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"Faux" faux funneling

I love this scent, a citrus blend, and make it regularly.  But I pulled myself out of my green and yellow rut with this batch.  It also marked my return to the faux funnel method.  I knew I was headed for trouble when my soap thickened up as I was still mixing colors.  It got thicker by the second, but I was determined to keep to my plan and doggedly whacked my funnel "pours" into the mold, using a little more force each time and holding my cups of soap higher and higher to mimic a poured look.  And with a fair bit of whacking of my poor wooden mold on the cement floor, I managed to work out most of the bubbles.


But it worked.  And I am so pleased with myself.  My stubborness usually results in another round of examples for the "How Not to Soap" reel.  Now to avoid getting Saponification Cockiness...

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  1. SoDakSoaper {Kalla}February 24, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    "Saponification Cockiness", lol...love it. They turned out gorgeous!

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  2. Carol Stolk StudioFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Girlpower YeaH hahah....

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  3. Amy@10th Ave.February 24, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Hmmm...I'm guessing I'm not the only one who has experienced a similar cockiness??!! :D

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  4. TopcatFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Gorgeous! You get as cocky as you wish... you deserve to xx

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  5. Two Blooms Design StudioFebruary 24, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    It looks great, love the colours.

    Michelle

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  6. Traci RFebruary 27, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    I love the color combination!

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  7. LatherBeSoapingMarch 9, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Your soap turned out beautifully! Love the colors and the glitter on top. I recently did a faux funnel pour, too, and my soap thickened up on me. It was more of a "plop pour," but it turned out well.

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