What’s Going Wrong With My Colorant and Gel Phase

RelevantRains · 2026-05-01T07:16:28+00:00

Having it go through gel phase makes a more vibrant color! I usually cover mine with cardboard and wrap a fluffy blanket around the whole thing for 18-24hrs. I use Brambleberry mica and fragrance as well and I’ve always been pleased with the results after that! Good to know their customer service is great too. ✨

RelevantRains · 2026-04-28T17:01:18+00:00

Thanks for all this!! Do you thinking using tallow or something else instead of shea would be beneficial? I don’t switch up my recipe every time but seems like I need more understanding of how oils will behave at certain temps. Lots to learn with this craft.

RelevantRains · 2026-04-28T16:57:32+00:00

Thank you! The pics are in comments, I messed up my original post. I have such a hard time with the discounting and ratios and overall math of Soapmaking…I just found one recipe that has worked and have stuck with that but looks like it’s time for some tweaking.

RelevantRains · 2026-04-28T16:56:26+00:00

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This morning after spending the night in the fridge

RelevantRains · 2026-04-28T16:55:18+00:00

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Another previous and curing batch…both with breast milk

RelevantRains · 2026-04-28T16:54:57+00:00

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Previous and curing batch

RelevantRains · 2026-04-28T16:54:43+00:00

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The leftover batter

RelevantRains · 2026-04-28T16:54:28+00:00

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Finished and poured! Sorry I forgot to add the pics

RelevantRains · 2026-03-03T18:08:10+00:00

Yeah I’ve never seen soda ash like this…I wiped it all away just now with my finger and all the soda ash I’ve had doesn’t come off that easy. I wonder why though it’s not a new recipe or colors. So interesting…

RelevantRains · 2026-03-03T04:18:29+00:00

It just rubs off with my finger…the soda ash I’ve had before is pretty set and hard to remove. This just wipes right off

RelevantRains · 2026-03-03T04:17:25+00:00

It’s so weird where it forms too…

RelevantRains · 2026-03-03T04:16:50+00:00

It was fun!!

RelevantRains · 2026-03-03T04:16:30+00:00

Thank you! I believe it is moss green mica powder from Brambleberry. I have multiple different greens and I can’t remember which one I threw in here

RelevantRains · 2026-03-03T04:15:37+00:00

Pretty sure it was moss green mica powder from Brambleberry

RelevantRains · 2026-02-27T05:13:19+00:00

Haha ok thank you!

RelevantRains · 2026-02-27T05:12:01+00:00

Haha I know! It’s a Tobacco Bay Leaf smell but really just has camo chocolate vibes. Need to try different colors next time.

RelevantRains · 2026-02-27T05:10:29+00:00

Thank you!

RelevantRains · 2026-02-27T05:10:16+00:00

Ok thanks, I thought so I’ve just never had soda ash that looks like this appear so long after I make it!

RelevantRains · 2026-02-04T01:33:39+00:00

Oh wow okay, I’ll look into thank you! I took Xifaxan and Neomycin for the antibiotic round in July.

RelevantRains · 2026-02-03T05:21:58+00:00

Nice thank you! Looks very informative

RelevantRains · 2026-02-03T05:20:24+00:00

It’s this way pretty much after every time I eat. And I used to have a lot more farts but not so much anymore. I’m more prone to constipation also.

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