eugenia Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Made this EO blend last night. It's colored with alkanet root powder.Most of the batch got severe ash.Here's the batch:Here's a closeup of the ash:Lastly, the cut bars. The one in the center did not get the ash. Surprisingly, I prefer the ash bars. Luckily for me, most of them did get the extreme ash.The blend is patchouli, sandalwood and ylang ylang. I surmise with a name like Prophecy, I was asking for trouble, LMAO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Very nice and I like the look of the ash ones also. Now since I am trying to get my soaps made to sell one of these days my question will you leave as is or will you use the alcohol to clean them up? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 I never take it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I really like the swirls, and don't think the ash is that bad. I do remove mine, but with everything, it is a personal preference. Just curious though, did you use rice bran in this recipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I think they look great...ash or no ash and they have to smell fab with that combo. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 That is beautiful!! I think I like the ash better. I had some lavender that I cut it off of and now I wish I hadn't lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapInTheCity Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Seems to me that usually I only get ash spots like that, when I don't make soap in a loaf type mold........I thought it was just my 'loaf mold curse'...I think they look great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 Just curious though, did you use rice bran in this recipe?10% mango butter5% palm15% coconut15% PKO5% castor5% babassu10% avocado35% RBOI use RBO in all my recipes with the exception of castile and I rarely get ash. Not quite sure why I got it this time. Batch was insulated with a towel and a heavy crib quilt over that. I did cover the soap with saran warp, but I usually do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I also like the look of the ashed bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Pretty soap, ash and all- in fact, I think the ash gives it character.I am an ash HATER. I never had ash like I did for the Goddess swap. Man, I was so aggravated. I love the scent combo- sounds very lush and earthy- Hippy Chic . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Kewl soapies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myst25872002 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 In the mold your swirls almost look like filagree leaves. I like it with the ash myself. Very pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Gorgeous soap! The ash looks nice on it, as long as it does not zap, then cool! I leave my ash on most of the time. My slabbers almost always ash while my logs never ash. Go figure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Now see I can't really see the dang ash, but I like the bars either way. Interesting that you have it covered and draw ash. I'm sure you're no peeker as you've stated many a time before, so curious what else could cause it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I get ash sometime if I use Saran wrap but if I use the press and seal I don't. My saran wrap just doesn't stay put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I get ash on every batch of soap. I also use RBO in every batch except Castille. Even my castille ashes. Maybe it's the altitude...Hey e, very pretty soap, make sure you don't send me any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 i like ash too myself. Pretty soap~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Pretty bars...ash or no ash! I love the color you've achieved. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactuscandles Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 wow you guys sure make some purdy soap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I like the ash covered soaps too- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublon Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 OMG... ash or no ash!!! They are gorgeous!!! Love the swirls!!!Absolutely beautiful!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Dunno anything about soap making so ash is another mystery to me.They look fab & must surely smell gorgeous with that blend.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macnmyer Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 E that soap is beautiful and the scent must be out of this world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthere-donethat Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 A question about alkanet root: I've read suggestions about mixing alkanet root with the lye water or with the oil, but that won't allow me to swirl it...did you just add the alkanet root straight to part of the lye/oil mixture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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