This one was made with corrugated plastic. I have a video tutorial on making a slab mold with the same method.

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Thank you!

Thank you for asking about the amounts. I use 1 teaspoon of mica per cup of soap, that's my standard rate, although most micas can be used at half that with good results. For the mica in oil, I generally use twice as much oil as mica, but it just needs to be pourable. Use as little or as much of either as you like, and find out works best for you. I'm sorry I missed this comment and didn't reply sooner.

Thank you! I loved making this one. Yes, it was done by the time it looked like mashed potatoes, and I don't show when I test my HP. Even if it weren't 100% saponified, as it set up, it would get there. It took me a long time, and a LOT of overcooked bits in my soap, to realize that it was done much sooner than I thought it was.

Also, my apologies on missing your comment and replying so late!

@@micasandmore thank you so much, no worries, that is my problem, I don’t seem to get to know the point of when it is done, perhaps at times it is already and I continue to cook it. But I guess it is best to wait a little more after the mash potatoe stage, just little and done.

@@micasandmore i will try it , cannot loose in this right?, ok thank you so much 😊🌿🍃🌲

Thank you! For HP I typically use full water, 36% on the soap calculator. I'm sorry for such a late reply!

While you "can" I don't recommend it anymore. This soap set up with a U shape at the top that got deeper as it cured. While that's not the end of the world, it's also not a look I really enjoyed. I have found that using sodium lactate, yogurt, keeping the soap warm/covered, and most of all, not over cooking all can lead to a nicely fluid soap without going over a standard 36% amount of water. That being said, it's just water, and it will cure out eventually and no harm either way. My apologies for such a late reply!

I used 50% water as a percentage of oil weight, I didn't calculate the lye to water ratio (and I don't have that formula saved anymore). I don't suggest this much water anymore though, as it sets up with a deep U shape, and it takes longer to cure out. I'm sorry for such a late reply!

For the mica line I mixed it in a light oil, I believe it was sweet almond oil.

Does the oil mixed with the micas affect the recipe?

After I layered in the different colors of soap, I used a metal rod covered in plastic tubing, and bent in a "U" shape, to swirl the colors around. I hope that helps.

@@micasandmore No it didn't help.. In what shape swirls are done... Can you explain when you put the U shape rod inside the batter.. Then how you swirl is my query

Let me try again. I moved the hanger tool up and down, moving from one side to the other. Then I did some circles, the best I can tell from re-watching it.

Thank you!

Thanks for watching!

While I don't add this much liquid to my HP anymore, the whole point was to get more fluidity. If you are adding a superfat, or some delicate ingredient, after the cook would be the best time to add it. What ended up happening with this soap is that it had a sunken top, after it cured. I have learned more about getting a fluid HP since. It doesn't hurt to have extra water, it just takes longer to cure, and it may get the sunken in top look.

It was very fun to make this one. :)

It was awesome! SoapCon has a Facebook page you can like and follow for next years info. Of course I'll be sharing once I have plans set too!

Thank you! 😊

Thanks for sharing!

This was a really fun design, and most of the oil absorbed just fine. I had a few spots that oil weeped out of, but in time it didn't. Just to prevent that or the chance of separation, I add a tiny bit of soap when I try this now.

Hi Marie, I'm sorry I missed this comment. I consider this not significant acceleration, though it was getting thicker by the end of the pour. Please note that I always hand stir in my fragrance though, as that could make a difference. I hope that you like the scent and that it works great for you!

Glad you liked it!!

Thank you! It was fun to make these. :)

Thank you Jackie!

Thank you so much! I looked a LONG time before I found these spoonulas. They have just the right amount of flex and taper for me, so I thought other soapers would love them too! And all one piece was essential, no crazy falling apart tools! So glad you are enjoying them. :)

Thank you! I have too many favorite scents, lol! But Palo Santo is something special!

It's such a pretty color with a great shimmer, I think you'll like having it. :)

I was so happy that it did well! This was a revised version to increase the usage rate, and the previous version did well too. So while I didn't expect issues, you don't know until you test. That first time pouring it in and stirring is very suspenseful, and what a relief that it behaved. So many people have asked about it, and it's finally ready.

Elderflower still smells great! If you place an order, you can have a free sample of the soap added by using the "soap sample" listing. Unfortunately I've been having supplier issues with the Tall Skinny Mega Mold, but I am still trying to get it back, it's such a super mold. Thank you for subbing!

@@micasandmore I’m going to order now 😘

Awesome, thank you! Please let me know what you think when you get to use it!

You're so kind, thank you! I did not cook it with all of the water. I only used half for the cook, then added the rest after. I don't make HP as much (I test the micas and fragrances in CP), but for someone way better at HP, you can also watch Valerie Mosher's videos at Shalebrook Handcrafted Soaps: kzbin.info/door/LYte9VZzTnhDXkbFeY_RTgvideos

I let this cure for the usual 6-8 weeks, but it's been a long time so I'm not sure when it stopped losing weight.

Yes, I went through a lot of fall scents before I found just a few that didn't go really dark brown, and still had a reasonable maximum safety usage rate, behaved in soap, and retained the scent. The struggle is real, lol!

It is a light floral, but more fresh and green, not heavy. I don't have Elderflowers, so I can't say how much it's like the flowers. It's a dupe of another popular scent. Their description isn't any better, lol. I hope you will like it!

Thank you! While it's been a bit since I've made this one, it is likely 40% lard, 20% pomace olive oil, 20% coconut oil, and 10% each cocoa butter and Shea butter.

Thank you!!

Thank you! 😊

Thank you Jackie!

That's so neat! Thank you!

Thank you so much!

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I just don't take a chance with fragrances.

That's great to know! They are in the store now on backorder but will be here soon!

Thank you! 😊

Thank you so much!

Thank you!

Thank you! It'll be in soon!

Thank you! To be fair, I was using a lot of water with my HP then.

@@micasandmore ahhhh ok. Thanks.

Thank you! I wanted to get that island feel. I guess it worked! While I have played in the percussion section of marching band in school, I never tried the steel drum. It has such a beautiful sound!