Vio Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I couldn't stop myself. I tried, but the urge overtook me. LOL These are scented Peak's Cucumber Melon which is great smelling for a cucumber melon scent. Had to take a picture of the chaise message/heating pad I used because it was just too funny. Boy, I'm never going to try and handle these with no gloves on ever again. I got bit on the side of my pinky on the first bar. Ran to wash with a hunk of my lard soap really fast and calmed it down. Little red but not bad but ouch. LOL I didn't get a gel, but it was set up enough to cut. Wanted to get it cut before I went to bed to avoid any problems. I used a combo of liquid colors and pops and did an itp swirl, with the rest poured on top and swirled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisa Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Pretty Colors . Congrats , your getting the hang of this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Dee* Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 those are very pretty ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Awesome! Looks like Mardi Gras! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel91805 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Those look fantastic! Let me send you my address, cuz I want one! LOL at the chaise lounger heating pad thingy. Very ingenious of you! Love the huge pillar on top holding it down. FWIW...I have never insulated my salt bars.....at most I'll put them in an unheated oven for a bit. Try a batch without insulating and see if there is a difference. I've never noticed one, and I'm lazy, so I don't bother. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONNAMAC Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Those look great, I did salt bars today, and after almost three hours in the oven at 150, and with a lid on, I still don't think I got a gel. If I did it was quick, but I kept on peaking(I know), but never saw one. I cut them and don't notice a partial gel either , so that is good. Those are very pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 No sooner than 6 weeks though Angel91805! LOL Thank you! And good to know I'm not alone in the no gel thing and it's not a big deal. That itp swirl thing is great!!! I can't wait to play with that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 They look great! Beautiful coloring.As far as the gel...I think they gel, but we just don't see/recognize it with the salt bars for some reason. I swear I've had some gelling as I was pouring them into the molds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Very nice and great swirl, especially for your first time. I have bene soaping for over 2 years now and haven't tried salt bars, although they are on my list for later this spring!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise2456 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Pretty Colors and Great Looking Soaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisterkaren Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Very pretty springy looking soaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Very nice, they look great, I love your colors too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Very pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Vio,very pretty Salt Bars!!!! You are going to love using these in the Summer. I think I made myself about 20 of these salt bars I know my family is probably going to ask for a few!!Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Very nice and great swirl, especially for your first time. I have bene soaping for over 2 years now and haven't tried salt bars, although they are on my list for later this spring!StephDitto - I've been soaping for over 4 years and haven't tried making a salt bar yet. I do love them though, just haven't gotten around to it.. LOL VIO, I'll have to peek at them from home. I can't view them from work for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 Thank you! I'm pretty proud of these because of the swirls. I look at them, and just can't believe "I" did this! LOL They really weren't hard at all to make. The bars came out pretty chunky too, considering I actually lessened my oils a bit for this mold, to compensate for added room the salt might take, in my mold. I picked one up before and they're so heavy too. Barbara thank you for the advice you gave me that time on the salt bars. I used the method you mentioned, and it worked beautifully! Thank you!!!! I haven't tried to wash with a sliver of this yet. Going to give it a few days. The colors are exactly as they were when I poured them too, which is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueH Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Those are gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Beautiful colors and swirls! :highfive:Keep it up and I'll have to give in and try salt bars too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melann Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Awesome salt bars! Love the colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thank you! SatinDucky, they were really fun to make. I haven't used one yet, and hope they have the effect they're supposed to have with the like stone and creamy thing. You just have to give yourself time so you can pull them to cut much sooner. You can't just walk away from them till the next day. They really were a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Those are just beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thank you! Today they're hard as a rock and omg so heavy. Same sized bars as I usually make, but twice the weight. I still get some give though when I press really hard, so not going to test a sliver yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hey, those are pretty good~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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