Louise Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I just put my 2nd swirl batch to bed and this time I remembered to take a pic first. [ATTACH]14622[/ATTACH]This time went better. I made sure my dyes were mixed properly and added the soap before it traced and I used a whisk instead of the stick blender. I really felt I had better control over this batch. Thank you Scented and everyone else who offered tips and advice.Now for the bad news. I was washing everything up and all of a sudden it hit me like a load of bricks -- I was so concerned about the friggin dyes, that I forgot to add the fo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm not laughing at you, but I'm chuckling. I think all of us have had that happen or come really close. The swirl is gorgeous and a good practice run FOR the scented batch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 LOL, I'm laughing now, myself... and AT myself. It's ok, you can too. Laughter is good for the soul and besides, it feels good! It was an awful feeling though when it first struck, LMBO! But hey, now I'll have some purdy UNscented soap. There's lots of people who can't do the scent thing. And yep, good swirling practice. Looks like I was a little heavy with the drizzling on the one side of the mold, but have taken note for next time. If I had another slab mold I would have turned right around and the done the batch again and put in the fo. But I only have the one, so tomorrow it's out to the workshop to make myself another one. This waiting 24 hrs for mold turn around is going to drive me more insane than I already am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 This waiting 24 hrs for mold turn around is going to drive me more insane than I already am.Ain't that the truth! Drove me nuts too so now I own way too many molds and have too little space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 And that's why I love HP!! [ATTACH]14627[/ATTACH]But then you taunt me with your CP swirls and see what happens? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Very Nice Looking waiting for Pict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Very pretty colors and unscented soap is good. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel91805 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 :laugh2: <sniff!> Sorry!Here's one more tip for you.....weigh out your FO and then set it INSIDE your mold. If you forget to add it, when you go to pour your soap, you will see it and remember. Now I just add the FO straight to my oils before adding the lye, unless it is an FO that discolors. It does accelerate trace sometimes, but I haven't had unscented soapies in awhile now. (Gosh, I just love this smiley!) BTW...those swirls totally rock. I might just have to get out my slab mold and swirl something soon. I've been sticking to my log molds for awhile now and I can't swirl for &*^% in them. LOL.Hugs,Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 those swirls look good...you will find someone that need sunscented soap..I make unscented soap for my MIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Thanks ladies for your nice comments. I just had a quick peek at it and all is well in there. I can't wait to cut them, I'll be sure to post a pic later tonight. Angel, you made me all over again when I saw your post! I've forgotten the fo a couple times but was always able to pour it back into the pot and add it, but I knew this time was different. So, I made the executive decision to forgo the scent and keep the swirls! lolAnd you're right Donna and Gran, unscented is good for people who need it, and it lets them have pretty bars too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbtddr Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 looks great but that would be a bad deal to forget the scent i have all most done that a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 And you're right Donna and Gran, unscented is good for people who need it, and it lets them have pretty bars too.Ginger, my apologies, I meant to say "Ginger" instead of "Donna". My brain wasn't attached to my fingers at the time.My soap is still a bit on the soft side so haven't cut it yet, but will give it a go later today. I'm dying to see if I got any of the colors down inside this puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Here's a pic of it so far today[ATTACH]14642[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Very pretty! I've done the sans FO thing myself. But you'd be amazed at how many people favor unscented soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Looks very nice. Bet it smells like soap, LOL.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Very, very pretty soap. It would make a great soap for people that can't use fragrances or don't like fragranced soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Here's a pic of the cut bars[ATTACH]14651[/ATTACH]I think there's a problem. These are the consistency of those white erasers you get at the store. I'm wondering now if I had gotten a false trace. Not really sure what to do, guess I'll let them dry and dry and dry and then check them out. Somehow, though, I'm thinking they they're not going to be any good.Thank you everyone for bearing with me on this, I truly appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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