tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post7592078338492137012..comments2023-05-31T02:48:12.305-05:00Comments on 10th ave. soapworks: Soap Challenge--Dandelion Swirlamalia@ahousewifewriteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782918276353227838noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-67987129882764225582013-10-22T05:10:33.519-05:002013-10-22T05:10:33.519-05:00Thanks, Maitri! And thanks for the link to your b...Thanks, Maitri! And thanks for the link to your blog--I love finding new ones. And you have some gorgeous creations, too!Amy@10th Ave.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13287774801580108749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-59521951297637860402013-10-22T05:06:49.503-05:002013-10-22T05:06:49.503-05:00Thank you--I was thrilled by the way they came out...Thank you--I was thrilled by the way they came out, too. (Why does it always surprise me when I get a batch turn out the way I planned?!)Amy@10th Ave.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13287774801580108749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-38694731361405339032013-10-22T05:03:46.632-05:002013-10-22T05:03:46.632-05:00Thanks, Jenny! Well....I cut the soap. It's ...Thanks, Jenny! Well....I cut the soap. It's not so pretty. I'm glad the recipe didn't work for me so I made the second batch. I'll post a picture today.Amy@10th Ave.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13287774801580108749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-32718010090402176482013-10-22T05:02:28.940-05:002013-10-22T05:02:28.940-05:00Thank you!!Thank you!!Amy@10th Ave.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13287774801580108749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-64903161029533070722013-10-22T04:53:01.526-05:002013-10-22T04:53:01.526-05:00Thanks, Gordana! I generally underestimate how mu...Thanks, Gordana! I generally underestimate how much colorant to add, so I was thrilled to actually get a really dark blue this time. Amy@10th Ave.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13287774801580108749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-51560335459465128972013-10-21T12:36:44.177-05:002013-10-21T12:36:44.177-05:00Love both of the tops! and a very pretty swirl too...Love both of the tops! and a very pretty swirl too!Crishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11347510538740469997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-48384642430796854342013-10-21T07:56:13.106-05:002013-10-21T07:56:13.106-05:00Wow, I love your Dandelion Zebra Swirl, Amy! And t...Wow, I love your Dandelion Zebra Swirl, Amy! And the top is gorgeous! The blue and black are so nice together. And I love the top of the first soap, too. The colors are so vivid. Can't wait to see the cut photos of it!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-26381485079855458172013-10-21T01:22:11.070-05:002013-10-21T01:22:11.070-05:00Love it :)Love it :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706275222045018509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-76972539416903792592013-10-20T02:01:54.794-05:002013-10-20T02:01:54.794-05:00The second soap is really special. The top is uniq...The second soap is really special. The top is unique but I am also impressed with different variations of blue colors you achieved. You did really grate job! Best regards, Gordana Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11539352759185539397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-28196808557861586992013-10-19T19:09:29.282-05:002013-10-19T19:09:29.282-05:00Thanks, Amy! And thanks especially for putting th...Thanks, Amy! And thanks especially for putting this whole challenge club together--it has to be a big job, but we all appreciate it.Amy@10th Ave.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13287774801580108749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-69305134293351813172013-10-19T15:28:36.799-05:002013-10-19T15:28:36.799-05:00So beautiful, Amy!! I'm loving the inside swi...So beautiful, Amy!! I'm loving the inside swirl AND the tops for sure. Definitely looking forward to seeing the inside of the first one too... Great job on your first challenge club!!Amy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263798998556540686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-60285232492667303092013-10-19T14:15:45.714-05:002013-10-19T14:15:45.714-05:00Thank you, Mayren! The top IS kind of fancy-pants...Thank you, Mayren! The top IS kind of fancy-pants, isn't it?? hee hee...Amy@10th Ave.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13287774801580108749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-24038384205431795672013-10-19T14:13:03.614-05:002013-10-19T14:13:03.614-05:00Oh my. Thank you, Natalia! There are so many out...Oh my. Thank you, Natalia! There are so many outstanding soaps in this challenge.Amy@10th Ave.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13287774801580108749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-6220844234426659632013-10-19T14:10:43.333-05:002013-10-19T14:10:43.333-05:00As a huge fan of Blue, I'm a little biased... ...As a huge fan of Blue, I'm a little biased... Your colors are great with nice defined stripes. I'm more than impressed with the top as well. Very up-scale.Mayrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908716319421159843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-29512787974653376432013-10-19T14:10:13.565-05:002013-10-19T14:10:13.565-05:00Thanks, SoapJam! I'll update this post with p...Thanks, SoapJam! I'll update this post with pictures of the first batch when I cut it, even if it's a mess....Amy@10th Ave.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13287774801580108749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-91311581754919468532013-10-19T14:08:29.725-05:002013-10-19T14:08:29.725-05:00This technique is stunning, isn't it? I never...This technique is stunning, isn't it? I never would have thought of it myself. I'm interested in seeing my first attempt, too!Amy@10th Ave.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13287774801580108749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-17929047512312577332013-10-19T14:07:17.931-05:002013-10-19T14:07:17.931-05:00Thanks--it does pop rather nicely, I think! :)Thanks--it does pop rather nicely, I think! :)Amy@10th Ave.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13287774801580108749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-10561857552567247132013-10-19T14:06:23.884-05:002013-10-19T14:06:23.884-05:00It was a last minute whim--I love it, too.It was a last minute whim--I love it, too.Amy@10th Ave.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13287774801580108749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-91208931426861041532013-10-19T11:35:29.909-05:002013-10-19T11:35:29.909-05:00Wow,stunning, Amy! This is for sure my favourite! ...Wow,stunning, Amy! This is for sure my favourite! Congratulations!Nataliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15461059003475408570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-32920673817344055382013-10-18T20:31:12.508-05:002013-10-18T20:31:12.508-05:00Beautiful, Amy! Love the denim blue, the perfect ...Beautiful, Amy! Love the denim blue, the perfect swirls, and the gorgeous top! Can't wait to see the first one cut! It looks great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-27701335970847537492013-10-18T20:27:49.410-05:002013-10-18T20:27:49.410-05:00Love already by seeing these pictures. They are d...Love already by seeing these pictures. They are definitely stunning lines and colors. Especially the dot design on the 2nd batch, flash in the pan. Also so curious in the 1st one when it gets cut.Jessie Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116649664055474463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-69725167879378344052013-10-18T17:41:45.196-05:002013-10-18T17:41:45.196-05:00Wow! The top is swirl just pops right out at you w...Wow! The top is swirl just pops right out at you with those colors. =)Anne-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04897791546363838272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-50277324993079821582013-10-18T11:42:55.588-05:002013-10-18T11:42:55.588-05:00Beautiful!!! I absolutely love how you did the top...Beautiful!!! I absolutely love how you did the top of the soap. :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903368458011314124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-66744036479384016452013-10-18T10:47:57.013-05:002013-10-18T10:47:57.013-05:00Thanks--batch number 1 is still sooo soft. I hope...Thanks--batch number 1 is still sooo soft. I hope it eventually gets hard enough!Amy@10th Ave.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13287774801580108749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521745573726978011.post-80260283795529351612013-10-18T10:46:48.852-05:002013-10-18T10:46:48.852-05:00Yes! I know exactly what you mean--a conk shell. ;...Yes! I know exactly what you mean--a conk shell. ;) I thought the batch looked a little more marine than winter too, but I'm happy either way. Thanks, Donna!Amy@10th Ave.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13287774801580108749noreply@blogger.com