Louise Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 So, after finding that fricken golden egg in the dead of night (Day 1's egg), I decided to get a batch of soap going. I even got out my new condiment squeeze bottles I had picked up at the dollar store 2 weeks ago.And here they are:Just poured[ATTACH]15141[/ATTACH]Cuts[ATTACH]15142[/ATTACH]I got my oils and lye mixed and whisked them up a bit and got them all blended together then mixed up my colors and got them in their squeeze bottles. Then traced the main batch, poured, and started the dots. They were spreading out too much after I "dotted" them, so then I shook the bottles... and shook and shook them, trying to get a trace or better trace or what have you. I don't think I ever did get them to thicken up much at all. But anywho, there you have it. Right in the middle of my dotting, guess what???? Yep, it dawned on me I forgot the fo again! *sigh* I blame it on the golden egg. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.Off to make the batch again, but this time with the fo!! grrrrr Thanks for looking, even though they aren't much to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaylors Kreations Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I think they're cute. And definately inspiring a new soaper to give it a whirl... I think I'm going to have to make another trip to Michaels for some more foam core, to make me a slab mold to play with making such pretties.. that is if my pops ever come in...---- Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thanks, Libby I thought you were going to make yourself a wooden mold? Get working on it girl and you'll be all set for when your pops get there and then you can go to town on dottin' and swirlin'.I just put my batch for tonight to bed. There may be pics tomorrow night lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 They are nice! Too bad they don't smell, huh? At least you got the technique down without having to worry about it getting too thick too fast.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Very Pretty Louise!! you did a great job I just love them!!!Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Oh aren't you cool!! I like! I like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Such adorable little hearts! They are wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Very pretty!!! I gotta get me a slab mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Those are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thank you all And yep, no fo But in a way, I'm glad now, cuz I have an unscented soap. In another way I'm glad too because the fo was a floral. So at least I got to play with dotting and swirling without too many complications. We'll see in awhile how the batch I made last night turned out, after finding the fricken egg in the dead of night (egg #2) I made another batch and this time remembered the fo! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 OMG you did it really good!!! Whoo hooo!!! I want to try the Soapfreak hearts one day too, but I'm still afraid. LOL Brave gal Louise!!!! Beautiful!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 Don't go through life being afraid, just jump right in and do it!! I learned alot doing this one and even more doing the second one that I did late last night. I just happen to show my batches whether they are gourmet or not, especially when I try something new. That way maybe others can learn too and I can have others give me suggestions. (suggestions besides stop posting pics...lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 OMG you did it really good!!! Whoo hooo!!! I want to try the Soapfreak hearts one day too, but I'm still afraid. LOL Brave gal Louise!!!! Beautiful!!!! I don't play with my soap too often but here is a tip for you: Pancake mix or a flour and water mix along with food coloring. Thats all you need to practice swirling...oh and a skewer or chopstick.lol Do it until your comfy enough to do it cp style. It really does work as you won't feel so pressured to get it right HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Oh wow!! That looks so nice. I have been eyeing some squeeze bottles .... I am wanting to play some more! lolYou did a great job. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Thanks Hibiscus for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Those look so neat One day I'm gonna have to give it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Thanks again everyone And thank you Hibiscus for that great tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaylors Kreations Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I don't play with my soap too often but here is a tip for you: Pancake mix or a flour and water mix along with food coloring. Thats all you need to practice swirling...oh and a skewer or chopstick.lol Ohhh.. good Idea, my kids have been on a pancake jag lately... Don't think lil one would mind pretty colored pancakes, but not so sure about the boy...Bet if I cooked on just enough heat I could get hearts ON each pancake...Sounds like something to try tomorrow on the last day of spring break Oh yeah, I am going to get some wood n make me real ones, but payday isn't till the end of the week, with foamcore, I can figure just how I need to cut the much spendier wood to get it right when I finally get to the 'real' ones... and THEN I'll have one more mold then I started with!---- Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Libby,Wow, you'll be playing with pancakes and then playing with foam and then playing with wood. Sounds like you have a good time all planned out. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Those look beautiful. I'm sure it sucks they have no fragrance, maybe you can place them in a plastic tote with a scented cotton ball and they will absorb the scent a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillypooh Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Those are so pretty. I am confused as to how u swirled the soap. Any tips, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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