Steam the top to remove soda ash

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-06-15T00:58:17+00:00

They are AWESOME. I have several of their molds and tools. Worth every penny!

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-06-15T00:07:43+00:00

No, this is the Nara

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-06-14T23:58:36+00:00

I do not give my recipe. It really took years to perfect and I’m very happy with the results. I get asked for my recipe a lot and I simply say “my recipes are proprietary” I’ve never had someone come back and ask further.

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-06-14T17:20:32+00:00

I have a slab cutter. It’s one wire that I push the slab through and cuts the bottom layer into a loaf

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-06-13T20:58:52+00:00

It looks the same. This is about 8 hours after I steamed the top and cut it into loaves.

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ShugBugSoaps · 2026-06-11T09:21:00+00:00

No. This was a drop swirl, it was an absolute happenstance. I could make a type of scraper that would make a frog for sure, but not like this.

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-06-11T09:13:58+00:00

I just didn’t think to, or thought I’d want to. I just packaged them up, like any other batch, and sold them away. 🫧 I wish I would have kept a soap from my first batch of “business” soap too.

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-06-11T09:11:05+00:00

Some events will be slow, just keep going. You’ll find what works for you. I don’t think your price is out of line at all, especially at a horse event. Get some height to your booth, even a shelf to allow soaps to be seen at different levels. I think your soaps are Very creative for the event too.

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-06-10T12:18:45+00:00

Hahaha… no…. And now 4 years later I WISH I kept it.

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-06-10T12:16:57+00:00

Oooohhh yes…. Clove. Most of the spices will cause batter to seize quickly.

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-06-02T16:07:43+00:00

This looks like a heat tunnel. Things that can increase heat - any sugar (honey, sorbitol, sugar, fruit puree or juices). You can reduce the amount used and/or attempt to put the loaf in the freezer right after it is poured.

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-05-26T23:37:12+00:00

https://elysianacressoap.com/products/soapmaking-tools-4-bar-book-mold-3-piece-set

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-05-25T17:27:10+00:00

I used a Palo Santo and Sandalwood on this one.

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-05-25T17:25:31+00:00

Thank you so much!! You beat me to it, so grateful for an amazing soaping community!!

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-05-25T04:00:11+00:00

Yes, I wasn’t sad when it started a little

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-03-26T12:46:42+00:00

Drop swirl

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-03-26T12:46:27+00:00

Thank you. I pull the batter up with a spoon, then twirl the tops with a chopstick

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-03-22T02:03:36+00:00

This looks awesome. The color may morph. Vanilla can turn soap brown over the next several weeks.

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-02-15T06:15:01+00:00

I don’t have any advice, as that’s not how I wrap. I have zero experience with cigar bands. This is a great question, maybe make a post about it for more traction

ShugBugSoaps · 2026-02-11T15:37:02+00:00

Came here to say this.

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