Well Hello again everyone, and here we are for the Finale of the Challenge club.
Sad times hey? But its been a fun ride and I for one have really enjoyed being a part of the club and making lots of new friends along the way. I haven’t entered every Month because of commitments but entered quite a few.
This Month, its all about straight lines and let me warn you now! This was no easy job. I have made straight line soaps before but not this way. I have always used a stick blender, so this was a little out of my comfort zone, but, hey ho, lets give it a go.
A few of my other straight line soaps.
I had one try last week and I just wasn’t happy with the results, (Pic below) but I used the stick blender and got lots of bubbles and glycerine rivers, so I had another try this week only using a whisk and a small bowl with a rounded bottom, to make it easier to whisk.
With my first try too, I had problems with the liner of my mould bowing in the middle, I had to clip it up which stuck in the soap so for my second one, I used an old faithful silicone mould I bought from Brambleberry years ago, it worked a treat.
For my first part of the pour, my mould was laid down quite flat as I wanted to form a Christmas tree shape, although a basic one and probably looks nothing like a tree, thats the shape i wanted lol. A triangle shape.
The outside was going to be pink so I used Voodoo from Madoils now Madmicas, fragrance is Humbug mints from scent perfique which slightly accelerates and thats what I needed for my layers to set up a bit quicker. I also had my mould set on a heatpad which helped to harden up the layers.
Once this layer set, it took about half an hour, I flipped the mould over and poured the same amount in the other side.
Same again, left this for half an hour and then stood the mould up to pour the black and white humbug tree.
I used Black oxide and Titanium dioxide for colours.
Black, white, black, white, until the mould was full, 10 layers.
All together this pour took around 8 hours, it is very time consuming. I popped it in the oven at 6p.m. for an hour and then just left it to cool. It was rock hard by midnight so I unmoulded it and left it overnight to cut the next day.
Here is the cut and cleaned up pics. Definitely not perfect but I will not have time to do another so this is it.
The Bah Humbug tree is finished and although it took forever to pour, I enjoyed the Challenge.
The name comes from the little mint humbug sweets that I based my soap on last year, I just wanted to revisit, getting nostalgic for the Finale lol.
All I want to say Amy is “It has been a blast, I’ve enjoyed being a part of your club and I wish you every success for your future business!”
As always, Love from Spain.
Carolyn X
omneyaswish said:
OMG That came out stunning!!!!!!!!!
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siennalilysoaps said:
Thanks Omneya! I was a bit worried the first pours were going to colapse in but it worked out💕💕
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Amy Warden said:
That’s about as close to perfect as I can imagine! Stunning soap, Carolyn!! I’m feeling a bit nostalgic now too. I will miss seeing your beautiful creations!! ❤
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siennalilysoaps said:
Thanks so much Amy! It has been lovely being in the challenge club over the last couple of years. I’m so glad to be in the final Month too!! Much luck for the future xx
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Vera Lede said:
Very beautiful soap, and a very beautiful combination of colors!
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siennalilysoaps said:
Thanks so much Vera! It’s always one of the hardest choices, the colour! I went with the simple choice as I always like black and white together x
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Jane said:
Awesome work!
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siennalilysoaps said:
Thank you so much Jane x
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Byte Girl said:
Simply amazing – ingenious really! I love everything about it. You have such incredible talent. I’m planning to check out some of your other soaps now.
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siennalilysoaps said:
Thankyou so much for your kind words! That means a lot💕
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Kristie Barker said:
Carolyn! This is brilliant! I love it, what a fun way to do lines!!
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siennalilysoaps said:
Thanks so much Kristie! I love yours too, so much work gone into it! Brilliant work💕💕
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Shauna said:
Oh my gosh… lol I did the same type of design!!! those first two pours are tricky. Great minds 😉 I love the simple black and white against the vibrating red. Gorgeous
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siennalilysoaps said:
Thankyou Shauna! Haha, yes, great minds think alike! Look forward to seeing yours too💕
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Love Your Suds said:
I am always so impressed with your designs and creativity, Carolyn! ❤ Well done xo
– Belinda
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siennalilysoaps said:
Thankyou so much Belinda for your kind words! That means a lot xx
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Amy said:
Just gorgeous!
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siennalilysoaps said:
Thanks so much Amy x
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Linda said:
Wow!! Fantastic soap!!! You’re so creative , Carolyn! Love how it turned out !❤
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siennalilysoaps said:
Thankyou so much Linda!! I love the texture of the soap, a lot smoother than when you stick blend. We learn so much don’t we? xx
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Helene said:
So pretty! I love all your creations Carolyn! You have such flair for design!!
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siennalilysoaps said:
Thankyou so much Helene!! I get something in my head and have to carry it through lol.
I will miss seeing your beauties in the club but will catch up on Instagram xx
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Debi said:
My goodness, my lovely friend! You certainly know how to go out with a bang, don’t you! For a VERY brief moment, I had considered doing a similar design. I quickly dismissed that crazy idea because I knew I’d never get the lines matched up on both sides. All I could picture is it looking like a toddler.. or drunkard…most likely BOTH.. created it!
Not only is your design flawless, but the colors are gorgeous together. On its own, it is incredibly amazing…then you go and dress it up!! I’m absolutely swooning!
I have to tell you, of all the wonderful things I have gotten from this club, one of my most favorite parts has been meeting you. Your entries are one of the first I always look for, and hands down, the most entertaining to read. I will miss you most of all but I’m so glad to be able to stay in touch through social media and the likes. I truly hope some day to meet you in person! If we ever meet, I’ll be sure to have a big hug waiting, and a bottle (or 2) of wine!
Best of luck in the challenge, my dear. I look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood!
😘💕🍷
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siennalilysoaps said:
Debi! What a lovely thing to say! You are the epitome of a team player! You always have lovely comments for everyone, submit beautiful soaps and write a brilliant blog post whilst boosting everyone too. I shall miss you too in the challenge club but will see you over on facey and Instagram. We also have that huge Pinterest party to host one day when we meet in the future, I will welcome the hug and also the wine lol. We meet people in the most unlikely places, yet, can be friends for life. I wish you all the luck in the World with your entry! Merry Christmas lovely, see you on the other side!! xxx
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Nicole Lankenau said:
I always love all your soaps!! Your blogs and pictures are so much fun!! I’m glad I still get to see them all on Instagram and thru email! ❤
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siennalilysoaps said:
Thankyou so much Nicole! I always love seeing yours too. It will be nice to still catch up on Instagram. Good luck with your fabulous entry! It truly is amazing💕💕💕
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