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seibert7kids

Post subject: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:10 pm

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After hearing Linda speak highly of Black Tie (WSP), I decided to give it a try. Mmmmmm.....love the fragrance! Soaped like a dream! I was in love....everything went perfectly! Cut and end off the next day.....even better than I expected it to look. Went to bed knowing this was my favorite soap ever. BUT......when I looked at the cut piece the next morning there was PINK on it!!! NOOOOOO!!!! :shock:

As I cut the rest of the loaf, I noticed there were some other pieces that had a pink tinge to them toward the bottom, but not all of them do and the ones that do have it have it mainly towards the bottom. My picture quality is not good, but at least it's something:

Does anyone have an idea of what happened to bring about this unwanted pink?? My colorants were Activated Charcoal for the black and some TD for the white. FO was Black Tie. Oils: Olive, Coconut, Palm, Shea Butter, and Castor. Only water (no milk). This was poured into a wooden mold lined with freezer paper (as I always do) and covered and insulated overnight (as I typically do). I can't think of anything that was different or "off" about this batch, but I don't want it to happen again! Help :?:

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:22 pm

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I've had that happen to me with coconut. Give it some time. It should go away. Nice looking soap BTW!

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seibert7kids

Post subject: Re: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:29 pm

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Asil02

Post subject: Re: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:35 pm

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Location: Austin, TX

The soap looks wonderful. Let us know how it turns out after some time goes by.

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SudsyFun

Post subject: Re: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:12 pm

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Location: Northern Nevada

Good job, Carrie! Hopefully the pink will fade away but it's nice soap.

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seibert7kids

Post subject: Re: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:26 pm

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Thank, Lisa and Linda. Will keep you posted! At least now I'm not so bummed when I look at it and I'm glad that right now there are some non-pinkish pieces for eye candy

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Hestey

Post subject: Re: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 3:13 pm

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Location: Southern NJ!

That looks fantastic! And I probably wouldn't have noticed the pink if I wasn't looking for it!

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seibert7kids

Post subject: Re: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 3:15 pm

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ljm1180

Post subject: Re: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:04 pm

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Location: Jefferson City, TN

Great looking soap, Carrie! Weird pink though! :lol:

Isn't that a super scent? I think mine will sell very quickly when they've finished curing. I'm definitely ordering more of it.

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seibert7kids

Post subject: Re: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:19 pm

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I *love* that scent! Hubby loves it too. I've been looking for a good "manly" scent, and this might be the one. Definitely need to order more!

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ljm1180

Post subject: Re: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:42 pm

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soapcakes

Post subject: Re: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:49 pm

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seibert7kids

Post subject: Re: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 5:13 pm

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Hestey

Post subject: Re: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 5:25 pm

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PyrateWench

Post subject: Re: Pinkish problem (with pic)

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:36 pm

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*mashes nose up to monitor* I just ordered Black Tie - can't wait to smell it!

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