Peachdream Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 I attempted my first batch (OHP) and by the quantity of bubbles in my pot when I rinsed it after pouring I think it may be soap! I was a little worried by how long it took in the oven, so turned it up a bit and put the fan on (was that a good idea?) after an hour. In true newbie fashion I got my first zap before turning it up for the last 15 mins.I made the recipe from a few things I had in the cupboard PO 25%, CO 25%, cocoa butter 10%, castor 10% and good old cheap canola 30%. It had an INS of 143 which the soapcalc would probably say is too low?Thank you to DH for stirring like a madman, seeing my SB died a few weeks ago. And a big thank you to AJ (crafty1) whose recent thread on HP I followed, along with all you other guru's that helped me get over the fear of working with Lye. Thank you!Whew....need a drink and a wee rest now:)Will post some pics tomorrow if its ok to unmold then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SassyLady Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Ain't it a grand feeling!!! Congrats on your first successful soap. May you have many more.Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 It is exciting, isn't it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Oh, so glad you tried it! Yay for you and congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Yep if you got bubbles I would say you have soap. Congrats and welcome to the addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Monkey Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Don't gorget to post some pics! We LOVE soap porn! Ok ok... *I* love soap porn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Congrats! I made my first batch about a year ago (CPHP) and now I am working on selling my CP!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazeforsoap Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 It's a wonderful feeling isn't it? Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachdream Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Here are a couple of pics of the cut soap. It seems to be hardening up well and I was impressed with the creaminess of the lather. There are a few darker lines/patches, not sure if that is fragrance or colour not mixed in maybe? I used Vanilla FO. Thank you so much for all your support guys! Already planning my next batch, of course, but have some MP soaps my sister has ordered off me for xmas so will be back to that for a few weeks (if I can control myself, of course:drool: http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q206/peachdream/Picture002small.jpghttp://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q206/peachdream/Picture001small.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Soap looks great! I wouldn't sweat the darker patches. Sometimes vanilla fo's discolor unevenly -- certain spots get darker first, then the lighter spots "catch up" in discoloring, kwim?Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Hooray for your first soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Looks mahvelous Congrats to you. Feels good, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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