michelleB Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Ok, thought maybe it was time I took my turn and posted some pics of my soapin, lol. I've got several batches under my belt now but I still consider myself a newbie because there's always sooooooo much to learn. Anyway, these are my goat milk soaps scented Cherry Almond, with a half-assed swirl using red mica...that didn't go all the way through the soap, but oh well. They smell sooooooooooo YUMMAY!! And lather like a dream too, so I'm tickled to death with em!Here's a close-up of the pitiful swirl that only went about 1/2 the depth of the bar:[ATTACH]4479[/ATTACH]And here they are wrapped up and ready to go:[ATTACH]4478[/ATTACH]No matter how many "almosts" I make though, it only inspires me to keep on keepin-on!! I'm just gonna give this batch to my close friends and then try the swirl again for the "real thing". Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I think those are B E A utiful! Swirls look great to me. Very interesting color! I bet it smells just delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Oh I like those. I bet the scent is absolutely yummers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna4909 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I love the color. I've never smelled cherry almond... might have to give that one a try (as if I need more FO) :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Oh pretty colors and interesting shape! :smiley2: I think they look lovely~ I wish we had a scratch and sniff feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sad72 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I think they look great! Nice colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMercier Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Those are nice. I think that the swirls look good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriWV Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I think they turned out really pretty. I love that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Don't be so hard on yourself! They are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Very pretty and love your labels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiebaby Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I think they look great!I like your labels, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayarx8 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Oh so pretty! great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Very very nice, I think that red mica looks beautiful there and even though the swirls may have not gone all the way through, they sure look good on top. Ymmm I'm smelling Jergens right now thinking of the cherry almond scent you used, love that smell. I love your label wraps also, very nice without taking away from the soap, they actually make the soap stand out, I really like those. Do you use card stock or just reg. paper?? How do you get them to stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 That's pretty & I bet it does smell good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I like the look of the square bar. I have some soap cut in squares but I decided to use soap boxes so they won't work.I like the red color and the swirls look good even if they are just on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Those swirlies are beautiful, what in the world are you talking about?I'm with Mystic, I want smell-o-vison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelleB Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 Oh gosh you guys, ...er, gals! Thanks soooooo much for saying such nice things. Ya know, I was really nervous about putting the pics up because I look at everybody else's soaps and they're always so gorgeous! I'm gonna keep working at the swirl though, til I can get it just right. Too stubborn for my own good, so I can't just give up. Michi -- I used a Word template that I found somewhere on the web (don't remember exactly where) and I just modified it for my own use. Prints out 4-to-a-page cigar band style labels, and I used a buff colored cardstock. Then I just cut them on my paper cutter (I cheat and print lines to cut on, cuz I can't cut straight without em). I wrap the labels around my soaps and use a dab of hot glue to hold it together in the back. So far, so good. No problems with it not staying together, and I don't have to wait for glue to dry.Carrie -- I just LOVE square soaps. I know what you mean about soap boxes & not being able to use em with the squares though. Bummer because the boxes are so pretty! I make a more "standard" shaped rectangle soap too, for those who prefer them, but my favs will always be the chunky ole squares.Thanks for looking everyone & for such encouraging comments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Very beautiful soaps! Love the square shape too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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