It is that time of the year to make soap.  This time we have decided to go for the Chocolate Swirls (and blobs) with clay from the Bladen area.

The clay comes in different colours: reds, pinks, purples, yellows and whites.  It is really quite beautiful to go to the Bladen area to ogle at the colours but once you step out of the car to start digging, that’s a different story…the usual hot, sweaty work!

Lovely Colour:

Gnome is the designated digger of clay:

We finally got the chance to use the soap-cutter which was presented to us as a gift from our friends, Erin and Jim.  In simple words, Jim can make things and put them together…a bit of gnomishness there methinks.  Anyway, when he heard that Gnome was cutting each single soap with wire (like cheese) he set himself the task of making a soap-cutter for us.  Oh, and we are soooo pleased…it does the job and eases our pain and sweat!!  This is Great.  Thank-you Erin and Jim for this wonderful gift!!

And this is what we have been making:

Okay, have a great long weekend!!