JacquiO Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) [ATTACH]23926[/ATTACH]So here they are cut. Love this swirl!So I spend way too much time on youtube watching soap making videos. Raise your hand if you're guilty of this too. After doing Amanda's (Lovin Soap Blog) contemporary peacock I decided to check out if there were any videos of this in action. What I did find was this woman who had 3 videos attempting a peacock swirl and failing all 3 because her trace was simply too thick. So I wrote her and even though I personally despise unsolicited advice I figured she could use some friendly tips on how to make this swirl possible. She writes me back and tells me what she was attempting was a paper marbling technique different from Amanda's. Well this piqued my interest so next thing I know I'm watching paper marbling videos and then I attempted what this other soaper was trying to do. First I went to wally-mart for toothpicks, nails and duct tape to make my comb and rakesThen I set myself up to do this swirl. At first I was a little over ambitious and used 7 colors. Tonight I tried it again with only 4. Well here were the results...These are considered traditional peacocks. I still don't have this down perfect. I need to watch those paper marbling videos a little more closely before attempting again, but my trace was perfect. The pastel one is scented with a Lavender Peppermint EO blend and the other is Eucalyptus Citrus EO blend. I post cut pics in about a week or so. Thanks for Looking! Edited March 26, 2012 by JacquiO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I love your cut soap, that is seriously beautiful. I watched that video and was intrigued too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Those are beautiful cut - love love love the colors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 They all look great! And yes, I have watched all those videos too. You pick up some great ideas and little tips from watching them. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Beautiful. I get going watching those vids and next I know 2 hours have passed....or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewls819 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 So pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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