soapnewbie Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Hello,I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to make a neopolitan soap. And what color pink would they use. Please help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Using a log mold, I'd get some sturdy dividers, plexiglass maybe, thin enough that they'll stay in place till you're done pouring, and then remove the dividers. Pink ... I'd use hot pink ... mica form, but there's a nice fireberry color pink on the light end in SS. Can't help you beyond that.Or I'd pour three layers into a slab mold or swirl in two of the colors and pass on the layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOAPFREAK Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Make sure the dividers fit tight and you pour at a thicker trace or otherwise it run out underneath the dividers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Amethyst Pink from MMS is a wonderful pink. Pink oxide works as well. Here's a combination of pink oxide and amethyst pink.Made in three separate layers. Can you see where I dropped the spatula onto the second layer while pouring the third? Good luck with your neapolitan soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozyaromas Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Brenda, those bars look wondeful, the color arrangement is great looks very neopolitan!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Brenda, you always have the prettiest soapies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Brenda, OMG those look awesome. They look like little deserts. I will have to get some from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Those are great looking..just need a ice cream stick and they would pass for ice cream.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAS Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Amethyst Pink from MMS is a wonderful pink. Pink oxide works as well. Here's a combination of pink oxide and amethyst pink.Made in three separate layers. ---Classic! TAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapnewbie Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 Thanks,Everyone for the input. I had a red Mica cellini I believe and mixed it with a white base and the pink I wanted turned out. I made the neoplitian that I was wanting, but it was the Melt and pour process. I will be trying either the hot or cold press soap soon. I am just trying to figure out which one is easier. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Really that gave you pink? I got orange with it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb12c Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Using a log mold, I'd get some sturdy dividers, plexiglass maybe, thin enough that they'll stay in place till you're done pouring, and then remove the dividers. Pink ... I'd use hot pink ... mica form, but there's a nice fireberry color pink on the light end in SS. Can't help you beyond that.Or I'd pour three layers into a slab mold or swirl in two of the colors and pass on the layers.Hi Scented, I would like to try this but I am competely lost in how to do this. I can understand how to do it in a slab mold by just pouring layers. But it a log mold? I am lost LOL (nothing new) Where do you put the dividers? If you put them like this, how would you cut the soap so that all three colors would be in it?And if you put them like this, how would you get them out? They would be under the soap in between the layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Pour your colors (put the dividers in the second illustration -- lengthwise) into the spaces created by the dividers and after pouring, remove the dividers carefully so the soap fills up the space between and then let gel/set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapnewbie Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hi Scented,Yep I used a white glycerin base and a little red with a little bit of strawberry oil and got the pink. Aw man I hope it was pink. It looked pink. I swear. I'll post a picture later to show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daria Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Your soaps are absolutely delicious, beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hi Scented,Yep I used a white glycerin base and a little red with a little bit of strawberry oil and got the pink. Aw man I hope it was pink. It looked pink. I swear. I'll post a picture later to show.So you were using MP then? That would probably explain the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapnewbie Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hi Scented, Yes it was a MP base. I will be trying the CP this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Using it in CP it went orange on me, but if it doesn't do that to you, please tell me the secret! Good luck with your CP batch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb12c Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Pour your colors (put the dividers in the second illustration -- lengthwise) into the spaces created by the dividers and after pouring, remove the dividers carefully so the soap fills up the space between and then let gel/set up.Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I believe Brenda pours her layers without using dividers. I have done two layers without dividers and it isn’t so hard. Just prepare 3 separate 1lb batches of soap, keeping the oils and lye separated until you are ready to make the batch. First pour your first layer, pouring at a medium/thin trace. Then start blending your second batch, bring to a thinner trace than the first layer and slowly pour onto the first layer. Then blend your third layer, bring to a thin trace, same as the second and slowly pour over the second layer. Cover and let sit for a couple days before slicing.The layers should be firmed up enough to pour on top of each other, while you are taking the time to slowly blend the next layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debk Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 These soaps look wonderful. They would be great for valentine baskets. I am making my first batch of soap tomorrow morning, yikes. Do you make three batches of soap for the nepolian or can you just divide or batch of in three different containers make the three different colors. I know this is probably a dumb question but had to ask, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debk Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Does anyone know where to buy the dividers for the soap mold or do you just buy some plexi glass and make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Buy some plexi and make them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozyaromas Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 No question is a dumb question ......I would divided portions of the soap in different containers and color than layer into your mold.These soaps look wonderful. They would be great for valentine baskets. I am making my first batch of soap tomorrow morning, yikes. Do you make three batches of soap for the nepolian or can you just divide or batch of in three different containers make the three different colors. I know this is probably a dumb question but had to ask, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Here's what I did a couple of days ago. Was trying a new scent, so tried a new way of pouring and colouring, well for me anyway. I'm sure the idea has been done a thousand times before.As I wanted it to fit my log mould, I used my usual recipe, melted the oils, then divided that into three equal portions into three pots. Made up the lye water, divided that into three separate equal portions. Divided the scent the same way. Made up the three colours that I wanted to use, in my case green pink and white. Used TD for the white.Then I made up the bottom layer of soap. Did as usual, coloured, scented then poured. I wanted tilted layers, so the next layer couldn't go on until the first layer was set hard enough that I could tilt the log mould in the other direction.Made up the second layer, coloured, scented and poured gently onto the first.When this set, straightened my log, and poured the third layer.Wrapped and let gel.I wouldn't recommend a scent that traced fairly quickly, as I like time to play. Thankfully this scent was beautiful to work with.If I can work out how to post a pic, I will try and show you the finished result.Not quite what i wanted, but for a first, I'm fairly happy with it.Just how I do things.Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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