Brat Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 The orange soap here is gelled GM with Coppertone FO. I added a little orange mica, not sure how much of it is orange because of the mica and how much is orange cause of the GM! The second is Axe-Essence, with aloe juice. It gelled as well, and I used a little green mica for the swirl that you can't really see. It didn't want to gel all the way to the edges, but still turned out ok.Last is my first attempt at 100% coconut milk. No color, German Chocolate Cake FO, and gel. Not sure I really like the whole gel deal, the soap is so much creamier and solid-looking when it doesn't gel... I'll have to wait and see how they feel in the shower in a month or so to make my final decision though!Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Those look very nice!! Some nice colors as well. I've never made a soap without it gelling. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I prefer the feel of gelled soap, though most people say after a month or so they feel no difference. I think those are all beautiful soaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Brat, those look great! They look nice and creamy. I really like that nice orange color you got in the first one. Bet they smell terrific too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I prefer the feel of gelled soap, though most people say after a month or so they feel no difference. I think those are all beautiful soaps.There's gotta be some truth in that. I like to gel also, but I've tried a few no-gel bars and they feel great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thanks!!It seems to me to be so much easier just sticking them in the freezer for an hour or so to prevent gel than to cover them up and keep peeking to make sure it reaches the edges. My molds are plastic, so I might try to come up with a system to warm the bottom a bit, maybe that'll help it spread. I think the orange one tried to overheat, as it has a little of the alien brain thing going on. When I saw that, I removed the cover that I had on it and let it cool a little. One day I'll learn how to cut them uniform.. seems they're always different shapes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 They all look marvelous. I love to gel my soaps. They are easier to cut and get harder faster when gelled. Now the milk soaps I can understand not gelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I love them all but especially love the middle one! Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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