I have some clays on hand and just recently received a free sample of nettle leaf powder from Soap Making Resource :). I love freebies!
I wasn't sure if I should use a fragrance or just leave it as is. In the end the fragrance called out to me and I decided to use Bramble Berry's Apricot Freesia. This was one of the first fragrances that I tried when I started to do Melt and Pour soap. I loved it then and I still love it now. It's not too strong and it's a nice light scent...too bad that I did not have enough on hand for my batch. So I sort of short handed my soap a bit and did not fragrance it as much. Oops.
For colors I used Bramble Berry's rose clay, kaolin clay, and like I mentioned above; nettle leaf powder from Soap Making Resource.
Here is my final product:
I really liked the green that the nettle leaf powder gave out. A nice soft green :). I did end up using a little more rose clay than I was going for, but I'm still OK with the final results.
I am in the middle of trying to finish the Peacock Swirl Challenge. So far I've had two failed attempts and I am going to give it a go one more time :)
I have also been thinking of doing a short soap survey. I have been playing with my soap recipe and I am undecided which one I like the best. I have been toying with the idea of offering up a couple of bars of soap to some of my soap blog friends to give me some feedback. Stay tuned if you are interested :)
Thanks for checking out my blog!
Happy Soaping!!!
Roxana
Oh pick me, pick me! I mean, ahem, I would love to test your soap for you :D
ReplyDeleteI really like this bar Roxana, I love the speckled look that you get from the nettle and the color is a perfect compliment to the pink. I really love your swirls too, mine never turn out that nice :( Any swirling tips you could offer? (Or maybe a swirling video..hint hint?) ;)
Good luck with your peacock swirl! I was too chicken to attempt this one, I hope to join in on the next challenge.
LOL! Of course Cee you will be on the top of my list :)
Deleteand no videos just yet. I am still trying to figure out the Vine App!
I second the testing notion! Count me in! I am a big fan of BB's Apricot Freesia foe too! It was also one of the first I ever used, but I have only used it in mp because I read that it doesn't work well with gelling CP. It's my bestie Mindy's favorite scent of anything I've made her, according to her.
ReplyDeleteI was too afraid to try the peacock swirl. I don't really have the extra oils to cover any messed up batches, or the extra cash for supplies and the signup. I was bummed not to participate in the new version of challenges, but hopefully next time!
Thanks Laura! I'll add you to my list as well :)
DeleteI forgot to add that I've had two failed Peacock attempts and have decided to throw in the towel on that challenge for now :(
DeleteI just use nettle puree the other night in my all- natural soap. Hope to post about it soon. Your soap looks lovely,Roxana.I like all natural colours you got,using clays only!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to test your soaps,but I'm tooooo far! I'll be keeping my eye on others' experiences with using your bars!
Good luck with your peacock! I skipped this one,too, and actually not sure whether I'll be participating at all!
hmmm...send me your address by PM and I will inquire on shipping to see if I can do it :)
DeleteI love how your soap turned out and I'm with you on the scent of the Apricot Freesia -- it's one of my favorite floral/fruity scents. =)
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne-Marie :)
DeleteOh sure, Cee says exactly what I wanted to say about wanting to get picked, but she's more subtle than I would've been. ;)
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize natural clay could produce such beautiful colours, that is so pretty! Apricot freesia sounds like the perfect scent for this soap too.
I hope you don't give up on the peacock swirl, I think you'll come up with something fantastic as always.
Sorry to disappoint Monica but I have given up :(
DeleteMaybe next time. On a side note, if you are interested in being a tester I would love to add you to the list :)
Thanks!
Beautiful, Roxana! I love those swirls, and your stamp is so cute! The natural colorants look really nice.
ReplyDeleteI would also love to be a soapy tester! I'm completely in love with all the goodies I got in the soap swap -- I'd even send you a few of my bars in return if you'd like to try them and let me know your feelings as well. :D And apricot freesia -- mmmm. I got that one in the swap too, and it's now on my wishlist!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have you on my testing panel! I'll be sure to include you and send you PM when I am ready :)
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