Lemongrass/Clary Sage 'Soap on a Rope'

I am really liking the 'Old World' look of this soap on a rope. Of course I had to make another one!

This one is scented with Lemongrass and Clary Sage with just a touch of Sandalwood.

I added Bramble Berry's Chrome Green and a bit of Cappuccino Mica.

This is a Bastile soap recipe, which means the Olive Oil content is over half the oils, plus I added other skin loving oils: Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, Grape-seed Oil, and Sun Flower Oil. I used Goats Milk for the liquid.

I was able to take it out of the mold in 24 hrs.

I find that if Olive Oil is the main oil in my recipes I am able to stamp the soap almost right away. It also comes out of the mold easier if I put a thin layer of Glycerin on the bottom and sides of the mold. Thanks for that tip to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx5fACmnVDw

 I was also able to do a bit of stamping after I took it out of the mold, but decided to wait another 24 hrs.

Spraying your soap stamp with a bit of Alcohol really helps the stamping process by alleviating the soap from sticking onto the stamp.  

Life is good!

Valerie

I had 'Soaps From Home' stamp custom made by:
https://www.etsy.com/people/HersShop

The 100% All Natural stamp came from:
http://www.brambleberry.com/Acrylic-Soap-Stamps-C325.aspx

Soap on a Rope

Recently I have been very interested in making an unconventional soap: Soap on a Rope.

Not just any soap on the rope. But one that had more of an 'old world' or ' vintage look' to it. 

Last year I stumbled upon the kind of 'Soap on a Rope' that appealed to my senses.

I used a Bastile recipe to make this soap, which just means I used over 50% Olive Oil. Also added are: Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, and Shea Butter. 

For the Fragrance I used two Eesential Oils: Lavender and Clary Sage.

I'm just showing you 'the pour' in this video.

The Cut......

And the finished soap.

I am very pleased with the look. I will be making more in the future.

Life is good.

Valerie