DeeB Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I just wanted to thank everyone for their help with my first batch of soap. I unmolded and cut it last night..yippee I have soap! Put them up to cure, can't wait until they are ready to try. They aren't the prettiest soap, got a rind on it, I'm not sure but does that mean the soap got too warm? I'm excited now I want to try something pretty with a swirl! Adding another addiction to my already long list. Thanks so much for all your help, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!You might be right, the rind may have been from overheating.. But cut that rind off and use the rest!We want a pic!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Congraaaaaaaaats To U. Yes Bring On The Pix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 :yay: Yay, congrats on you first batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeB Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 Okay, here's a picture. I trimmed the top but still have to trim the sides and bottom. Sorry, the picture is a blurry. My daughter insisted on scented soap, so I used Frankincense and Myrrh, it behaved very well and the soap has kind of a baby magic scent to it, smells good. It did turn the soap a tan color, but I kind of like it, it will look good in my prim bathroom.Mixing the lye wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, so I'm ready to try another batch.Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberia Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 :yay:YaY!!:yay: It looks terrific and I bet it smells divine!Kimberly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 YAY! I was going to come in here and say "Missy, it ain't soap 'til you show us pictures", and there it was! Nice looking. Congrats :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 It looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 WTG & It looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candleslh Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Congrats!!! It's a wonderful experience to make your first soap. Especially when you're really scared of the lye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsallgood20 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Way to go!!! Congrats on your first. Feels good doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 WOW, that came out really nice, I'm impressed. I love the tan color and your presentation is very good also. I've just gotta try this someday..... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeB Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 YAY! I was going to come in here and say "Missy, it ain't soap 'til you show us pictures", and there it was! Nice looking. Congrats :highfive: Thanks, just wanted to tell you how awesome your tutorial is! I've looked at everyone I could find on the web and yours is the best by far. Just for future reference, if I get a batch that doesn't gel I know that it will still be soap but will it take longer to be ready to use?Thanks,Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeB Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 Congrats!!! It's a wonderful experience to make your first soap. Especially when you're really scared of the lye. Thanks! I can honestly say I am over my lye phobia, I went today to a little grocery store here and bought all the red devil lye they had. Got some pretty weird looks from the lady checking me out. I made sure I told her it was for soap didn't want her to think I was a drug dealer..LOL!She wrinkled up her nose and told me her grandmother used to make soap and it was yucky and smelled bad. I told her that when the soap is cured and I know it's okay to use, I'll bring her a bar to try. I shop there all the time and she is always so nice, I figure I can spare a bar for her.Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeB Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 Way to go!!! Congrats on your first. Feels good doesn't it? Yeah, when I saw it had turned out good, it was kind of like opening a Christmas present that you really really wanted..LOL!Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeB Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 WOW, that came out really nice, I'm impressed. I love the tan color and your presentation is very good also. I've just gotta try this someday..... LOLThanks, I like your little quote at the bottom. My husband tells me that all the time too, but he's still here...LOL!Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 ... Just for future reference, if I get a batch that doesn't gel I know that it will still be soap but will it take longer to be ready to use?Thanks,DeeYup. "If in doubt, wait it out" Or if you're like me, get really frustrated at a bad batch and toss it in the garbage I could probably double my income if I sold all my failed batches to another soaper who likes to rebatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vec Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Congradulations on your first batch of soap! I'm getting prepared to make my first batch as well. I hope I can do as well as you did. I think I'm going to start with a very basic recipe...no fragrances and no dyes. I got some 3" pvc for my mold...i wonder how long I need to leave it in the mold before i can take it out and cut it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeB Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 Congradulations on your first batch of soap! I'm getting prepared to make my first batch as well. I hope I can do as well as you did. I think I'm going to start with a very basic recipe...no fragrances and no dyes. I got some 3" pvc for my mold...i wonder how long I need to leave it in the mold before i can take it out and cut it?Thanks! I'm not sure about the pvc molds, I used a wooden log mold and it was ready to take out the next day. But I bet if you post a question about how long it takes someone who uses pvc would be glad to help you out.Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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