Seriously, I love them. They haven't failed me. I think I make pretty rustic simple soaps and while I'm experimenting with minerals and scrubs, they allow me to make beautifully layered soaps. They are so much fun to unveil. I get anxious to peak at the color layers too early sometimes and this last batch almost taught me a lesson. I had only poured the soaps a couple hours prior to my unlatching the side to peak at the color layer...the color changes as it cures. The soap held straight and I was surprised at how fast it set...then...quickly it appeared to bulge and I slammed the side shut! WHEW! Debra, now don't be peaking like that again. That would of been a mess.
I also like to shave/grate colored soap curls for the top layer and press it into the mixture for a creative appearance..
I've experimented more with the mineral colors and textures using the box molds. My recipe has been so consistent that in the few years that I have made soap, only once did it NOT turn out. Shea butter adds a creamy silky feeling to the soap and makes it highly addictive. I love using this soap, but I really enjoy the colored layers I get to experiment with. This soap mold is the best mold I've used. So glad that son of mine made these! They're getting some pretty solid use right now.
I also experiment with the cutting of the soaps for eye appeal, but I am not very consistent with sizing. I probably have some pretty hefty bars and should likely price my soaps by the ounce now. I am always thinking of the customer first and want to make sure they get the slightly larger cut, and never think I can use the thicker bars for home. What's with that!?? Not sure why I think I should only be using the scraps? Its gotta be the (cheap) in me...taking the scraps...or maybe its because I've been a Mom for some 36years. Well today I'm going to use the largest creamiest cut of soap for just me!! Its time I treated myself for a change, but I know I'll feel a little guilt. I need to work on that...
p.s.
If anyone would like to purchase a wonderfully crafted soap mold, I can ask the boy...he likes doing stuff for me....yup he does. At least I tell myself that.
I've experimented more with the mineral colors and textures using the box molds. My recipe has been so consistent that in the few years that I have made soap, only once did it NOT turn out. Shea butter adds a creamy silky feeling to the soap and makes it highly addictive. I love using this soap, but I really enjoy the colored layers I get to experiment with. This soap mold is the best mold I've used. So glad that son of mine made these! They're getting some pretty solid use right now.
I also experiment with the cutting of the soaps for eye appeal, but I am not very consistent with sizing. I probably have some pretty hefty bars and should likely price my soaps by the ounce now. I am always thinking of the customer first and want to make sure they get the slightly larger cut, and never think I can use the thicker bars for home. What's with that!?? Not sure why I think I should only be using the scraps? Its gotta be the (cheap) in me...taking the scraps...or maybe its because I've been a Mom for some 36years. Well today I'm going to use the largest creamiest cut of soap for just me!! Its time I treated myself for a change, but I know I'll feel a little guilt. I need to work on that...
p.s.
If anyone would like to purchase a wonderfully crafted soap mold, I can ask the boy...he likes doing stuff for me....yup he does. At least I tell myself that.
They sure look pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love your soaps,they are so pretty! I like shea butter in mine too and I wish I had know your boy was making molds before I bought mine as I would have surely got them from him instead!
ReplyDeleteYour soaps are VERY pretty!! I bet they are oh so yummy to use as well! I am going to remember your son makes those soap molds. I used my shhhh loaf pan tee hee when I made soap the one time :O). Molds would be nice to have if I make soap again.
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