ProudMarineMom Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 (edited) I was looking at a M&P swirl video by Soap Queen and noticed another video over to the side. It was for a place called Mish Mash Soap. They have these soaps that have the nicest swirls, but I can't tell if they are actually a swirl or an embed. The reason I think it's an embed is because the swirls are fairly thick and very symmetrical. Pictures are below. You can really see the swirl in the clear and it looks embedded.Does anybody have any idea how they might have done this? I've looked for molds that look like that, but didn't find any. Was wondering if maybe it was a thick shaving from a soap slab that they formed into the design then let harden. Or, maybe it is an actual soap swirl. If so, how would you get such thick and perfect lines?Inquiring minds want to know.... Edited November 11, 2010 by ProudMarineMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kestagano04 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Definitely embeds.The first half of this video shows how you can make your own mold out of waxed freezer paper. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd2-vhxav_0You can then pour a thin enough layer of soap that you'll be able to manipulate into similar shapes. You have to shape your ribbons before the soap sets completely, when it is still very flexible. I think she used a loaf mold, placed the ribbons how she wanted, and then did an overpour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 embeds, for sure.you can pour melt and pour on a cookie sheet in a layer, then pull it up and make curls or wavy lines or any number of cool embeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Thank you both so much. I think I'm with you now! Obviously, I still have lots more to learn about making soap. That technique didn't even occur to me. And, your explanations are so simple. D'oh! :embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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