MsDammit Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Well I think I had a big ol'whoopsie. My second time trying CP & strange things started happening. I mixed in the lye slowly, spoon stirred a little, added the FO and color then stick blended and within a few minutes it was looking like lumpy yogurt. So I panicked and poured it in the bowl, lol. I just peeked at it and although the color really sucks, it seems to be gelling-yay. However, there's a big ol crack going down the middle. So I am thinking that I will have some ugly soap in the morning, lol.Ok, I didn't get zapped, and here r some pics-I should back up and say that I scented it Champagne & Roses from BC and I used red & green coloring. Here's the scary pic:Soooooo I figure what the hell and I cut a slice off, and to my surprise I get this:Pink, purple, and a lil white here and there. You guys are right, this is addicting- I can't wait to see what happens the next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Uncover it, and put a fan on it if possible.. It's overheating. You'll be able to trim the "crust" off, and as long as there aren't any lye pockets, it'll be fine! Mine not be pretty, but still fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 So cracking is a sign of overheating, Bun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Yup yup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 Well, I uncovered it and put it next to a fan(on low) for the night-this morning I checked and it and I got some icky leatherface soap, lol. But I did notice a few lumps to on the top-is that what lye pockets look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Could be a couple of things, fo, lye pockets, give it a zap test and then rebatch that baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 Just bumping up, I added pictures to my first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanie Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 On Saturday I tried my very first CP soap ever. ANd when I added the FO it got super hot....I threw it in the mold and went to grab some towels and I had what looked like bread....it was starting to come out of the pan, and had a huge crack down the middle. I paniced and everything that I had read and learned went out the window...I trew saran wrap over it and put the towels on it....moved the mold into the cool air from the window, and peeked, and the whole thing had gelled that fast......I uncovered it, and waitied....it is not the prettiest soap, but I think I did ok for the first time. (pics in the gallery) It is the lavender and ivory looking soap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 You've got a pretty surprise there! That's what's so addicting...you plan what you want in your bar, but in your first try with a recipe, scent, or color you just never know for sure. The anticipation is a killer!Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I guess soap just wants to be soap, it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Looks good to me too~ you just never know do ya. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Whoo Hoo what a happy disaster!! It's pretty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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