RobinInOR Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I've been having a terrible time in my slab mold with ash - the basement is so cool I haven't been able to insulate enough. I really don't like trimming - the final product doesn't match my other more rustic style.Finally bit the bullet and tried what lots of people do - put it in the oven Hey, it takes me awhile. DH had to trim my mold so it would fit in the kitchen oven - it doesn't fit in the basement oven unfortunately. This is with yellow oxide, my Grapefruit Splash.So I can actually see some swirls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Fantastic!!!!!!! Looks beautiful, and I'm glad you found a way to make it work for you!Now, me? Putting it in the oven makes it ash! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Beautiful, love the swirls and color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDGM Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 looks yummy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Looks awesome Robin! Ash fairies have not been here yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Great job!!!!! :-)Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Always love your soaps Robin. I can't imagine soaping something that large yet... how many pounds does that mold hold?Very pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutlandishLady Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Looks lovely That is a LOT of soap. I'm too chicken to go above 2 lbs right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 So very pretty & great swirls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 Thanks!I just started pouring this size of a batch - the mold is 14 x 18 and this, poured 1", is 7 1/4 pounds (28 bars). When I do my chunkier cuts it holds 10#s (36 bars). So far the only batches I've been brave enough to pour this big is this grapefruit, OMH, and Lemongrass & Ginger. Next up is Lavender Mint I think, now that I've beaten the ash problem. That's weird Bunny that the heat gives you ash. Ash is weird, isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Beautiful soap Robin, nice swirls. That is the only way I have been doing my CP is in the oven, haven't even done it the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Doesn't that just scream refreshing? I love your soaps. Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Absolutely gorgeous bars! And no ash! I love the look of all your soaps...they're all beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Beautiful Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Very nice soap Robin! :highfive: Bunny, the only batch I have ever had ash on is the 1st and ONLY one I ever put in the oven. Go figure! :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy Doc Holley Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Looks Great Robin!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 BEAUTIFUL soaps Robin The swirls are incredible !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Fantazzle! Love the 2-tone color effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMommy Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 That is soooo pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 :drool: Oh my that's gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisajo Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Lovely looking batch and color. My yellow oxide always comes out looking like mustard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawyer's moon Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I didn't have an ash problem (at least not much) until I started using the oven to force gel...then my ash was horrible! So - back to insulating .Lovely soap, Robin!Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Oh my gosh, that sounds and looks WONDERFUL. Way to go Robino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Beautiful swirls. I think I see subliminal images in it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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