daniedb Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Put the batch to bed as we speak - who the heck knows how it's going to turn out, but it went just as described on Robin's tutorial. The pictures were invaluable. I did use the Rosemary Hydrosol, but I also caved and used a blend of Rosemary and Spearmint EOs - I don't know why I choked, but I did. Maybe the next batch I'll go with the straight hydrosol, and no fragrance.I can't wait to try it again! This is so much less complicated that I thought it was (of course, I didn't color or anything, so take that for what it's worth).I can't wait to take pictures in the morning of my slab of soap (I really, really, really hope that's what I find upon waking)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angied Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 daniedb, Do you do the cp? I have only done soap in the crockpot...so was it easy? I am sure it will turn out great:) ...hope to see those pics soon.Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniedb Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 I did do CP - it was all, "Ack! I'm going to blind myself with lye!" and "Oh crap, is that trace? Is that trace? What about that? Am I waiting too long to pour it?" I can see how after the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd time, you start to get used to the process. It's very straightforward...and I can see it being less intimidating the more you do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I did do CP - it was all, "Ack! I'm going to blind myself with lye!" and "Oh crap, is that trace? Is that trace? What about that? Am I waiting too long to pour it?" I can see how after the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd time, you start to get used to the process. It's very straightforward...and I can see it being less intimidating the more you do it.LOL! That's exactly how I felt after I did mine the other day. But I feel the same as you, that it will get less intimidating the more we do it. I can't wait to get all of my new butters and oils, to play some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellkast Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Ahhhhh, are we ALL venturing into the scary world of CP? I swore I would never even be remotely interested in such a process, but after trying yet another bar of real homemade soap (thanks Sharon!!) I realized I was in love..I have showered more since getting that soap than I have in years! Yes, I was the stinky girl- but NO MORE! I tried my very first batch tonight and was scared sh**less! I splashed a little on my arm while I was waiting for it to trace and could hear the sizzle of the burn (all in my head, of course!) I'm just hoping I wake up tomorrow and it's soap, and not some deranged creature that spawned from my wannabe soap sludge. I need some sleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I did do CP - it was all, "Ack! I'm going to blind myself with lye!" and "Oh crap, is that trace? Is that trace? What about that? Am I waiting too long to pour it?" LOL I still remember that first batch, all those same questions I bet you've peeked at it, right?Good idea to not color the first batch - that way you could concentrate on the feel of the process....So, how's it look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisa Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Awesome!! You made me laugh with your description as I am sure we all had the exact same thoughts!LOL cant wait to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 HELLO!!!!! Anybody home?Where's your soap? Did it turn out, does it look like e's soap she posted? Come on, we are waiting here...LOLInquiring minds want to know? We have the dancing baby waiting..........Come on already, Oh well, guess I'll have to wait, just like everybody else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 How exciting, can't wait to see pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Wheres the pic? I keep checking back, can't wait to see it...please...please...please show us your soap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniedb Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 Oh my gosh, y'all are HILARIOUS! Okay, okay, I'm going to find the camera and upload a picture....It's not a bit perfect, I don't think it even went through a gel phase, but I don't really care. I did it, dammit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Oh sounds very interesting~ can't wait to see the pictures. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniedb Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 Okay, so a little update: I went to take pictures, and my camera batteries gave their death rattle. So, no pictures tonight. I went ahead and cut it, and let me just tell you, I'm SO PLEASED at how it turned out! I think I lied when I said it didn't go through gel, because it's gorgeous! I used a scrap to test it on my hands and HOLY LATHER! I'm so freakin' excited to use it in like one million weeks when it's finally cured.I'll be getting batteries and being a total attention floozie in the next day or two - I'm verrrrry excited to use this stuff when it cures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Yahoo! So give it 'til Monday, and take one of those bars into the shower - let us know how you like it. It will only get better from there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellkast Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 So mind if I ask what recipe you used? :-D Since mine was so stinky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 You are too funny! I have to try CP my next time around, but HP is pretty fun too. Can't wait to see pics!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Congratulations on a successful first batch! Looking forward to your pictures. I always sneak mine into the shower early...:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Congratulations!! WHOOOOOPIE! Can't WAIT to see pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Looking forward to your pictures. I always sneak mine into the shower early...:rolleyes2I usually unmold & let it harden a day and off i go!BUT my recipe is 75% hard oils and a 33% solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 GOD, I want to try this stuff. Stop me, people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I am anxiously waiting to see the pic also. You soapers are making me want to do the CP or HP soap. I had bought some MP soap for my niece, nephew and I to experiment with when we do "craft night". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 :whistle: Still waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Me too..keep coming back to see if anything posted...wheres the soap:cheesy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 did I miss the post of this soap!!! I have been checking back for days...where is it???????????????:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melly Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Did she take it in the shower and never come back out?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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