Carriegsxr6 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Decided to make a home made slab mold and try layering. I am pleased with the layer, came out smooth and didn’t bleed through. Scented Rosemary Mint. Not sure if I like slab molds though, it doesn’t fully gel. My soap is usually ready to cut the next day, but this was very soft due to the non gel. :undecided Personally I like to gel. May have to throw it in the oven next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitenaildesign Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 I love those. I want to try and do a layer next time. My swiries get worse with each batch so I have been doing 1 color. Yours look perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 To help with the gel, try warming your mold before pouring into it. May be a little difficult with layering, not sure. Anyway, I preheat my oven to 170 and then put the mold in. Take it out to fill, cover and insulate and I'm good to go. Oh and to insulate, I put it on top of one folded towel or a big piece of styrofoam cooler I have) and then drape with towels nice and thick - be sure to get those sides tucked in!ETA: I have trouble getting my log molds to gel completely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 Now mine didn't work as well as yours. I won't say it bled, it just didn't happen to end up as even. I really like those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted December 25, 2006 Author Share Posted December 25, 2006 Now mine didn't work as well as yours. I won't say it bled, it just didn't happen to end up as even. I really like those.I am glad I choose a scent that behaved. I dont think I will mind the partial gel if I am pouring pudding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 Those look good Carrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Those look really nice, great layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Your layers turned out really good Carrie! I haven't ventured into CP layers yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 I love it! I don't like to gel my soaps, they just don't seem to turn out as nice.Bet it smells yummy!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Now mine didn't work as well as yours. I won't say it bled, it just didn't happen to end up as even. I really like those.The secret, as far as I hve determined, is to actually pour at pretty thin trace. And make two separate batches so that while one is setting up in the mold you make the other. I'm no expert but this is what works for me:I measure out all the oils for both batches and melt and mix both and let sit to room temp. I make the first layer and pour. Then I clean my bowls and the area and drink a cup of coffee and then make the second layer and pour that, also at a pretty thin trace. The first layer should have solidified up enough to stay all together, but when adding the second layer, pour over the back of a spoon or ladle the soap on so that it won't disturb the first, just in case.I'm still working on my timing but I think I've kinda got it. When you get my MANGO LASSI from the TSW swap you can see an example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes432 Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Well looks good, gave you nice clean layers this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradelrae Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Very nice. I still cannot get the layer thing mastererd! Great stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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