craftimade Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 I started using my red hearts I posted before with some pink chucks with light purple soap around them melting the embeds a little bit.Then I added pink soap with white, purple and pink mica on top. Scent: The Honeymoon (one of my own mixed fragrances).Ok, this failed badly. It didn't hold together and as soon as I cut it the hearts fell out. I'm in the process of trying to use the soap again but for something different. Also my cutter is sliding and some soap bars or smaller and bigger then others. Im going to need to buy a good wire cutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Ok, this failed badly. It didn't hold together and as soon as I cut it the hearts fell out. I'm in the process of trying to use the soap again but for something different. Also my cutter is sliding and some soap bars or smaller and bigger then others. Im going to need to buy a good wire cutter.Careful - most wire cutters wont cut through M&P without snapping. A miter box cutter might be best. Did you spritz the embeds with alcohol before the overpour? That will help with adhesion as well as pouring a little warmer to melt the embed just enough to stick, but not enough to bleed. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Yes I used rubbing alcohol before pouring - not enough this time. Will see how todays loaf worked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Here is the final of the remelt of "The Honeymoon" scented loaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 I got a miter box from Bunnings (Australia) the other day but the loaf keeps slipping and my cuts are small at one end and big at the other which I just can't sell. Careful - most wire cutters wont cut through M&P without snapping. A miter box cutter might be best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Here is a photo from the Lemon Zest I made a last week. The cut is not perfect as one of the slices is large then the other.But I am happy with the results it looks good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 I finally made my first cut on the Black Raspberry Vanilla soap loaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 OK, I used a simple kitchen chefs knife to cut this loaf which has worked better then the miter box. The cuts are smooth and sweet.Here are some photos of the slices and wrapped & labelled when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Those are beautiful! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 what are you using for the design in pink & the yellow in the other soap? those look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 what are you using for the design in pink & the yellow in the other soap? those look great!I use a cheese slices and run it across the top of a 3cm wide soap bar which gives me a swirl. Then I place 5-6 swirls into a soap stick.Soap stick is just 5mm to 1cm square soap with 24cm long. When the loaf is cut each bar is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 that's genius! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Here are some more I have made with M&P.The double hearts are scented with Love SpellGreen: Crisp Apple RoseOrange: French Pear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I really love your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Another one I finished this morning.Champagne & StrawberriesDesigned for Valentine's day gift packs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 What cute boxes! and what cute soaps to go in them! You are a natural with M&P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 The boxes are just large candle jar boxes. Like these below and I just fold all the sides and and that locks it down.Print off the Be My Valentine sticker and stick it to the box and wrap it all up.http://www.naturalcandlesupply.com.au/Packaging/Candle-Making/Velino-Candle-Boxes/?pid=19260 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 So can't wait to see what you have in mind for St. Patrick's Day soapies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 How is everything selling for you in your shop? Do you only sell in a store front, or do you sell online too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 I don't have any plans for a St. Patricks Day soap at this stage. It's selling very well. As a candle shop its great to have an extra few products like Soap and Jewellery to shop customers.I do sell online however my shop is my main focus at the moment. However I do complete orders on time and ship them off. Rainbow soap is selling very well atm. Kids love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 This is a new batch of Champagne &Strawberries.I've made a video of how I did this and im going to upload it to youtube this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unique candles Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Wow very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Here is my video on the above soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 What an awesome tutorial!! Thank you for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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