Shar Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I wanted to share some of my recent soaps, and overlook my bad photography skills.. Cool Water type Peach Magnolia RaspberryOatmeal & Honey made with oat milk and goat milkSea Salt Charcoal Coconut MilkJapanese Cherry Blossom typeTiger Daiquiri 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Love them all! I especially like the colors in the Tiger Daiquiri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Love them all! I especially like the colors in the Tiger DaiquiriThanks Suzy! I used ultramarine blue, and BCN's orange geltone mixed with one of WSP's orange colorants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Beautiful soap, Shar! I especially love the earthiness of the Oatmeal & Honey. Very cool patterns on the Japanese Cherry Blossom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Beautiful soap, Shar! I especially love the earthiness of the Oatmeal & Honey. Very cool patterns on the Japanese Cherry Blossom.Thanks OG! I ground up the oats in the coffee grinder for this soap, but tossed a few whole oats on top for decoration. The Japanese Cherry Blossom from FB is quite an accelerator in soap! It's my Mother's favorite, and I like the fragrance too, so I guess it's worth all the trouble.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynthia3030 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Very pretty. Who needs photo skills when they can make pretty soap. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Love the soaps. Isn't it fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Shar, who taught you to make soap? And what is oat milk?I am a relative newcomer to soap making - I'd say about 8 years ago is when I got the nerve to make my first batch. I read lots of books on the subject, but most of them were outdated by the time I decided to take the plunge. My mother's mother was the crafty one and she is definitely to blame for my interest in crafting, but she didn't make soap or candles. I simply woke up one day and wanted to do these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Pawz Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Love your soaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Thank you all for the wonderful comments:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Love the soaps. Isn't it fun? Yes, I do love soapmaking! Truly is an addiction, but I do admit sometimes I get kinda burned out once in a while..I think many of us crafters go through these spells. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Shar, who taught you to make soap? And what is oat milk?I am a relative newcomer to soap making - I'd say about 8 years ago is when I got the nerve to make my first batch. I read lots of books on the subject, but most of them were outdated by the time I decided to take the plunge. My mother's mother was the crafty one and she is definitely to blame for my interest in crafting, but she didn't make soap or candles. I simply woke up one day and wanted to do these things.I taught myself. I have terrible skin, and after trying lye soap and the improvement in my skin after using just one bar, I knew I wanted to try making it myself. I read books from our library and lots of research and trial & error. I've always been crafty and a diy type person. I taught myself how to paint to when we built our house and went overbudget,lol... To make oat milk- you simply just soak oats in a bowl of water for a day or two and strain. The ratio I use is about a cup or more to 4 cups of water. I stir it every now and then and then strain out the oats before mixing with my lye for soapmaking. It turns a light brownish color after mixing with the lye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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