Grumpy Girl Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Thought I would try something new yesterday, round soap. I don"t think I want to try this one again, even if it does look kinda cool. Too hard to get out of the 32 oz. bottle "mold."Island Mango:This one is currently sitting cut up in the crockpot awaiting execution. I think my scale was off, it's lye heavy as well as the fact that it accelerated like a maniac. I tried it in a new palm heavy recipe yesterday. I think I'll try it again Monday in my usual base instead and see if it still moves quick. Scented with Blue Skies from RE.This was also a two fisted cram into the mold, instead of a two color swirl that was planned. I literally put chunks of soap into the mold with my hands and squished it in. I would like never to repeat that procedure again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Heck girl I think those look great! Shame about the extra work, but won't it get easier the more you do the circular ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livelovebath Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I love the round ones.. they look great!! too bad they were hard to get out... but I think it was worth it;) the other ones are great too... look just like blue sky with big fluffy clouds ...great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 They are absolutely gorgeous! The round ones look like LUsh's bubble bar called Happy Pill (I think) and the sky one is magnificent - best mistake I've ever seen (wonder if you could ever duplicate it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 Thanks guys!I think with a PVC mold I could do these on a regular basis, or if I could get this plastic bottle "seasoned" it will be easier. It only makes 6 usable soaps, so I would definitely need to check into an alternative mold. I greased it before hand, but I think that freezer paper rolled up may be the way to go since it would give me something to pull on to get the soap out.You know, I honestly think I could duplicate the blue sky again without the acceleration and mold cramming. I just need a really thick trace. I'll give it a shot my next day off from work. It looks better than my planned swirls, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I think they are just beautiful, love the round soaps and keep meaning to try them out. I am thinking after the conference. Have you tried using mylar for a liner in your mold? I have heard some say that a little time in the freezer will help releasing it from the mold too. Love the swirl you did on that round one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Love the colors on the orange and yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDGM Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 That sky looks awesome! Looks like my sky today! And the round are too cool! Great job... and man it stinks you have to "execute" the sky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I luv the swirls in the round soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Wow, gorgeous.. Ya know- there is a person in Virginia Beach that would love that Island Mango to go with her Grumpy Big Balls .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 The Island Mango coloring a swirl is FANTASTIC! I think the blue sky/white cloud soap is delicate and pretty. :highfive: Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 What a shame that you have to rebatch the " Blue Skies" those look like they have fluffy white clouds in them. Love the mango Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Okay, but the round seriously kicks ass....its really not worth it at all? And here I was dumping out my shampoo:undecided Now the jamming of soap in a mold, I know all too well. But you can't tell. Its really pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 I am in LOVE with those round soaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted July 1, 2006 Author Share Posted July 1, 2006 Okay, but the round seriously kicks ass....its really not worth it at all? And here I was dumping out my shampoo:undecided Now the jamming of soap in a mold, I know all too well. But you can't tell. Its really prettyI guess it would be worth it if I could get more than 6 bars out of a mold. I'll have to invest in a round mold eventually. These are so easy to make a cool swirl with, it's almost a shame not to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melly Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Love the look of those round ones, too bad about the second, hopefully its not the FO that caused the problem. Better luck with it next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriWV Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 That round soap is gorgeous. Love the vibrant colors. The other one looks like clouds, very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurafromSweden Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 I LOVE the colors of the round soap !! what were they select shades?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 I guess it would be worth it if I could get more than 6 bars out of a mold. I'll have to invest in a round mold eventually. These are so easy to make a cool swirl with, it's almost a shame not to.How do you swirl in the tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Love those rounds. Round soaps are my favorite. Everytime I make a batch I make a lye can of roundies for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 I love the rounds too in fact I will be making some this evening. Yes, the more times you use the mold the easier it gets and theres always the freezer and a good shake. When I made the first one I had to cut it out of the mold and that wasn't any fun. I also like not having to trim them. Maybe cut the bottoms off and seal it. than push the soap out..ahh I might experiment with it later but for now i'll just keep doing what's worked for me. I think I will try swirling with a turkey baster tonight lol. I practiced with dyed pancake batter and it was pretty let's just see how that works with the round molds and real soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Beautiful looking colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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