Sunday, April 6, 2008

Jasmine Salt Bar

Well, when I dyed the salts they were a nice shade of purple/lavender. When I added the salts to my soap at trace the turned this very pretty pink color. I am not sure that the color is the best for jasmine scent but it will have to do. Once I poured the soap into the mold I covered it with saran wrap and the wooden lid and put it in the oven for 1 hour. I probably should have left it in there for another 10-30 minutes since it was still still too soft to cut. I had to let it sit for about 30 minutes before I could cut it. It appeared to be in the gel stage when I cut it and I noticed a small crack on the bottom of the log from overheating probably. Maybe next time I will allow my lye to cool a bit more before I mix it with the oils and hope that that will minimize overheating. Anyways, it appears to be turning a darker pink than is seen in the photo below. I actually just looked at a picture of jasmine flowers and while the flower itself is white the base of the flower is almost hot pink. So maybe this color works. ;)

Anyone else made salt bars? They are quite fun!
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9 comments:

  1. Suds to LoveApril 7, 2008 at 11:05 AM

    My first attempt at salt bars was not problematic, however, I should have left it in the oven about another 10-20 minutes or at least waited that long before cutting. The bars were way to soft to cut... kind of got mushed together and that's how they are curing. What did I know, it was only my 5th CP batch! I think the color of your bars turned out really nice.

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  2. Joanna SchmidtApril 7, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    I never baked soap before. I did cold process and crockpot soap. I am waiting for a dear friends recipe but my plan to make salt soap is brewing...

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  3. Joanna SchmidtApril 7, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    I like it. post photos once you've sliced 'er up!

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  4. LoveMichieApril 8, 2008 at 4:16 AM

    I've never tried salt bars either. Are they just CP soap with salt added?

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  5. Joanna SchmidtApril 14, 2008 at 2:27 PM

    Interested in sharing a recipe?

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  6. SarahApril 18, 2008 at 6:40 AM

    Lovemichie: Yup they are just cold process soap with salt added and then the mold is put into the oven to force the gel.

    Joanna: Sure, I will put up a post tonight with the recipe and some pictures of the cut soap.

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  7. Suds to LoveApril 18, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62607

    I followed these directions when I made my salt bars. I thought they might help anyone interested.

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  8. sherriegApril 20, 2008 at 4:35 AM

    This is something I haven't tried and would love to! Thanks for the inspiration. What did you dye the salt with? I love the colour!

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  9. KalliaApril 20, 2008 at 4:43 AM

    I love salt bars as well! :)

    I prefer to do them in a divided slab so I don't have to cut them and I can control the temperature easily by placing them in a warm oven. Once they sit for an hour or two, they are usually hard enough to remove from the mold and placed on the curing rack.

    Jasmine is a lovely fragrance for salt bars! :)

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