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Teach Soap • View topic - 1st attempt at diagonal soap

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:56 am 
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Hi all - here's some pictures of my first attempt at diagonal soap. The color is way too intense. I just don't know when to quit with the color. I'm calling this "Incredible Hulk" soap. I'm sure it will bleed, bleed, bleed.

http://s701.photobucket.com/albums/ww13 ... at_photos/

Okay, here's how I did this. I made the 1st batch, using BB Blackberry/Sage FO, 3 teas. Antique Blue mica. I soaped at 102 degrees. I poured at light trace. I should have stopped there, but no after looking at it, I put the rest of the batch in there. You can see on one of the soaps that this caused a ripple, instead of a nice smooth line. I set this on the counter, didn't put anything on it i.e., (saran wrap). I ate lunch, then soaped another batch at about the same temp. This time using 2 teas of green chrome oxide, same FO, and 2 teas blueberry seeds. This time I got about a medium trace because I didn't want it to run into the other. I guess I didn't have to worry about that because the first batch set up pretty well. After pouring the second batch on I put it in the oven at 170 degrees for an hour, shut off oven & pulled it out this morning and cut it. My set-up for the diagonal I used a plastic mitering block that I got from the hardware store for $5, and as you can see, I used a piece of tile left over from my bathroom and a piece of cardboard off my BB order box, lol. Hope this helps all of us newbies out there. Sorry for the long post. Like I said color is way too intense, but the process is pretty simple.


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:26 am 
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Your soaps look great! Good job!


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Good job!

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:48 am 

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Hey Karen,
I like your soap! I haven't tried a diagonal. I have to show restraint with color too- I have had colorful bubbles in the past!
Thanks for posting the pic of your mold. I have to get my hubby to work on it this weekend.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:58 am 

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Nice job! I'm still knocked out by your swirled soaps and your Sea Moss looks great too!


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:49 pm 
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Thanks. I think the funnel method would look great for candy cane effect for Christmas. I might try that.


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:36 pm 

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The soaps look great. Thanks for the technique. I have that same mitre box. Maybe I'll give it a go. Unfortunately work has been in the way this week, and I'm down to about 1 oz of coconut oil. I'm also awaiting a BB order. I have a feeling our swap was good for business. Lots of ideas to work on. :)


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:47 pm 
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I'll swap you some coconut oil for lye, lol (just kidding!)


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Your soap turned out fantastic , way to go :D

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