Michele Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I like the way this one turned out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macnmyer Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Oh I like that a lot. Can I ask what kind of colorants you use for you HP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I like it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 now that sounds very very yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 I used Peacock Dye True Teal - I am a total convert! The colors are lovely and it only takes about a 1/4 ounce for a 6 pound batch - yay.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 That is really pretty, I love the soft green!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph in tx Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Love that look! I wanna smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisajo Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 very pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katshe Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Michele tat soap looks beautifulYou said you hp, just wondering how you get that buttery look on top?Mine look rough and flakey on top and full of air bubbles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 This is my first "intentional" HP and I took it to a medium trace and then poured the layers and swirled with a chop stick. Then I took the chopstick (about 20 minutes after pour) to the top lightly to make the buttery or frosting appearance.As far as the air bubbles, you want to SB on low and then in spurts. I then tap my soaping pot on the counter for a few good raps before pouring and then pour slow and steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 love the color. very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybyrd Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Oo, yum. I like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I love that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbtddr Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 great looking soap love the color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I love this color! I may just wait till I run out of SS and try the peacock. But does peacock have a mix for a black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthygirl Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 That is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katshe Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Michele, I have only hp'd once, mine was not pourable . More like taffy. so forgive my ignorance. So you did not let it get to applesauce stage If i am understanding correctly, Also What about cure time since you pour sooner. Does your soap still have lye in it when you pour?I strive to make a beautiful soap like yours. I am very impresed.Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 Scented - I am not sure but I am sure that you could come really close with blending some of the primary colors. The only problem is that is takes so little of the dye to get a vibrant color that you might end up with more than you need?I am a total convert at this point and won't be looking back. :rolleyes2Katsche - I don't let it go to applesauce but just before and I have not had trouble with residual lye. I let mine go to cure for a full 6 weeks just to be sure. I PH tested it and came back at a 7 so that is good but it is soft and I really want to let it harden more before I send it on to customers. Keep practicing and you will get it. I also swirl totally different and that is how I get the stone effect on my soaps. This one looks similar to the stone Larimar and here is an example.http://www.lariamber.com/larirough.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonne Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 That's gorgeous~nice and smooth and creamy textured top. The color is lovely too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Oooh! Those look pretty!Irena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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