debratant Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Not sure what is going on with this log...but I kinda thought the effect really matches the fragrance. I LOVE this FO and have been dying to make a batch of soap with it.The crackling is only on the inside...the outside of the bars are smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 That is so cool I love it!!!Barbara AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Lookin' good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I love the soap. How did you get the crackling or is it a secret?The soap is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debratant Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 Rae....I have no idea how the crackling happened. The only thing I can think of is I used beer as the liquid. Not sure why it happened. It looked nice and smooth going into the mold. I don't think my beer was as flat as it should have been. Only opened it the day before so I'm wondering if that was it? I don't know but I really like the way it turned out. I'm usually so disappointed in most of my soap as far as looks go. Never usually what I see in my head. Thanks everyone for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Debbie, whatever you did made an awesome soap. I make beer soap all the time and never had something this cool happen to my soap. Rae....I have no idea how the crackling happened. The only thing I can think of is I used beer as the liquid. Not sure why it happened. It looked nice and smooth going into the mold. I don't think my beer was as flat as it should have been. Only opened it the day before so I'm wondering if that was it? I don't know but I really like the way it turned out. I'm usually so disappointed in most of my soap as far as looks go. Never usually what I see in my head. Thanks everyone for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 wow it looks intentional, cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Very pretty! Matches the scent very nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 That is absolutely gorgeous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerJill Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Absolutely beautiful! I LOVE it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Deb, that soap is gorgeous. Very drool-worthy! I love Crackling Birch, I bet it smells wonderful in soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni S. Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Deb,That's some cooool lookin' soap:yay: Now if you can only duplicate it when you have to make another batch. If you ever find out just how it turned out that way, let us know please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debratant Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Thanks again you guys. I was thinking about it last night...my beer was room temperature when I added the lye to it. It also had only been opened, poured into a plastic cup and sat overnight. There were obviously still bubbles to the beer, though it didn't really volcano or anything. The lye water did turn pretty brown. Could it have been a combination of room temperature beer and the fact that it still had fizz? I had forgotten to put the beer in the fridge because I've moved all my soaping stuff into our empty rental (we own a duplex) and there is no fridge there so I just plain forgot lol. I'm going to try this again in the next day or two and duplicate what I did. I'll let you know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I agree the crackle effect looks too cool! You gotta do that again then you can be the crackle expert. Love the colors too. Very, very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Very C:cool2::cool2:L. I've made lots of batches before and only had that happen once towards the beginning and I have no idea what caused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulougirl Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 That look sooo good! Great job I love happy accidents that like! hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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