I have been researching cp soapmaking for as long as I have m&p, difference being, a month after I started I actually began pouring m&p. So, a few months later, I finally decided to bite the bullet! I was really nervous being the mom of a needy 3yo and an 'in-the-way' dog lol But, my hubs was a big help and our little guy never woke up (the dog thought about getting in the way, but thought better after a dirty look or two!).
I made one dumb mistake in the beginning and thought I'd started measuring with the wrong unit and was also trying to measure the oils before the scale turned off. I had to dump my first coconut and castor oils because of this, but other than that, things went fine. Especially considering we also video taped the process!
The other mistake I made (though, I don't consider this dumb, just not knowing) was separating out the oils to be colored and pouring them too late. They were too thick and my swirls are pretty clumpy. I'm still hopeful that they'll end up looking alright, but I should be able to cut off the tops ... I hope!
I couldn't help but peek and I didn't put the saran wrap on well enough so I think I may have a little ash.
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