Brenda Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 You have to follow a bad soaping experience with another try, right? Just like riding a bike. So this morning I used a different recipe and a different FO, colored half of it with a combination of gold mica and yellow oxide, and I decided to texture the top. Scented with SW Just Ripe Banana that smells delicious and is not supposed to discolor. I was able to get much more volume using a recipe containing a percentage of Crisco shortening that I subbed for the lard in the original recipe. Here's the link in case you want to give it a go: http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/coldprocesssoapmaking/ss/whippedsoap_2.htmI did some resizing with the recipe and it filled half of my 32 bar Misty Creek mold to overflowing! The first try made it only just past half this height, so this result is much better. I mixed it up in my KitchenAid and the soap filled that up to the very top of the bowl. Now I just have to figure out how to cut the stuff properly.Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapInTheCity Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 You must have alot of patience because if something doesn't work out for me, I say forget it and wouldn't try again! What a perfect scent, Banana. MMMMMMMM.........Nice and summery too! Anxious for cut pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Looks like you had a successful morning of soapin' . Glad to see you didn't give up . Can't wait to see it cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Looks just like a banana would IMO, splayed out It's simple, yet very pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 That is beautiful Brenda! I am getting ready to try the whipped soap very soon. I also just got that Just Ripe Banana, so I could try banana soap. Please let us know how it does in the soap, can't wait to see cut pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Looking good. You have more patience than me. I bet it smells yummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magsglass Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Woohoo! Can't wait to see this one cut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 It is beautiful! I am going to try the snowmen once I receive the FO's that I ordered for Christmas.Are you going to make tropical flowers or fruits to put on the top? Get the cake frosting supplies out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Looks great! Glad the 2nd was better for you.That is the same tutorial I found yesterday and liked it much better so I am going to be giving that one a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel2211 Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Very enticing. I would be undecided with that soap, i wouldn't want to cut it BUT i'd sure want to use it. Looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 Thanks for the comments ladies! The proof will be in the cutting. I also just got that Just Ripe Banana, so I could try banana soap. Please let us know how it does in the soap, can't wait to see cut pics!I just got home from visiting my mother and the yummy banana smell met me at the door. So far it smells just great! I'll try to remember to keep you posted on how the scent behaves over the next couple of days. No discoloration noted! That makes me happy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutlandishLady Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 CUT CUT CUT!!I'd bet it will be gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 CUT CUT CUT!!I'd bet it will be gorgeous.Yup, it will be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 OMG Brenda, that soap is lovely!!!!!! If you have some guitar string, it works great to cut whip soap. I can't wait to see this cut!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Cut that baby will ya?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy Doc Holley Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 You have to follow a bad soaping experience with another try, right? Just like riding a bike. So this morning I used a different recipe and a different FO, colored half of it with a combination of gold mica and yellow oxide, and I decided to texture the top. Scented with SW Just Ripe Banana that smells delicious and is not supposed to discolor. I was able to get much more volume using a recipe containing a percentage of Crisco shortening that I subbed for the lard in the original recipe. Here's the link in case you want to give it a go: http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/coldprocesssoapmaking/ss/whippedsoap_2.htmI did some resizing with the recipe and it filled half of my 32 bar Misty Creek mold to overflowing! The first try made it only just past half this height, so this result is much better. I mixed it up in my KitchenAid and the soap filled that up to the very top of the bowl. Now I just have to figure out how to cut the stuff properly.Thanks for looking!Cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Very nice. I love banana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Looks bootylicious, as per usual Brenda. Can't wait to see the cut pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Did you mention what oils you used before in the other so called bad (LOL) batches? Like you have a bad batch....I've wanted to do this for some time & just haven't gotten around to it...think I'll felt some soap this weekend ...then maybe whipped soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 those swirls are going to look great when its cut, i just know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 I realized I cut it too soon; so I only cut enough to get a pic of it and will do the rest tomorrow. It was a real mess to work with and unfortunately some bad things were said by the soapmaker. :embarasse So now I know this recipe could use a couple of days in the mold. Next lesson I learned was... pour this whipped soap into log molds next time instead of slab molds! Only one edge to cut instead of 3-4 edges.Tried a guitar string. Next I tried dental floss and that worked better for me. :smiley2: Here's a misshapen bar (or I should say chunk!):It does have a great fruit banana smell! I'm happy with the coloring too. Next time, just a tad less air beat into it I think, pour in a log mold, and leave it alone for two full days. It floats great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Now that looks cool. I need to try this venture one of these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 i think it looks good and i can only imagine how good it must smell! a good banana is hard to find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Bravo....bravo! I envy your soaping talent Ms.Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 That looks great Brenda....I am so nervous about playing in the whipped soap. Glad the scent is holding for you too....I can't wait to do my banana soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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