Ever wonder how soapers come up with such neat designs? Inspiration is the key! It can come from anywhere, a picture, a creature, a smell, a dream... you name it and I'd bet you money that it has been an inspiration! The problem comes when you get a bunch of inspirations and can't decide what to do, a soapers block or sorts. Like authors get only for soap! This is me right now. My brain is full of ideas but I can't come up with just 1 cohesive plan!
I have plenty of fragrances and colours to chose from, and plenty of ingredients. I think my poor brain is overloading with all of the options! There are a few I have to make for Christmas, but not yet, I have plenty of time for those. No birthdays anytime soon, so no solid inspiration there. I suppose I could do something for Canadian Thanksgiving which is in October. Hrm. Gah!!! So many soaps so little space! I need my workshop, STAT!
Anyone else ever have this problem?
I know the feeling! Every now and then I'll just close my eyes and grab a fragrance oil out of the box - it doesn't matter what it is - and make soap. Most of the time it will be a plain soap, but sometimes I'll add goat's milk or an exfoliant as well. I don't add color when I do this because that requires too much thought: what color should I choose, does it go with the scent, etc. The process of making a basic soap seems to help clear out the jumbled thoughts. :)
ReplyDeleteKeep a notebook or journal of your ideas.
ReplyDeleteWhen you need to pick one, go through your notebook...write down 4-6 ideas on separate pieces of paper. Put them in a hat. Oooops - forgot you are Canadian...put the pieces of paper in a hockey helmet! Close eyes and pick one out. NO CHEATING...you must work with the concept you picked. Now you have a focus.