Sunday, February 26, 2012

A Touch of Sunset





Being Canadian means you live in one of the most wonderful countries in the world, but it also means you only get to enjoy warm weather five out of twelve months a year.  As the winter lazily drags to the end and the temperature climbs ever so slowly, I find myself craving the sunshine and the warm air.  









I like the look of gradients for soaps, in fact I've tried producing similar looks before but without much success.  I think I got it this time!  The key is liquid colorant and patience, lots of it.







These soaps have a slight hint of pink to them from buttermilk.  I started putting buttermilk in my soap when I was at the stage when everything I saw was potentially a soaping material.  As it turns out, buttermilk makes it to the list of my favorite ingredients.   Give it a try and you'll know why!







25 comments:

  1. As usual your photos are STUNNING. I was trying to post some of yours on Pinterest but had some trouble. I think I got it. I don't know which is nicer - the look of your soaps or your photos in general. You are SUCH a great photographer. xoxo Jen

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    1. Oh Jen, you leave me blushed and flattered, as usual!

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  2. love the soft color! great soap!

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    1. Thank you bbee, give buttermilk a try if it's available at your local store!

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  3. This looks so pure and natural. I bet is smells delightful. Buttermilk sounds like a great ingredient.

    Yes, I remember those Ontario winters all too well. Here we get rain and damp temperatures.

    Michelle

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    1. Michelle,

      Sometimes I wonder which one I'd rather have - cold cold winter or wet rainy damp days. A "storm" is passing by the city today. Winter still refuses to leave!

      Give buttermilk a try, I think you'll like it!

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  4. I like this look.. the soft colours are adorable!

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    1. Yes, buttermilk makes one of the most gentle and warm colour. Love it!

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    2. Maggie, do you use 100% buttermilk in place of water?
      thx
      natalia

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    3. Hi Natalia,

      I didn't replace my water 100% with buttermilk this time, but I've done it before and the result is beautiful. You can choose to freeze the buttermilk or not, totally up to you. HTH, :)

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    4. Thanks Maggie. I have already tried the buttermilk mixed to goatmilk and I really like the result. I will have to try for sure the buttermilk 100%.
      take care
      natalia

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    5. Hi Natalia,

      I'm glad you like the colour! It looks so soft and girly, don't you think? ;)

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  6. I've never tried buttermilk in soap. Now you've got me all curious!! Your gradients turned out very lovely!

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    1. Hi Amy,

      Make sure you put buttermilk down on your "To Try" list! I hope you'll have as much fun as I do with buttermilk. :)

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  7. Hi Maggie.
    I love your photos and soap!
    They are beautiful!

    Grapefruit Soap looks like a caramel candy.
    I like the hint of buttermilk color.
    Very Pretty. :)

    AYU

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    1. Hi AYU,

      Thank you for the kind words. I'm flattered that you like the soap and photos. :)

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  8. The gradients and coloring are marvelous! I love how you used the buttermilk in your soaping process.

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    1. Hi Anne-Marie,

      I would make a lot more buttermilk soap if buttermilk comes in smaller sizes. Now I only make them when I feel like having some homemade biscuits. ;)

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  9. Such stunning soaps! I am in awe. And the way you photographed makes it even more so.

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  10. the buttermilk gives such a lovely colour, i shall try it :)

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