Brenda Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Here's my second try with Peak's Watermelon FO! The first was okay, but not what I wanted (so my students are going to get those bars). This version is what I had in mind. Peak's watermelon is a nice, strong FO but acts a little different in my recipe than others - only a quick initial stick stirring needed and the rest by hand only. Here's the pic:Thanks for checking it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Oh Wow, that is beautiful and bet it smells yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapInTheCity Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 What a beaut! It is so realistic looking! I like the odd 'watermelon seed'.....I had a country apple FO that was way too strong.........and a Peach and Pear FO that just seized my soap right up with one swirl! Now, I try warming the FO's a little, I think that might help........Dunno! But the scent is still strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 That looks wonderful & has to smell great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Very nice Brenda!!!! It really looks like a slice of Watermelon. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Wow Brenda! That looks terrific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 I think I've been stunned by its beauty into having no words. I also wanted to know if I could be one of your students lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Brenda, those are BEAUTIFUL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieE Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 It couldn't get any prettier than that.:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Beautiful soap Brenda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Lovely, looks almost like a cake or dessert or something!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 That sure looks good to me~ your coloring ability is amazing girlie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDGM Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 These are absolutely gorgeous bars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Love the colors!Spill it girl, what did ya use to color those babies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutlandishLady Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Just too fabulous I can smell it from here (I wish!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixylight Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Yum...those look so real! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prudence Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Those are really nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Very nice Brenda! I love seeing pics of your soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsyjen Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Very cool looking soap!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magsglass Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Gorgeous! Makes me hungry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted April 17, 2006 Author Share Posted April 17, 2006 Thanks so much for your comments! Grumpy, the bars are colored with powdered oxides. The "rind" is colored with TD and a combination of moss and mint green oxides (equal parts). These went into the lye solution for the rind batch. The melon batch (no TD) was colored with amethyst pink (I absolutely love the colors you can get with this particular shade) that went straight into the warm oils in the pot along with the FO as soon the oils had cooled a bit. It looks kind of orangey, but when it cools in the soap it turns this nice watermelon pink. The top swirl was done by mixing a little dry pink color with the warm oils to smooth it out, then adding soap at early trace and giving it a stir then setting it aside until the soap in the pot is ready to pour. All the colors were from MMS. If you want, when I get home from work I can haul out the jars and get the exact names off them. I've got to get off this computer and get ready to go to work. I hope I haven't blathered on too long.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 The beauty of your soaps never ceases to amaze me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticglow Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Fabulous soap Brenda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CranberryGirl Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Another winner Brenda!!!! Wonderful job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Brenda, another beauty.:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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