CareBear Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 (I have tried many times and always got ugly)...forgot the FOdamnit!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 So, where's the photo? Humm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 OK ok, I don't know that it's beautiful, but it poured (kinda) into the mold smoothly which is certainly an improvement over my previous attempts. I learned an important lesson here (besides don't forget the EO). Warm up the measuring cup in which I'll be mixing up the colored portion - that part cooled fast and got stiffer quickly. Next time I'll make sure it's warm!Now assuming the log is hard/at RT when I get home, I'll unmold it (take pics if I can find batteries) and my next attempt will be tonight...Darn it all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonne Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 AWESOME!!!! :highfive: There are so many distracting things at pour time, so I line up what I'm adding at the end, near to where the pot is.(just have to be careful not too close or they chance getting knocked over!)When I want to remove some of the soap to color it, I have a pan on the stove that I've warmed, then put the soap in there (and hope for the best as everything is moving so quickly at that point!! ) I've found it's easier to color the soap that's in the crock pot and add back the removed soap as the uncolored portion. Kind of the opposite of CP swirling. Congratulations!! Can't wait to see it cut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Been there, done that. (Made an awesome swirl in the mold, then glanced over and spied the fo cup on the counter -- still full.) Hey, did you get that soap sample I sent ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 the blue sugar? was that from you? The envelope was totally mangled and I'm surprised it got here.I, uh, er, um misplaced it - but as soon as I find it I'll bring it to work with the Backwoods blue and see what they think.In the meantime PM me your addy and I'll ship you mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Whipped up a second batch. NOT pretty this time, but it does smell good.I hope this learning curve is steeper rather than longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau's mama Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 (I have tried many times and always got ugly)...forgot the FOdamnit!!!Um...well CB...I think it's a very lovely TRANSPARENT soap Hmm, was there supposed to be a pic, or am I just slow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Well, now, I don't know that my answer will prove whether or not you are slow, but...I didn't post the pic cause I ran out of batteries. But I will, I will.Does HP always shrink so much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I have never done CPHP but HP does shrink a bit as it dries out. It depends on how much of the water is cooked out during the cooking process. I imagine, just imagine I don't know from experience, that CPHP would have more water in it when you put it int he mold, hence the extra shrinkage. Don't quote me on that though, let an experienced CPHPer chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 My experience with HP is that the soaps do shrink significantly more over time and even get a little wierd after 6 months or so of being stored in a cardboard box. That is one of the reasons I prefer CP. Maybe I was doing something wrong though.What's funny is you'd think all the moisture would be cooked out, right?Bethany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Mine have shrunk a bit over time I have noticed. I had some wrapped in a paper band and had to reband them b/c the paper just slid right off and I know they were banded tightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonne Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Where can it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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