This is the texture that got me wrapped into the making of it all. How do you get the pretty swirly tops like this? Anyone who sends me a good video tutorial of the "topping of swirls" process wins stuff from me! What stuff? I don't know yet, you name the product! :O)
I can then post it for all to see. It's a challenge---so 1--2--3----GO make a video! ohhhh, this'll be fun.
Country Cottage Soap - Black Tie Loaf
I can then post it for all to see. It's a challenge---so 1--2--3----GO make a video! ohhhh, this'll be fun.
Country Cottage Soap - Black Tie Loaf
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Oh Joanna you're an absolute sweetie!! Thank you, you made my day :). Unfortunately, I have been extremely busy with uni work and I'd love the idea of making a video but it might take me a while :(
So till then I'd like to give you a couple of tips on what I think helps with swirling!
The key is a thick trace until it reaches a thick pudding like consistency and can hold the swirls. If you get a really, really thick trace, the swirls will be stiffer and more dramatic.
It's tricky though! But I'm confident you'll get the hang of it!
I hope this helps hehe
Joanna- You don't need a video---because it's simple- Wait until a thicker trace, or put the soap into the mold, and wait for it to thicken- Then one magic tool- you probably always have is a large steel wisp. Put the wisp into the batter/ vertically, & twirl/swirl as you raise it out...simple, & looks like a million bucks!
And just as a reminder to everyone---don't re-use a kitchen utensil that has been used for soap making for cooking!
I tried the wisk thing on my last batch. It worked great, but I should have waited until it was a thicker trace so it would have been more dramatic. After seeing these awesome pictures I want to make a batch just to do more swirling!
I seriously love coming to your site everyday...these are the most beautiful and creative soaps I have ever seen.
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I've been wanting to know how to do this as well, I think it makes the soap look so nice!
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