Brenda Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Yesterday's batch of layered pumpkin FO soap served me up some lemons when the top layer went all globby and uneven during trace (I had used some older vanilla FO and I think that was the culprit). I spread it over the top of my good pumpkin layer anyway and hoped for the best.Well the best didn't happen, so this morning I sliced off the awful tops, tossed them out, cubed a bunch of the nice bottom layer, and determined to still use them somehow. I mixed up a bunch of chocolate soap enough to fill up my 32 bar mold and this log mold, tossed the chunks in, and poured. I put a little cocoa in to give it some color right now before it darkens, so it should turn a nice brown. I would have used a cheesecake FO instead of the chocolate if I would have been so lucky to have had one on hand. My other batch is Orange Pomegranate. I'm not a big fan of pomegranate, but it's more tolerable with a little orange in it. I had fun making this batch. I cut up some bars of "green smelling" soaps I had on hand into cubes and triangles and did a chunk layer. The pink which was the "top" in the mold is now the bottom!Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeJae Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I tell ya Brenda you just make me :drool:First, I will never understand how you make such pretty designs on top?Second, someday I figure out how you pour a layer without the top sinking into the bottom. Does one make a batch and let it sit and make another for top or is in all in the trace?Third, maybe I should give up trying to master soaps and just as Brenda to sell to me wholesale!!! I tell you....one tallented lady you are!!! God Blessed some of us with that talent and you were on the list!!!ETA: Can't wait to see that puppy cut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Beautiful soaps. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdieluvr76 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Those are gorgeous soaps. I want to eat the first one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadryga Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Oh Brenda... Why? WHY don't you ship internationally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyjack Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 The second batch is soooo pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 Thanks for your kind remarks! It occurred to me that I should have made the orange pomegranate at the beginning of the summer. :rolleyes2First, I will never understand how you make such pretty designs on top?Thanks for saying that! I'm the world's worst log mold soaper ever. This is the first time (apart from my stint of making whipped soaps) that I've ever gotten a half-way decent top on a log. I didn't show you my other log soap made with SC Grapefruit Ginger because it's very plain. :embarasse The scent is marvelous though. (IMHO this FO is what Yuzu ought to be!) Second, someday I figure out how you pour a layer without the top sinking into the bottom. Does one make a batch and let it sit and make another for top or is in all in the trace?The way that works for me every time (so that I get a nice even layer line) is to make each layer a separate batch. I've tried doing layers from the same batch, but just can't get the hang of it. I know there are others here who are adept at that method. Thanks again to all who have commented! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 they oth look great. that sure does look like chocolate pudding though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantnaturals Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 It looks like chocolate pudding with caramel cubes on top. Gads, where's my choco stash? After seeing your soap I'm craving big time! Great looking soaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Graet save! They are both beautiful, but i think I would have to keep the Orange Pomegranate int eh curio cbinet for show. Can you imagine how good it would smell every time I opened it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Brenda... your soaps are WORKS OF ART. I LOVE them. When something you use to cleanse your body looks good enough to eat.... LOL You have lots of elegant talent!!! You inspire me.... you really do!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 No way Brenda do I believe what you said to Dejae about this being your first good top (excluding whipped soaps) ...This does look like pudding and after no lunch today, it looks quite edible lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 oooh! LOVE that pretty pink chunky soap and the photograph is very nice as well. I really want to smell it:drool: I would love to be your test animal and sample it for ya:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I love them both, very pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 That chocolate one is calling my name. The pomegranate is wonderful looking also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitenaildesign Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Holy mother of pearl, that soap looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon WY Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Those are some gorgeous soaps!!!!! I only wish I could make something as beautiful:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Brenda, I know I will always get an eyeful when you post a pic! You are so very talented.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Ooohhh! Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymber Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Love the layered with chunks...very pretty! The other one looks delish...like in chocolate pudding!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Wow!I love it!Irena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 :highfive: VERY NICE - I bet they smell wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeJae Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Brenda, I know I will always get an eyeful when you post a pic! You are so very talented.eBut isn't she, OMG, she makes you :drool: Brenda, do you bake too, cause if you do, your cakes have to be out of this world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Beautiful work! Strangely I don't like my soap or candles to look too "yummy" seeing as they are not food, but your chocolate with caramel cubes looks like a dessert I'd be paying $15 for a slice of in a fine restaurant. I love the color scheme of the orange pomegranate. The layers and chunks add up to an elegant presentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybyrd Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Wow. *soap porn approval* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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