Brenda Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Yesterday I made two batches of soap. The first, which went relatively smoothly, was New England Bayberry; swirled in the pot with neon green mica with a touch of black oxide mixed in. I had to shave the tops because the surface got all lumpy by the time I fussed with it in the mold and I wanted the swirls to show:So I thought, why not make another batch while I have the time? I've had a bottle of NG Candy Cane for a couple of weeks and really liked the smell, so I went ahead with another batch. All seemed to be going well. I had big plans for a white base (even though I knew it would discolor some) and a red swirl. :rolleyes2 All seemed to be going well. The soap seemed to trace quickly, so I was moving fast, pouring it in and drizzling the red soap on top for swirling. Then as soon as I starting moving the skewers through the soap just started to rice, or separate into little teeny particles! Augh! Luckily, my husband was home and had seen me line molds plenty of times..so I yelled "HELP ME!" and he came in as I finished dumping the whole thing back into the soap pot and was trying to stick blend and remove the soiled liner with the other hand. It was the only mold I had that would hold the 12 pounds of soap! He bravely lined the mold and I kept on stirring. Finally got it poured! He needs work on folding corners, but thank goodness he was there. Here's how it looks - all pink now. But at least it's saved (even though I can see it will discolor.)Despite all the trouble with it, the FO is a wonderful scent and I wound up putting some in lotion and wearing it to bed. Thanks for your patience in reading my "book" and for checking out the soaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 yum yum. and I'm thrilled you have such a fab hubby! If he picked up the lining technique by just being around and seeing you do it, it must mean HE PAYS ATTENTION!!!. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marika Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 The green is great! Quick thinking on the pink...bet it smells goooodMari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 They both look great and I'll bet the candy cane smells wonderful. Lucky you...to have such a helpful hubby. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticglow Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Wonderful save on the candy cane. They both look fabulous! :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Lucky he was able to help. Nice save; one would never know that batch had the potential to be a disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapInTheCity Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Nice save on the soaps! I'm glad it all worked out in the end! Can you imagine ladies, a man who knows how to line a mold for his wife! Does he know how to cook and do housework too? If so, he's a real keeper Brenda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Great save on them & please send hubby to show my hubby how to line a mold:cheesy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Those are beauts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 great soaps Brena, hopefully the peppermint one will only change to the color of the top, cause that pink isnt bad looking at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 The New England Bayberry is beautiful. Congrats on the great save with the Candy Cane. I think it's great that your hubby was there to help you! :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 They both look great. Thank goodness hubby saved the day, huh? Great job, as always!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaVida Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Good save! It is wonderful thing that hubby is well trained to be your assistant.I don't think you can make a bad looking soap, honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitenaildesign Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I bet they smell soooo good. They certainly look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Well dispite the ricing, I think they both look fab. I want to try a peppermint or candy cane scent for Christmas too. Guess I need to get going. Great job Brenday and nice save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Love the SW bayberry swirl!! OM on the candy cane! Yeah for hubby's help! I don't think it looks bad at all. Sure, it isn't a candy color, but it's still a very nice looker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'd Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Those look great! I bet they smell amazing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsvlbrat Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Those are pretty, nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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