Soap Makers Help!

[cheeptrick]

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If you have soaped successfully with the cucumber and the only difference really is the eo...and base recipe is the same...I'd say eo. I do think I recall reading somewhere that mints are like citrus...they react differently in the soapmaking process.

I think MLF is right...if this is less than 24 hr cure...I'd wait. I have seen separated batches....turn normal. So just wait....I bet the cucumber is leaching out.

 

[Morgaine]

Here is what's weird, the soap is solid, the kinda clear part you see is as solid as the white part, just looks different. There was no leaking of anything, it's not wet, just soft.

 

[chiknwhisperer]

Well I made more soap earlier but I didn't do HP. It has apple pie FO with fall harvest fo shreds on top.

And this time I added the FO to my oils before adding the lye. It worked great!!!

Oh and I had to borrow the label idea with the picture in the background it was just so neat. My DH loves the new labels I made. You all have so many wonderful ideas.

 

[cheeptrick]

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Ok....post photos when you cut. I'm curious about the inside....

You need a

when a batch goes wacky!!

 

[cheeptrick]

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NIIICE!! LOVE this...is this for the swap?? Oh please...say yes! BORROW away...I love it when I steal from someone and then someone steals from me!

Gotta love ETSY...for all those lovely ideas.

 

[chiknwhisperer]

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NIIICE!! LOVE this...is this for the swap?? Oh please...say yes! BORROW away...I love it when I steal from someone and then someone steals from me!

Gotta love ETSY...for all those lovely ideas.

Actually.... I already have my soap for the swap ready to go. I just need to get to the post office. I hope you'll like it. Somewhere in the soap swap thread is a pic of it.

 

[chiknwhisperer]

Here it is.

 

[cheeptrick]

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OHHHH....AWWWW....LOVE THOSE swirls! That is really awesome CW!! I'm looking forward to getting these soaps...

 

[Morgaine]

I know those are soo pretty, I love those Corrie. And your new ones look great too! I like the shreds!

Brandy here you go, these are some pictures. I know it doesn't look it, but those sides feel glass smooth. It's solid, just really soft.

 

[cheeptrick]

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U know what....its fine. I have had this happen with oatmeal milk and honey...hang on I have an trouhbleshooting article to share with you...just have to find it. Be right back....

I think there are pics on this article....