RXCMAS Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 What Are You Guys Using To Make Some Swirls In The Soaps? I Heard Somebody Here Say Hanger? Stacey:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I've been using a chopstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaColo Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I saw directions for a hanger method, but haven't tried it myselfhttp://candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27580&highlight=hangerThere were some other directionshttp://candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118&highlight=swirl+directions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I use wooden skewers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I use chopsticks from take-out and when I run out of those a buy bamboo skewers. They are really cheap and you get a whole bunch of them. The only downside to the skewers is they are sharp and if you grab the pack in a hurry you might bleed.... (don't ask me how I know).HTH.Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I use the handle of my mixing spoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnhorsemom Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I use the big craft sticks that I buy in a package at Wally world. They are the ones that look like a tongue depresser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I use the handle of my mixing spoon.ditto. the hanger method wasn't doing it for me - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 The hanger method works wonderfully if your soap is not too thick, otherwise you will not get a great pattern. The hanger thing is more of a visual process, written instructions are not always the easiest to follow. I will do a tutorial in a few weeks on the coat hanger method (this wonderful method was taught to me and others by the original creator of the coat hanger method Olivia at The Whisk so I can't take credit for it, but would love to pass on the knowledge:cool2:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 a tutorial would be FABULOUS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I use a kitchen butter knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 The hanger method works wonderfully if your soap is not too thick, otherwise you will not get a great pattern. The hanger thing is more of a visual process, written instructions are not always the easiest to follow. I will do a tutorial in a few weeks on the coat hanger method (this wonderful method was taught to me and others by the original creator of the coat hanger method Olivia at The Whisk so I can't take credit for it, but would love to pass on the knowledge:cool2:)Please get Olivia's permission for it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Please get Olivia's permission for it first.OMG yes, please do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 OMG yes, please do.Well it's stated there on their policies, just like we have with ours. It isn't you who would go around and around on it. Besides, it's courtesy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 True ladies:smiley2: I asked Olivia about it. Since we already have a written tutorial on here thought a visual tutorial would shed more light on it. But to really be able to see the process and get an understanding of it, it is best to go on over to the Whisk and register for an account and dive right in. Like someone mentioned earlier, please do not just take and not give anything back (on any forum for that matter.) Going over there just to see the methods and not contributing by posting and participating is not right. But if you join to actively participate there is so much to learn and so much fun to have! I don't know how I thought I could do 3 tutorials in the next month anyway (cream soap tutorial coming soon.) I have 20 hour work/school days, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Oh!!! Yes I I can't wait. To see how Is don :yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 For those not familiar with a coat hanger swirl - it is for those of us who use log molds and cannot see the swirl like those of you who have a slab mold. (like soapfreaks gorgeous slab swirls!) The possibilities are endless with what to use if you have a slab and can swirl the tops, but with a log it can be tricky.Like someone else has said the coathanger only works if your trace is just right. I personally have been using a chopstick and sticking it in there at an angle and swirling it around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 And wouldn't you know it I wanted to do this tonight, and not one freakin wire hanger in the whole house!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I had to go buy some lol. I'm a plastic hanger upper and not a Mommy Dearest and now I can't find those wire hangers ... sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I had my husband looking for wire to do it with and when he couldn't find any, he went out for a second and came to me with 4 in his hand. I love that man! I asked him where he got it and he said, "I've got connections". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 "I've got connections" :laugh2: :laugh2: Bless that man for coming through for ya!I meant to tell you yesterday you'd best make a trip to the dry cleaners, ROFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Yeah brain fart for me. LOL OMG I did it. Took picts in slab and will up them tomorrow. So tired. It's 4:30 here with the daylight saving time thing. I'm gonna regret this later on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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