Loulougirl

That looks sooo yummy! Nice job!

Ooo, I've been wanting a strawberry shortcake.. I might have to check that out. All the ones I've smelled had a very chemically scent to them.. ick!

That looks sooo good! Oh I bet it smells awesome!

Oh wow that looks awesome! Cut pics please!

Those ALL look so amazing! I love the colors

I've been too nervous to try to rebatch it.. lol I need to read a bit more about the different ways to do it, and then just take the plunge! lol

Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later! lol I decided to make soap on a whim yesterday, and.... it overheated. I soaped too hot. Must.. learn... patience... lol

So now I think I might try my first re-batch! lol The soap seems totally fine, just cracked and sunken in the middle.

Darn it!

I loooove Lush scents! My favs are:

Snow Fairy

Rock Star

Shelter

Candy Fluff (really similar to Snow Fairy)

I've never tried their fo's, but I'd love to hear what people's favs are! BB is so close to me, it'd be nice to save on shipping! I do cp, and b&b, btw!

I don't think food coloring is good to use, I've never tried it but I heard it would stain your tub/skin!

I use the wilton gel colors in my bath bombs. They're meant for icing, and they don't add any extra liquid, which is perfect for bombs. They also tint the water a bit, which is fun!

I can't say how the tbk colors will work, I haven't tired them. It might be adding just enough extra liquid to make your mix too wet. Bath bombs are finicky that way.

Thanks ah-soy!

I'm really in the mood for anything with coconut.. and fruity scents are always good for summer!

Hey these are great!!

What are you using to mold them? I need to figure out a way to keep mine from squashing.. as they sit, they kinda sink down and get sad looking... lol

Hey Jen

I have very hard water, and I get great bubbles with my recipe. It's basically the same as the one Luminous posted

http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89352

It does help to be sure to crumble it *really* well, and swish around the water as it's running. My pressure isn't the greatest either. lol

hth!

It's held up great!

Mine are pretty smooth in texture.

I'd say if you're planning on selling them, you might want to buy one from Lush. Just to see what people will be expecting, ya know?

Nice, thanks ah-soy!

Once fully dry.. they should feel solid, but will crumble with pressure. If they are fairly thick, they do take a while to dry.

hth!

haha.. ok, yeah I guess that was me having a super brain fart.. lol

I'm sick with a head cold, that's my excuse. LOL

Thank you Dee

I'm sure this has been covered but I couldn't seem to find what I was looking for..

How can I figure out what size soap pot (bucket) to use, related to batch size.

I mostly make 1 lb. batches, so I just mix it up in my big glass kitchen aid bowl.. but I got a nice 3lb size log mold I want to try.

Maybe it's a dumb question, but thanks for your help ladies!

Yay! Congrats Dee! Cut pics please!! hehe Your colors look great!

That is so funny!!

Side note, how's that fo?? I've been wanting to give it a try, I saw it at NG.

I emailed MMS about their lip balm coloring kit. I asked if it would tint your actual lips. They said it would, only if you used it in excess.

Making lip tint is tricker than I was expecting! lol

Oh wow that looks so awesome!

I guess my only concern would be... is that much safe? lol I mean, I used a color that was lip safe, but at the high amount... I wonder... lol