This is three layer gold-veined, cold process soap created for the Bah-Humbug 6 swap that was made by Denise in PA. I’m using this bar in my shower right now and I love gold vein between the white and burgundy colors.
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This is three layer gold-veined, cold process soap created for the Bah-Humbug 6 swap that was made by Denise in PA. I’m using this bar in my shower right now and I love gold vein between the white and burgundy colors.
Thanks for chiming in! =) I appreciate the tips.
Denise here…finally getting a chance to reply. Thanks for all the wonderful comments. And, thank you, Anne-Marie for commenting for me with my own words! Very much appreciated!
When I do layered cp, I make one layer, bringing it to trace. As soon as it’s scented, colored and poured into the mold I begin mixing the next layer. I treat each layer as a seperate batch, weighing the oils and mixing the lye solutions at the same time. As soon as one layer is poured into the mold and covered, I begin mixing the next layer. The first is set up enough to pour the next layer over it.
Hi Anon –
You were in the swap too? Cool! What did you end up sending?
Yes, the soap is amazing. Mine lathers just a wee bit black because of the black oxide I think but that’s just fine with me. For the cool color effect the black pigment gave, I’m fine with a little bit of gray lather =)
I was in the swap too! This soap was awesome!! Not only was it beautiful, and smell wonderful, but it made my skin feel so soft…I love it!
This gives me an idea for a new soap! Very nice, Denise! If you’re reading 🙂
You know even this looks edible. Like a yummy new dark chocolate/milk chocolate/vanilla layer bar. Okay, I must not have had my chocolate fix today. Off to scavanger a peice. : )
I’m still in awe that this is CP soap! It must be poured at a very light trace and allowed to harden a bit before pouring the next layer.
Sweet! Thanks A-M!
Spotted Cow, what’s so amazing about the layers is this is cold process soap! It’s hard to get layers that even! =)
And Heidi, I personally wait about 20 to 30 minutes but have waited up to 3 or 4 days before with the layers sticking together.
I posted the question over at the Teach Soap Forum here:
http://www.teachsoap.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=125
Hopefully, a couple other CP’ers will post what their timeline is so you get a good variety of answers.
Those layers are so precisely even….I’m envious!
This is beautiful! I love making layers with my M&P
Teresa, you totally hit the nail on the head. This is what Denise said about her soap:
“it was the Santa’s Pipe
fragrance, colored dark burgundy…I decided on
leaving the top layer white and making it overheat to
get the wrinkly top for Santa’s beard. Well, then and
there I decided to do a three layer soap and go for the Santa Claus
look…from the black leather boots, to the red suit,
to the gold belt buckle and the white fur!”
Very nice layers!!!
I’m curious… How long is too long to wait between making the layers? I’m planning a batch with 2 layers, one large and one small. Since I have to plan my soaping time around kids being occupied I’m wondering if its ok to make one layer in the afternoon and the other in the evening?
It is always fun to see others creative soaps. And especially when you “know” the soaper. We’re big fans of Denise’s (in PA) soaps from various swaps we’ve been in with her, including this very same swap and soap.
Wow those layers certainly look perfect.
Does this have a scent, A-M? I’m envisioning a warm, spiced sort of smell to it. 🙂