Kaylors Kreations Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 My DH is really a sweetie, I was sitting on the sofa watching a movie with our little one when he came in yesterday early afternoon and he had a gift for me... a bucket of Lard and a HUGE bottle of OO OMG He really does listen to me!!!!So I just couldn't let his gift go to waste... I pop my numbers in Soapcalc and figure what I'm going to need then it hits me, I really didn't like how that first batch came out shape wise... when I make a quick run to Wally World, I also make a second stop at Michaels right across the street (now tell me that isn't a dangerous intersection) and pick up a packet of soap colors, a teeny tiny jar of glitter and a piece of foamcore. I looked online and found what is more or less standard for soap size, and made myself a mold. it's 3.5x3.5x10 inches. For something to start with, I don't think its too shabby. Though I have a feeling I'll be cutting myself some wood to make more permanent ones in the near future...WOW did the lard trace fast, Since I've only ever made the other soap the other day, I made it the same recipe but with lard instead of the Veggie Shortening. I only used a few drops of the soap color and I think I nearly found out what soap on a stick is (or on a spatula). It didn't swirl very nicely because the colored bit was so firm but it's still a pretty soap to me, or at least interesting looking. I think little one will be begging for a bar of this since it has such a nice little sparkle to it.---- Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Looks good! Sounds like you are addicted. Glad your hubby came through for ya!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbtddr Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Looks great and it is nice when a man listens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Libby, you are on a roll there, woman! And it's good to get a man trained right from the get-go, LOL. Bless his heart for listening and coming through Your soap looks terrific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Nothing better than a thoughtful man. Very pretty, nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaylors Kreations Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Thanks Gals, I feel like a McDonald's Commercial... I'm Lovin it!!I have a feeling I'm going to have to wait for my pops and give both recipes another spin before I decide which I like better to use as a 'plain ole bar of soap' for my planned b&b and soap line. I used 2 different colorings so not sure the super fast trace and hard trace on my colored bits here the recipe or the coloring...Oh well.. guess that means I'm going to have to make more and buy more FOs and other stuff... DARN:p---- Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Congrats! You are definately addicted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaylors Kreations Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 And its all Y'alls faults... I was happy playing with my wax and wicks and FOs... but then I got involved here on this board and now look at me..... worrying about which FOs I have that are good soapers and buying lard and being concerned about if I have enough OO in the cupboard for both cooking and soaping...If anything, I'll just have that much more to add to my crafting skills... and I'm not so Fight Club spooked over lye (though I know its still dangerous...)Dang IT!!:pLub Y'allNow if only the UPS or Mail man or whoever is bringing me my Pops would hurry the heck up n give em to me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GrandmaArial Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 What a sweet husband! Sweet soap too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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