 the charm.
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Thanks everyone. You've all been so supportive. Ok, I'm off to do my 3rd batch. Maybe I'll try swirls in the pot as my first swirlings.
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Yes, let's take a look at them. Super job!
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Yes, we do need scratch & sniff Tech. They look mahvelous (a la Billy Crystal)!
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They all look wonderful. Love those Apricot swirls.
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jbren, it definitely is getting darker. Thanks Carrie. Good to know.
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Robin, your tutorial really helped. I read that thing so many times. The swirling in the pot looks way cool & sounds easy. That will be next. I also followed Bunny's tutorial on "how to create a soap recipe" & create this recipe & others. I enjoy that part immensely. I'm like a mad scientist creating all these formulas. You guys here on CT have created a monster.
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Got Milk? Now I'm hankering for brownies. They look great.
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Didn't get the color right. I was going for a Cranberry color using Select Shades. I followed their instructions but it now looks like a dark peach color. We'll see if the color changes.
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Thanks everyone. Here it is cut. Don't know how to put it in the original post. I'm not happy with the size of the bars. Too square. I just can't find a 2lb mold that's not a log. I'm caught in a serious addiction here. I'm off from work this week & I've just done another one. Now where the hell am I going to put all these to cure?
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Lovely! Looks like a yellow butter cake. Yummy!
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Nice & swirls on your first attempt! Good job.
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Good advice E. They're always welcomed. Ginger, I felt exactly the same way. I did m&p since no lye involved, but after looking at all these soaps & all the swirls, I just had to try. Now when I show my friends the soaps I did, I can say I actually did the soap, KWIM?
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Thanks so much E. Feel better now. Now I can breathe. Do I dare try another one tomorrow?
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They look scrumptious. Are they soap?
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Thanks for all your support. Now I'm freaking out cause I don't know what to do next. Afraid I'm going to mess it up. It's gelled completely. Should I uncover it to let it get cool or keep it warm? How do you all keep the anxiety at bay?
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Thanks, Brenda & SoapintheCity. It was a mixture of fear & excitement. I keep peeking looking for the gel stage, but nothing yet. I can't wait to use these. Do I really have to wait 6 weeks? It's gonna kill me to wait that long. This FO is nice. More citrusy than herbal.
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love the colors & swirls.
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My very 1st cp batch. I kept it simple until I know what I'm doing. I've put plastic wrap on top to prevent ash, but it's touching the soap. I hope that's fine. I read about small batches not producing enough heat, so I covered it in a towel & placed it in the oven with the light on. I was going to try rt cp, but it couldn't get it done last night. So I did it this morning & let everything cool before mixing. Hope it comes out alright.
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Wow! This looks amazing!
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Good luck ah-soy! I'll be looking for those pictures.
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I always do individual bars. Using this method has always worked for me when I don't know the amount a new mold holds. I add water to the individual cavity of the mold & pour into a measuring cup. With that measure, I then weigh some of my mp on a scale to that amount. I then adhere a label to the bottom of the mold with that measurement. That way I always have that info at hand. As for color & scent, I pretty much do as Angel91805 suggested, though I do use a tiny bit more scent. I'm a scent junkie. HTH R.
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love it!
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real nice! love the colors.
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Newbie's first attempt at CP and bath bombs
Ruina replied to MBShafeena's topic in Old Style B & B Gallery
MBShafeena, that palm oil you used might be the "red palm oil" I once saw on the shelf of a health food store here. I wondered at the time if it would be good for soaping & you've answered my question. Of course, I'd have to scent it to match a yellow color. In any case, yours look yummy!
