Brenda Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Even though I woke up under the weather this morning I forged ahead and soaped up SC Apricot Freesia. Here's a pic of it in the mold. It's colored with gold mica and pink amethyst dry color from MMS. I have great hopes for it when it is cut tomorrow. The bottom layer is apricot color tinted with the mica and a hint of amethyst color.Edited to add cut pic. I had to lighten in up because the shadows were so dark taken in the full sun. The colors are much the same as the first photo.:I'm happy with the colors. Hope they stay that way. It's been a while since I've made a batch because I've been making butters like mad to build a little stock before I put them on my site. Maybe that's why I'm sick...work all day at school and then come home and work all evening on my soaps 'n stuff. It really is an obsession because there is always something you want to try.But then, you all already know that! Thanks for looking.I should add that it soaped beautifully with no acceleration, hopefully no discoloration, and smells great so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabulousfunfur Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Your soaps are always amazing, I have no doubt it'll be another perfect soap!Beautiful colours! I always have trouble swirling throughout the entire soap. It usually just swirls on the top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticglow Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Another beautiful creation!! All your soaps are beautiful and this one is no exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 it is soooo purdy! Where is the FO from?...oh I see now SC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Beautiful, love it! Your swirls always come out so nice. Care to share your technique? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Those are amazing colors/swirls! Picture perfect soap as usual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 very pretty colors. I want to see that cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sad72 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Love those colors...very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieM Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 that is just gorgeous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted February 25, 2006 Author Share Posted February 25, 2006 Thanks so much! I always have trouble swirling throughout the entire soap. It usually just swirls on the top!Many of my swirls are top-only swirls too! I like the broad swaths of color over the top of the bars with a cream/white center and a bottom color; especially for a floral. If I try to get the swirls deeper then I run the risk of gouging out chunks of my bottom layer. Don't ask how I know that...As far as my technique goes, I don't think it's different than what others do. I use dry colorants, dip out a little warm oil from the pot for each color I'm making, and mix that into the dry color. I do it early on so I can mix the colorant together with the oils several times to break up any particles before I need to put the raw soap in the cup to mix the swirl color. Then I just pour the top layer as usual and pour the swirl colors on top in stripes that oppose the direction I will be swirling. I use a narrow spatula to swirl gently in broad swaths across (the "grain" of ) the contrasting colors, trying not to mix too much. I pour the layers and swirls at thin trace (like thin batter or thick cream). The roomier the mold the easier it is. I use a 32 bar mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 You've got some gorgeous stuff going on Brenda!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 That looks awesome, I hope it sticks too!!!I have tried her soaps and they are great. Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Beautiful! I wouldn't expect any less from you girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 That soap is bootylicious! I just sniffed this scent today, its a keeper.Brenda, do you use a log or slab mold? I can't tell from the pics.You got the swirlies going on girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CranberryGirl Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I wanna do that!!!!!!!! LOL!!!It is Awesome!!!!!!!! Love the colors and the swirls!! I bet it smells soooo good!!!!Great Job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Gorgeous!! I can't keep my jaw up! I wanna swirl like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted February 26, 2006 Author Share Posted February 26, 2006 Thanks for the nice comments, ladies! The scent is great and they sent along a sample of apricot chamomile which is awesome too!The mold I use is a larger slab mold. I don't do well swirling in bar molds. In fact you could say I am bar-mold-swirling impaired. Not enough space for me to move the spatula about in the top of a bar mold so when I try swirling in those it looks pretty bad, plus a third of the soap ends up being slopped over the sides of the mold. The two bar molds I have are gathering dust on my storage rack. I use them for solid color bars. I've got to tip my hat to soapers who can swirl in bar molds!I'll add cut pics after my husband cuts the bars. I'm great at trimming and beveling, but I'm terrible at cutting too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 OMG I just love those, the colors are beautiful and your swirls are TDF!! Of course i wouldn't expect anything less than sensational from YOU!! WTG That scent sounds divine also. I love anything apricot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candleslh Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 That looks like a piece of art work!! Absolutely awesome and the color goes very well with that scent too. Perfection!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Very pretty cut pics. Your swirls and layers are truly amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 THose would be perfect colors for my Peonies and Peaches soap when I decide to color. That is very nice.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFTS Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 gorgeous soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyalc Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I'm loving those colors and swirls! That is just gorgeous! I could take lots of pointers from you, lol. That's one of the prettiest soaps I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 They look AMAZING (as usual )I tried a double layer the other day after seeing your layers, I need more molds as I do my batches in 3lbs. I had to stop at 2 layers and I have some pretty thick bars at two layers. The idea is just so neat and you do such BEAUTIFUL work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutlandishLady Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Dang Brenda, I like that even more than your "Miami Slice". I am sooooo jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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