10-Inch Log Mold

I just ordered two (2) of these babies, with the new TOG Permaline™ system. It’s a wood/HDPE combo, that’s the best of both worlds! I can not WAIT!!! I LOVE wood molds, but the HDPE molds (with the smooth, glass-like finish) have always looked good too! But, they’re so EXPENSIVE.

I can’t go broke, just for molds, but I also want quality. My first mold was a TOG, and I’ve had nothing but love for it, since the first time I used it. I’m excited to get my two new “family members”.

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This is my second “honey” soap. I mixed the honey (1 tblsp per pound of oils) with a little water from the measured amount, and mixed the coconut milk powder into the honey/water mix. I stick-blended the mixture into my warm oils.

As before, it got SUPER hot. I tried the fridge method before, and it only reached a partial gel, which I don’t like — either gel fully, or don’t gel at all. I wanted it to gel all the way to the corners, so I had to really monitor the process.

What’s in it: Saponified Olive Oil (Pomace), Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Castor Oil, Sunflower Oil, Mango Butter, Shea Butter, Coconut Milk Powder, Raw Honey, Orange Peel Powder, Fragrance Oil.

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As the world sleeps, I soap. I’m a soap junkie. It’s almost 3:00, Thursday morning, and I just got done (including cleanup) making a batch of lavender soap. Now, I don’t have to work today, but what could I possibly be thinking?

Lavender is not a favorite of mine — not by itself.  A co-worker requested a bar. I was a little light on the EO, and I sprinkled some lavender buds on top. Not sure what caused the vertical “lines/ridges”.  I’m thinking it was some kind of heat issue.

**UPDATE** a few of my soaper buddies clued me in on the lines/ridges: It was caused by the lavender buds dragging down the blade, when I cut the soap! I had NO idea! It’s good to have friends!

What’s in it: Saponified Olive Oil (Pomace), Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Castor Oil, Sunflower Oil, Mango Butter, Shea Butter, Goatsmilk and Lavender EO.

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