Soap swirling techniques

Creating swirly mica tops on your soaps looks a lot harder than it is, and the result is simply stunning! The surface of the soap is usually a just as important as the soap itself, and learning a t…

This was only the second time I had the chance to participate in the Soap Challenge Club. The first time was when we did the rimmed round soaps and, boy, that was some challenge. I

There are lots of different methods around for swirling soap, but one of my favourite, and I think easiest, ways to do this is an In The Pot (ITP) Swirl. Tips for a great ITP Swirl: * Only use essential or fragrance oils that you know cause no or little acceleration. Most floral fragrances will not allow for this kind of swirl (although there are other ways around it), and spicy essential oils such as cinnamon and clove can also be fast movers. Lavender EO is well-know for slowing trace so…

Advanced Swirling Part 4: In The Pot Swirling Guest post by Kat from Otion (Bramble Berry’s retail store) Welcome back! This is part four of Kat’s advanced swirling tutorials. Please make sure to check out parts 1 (Understanding Color Theory Terminology) , 2 (Getting Brave with Color) and 3 (Soap Design and Color Matching) if you haven’t already. …

Learn how to make the Lazy Soap Maker’s In-The-Pot Soap Swirl with this handmade cold process soap design tutorial over on the Lovin Soap blog! I’ll walk you through the design technique, step-by-step, with pics! I’ve also linked to some of my other posts with recipes and regular In-The-Pot swirl designs. This one is great if you don’t like doing so many dishes! Click through to the blog, and Happy Soap Making!

How to Make Lemon Drop Swirl Cold Process Soap INFORMATION Difficulty: Intermediate Yield: 14 Bars TIMING Prep Time / Clean Up: 30 Minutes Perform Time: 2 Hours Total Time: 2 Hours, 30 Minutes (longer if putting through gel, which is recommended) Cure Time: 4-6 Weeks SUPPLIES Extra Long Disposable Nitrile Gloves (easily found in dishwashing...

Looking to create beautiful swirls in your soap? This post includes 5 tips on how to perfect your technique!

There are a ton of soap design techniques out there, but most of them build on a few foundational design techniques that can easily be conquered. Find out which ones to master first!

Ahhhhhh... Who doesn't like to break in a new soapmaking mold? Join me, won't you? Let's do this. (Want to make your own silicone slab mold? Get the eBook here.) The Recipe Olive oil – 16 oz Coconut oil – 16.8 oz Avocado oil – 4 oz Castor oil – 3.2