elle110 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 OK, finally went out on a limb and tried a water discount. The first soap is Pearberry, with Parsley for color, this FO flopped on me the first time I used it last year, somehow I got it to behave this time, I poured it in with my superfatting butter, it still wanted to misbehave but I refused to give in. Also, made sure not to use stick blender after adding FO. It got pretty thick on me. I added the parsley in the mold rather than pot so I could get more of a topping effect than a swirl all the way thru. It smells divine, I still love this FO after all this time...love the way this soap looks also, have to find this FO by another supplier that behaves better...I can't take the stress wondering if it will turn out2nd soap, is Love Spell, did the discount again and poured at thin trace but what was odd my main pot stayed thin but my soap in the cup with color got thicker...Oh well, it smell awesome to...and I am getting sick of Love Spell but it is still a great seller...With the water discount I can already tell the difference in the soap, it is more firm and feels like it has been curing for a couple of weeks.Thanks for lookingMichelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Very pretty soap, Elle. I think discounting water is the way to go also for my soapmaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Very pretty soaps. What percentage was your discount? I am trying to get up the nerve to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 Very pretty soaps. What percentage was your discount? I am trying to get up the nerve to try it.Ok, I took 4oz away from my original 36 oz of water, my math says it is about an 11% discount, but then again, I s%^% at mathI am going to do another one tonight, I just can't believe how much more aged the soap already feels at that small of a varianceThanks for the complimentsElle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 oOOOO, love that green - pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Very pretty on both of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heather_dw Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Very pretty!Im still too chicken to try a water discount though..lolI havent made soap in over a month.. i couldnt find lye and then I was so busy getting ready for shows,.. maybe tonight after supper,...lolI want to do a georgia peach but i am running low on soy shortening and im putting off spending any more money..LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landa Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Wow I really like that green one but its all beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltesima Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 WOW!!!!!!!! Super job! Gorgeous!I discount all the time....but if I have a FO that is prone to accelerate, I use full water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luverpup36 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Very nice Michelle! The green in the Pearberry is very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 WOW!!!!!!!! Super job! Gorgeous!I discount all the time....but if I have a FO that is prone to accelerate, I use full water.I know, I knew I was being none to smart but I did it anyway. For a second, I said, self this is crazy!!!!! then off I went. If it would have been a disaster you would have heard a whole lot of boo hooing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 They look awsome! Good for you going out on a limb like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von691 Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 looking good! keep up the great looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blest2BAmerican Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Those are pretty! You may have just given me the courage to discount my water with my next batch. Does soap that's been made with a water discount still have to cure for 4 weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildangel112 Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Very pretty!!! Love the vibrant green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsallgood20 Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Very pretty soaps Michelle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Michelle, those are nice. I'm really digging those green ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted September 28, 2005 Author Share Posted September 28, 2005 Those are pretty! You may have just given me the courage to discount my water with my next batch. Does soap that's been made with a water discount still have to cure for 4 weeks?I think they are ready in 2 weeks but Robin said she lets hers sit for 3 weeks, anyone can jump in and correct me at anytime.I am addicted to it. love the consistency upon taking out of moldsThanks everyone for the complimentsElle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blest2BAmerican Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Thanks Elle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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