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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Seriously Out of Practice

I was so excited to make this batch but I was impatient and forgetful and I have a so-so batch to show for it. This is my Groovy Goat Milk Soap. I soaped it way too hot and ended up with super thick batter and I didn't have time to play with it at all. Then I got a partial gel because even though it was super hot, I still put the fan on it. :p I scented it with Hippy Christmas from NG but I must say that it just smells like 1980's granny perfume to me. It isn't totally unpleasant so at least I'll use it. I'm pretty sure my husband won't even venture to touch it. I'm thankful I only had 2 oz of the fo and used it all up. Bleh. Anyhoo- I guess I need batches like this to help me to remember why I keep my oil and lye cool, etc. Next time I'll have my head in the game!

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6 comments:

  1. tenth avenue soapworksSeptember 1, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Awww...that's too bad you had so many troubles. I recommend making another batch right away to get your knack back! (hee hee) Really, I don't think it looks bad at all, though!

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  2. Anne-MarieSeptember 1, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    I agree, you're too hard on yourself. No one would ever consider this a "bad" bar of soap! The colorful cubes on top are a sweet touch of color.

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  3. Amy WSeptember 1, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    Still way cool soap! It may smell different in the shower...one can always hope!

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  4. Susannah IredaleSeptember 3, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    I dont think this looks that bad as Anne-Marie said the little coloured cube on top looks pretty.

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  5. SonyaJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    I've only been soapmaking a few months and don't understand the term partial gel. I imagine it means it didn't complete the gel stage--but how can you tell by looking at it, and is the soap safe to use if it only partially gels?

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  6. HollyJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Yes, it didn't complete gel. I tried to avoid it and it started anyway but only did a little in the middle. You can see that the middle has a different texture and color. The gelled part will be darker. The soap is just fine gelled, ungelled, partially gelled, whatever. The only thing it affects is the color, texture, and maybe how long the bar will last. Also, I can't cut ungelled soap as soon because it's softer at first.

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