Francis Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I know they are rather ugly, but considering that less than a month ago, I knew nothing about making soap, I think they turned out okay. I really have a problem with going gung-ho with my SB, though. I add the EO after reaching trace, and I have to mix again to get the EO thoroughly incorporated. By then, it becomes super thick. Sadly, with the last batch (green top with creme base), my original intent was to attempt a swirl for the very first time. But the thing got so thick, so I couldn't swirl. Should I just add EO before reaching a trace? I want to be able to stop mixing at thin trace, but I am paranoid that I might end up with a failed batch if I don't mix thoroughly. Also, in that very same soap, what are those white blotches? I didn't do a zap test on it yet since it hasn't even been 48 hours. The recipe was 10% castor, 90% CO with 18% superfat w/ 100% GM. I wanted to try 100% CO soap, but thought that the castor may add more bubbles. My hubby can't live w/o bubbles and I make most of my soaps for him. This was a big batch for me so I hope I didn't screw up. Any advice would be much appreciated. TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I think they are very nice. My favorite is the last one. Love that color combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I love them ! I applaude anyone who will start a new project. It's scary and fun and crazy and frustrating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Like button! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 They look great!Add add my fo, eo to the oils once they have cooled .Just make sure you know which ones move fast.Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Opppsss i meant to say I Add lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 what are those white blotchesPossibly stearic acid spots.Perhaps you are SBing too much - using a whisk or spoon sometimes helps to slow things down a bit.Your soapies look very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) They look very good. I think the spots are stearic acid too. If you soap a little bit warmer that might help. Edited December 14, 2011 by Kitn add more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I'm impressed. I haven't made my first batch yet but mine will just be plain, square, uncolored boring soap. I just hope it turns out like soap. What did you use for your colors--liquid pigment? My favorite is the last one. I'll want to find some coloring and some prettier molds than just a box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 I'm impressed. I haven't made my first batch yet but mine will just be plain, square, uncolored boring soap. I just hope it turns out like soap. What did you use for your colors--liquid pigment? My favorite is the last one. I'll want to find some coloring and some prettier molds than just a box.Thank you everyone for being so nice about my ugly newbie soaps. Hmmm, I better do some research as to how stearic acid forms in CP soaps. Jackie, I just used powder pigments from Brambleberry. I think liquid would be easier, but haven't tried them yet. I didn't use any proper soap molds for these soaps either, except for the flower one. For the last soap, I lined a throw away wooden box with no-melt mylar sheet from Joann. I was surprised how great the mylar sheet was for unmolding and it made such pretty smooth surface. I also used a glad tupperware for some of the ones that I cut like a pie wedge. Can't wait to get my wooden mold that I ordered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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