I have to admit...I did not do very well with this challenge. Not only did I decide to go a little over the top (3 colors), the color scheme that I was envisioning for this soap did not come out like I wanted it. My problem is that I used to much TD and ended up making pastel colors as oppose to the nice darker colors I was looking for. Oh well...goes to show, I still have more practice to gain in the coloring field.
Like I said before, I got a little too ambitious and decided to use 3 Mica Colors. Not a good idea. It got a little too busy and also struggled with the thickness of the Mica and Oil. It ended up being a little too runny.
Here are the results:
Yes, I do need a LOT more practice with this technique. The fragrance that I also used ended up fading on me..."Strawberry Jam" :(
Very Sad.
I do like my swirls in the soap :)
(ignore the bubbles!!!)
One more challenge to go, "Leopard Spots!"...
I predict this may be the one that absolutely gets me crying :(
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HAPPY SOAPING
Roxana!!!
Strawberry fragrances make me sad :(
ReplyDeleteBB has one of the best, and it fades right away too.
Your soap is so pretty! I like the mica swirls and the pastel colors. What kind of problems did you have with the mica oil? Too thin or thick?
ReplyDeleteI´m also a little bit nervous about making leopard spot soap. But I know one thing I might try if it works. But I still hate piping soap. I´m so messy :)
Thank you! I ended up using too oil and when I spread it over the soap it was a runny mess :(
DeleteLooks great!!
ReplyDeleteI think your tops turned out really well, reminds me of spring flowers.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteOMG, I just love those tops. So springy and bright! =)
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne-Marie! :)
DeleteNo matter it didn't turn out the way you planned, but this soap is gorgeous and the tops are so cool! You're being so hard on yourself! As always,it was fun reading your post!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maja! I need to check out your blog, I have been a little behind on my reading!!!!
DeleteWell, I think the soap is gorgeous! I love the tricolor mica swirls on top as well as the swirls inside the soap. None of my batches that didn't go according to plan ever looked that fabulous! I'm sorry to hear that the FO faded - that's no fun.
ReplyDeleteI think it's beautiful Roxana, I like the contrast between the softer colors in the soap and the brighter mica swirl on top...great job!
ReplyDeleteSeriously beautiful soap, Roxana!! Even if the colors aren't as dark as you envisioned, the design work is fantastic! The mica swirl is fabulous too! I definitely see 3 distinct colors. By the way, THERE IS NO CRYING IN SOAPMAKING!! You will do the leopard spot soap, and you will do it WELL.
ReplyDeleteLOL!!!I have been noticing all the leopard spot soap that has been starting to turn up and just thinking about attempting it makes me nervous!!! Thank you for the compliments on the mica swirls
DeleteI find the top of the soap gorgeous, one of the most beautiful swirl tops I have ever seen! Love your way of combining colors, all your soaps are always so lovely colored!
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