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I've been trying to get the color right on the embeds for these OU Boomer Sooner soaps and finally got it with NG's Tomato Red and one drop of their Black Oxide. I am so pleased with the way they turned out.

Note: I have a friend who works for the NCAA and she suggested NOT selling these as the insignia is licensed. I did purchase the ice cube molds that I used to make the embeds, but I suppose I can't use them in products for sale. I'll be giving them as gifts.

I'm still a very new "newbie" to melt and pour crafting, but I have learned this: The clear soaps should be wrapped in saran wrap immediately or they will sweat. Then I put them in a cello bag when I give them to someone. The opaque doesn't seem to sweat as much so I put them directly into a cello bag. If storing for a while, I wrap in saran just to keep the finish looking nice. Hope this helps.

So cute!!!!

Check this out...

I grew Loffah's one year. They grow so fast. Most of mine started to mildew before they dried out. I did get several, wish I had this video to watch back then.

I got some medium size packaged, dried loofahs at Buy For Less for $1 each.

Thanks, Soapbuddy!!

Thanks, Candy!

In that video, she says she soaked the loofah for about 5 minutes and then dried it off. I can't tell how much she's letting it dry, and it seems like if any water is left in it, wouldn't that breed bacteria trapped in there by the soap. What do you think?

I did use her tip to soak the loofah in water. It didn't make it any easier to cut and if you have any leftover, it DOES mold/mildew, even in an airtight ziploc bag. Ask me how I know. ; )

Thank you, Stella!

Here is a link to a neat project that I have not tried yet, but it looks really easy!

I did my first one not long ago. I cut off a slice and sat it in the bottom of a clean cottage cheese container (trimmed it down to shorten it for easy removal). I then poured the colored and scented (orange) clear soap over it (it runs in and soaks up in the loofah quickly). I just started using it and love it! When I make it again, I want to make the slice a bit thinner, pour some soap and let it set up, then pour another layer of the same soap. This will insure it has a rough side and a smooth side. I love using it on my heels and elbows and wherever I have bumpy skin. I want to do a yellow (lemon) and a lime green one (lime), too, and package them together. Here is a pic...

I'm also working on a fun shaped soap for Christmas gifts for my sons that will include a loofah on the bottom for scrubbing. When I get it right, I'll post a pic.

P.S. I did spritz the loofah with alcohol before pouring the soap.

Beautiful work!! So many layers, too. I wish I could smell them now!!

I keep coming back and looking at these! They are so cute! Did you put glitter in the green one to make it look that way? I love it!

Thank you, Suzy and Kitn! I mixed in some pearl white mica powder. It looks so pretty in the clear with lime green colorant and the lime green paper cutouts. Found those at Michael's and they are actually stickers.

What did you use to get the candy canes? They look awesome!!

They are actually little plastic pieces intended for scrapbooking, that kind of thing. They had an adhesive strip on the back, but I just peeled that off before embedding. Fun!

Those are adorable! Isn't M&P alot of fun! I love playing with it and trying different things. I tried to post a few pics of my Thanksgiving and Christmas soaps last night but I just could not for the life of me figure it out! I LOVE looking at everyone's soap creations! Thanks for sharing yours!

Thanks, Lorraine! If you want to post pics, just use the "Insert image" icon above the typing area when you are creating your post. It is the 6th one from the right on the second row of icons. Looks like a photo with pins in each corner. Good luck! I love seeing everyone's creations.

Thanks, Suzy! I am having a blast and just hoping to be able to sell so I can justify buying the supplies. I can only use or give away so much soap!!

I'm still a newbie and learning each time I craft, but I was pleased with the results here. I will note that the color on the plastic candy cane embeds did run after I spritzed them with alcohol, but not terribly, and they still look cute. I bought a different type for the next batch.

Candy Cane scented with Eucalyptus Mint and Green soaps scented with Apple.

Just wanted to note that I did try the hobby store black oxide in clear melt and pour and it looks really good! Also added a little white mica powder for sparkle an love the way it looks. I'm working on a project using this color and I'll post it when I have it ready.

ksranch: heck, who needs that when you have a Glad container?

candybee: Thank you!!

kitn: Thank you!!

& I have to say... your skin does feel good after using this kind of soap

I've wondered about using the Glad containers, but doesn't the word "Glad" embed in the soap?

Yes, with Cranberry Marmalade from CS. It's so strong in this M&P. It wasn't in the 4627 wax. The clear plastic molds were very difficult to unmold. The silicone just plopped right out. I love all those angel & fairy molds that are being sold on ebay, I think they are also large like this one. I'm hooked!

I love the fairy molds and the intricate flower blossoms, too! I need to find people to buy so I can justify indulging in the supplies I want! So fun.

Thanks everyone! I've had some other input and I have to agree that using the clear base will do better. I've only tried the black oxide from the hobby store here. It is mixed in a liquid base. I really need to invest in some good colorants and oxides from Nature's Garden or similar.

On the charcoal....do you all use the powdered charcoal sold in capsules at the drugstore? That, and activated charcoal from the pet store (which needs to be ground up at home) is all I can seem to find.

Thanks for all the tips!

I am trying to make some black embeds. I bought black oxide and used the entire bottle in about 8 oz. of soap and only got a gunmetal gray color. How can I get a true black? Thanks!

Thank you all! EnvyCandle, I loved the simple packaging, too. No, there isn't a loofah soap in that group, although I made my first one a week or so ago. I think I made it a bit too large so will probably slice it more thinly next time.

Yes, Stella, it sounds like you are blessed with good friends. Although I do understand that people might feel they would always be obligated to buy something if they bought once, it really would have upped my confidence a bit if someone had bought something.

I've got tons of ideas I want to try!

I thought about that. Most of them are orange and have Halloween embeds in them. Hmmmm.....Maybe orange/clove for Christmas??

Thank you, CandyBee!

Thanks, Kitn!