ksranch Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I thought I had a thread bookmarked that had a link on how to do the swirl technique and I don't - been searching forever - does anyone have a link? My DH made me some wood molds and I ordered 10 lbs of base... I gotta try and make some of those awesome looking soaps you all do...TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysWondering Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I'll be anxious to read the answer. I thought only cold process soap could be swirled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) It's a different kind of swirl - you can do an ITP swirl or you can pour some of the mix into the mold, and then pour some of a different color into that - just gotta get the right temps. Sometimes M&P swirling looks like tie-dye.Do a search in the B&B Gallery 'M&P swirl' - there are some older pics posted for your viewing pleasure Edited January 12, 2012 by Pam W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Me too. The only "swirl" I've seen in MP logs is just on the top or, they've put a swirly embed in the wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 This is my tie-dye type - I make these for DH so he can tell his soaps from all the girlie soaps in the shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 BB's blog has some good M&P techniques.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 [ATTACH=CONFIG]23292[/ATTACH]This is my tie-dye type - I make these for DH so he can tell his soaps from all the girlie soaps in the shower.:laugh2: That's too funny!!Okay, now how do you do it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?101508-MP-Swirlspagirl - how?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 :laugh2: That's too funny!!Okay, now how do you do it??If I told you, I'd have to kill you !!These are done in individual molds - never done them in a log mold so let me give that some thought & I'll get back to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 YouTube has MANY wonderful tutorials with different swirling techniques. I can see how many could be adapted to M&P.REALLY cool soapies, Pam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?101508-MP-Swirlspagirl - how?? Practice, practice, practice. M&P is a fickle mistress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Yea, I found some stuff on the internet - it's doable - now to see if I can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 This is my tie-dye typeVery nice. You did yourself proud on these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 now to see if I can do it!You can! I'm waiting so see the pics too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 wow... I love the tie dye ! That and those swirls are amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgirl89 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 The pics of the swirled MP soap I have done were made with lots of practice and trial & error. I followed SoapQueen's blog video post on MP swirling and tweaked it from there.http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/melt-and-pour-soap/soap-queen-episode-3-swirling-2/You're going to need both clear & white soap base to use the above vid tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 The pics of the swirled MP soap I have done were made with lots of practice and trial & error. I followed SoapQueen's blog video post on MP swirling and tweaked it from there.http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/melt-and-pour-soap/soap-queen-episode-3-swirling-2/You're going to need both clear & white soap base to use the above vid tutorial.Thanks so much! I'll check this out tomorrow! Hopefully, with lots and lots of practice I can produce something 1/2 as good as yours look one day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgirl89 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks so much! I'll check this out tomorrow! Hopefully, with lots and lots of practice I can produce something 1/2 as good as yours look one day!! The trick is in the timing when pouring the layers. I use a wooden mold and it holds about 2 pounds of soap. I tried the smaller silicone molds and I get better results with the lined wooden mold. You can experiment with your layers, try different utensils to swirl, or try pouring the colored clear base and white base at the same time when you pour the layer. The possibilities with swirls are endless. Good luck! I can't wait to see pics of your creations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 A very important thing to do when you want to swirl in M&P is to use nonbleeding soap dye. If you don't the colors eventually bleed, fade, blend together, mingle, etc. TKB trading has nonbleed soap dyes. Good luck and don't forget to post pics!BTW Pam W those are awesome soapies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I use a wooden mold and it holds about 2 pounds of soap.Where did you get your wooden mold? I've seen those bigger plastic ones but is there a reason you like the wooden ones?Pardon me but I'm a soap newbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgirl89 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Where did you get your wooden mold? I've seen those bigger plastic ones but is there a reason you like the wooden ones?Pardon me but I'm a soap newbie.I was looking for a smaller loaf mold since I make small batches of soap, specifically for craft shows. So I was looking for a 2lb to 3lb mold. I've not used the acrylic molds, I used silicone molds before I bought the wooden one. I got my wooden mold at this site - http://www.soap-making-resource.com/wooden-soap-molds.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Thanks PAgirl for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 I was looking for a smaller loaf mold since I make small batches of soap, specifically for craft shows. So I was looking for a 2lb to 3lb mold. I've not used the acrylic molds, I used silicone molds before I bought the wooden one. I got my wooden mold at this site - http://www.soap-making-resource.com/wooden-soap-molds.htmlYep, that's the one I was going to buy - till my DH said he could build me one for next to nothing (he has scrap wood from his projects).. unfortunately, I'm still waiting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Ks, I would threaten him with boxed mac & cheese dinner for a month if he doesn't get on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Actually, I'd have to use Brussel Sprouts - he likes boxed mac & cheese!! :laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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