MissMary Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Scented with Calming Water Type. The color ain't very "poppy" but I used liquid diluted coloring and didn't want to get to heavy to start with. I probably should have started with plain white, but... I get so dang antsy!It's a small batch and after I poured, I realized I didn't tape well enough (no leaking, just looks funky).It's a little gloppy on top, as soon as the lye touched the oils, it went from clear to goop within 3 seconds or so, tried to mix as fast as my arm would go and get it in there.Anyways, here ya go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Lovely work! You've been devirginized as a soaper. :highfive: I have issues myself with aquatic scents, they sometimes accelerate on me. I soap it stone cold, to avoid drama. Heck, I soap everything cold, to eliminate most issues. And now, a word from our sponser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Very nice..it looks really nice, and when you cut it, it will even look different..You can make dozens of soaps and still have this happen..But like angel said,,soap cool....Congratulations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Very nice looking soap there. The colors are really pretty. You've been bitten by the SOAPING BUG :DWelcome to our world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thank you guys! At least I know it doesn't *look* like a total wreck. How it works, we'll wait and see. I'm determined to give it at least 3 weeks. I soaped again tonight. I'm using some extra sturdy votive boxes that amazingly hold 2lbs. of soap, with no problems. I just - dare I say it - wish I had more oils! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Looking good. You will be hooked in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Very nice!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruina Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 :highfive: Congratulations on your first batch of many, many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Wooo! It's fun isn't it? I've made about 3 batches CP so far. I just tried out rebatching the other night. Soaping is super fun and there's always something new to learn it seems. Congrats on your new venture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise2456 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Congrats. Your soap looks Great. Happy Soapmaking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thank you again! It's sorta looking a bit ashy and the edges are a touch crumbly, but it doesn't zap at all, so I'm gonna have to sit on my hands a few more days! All the "wet spots" are gone now, pretty sure it was some lye, so I was excited! I unmolded it, but since it seemed crumbly, I didn't cut it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Now that is a nice looking soap! My first soap looked like vomited peas. Not kidding. Smelled great but man was it ugly. Good job. There is no stopping you now. It's another addiction and you have lots of company. :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Nice soap!Congrats on the color. I think my first soap was a plain white salt bar that seized midway thru. What a mess that was.Save a bar from this batch and put it away for later to look back at and see how far you've come in 6 months and a few years as you develop your own style. It's kinda neat to see the progression and transformation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Good job; congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Goodlookin' first soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Quite nice so far, be sure to post the cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelli1843 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Looks like a good beginning, Mary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amillion3147 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 And what a wonderful job you have done. I love the swirl and texture. Light years ahead from my first attempt which was a mold full of raw oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billie Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Great looking soap and welcome to your new addiction. I love making candles but somehow slipped over here to the other side and love it even more. Isn't it exciting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Thank you everyone! I can't wait to get home and make some more!!! I wouldn't have had it come out halfway decent looking if it weren't for everyone here. I read so much before I started, and surfed so many pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Good job and welcome to the addiction of soaping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myst25872002 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Congrats on your first of many because the addiction has now begun lol.Would love to see cut pics.Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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