thecandlespastore Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I havebeen searching for recipes and instructions on planet soap for awhile (soap in a log with long round inserts to look like planets.) Anyone have any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I did this not too long ago, but my planets were dog ugly so I didn't like my version. I just took my ugly soap, shredded it up, sprayed it with a bit of water so it would remoisturize itself and stick together, rolled it with my hands into little round balls, and filled a mold with them and poured a fresh raw batch of CP over it. I made sure the new CP was about medium trace to suspend the "planets" and it worked out well.I'm sure someone may have an easier way, because I hate making planets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Now see I thought they were suspended logs. I've been wanting to try this, but just haven't yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Yes just like Grumpy said. I make the premade balls from my scraps and have these in a big bag. You can also do a medium trace, throw the balls into the pot and stir it all together and pour it that way too. I use a bit of black oxide for the base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Thanks Julia. I am guessing that the balls can be any size? Hey I have some tops to trim, so I could start on my piles of balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Now see I thought they were suspended logs. I've been wanting to try this, but just haven't yet.See, I thought they were small logs too. Who's Bella, that's my daughter's name (Isabella to be exact:D )I have plenty of scraps, I will have to try this tonight..oh wait, I am finally out of Coconut Oil:cry2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I like to make mine the size of larger marbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Larger marbles? How about those huge jawbreakers? And they don't necessarily need to be balls right? Question though on embeds (not to hijack), but I put some embeds into a soap and can't get them to stay. These planets aren't going to pop out are they once cut that is? Or is there a trick to getting them to stay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 I think the soap going through the high heat stage os saponification will make the raw soap bond with the balls. A good gel would probably be in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 bonding with balls... I've wanted to make this soap too...I started making balls, but got bored. If anyone has enough scraps to make me some planets...I'd gladly pay for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I think the soap going through the high heat stage os saponification will make the raw soap bond with the balls. A good gel would probably be in order.Well I stick them through gel, but having a problem with embeds coming out of cut soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I originally saw these yeara ago on the Dish or the Whisk by Goatpharmer (I think) they were black with brightly colored planets. Looked very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 I am going through soaping withdrawal already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 bonding with balls... I've wanted to make this soap too...I started making balls, but got bored. If anyone has enough scraps to make me some planets...I'd gladly pay for them. I've got a 2 gallon bucket full of scraps girl if you want them, it's already shredded up, but it's brown and green... (Don't ask) If you want it, it's yours for the taking. I think it'll fill up a flat rate box.Scented, the one I made didn't fall apart, but it did gel. I think gelling helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I've got a 2 gallon bucket full of scraps girl if you want them, it's already shredded up, but it's brown and green... (Don't ask) If you want it, it's yours for the taking. I think it'll fill up a flat rate box.Bright green? Shoot yeah, send em on up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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