Vio Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I'd like to thank everyone who was so helpful. The forum as well, which gave me tons of information to learn from. This was Eugenia's shoe box soap class recipe. I couldn't wait to open it up and look. Then they felt cool and looked hard so I went ahead and cut them. I put them on my tongue and no zap happened. When I got a chip on the stove and washed it and my tape knife after I cut them, I saw definate bubbling. I'm simply amazed at this process. Really amazing and I know I'm now hooked. My top is kind of funky because I had excess colored left in my squeeze bottle and just did a two times over the top. I didn't want to waste. I didn't know I could sink the tip, but will do that next time if I run into that again. All in all, I don't think they look bad at all! I used Eugenia's shoe box beginner recipe and the swirl method from the forum sticky. I should have done round swirls as well to mix it up a bit more because it was in the higher trace when I swirled. I think if I did that, it would have come out cool looking. Next time! The tops are cool with the texture. I love the way the tops are uneven and textured looking! Now I know what trace makes that so if I do loaf, I might have some success with textured tops! Here we go!!! I'd like to introduce you all to Vio's first soap!!! White Tea from Natural Artisan and color is parsley and cocoa powder. Smells really good. I've learned a ton just by actually doing it. I wasn't scared but had a lot of respect for the process and didn't fool around when it came to the lye. I wanted it quiet and calm so it was best to do it middle of the night. Today had a hard time waking up. I couldn't fall asleep till after 3 am, I was so worked up and excited. LOL Slept in till like noon. What a night last night was. So much fun! Thanks again for all the tips and help and kind words of encouragement!!! Next will be a castile. Tonight maybe if I can't stop myself. This is addicting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybirdsoaps Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Those look great! and im sure they smell fantastic! Beware of the addiction! LOL Im so excited I get to soap today since I received my oils from the co-op.....Ive been going through withdrawals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Looks great for a first time. Did you do check for Zap? the tongue test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 very very nice.I would personally recommend not curing them for long on metal though - unless you want to learn more about DOS. Not all metal seems to contribute to it but some does. So put a paper towel under the soapies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Those look great..Congratulations...Really did a good job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Congrats! Now the soap bug has bitten you. You will not rest until you have soaped till your hearts content and you are exhausted. LOL Great looking soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye_SC Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 OH WOW!! Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Great job!!! Congrats on your first batch of soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Wow those are beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Great job, Vio! Hope to see more of your stuff in the gallery soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Yummmmmmm......... They look like dessert! The kids aren't bad either.Congratulations! e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Thank you everyone and I will put paper towels under them thank you CareBear! I'm proud of them. I guess they could look worse huh? LOL It's funny but if they were scented chocolate cheesecake, they're be perfect!!! LOL I did test for zap and none!!! Not even a little tingle. Nothing but the taste of soap so I guess I mixed properly! My husband had to go to Home Depot so I tagged along and he just bought me this beautiful metal front, lockable two door, tall Husky ventilated cabinet. The thing is taller than me! He's sick of my candle and soap stuff all over the kitchen table I guess. He didn't mind tossing the 150 bucks at the cashier one bit!! I almost said I don't need it and he told me to please, let's get it so we can get the stuff off the table. Oh yeah. I have the candle and soap bug bad. I guess it could be worse? I'd rather have a soap and candle addiction than some other addictions out there. I had to add the picture I took of my little ones. Momma pride thing and all. Daughter is 7 and son is 5. Boy does that White Tea smell nice in soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Oh it's REALLY important to get in the habit of putting your stuff away as you finish with it. I wish *I* had gotten in that habit - I miss feeding my kids at the dining room table... actually I miss the dining room table, as I haven't seen it in ages.And you can put your lye on the top shelf. Keep it locked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Great looking soap. E has infected a lot of us with the soaping bug with that class of hers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHippie Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Good job for first time or any time in my book! I am still swirl challenged:rolleyes2 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Congrats, Vio, you did it!! I bet you already have plans for the next 5 batches running through your head. Ah, always great to see another one getting hooked. You know that once you've stepped over the soapy threshhold, there's no going back, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 My kitchen table which can seat 8 people, is totally covered now. Things in bags even, hanging off the chairs. I had to get a cabinet for this stuff. I'm upset it's going to be in the basement but it's for the best anyway. It's cool and darker down there so it's good for the fo. LOL Have to take care of the fo. Thank you all for the congrats! Yes I'm a gone-er. I've stepped over the soapy threshhold and there's no going back for sure!!! *planning my next soaps* I put 3 sheets of paper towel under the soaps to ward off the dos fairies. This white tea is so nice smelling. I can smell this soap from really far away. It's filling the room. Light and nice scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Oh yeah. I have the candle and soap bug bad. I guess it could be worse? I'd rather have a soap and candle addiction than some other addictions out there. So true.I made Peaks White Tea and Ginger a week ago and it smells divine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Right on, you're a soaper! Keep it up and keep the pics coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthygirl Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Congrats on your first soap!!! They look fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Great job! Your swirls even went the whole way through. I have been soaping for 2 years now and most of my swirls don't do that!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Congratulations on the first of many successful soap batches. You never forget your first. But I have to admit that I'm not sure which I liked better, the pics of your wonderful soap or the pics of those 2 cute kids!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Congrats on your first soap!! Rockin says it looks like a marshmellow treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Thank you everyone! I'm really proud of them now I have to admit! LOL And, I owe it all to you wonderful people here for being there with all the great information tucked away here, and your most generous way of helping when someone is struggling with their homework! I thank the members and owners of CandleTech/CraftServer for helping me find these new fun things to do with my time and actually do them instead of just wishing I could!!! My hat is forever off to you all. Thank you!!!! :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 "My kitchen table which can seat 8 people, is totally covered now. Things in bags even, hanging off the chairs."OMG, Vio, you just described MY table (and chairs) complete with bags hanging. Kinda annoys me a little when people are coming over and I have to clean it off, cuz that's when I inevitably lose something. Again, congrats on your first soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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