dublon Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 For my 6th batch (yup I'm still at it)of CP I decided to try Goats Milk soap this time!!Out of 15 oz of liquid that I used, 8 oz was GM. I mixed the water with my lye.... let it cool, then put the pitcher in ice water. In the meantime my grocery store bought 3.25% GM was in the freezer, which I got to a slushy stage. Then I carefully poured that into my cool lye water, and as soon as it was mixed well, I poured into my oils and SB'd away!!And I'm to report that by golly, I think I did it!!!!To make things even more challenging for me I used Cotton Blossom FO bought from Canwax here in Canada!! It did accelerate on me a little, and almost riced, but I beat the heck out of it, and even got a chance to make a quick swirl.. Oh and the swirl is the darker orange. My main batch is a lovely light cream colour. I think I still use to much of the batch for my swirl, but I'll get it... one of these days!!I'm patting myself on the back here, hopefully I'll still be doing the happy dance tomorrow morning!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Looks fantastic! You will love your GM soap. It's soooooo good for your skin!! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 That looks really nice!! Yep, what PA said, you are gonna love GM soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 mmmmmmm....it looks so rich and creamy! I love Cotton Blossom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I just made some GM soap today too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Your soap looks so creamy. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublon Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 I love GM soap!! I've been making the M&P for 9 months now and I love it, so I had to try the CP!!I'm trying to keep it from gelling, but I think I'm losing my battle!!Is this serious, can I let it do what it wants to, or should stick it in the frig??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I just let mine do what it wants. It's fine if it gels. I just don't insulate, and as soon as I reach full gel, I get it somewhere cool if I can, so it doesn't overheat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublon Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 I haven't insulated at all this time. The plastic cover is on, but not snapped shut, I've left a gap.Man this is driving me nuts!! I'll just sit back and hope for the best!!Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 great job, it looks great. you are becoming a pro :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublon Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 great job, it looks great. you are becoming a pro :highfive:Hmmmm.. we'll see when I cut her up tomorrow!! Eeeeeeeeeeek!!I do love this though!! It's a challenge every time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myst25872002 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 It looks so creamy and smooth I can't wait to see the cut pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublon Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 Well at the moment I'm going through GM worries.... Before I had a little oil on top, which seems to have gone back down... I guess this is through the gel process...It still smells alright... It seems to have gone through a gel phase, with a tad of oil left on top, which seems to be receeding....This is worse than my first CP batch!!! I sooooooooooo want to succ:laugh2: eed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 It should be OK and the oil should soak back in. I can't wait to hear about when you get that soap in the shower. Be prepared to be pleased with yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublon Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 Oh my.... I didn't re-read my post very well last night did I??? :lipsrseal :embarasse I was in too much of a hurry I guess!!Anyway, this morning there still was a small tad of oil on top but it's gone now and I do have a bit of ash, but other than that I think it's ok!!I'm going to cut a slice of it this afternoon, make sure it's ok inside!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Good job, post a pic afte you cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublon Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 Well, it's cut, and I think it is going to be fine!!It is still a bit too soft for cleaning the edges properly, but I should be able to do it tomorrow..Then I'll post a pic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 You don't need to clean it before you post a pic. Waiting to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazeforsoap Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Congratulations, it looks wonderful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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