Brenda Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 It seems as if I haven't made soap in ages, but today I made up for it with two big batches. One was an old stand-by, but this batch is something new I thought I'd try. Here it is in the mold:White base swirled with gold, antique copper, and black cherry mica from Kimberly's co-op! It's scented with an EO blend of Palmarosa, lime, nutmeg, clary sage, and ylang ylang III that I found on Rainbow Meadow's blend page. It's supposed to be feminine and romantic.Normally I force my soaps to gel, but these two are just going to rest until they become soap. The first batch (grapefruit crush) has not gelled and I made it this morning. I'll be interested in comparing this batch with the previous batches I've made. It felt good to make soap again! Thanks for checking it out. (Added cut pics below.)I could have left it in the mold for another day. The edge bars were a pain to trim; still so soft. Here it is cut:Not sure about the scent yet - it will probably mellow as it cures. I'm not a fan of florals and even though the Ylang Ylang III is a small amount it really comes through. I've no idea what to name it. Here's my old standby that got trimmed today as well. the big difference I noticed with this ungelled bar is the absolutely SMOOTH texture of the soap and top surface. I'm going to have to work on my patience though! I cut both of these too early. :rolleyes2 I will be trying this type of process again this summer. Thanks for your nice remarks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anhoki Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 This is stunning. I can't wait to see it cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 That looks beautiful. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliZona Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Very pretty colors, your soaps always look beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Brenda, you never cease to amaze me! That looks absolutely stunning. Hats off to you girlie, your soaps are gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandissoap Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 can you say YUMMMMMMMMMMMM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Great swirls, I can't wait to see the cut pic. That scent sounds great. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Oh soap porn.....wow!!! That looks wonderful. I cant wait to see it cut. I need a swirling tutorial:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 It does seem forever since you made some soap. I always look forward to seeing your soaps as they are always so beautiful and this one is no different. Way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Woman what's your address? I wanna be a peeping Tom when you soap!! I can't wait to see this cut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 That soap looks beau-teeee-fulllllll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Wow, nice job.. Better than nice. AWESOME JOB! I'm with the others, can't wait to see the cut pic..Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Beautiful soap Brenda, can't wait to see it cut with all of that mica in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellywax Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Brenda...I can't wait to see this one cut!!! Beautiful as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 That's pretty. Lets see that baby cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Thanks everyone. I pulled them out of the oven where they'd been covered and stacked - but no heat applied. The molds were warm and there's a bit of mild gelling going on in the centers. So now it's all on the kitchen table waiting to cool off. If I'd forced it to gel I could be cutting the grapefruit now! It is hard to wait! How do you soapers who never let your soaps gel handle the waiting each time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 I have no idea what those smell like, but they look great! can't wait to see them cut.Stephp.S. I am using the grapefruit crush in the shower right now and I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Way to go Brenda, you haven't lost your touch :highfive: . Like everyone else can't wait to see them cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapInTheCity Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 I love it!! Another wonderful Brenda creation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SecretBuddy06 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Beautiful as always!! Oh, and the wait on my gm soaps (which I don't let gel) is MURDER!! lol I HATE waiting on my gm soaps to cut, but I love the results, soo... lol I usually just try to busy myself thinking up a new scent blend, or by making something else, like candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Ahem, cut pictures please:laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Another BEAUTIFUL soap. You always do a FANTASTIC JOB! Where in Michigan, I need to visit for lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Beautiful soap. I want to see it cut too. yes, we need a tutorial for swirling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutlandishLady Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 That is simply divine Brenda Can I come peep through your window next time?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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