EmpressC Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Just wanted to contribute some pics since I love seeing everyone else's. I hope to one day take the plunge into CP, but until then I am loving M&P.Attached is a SFIC Shea base soap, layered in pink and blue, scented Baby Powder from Cajun. Gave some away to fam and friends, now their kids are calling me wanting more!!! The second pic is SFIC GM with added oatmeal scented Solas Brown Sugar & Fig. I love this scent, but it comes out a bit light in M&P.I must say I find SFIC soap to be awesome. Only problem is it's just too soft for my liking. Anyway thanx for looking. Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Very nice! I am just starting with M&P and really like it! What type of mold did you use for the oatmeal soap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Beautiful soap!Did you find the SFIC to be softer than other types of base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaglass Candle Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Pretty!:highfive: I am just starting out w/ MP myself, so congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 Very nice! I am just starting with M&P and really like it! What type of mold did you use for the oatmeal soap?For both soaps, I used a 2-lb tray mold that makes 8 4oz bars. It's a Milky Way mold.Beautiful soap!Did you find the SFIC to be softer than other types of base?The only other base I've used is BCN's, and yes SFIC is MUCH softer. I'm gonna make some more soap today and add stearic to see if that helps. I really like SFIC overall. The shea is so creamy, I don't feel I need to add anything else to it really. Again, the only comparison I can make is to BCN's. Not that BCN's is bad, but it was much more drying to the skin. I have sensitive skin, so BCN's caused much more irritation for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 For both soaps, I used a 2-lb tray mold that makes 8 4oz bars. It's a Milky Way mold.The only other base I've used is BCN's, and yes SFIC is MUCH softer. I'm gonna make some more soap today and add stearic to see if that helps. I really like SFIC overall. The shea is so creamy, I don't feel I need to add anything else to it really. Again, the only comparison I can make is to BCN's. Not that BCN's is bad, but it was much more drying to the skin. I have sensitive skin, so BCN's caused much more irritation for me.Thank you.. I will be able to compare it to my old stand by base after today. I hope I don't get the results that I think I"ll get! I've just heard so many wonderful things about SFIC base, and had the opportunity to buy it for less shipping than my old standy, so I was really hoping that this would be a better soap, even though that was going to be next to impossible, because my other base was just so good. Ahh well, I will know for sure very soon. Thanks again EmpressC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 OK, I just made another 2lb batch of shea soap with 2tbsp stearic. Since I was attempting a marble this time, I was letting the 2 separated batches cool a bit when WHOA!!!! It sorta seized up on me!!! Even though I've only heard that term used with CP soaps, that's the only way I can describe it. I remelted it a bit, stirred like my life depended on it and then poured. I think the marble will be cute...but I'm worried about how this batch will turn out. I'll post pics when it's cooled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 OK, I just made another 2lb batch of shea soap with 2tbsp stearic. Since I was attempting a marble this time, I was letting the 2 separated batches cool a bit when WHOA!!!! It sorta seized up on me!!! Even though I've only heard that term used with CP soaps, that's the only way I can describe it. I remelted it a bit, stirred like my life depended on it and then poured. I think the marble will be cute...but I'm worried about how this batch will turn out. I'll post pics when it's cooled.OMG, interesting lol. You've really got my curiosity piqued now! I'm interested in seeing these pics and hearing what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 Well the soap looks smooth and creamy and it does feel a bit harder. It didn't turn out as bad as I thought it might. I thought it was gonna be grainy, as if the stearic did not blend with it. But it looks fine. I'll let you know how it feels tomorrow. :embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firegirl Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Your soap looks great! I too use SFIC and love it, but find it very soft as well. It is kind of hard to sell when it melts so quickly.. I just ordered the French Milled M&P(Goats milk) from Natures Garden. I will make a batch and post my results. French Milled is supposed to be a lot harder. I asked if anyone has used it, but I did not get any responses.. Keep up the great work on your soap!Teri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 @firegirlPlease let me know how the French milled soap turns out. I am definitely interested in trying it out.@prairieannePlease let me know how your SFIC testing goes. I know you seem to do a lot with MP, so I am curious to find out your feelings on SFIC.As for how the added stearic affected the soap, it did make the bar harder. But it seems not all the stearic blended with the soap because little pellets were visible in the soap. I guess I didn't blend it at a high enough temp. :undecided I'm starting to think maybe I should just leave the soap as is and simply lower my price range instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Why don't you just nuke the stearic until it's completely melted, then add it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 Why don't you just nuke the stearic until it's completely melted, then add it in?That's probably something I'll try next time...I just didn't realize it needed to be heated to such a degree...but this was my first time working with stearic, so it is a learning process. It's getting to be exhausting, though! If you all only know how many combinations of oils and butters I've tried in soap so far! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Yep, stearic has a high melting point, so you need to nuke it and make sure you add it to your HOT M&P base. How funny that I've noticed the SFIC bases to be any softer than any others I've tried. ??I love all your soaps-so that MW mold, you have to cut the bars individually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Lovely colors you have in your soaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 I love all your soaps-so that MW mold, you have to cut the bars individually?Thanx! And yep, you have to cut the bars individually. I like it cuz it's quick and easy. And the soap just pops right out! Lovely colors you have in your soaps.Thank you!!! I'm now debating on which style I like better for this soap: marbled or layered.It's scented baby powder, but I'm gonna call it "Essence of Amani" in remembrance of my cousin's 4-month-old baby, who just passed from SIDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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