beau's mama Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Pic 1 is Sweet Innocence. It was supposed to be red oxide, but it's pink. I gotta work on measuring those oxides, dammit. I used the fo at .7 & it's sticking to me like crazy & smelling up the room it's curing in!Pic 2 is Tony's Lilac. The purple came out exactly how I wanted it, but the wannabe swirls suck. Tony's Lilac kicks but in my M&P and everything else, but I'm not loving it in CP. Maybe a good cure will take care of that, I hope. So far the bar is feeling really creamy, which I do love.Pic 1 & 2 were 1.5# batches (just cause I could )Miss Hisbiscus asked us earlier today "How low can you go?" Well, so far down to an 8oz batch. That's pic 3 scented w/ Floralissma. That yellow is a freaky looking baby poo color, and wow, that's a strong floral! I made some M&P w/ it & used 1/4 oz to a # and it's smelling the same in both.I'm actually a lil' proud of that...umm...stuff I did on top. It was definitely a lot easier than trying to swirl. Would that be considered texture? As frustrating as some parts may be, this CP stuff is very relaxing. I was hand-stirring my lil batch, looking out the window at the deer, with Johnny Gill singing softly in the background & my dogs snoring to the beat. So calming LOLThanks for loking ya'll. Critiques, tips & tricks are always welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I think the colors are fabulous, love the soft look of the Lilac.You did a 8oz batch? Holy shiznit. Brave woman, you are. I have gram scale and still won't do it. Maybe I'm overthinking the whole small batch theory. Or just plain lazy. :rolleyes2The Floralissma looks way cool on top, I'd like to see a cut pic, when it's ready. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 The first two are gorgeous! That last one... ummm... kinda like diaper droppings...lol :lipsrsealYou did an 8oz batch?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Well they came out pretty beautiful even though the color wasn't what you wanted. Love the crinkle cut too! The last one, well the color is different but the texture is amazing. Yes I'd call it a texture. LOL I think plain colored soaps with the texture on them are beautiful. They're fun to make too, from what I've experienced. Like playing with cake icing. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau's mama Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 I think the colors are fabulous, love the soft look of the Lilac.You did a 8oz batch? Holy shiznit. Brave woman, you are. I have gram scale and still won't do it. Maybe I'm overthinking the whole small batch theory. Or just plain lazy. :rolleyes2The Floralissma looks way cool on top, I'd like to see a cut pic, when it's ready. LOL!LMAO Nah, not brave, just a little nutty...and broke! I have M&P bases to buy, tons of oils to get (have you seen the price of Meadowfoam ) , & a million other things I "need". I refuse to waste anything! So I figure if I create a recipe I end up not liking or use a fo I end up hating, I haven't wasted much, KWIM? Plus, I want to see if the Earth will cave in if I do a teeny batch LOLNext on the "down low" soap batch is 1 single, solitary 4oz bar. What's the "small batch theory"? You know I'm a CP noob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 You did just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Dee* Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 very pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Pretty! I love the yellow one in the mold, great texture. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Love your new babies!.....8 oz huh?...WELL, I guess it's been brought-ed :laugh2: why this is unheard of for an experienced soaper:shocked2: and here comes a noob doing 8 oz batches....whouda thunk it? All that's left is the single bar and I say, Go For It! Waiting for cut pics:waiting: anyone else want to try it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau's mama Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Thanks everyone for the encouragement! Here is the Floralissima cut. I got 3 bars, but I was so frantic, I stuck a bar in some water just to make sure it would float (it's 100% coconut) and hot damn it did And WOOOOOOOOW! I had to use a teeny, tiny slither just to be sure I actually had soap. That lil' slither bubbled like crazy. I can only imagine what a full bar will do.I did not think I'd like the 100% coconut soap, but it just may become the standard CP in my house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I think the top now almost looks like baroque. Cool~!Nice cuts, too. I have the most unsteady hand known to a soaper. HA HA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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