GrandmaArial Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Yesterday I wasn’t thrilled with this; the ginger had taken over and couldn’t smell the gardenia, cinnamon or clove at all. What a difference a day can make. The gardenia has bloomed beautifully! With the undertones of the spices it’s a bold and brassy scent! Probably not for everyone, but definitely me!This is only the second batch of soap I’ve made that has no additives besides some white tea (for liquid) and the FOs. (gardenia, green tea and ginger, clove, and cinnamon). The other batch was my first try at CP and I wouldn’t up tossing it. This one I may make again. Maybe…it moved very fast, was a pain to get in the mold in time. The first attempt for this had white tea swirled in that turned a greenish, greenish black with the silver mica, then the un colored portion seized as I was pouring it into the mold. It actually broke into chunks! I tried to save it by tossing it all into the crock pot but the whole thing took a look of something you don’t want to bath with (think wrong end of a cow, and I’m not talking about the milk). That batch had more green tea and ginger, and infused oils of pepper and nutmeg (just a couple drops each). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Those are very pretty. I adore natural looking soapies. :highfive: You put alot of thought and character into your creations. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbtddr Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 good job the soap looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess05 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Great job! They look great, and so natural!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 Natural? This is the most unnatural soap I’ve made! LOL. The closest to botanicals in it are a few drops of infused oils and the white tea I used for liquid. The specks on top and the grey swirls are silver mica. I was working on making a soap that doesn’t look rustic, LOL, just to be different. I guess I need to try harder, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Very pretty soap...the silver specks give it an industrial look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 oooh I can't wait till March! LOL These look great Cheryl!!! Love the silver mica speckles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I bet that smells yummy!Irena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostly Lurkin Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Another beautiful creation Cheryl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthygirl Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Looks wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Looks great! Bet it smells wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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