maryann Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I just luv this swirl and would luv to duplicate it! Does anyone have any idea of how its done, especially the white and differ shades of brown. Or do ya think its one of those luck swirls that'll never happen again http://cgi.ebay.com/Handmade-Soap-CP-Olive-Oil-VANILLA-EXTRAORDINARY_W0QQitemZ9523794246QQcategoryZ36357QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCFantasy23 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Wow, that is beautiful. Looks more to me like some sort of technique rather than just chance, it's too even. I'd say in the mold, possible with seperate dividers? That way each bar looks identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleOH Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 To me it looks like a 'in the pot' blind swirl. The vanilla FO is going to discolor the soap to a brown naturally. The soap that was taken out for the swirl was not scented therefore no discoloring. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 To me it looks like a 'in the pot' blind swirl. The vanilla FO is going to discolor the soap to a brown naturally. The soap that was taken out for the swirl was not scented therefore no discoloring. HTHI agree, Michelle - quit a few of my in the pot swirls come out looking like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Yup. Another vote for in the pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Almost looks like it could have been done in an inverted mold. However it was done, it is very cool looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I say in the pot too... I've had a few batches come out looking like that. It's all in how you pour it. I think Bruce had done something similar and could duplicate it each time. Me, I'm not that lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Yep, definitely looks like "in the pot" swirl to me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I would say in the pot blind swirlies. In a vertical mold- then take a bamboo skewer and make a few circles in the middle working outward. Very cool looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I had 1 batch turn out like that....strictly by accident mind you. It WAS in the pot and it was such a thrill to cut that log! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 I would say in the pot blind swirlies. In a vertical mold- then take a bamboo skewer and make a few circles in the middle working outward. Very cool looking. This makes more sense too me. I understand blind swirl (the white part), but in the swirl pot? I thought that was (in this case) taking the white, non -fragrance part and pouring it here and then /high and low in the pot?? I need help on that one. Is this in the pot a short circular motion /high and low, then exactly what Mystic stated? That makes sense. So does the vertical mold (to this thick old lady's head). TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I say in the pot too... I've had a few batches come out looking like that. It's all in how you pour it. I think Bruce had done something similar and could duplicate it each time. Me, I'm not that lucky. Hey thanks for remembering that grumpy! LOL This was my 2nd post that had the swirl ones. If we ever get time to make soap, Im gona do some more swirls. Kelly has made the last few batches by herself, so no swirls. Vertical mold + 2 people pouring will do it for us every time. http://www.candletech.com/cgi-local/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=bandbgallery;action=display;num=1120272483;start=18#18 Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokymountainraine Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I've had in the pot swirls do that but to be honest I try to avoid that bulls eye look. Just pour at the side center of the mold and it tends to do that more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I've had in the pot swirls do that but to be honest I try to avoid that bulls eye look. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 she has some nice primitive molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Yet another reason I want one of those vertical molds. I do have some pvc pipe I am dying to try, but not sure I could get the same kind of effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldeb58 Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Hi guys I made soap in one of Kelsis (spelled wrong) any ways in one of her wood box molds. I was making cp and I added the eo after I poured the soap into the mold -mixed it into the soap with a spoon and I by accident got the exact results as in the pic. I used coconut eo. Just my 2 cents worth. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 This kind of looks like a method I learned about with the pvc pipe years ago.You take a piece of cardboard and put it right down the middle and pour your colors into the separate chambers. Once the soap is poured, you take the cardboard and turn it clockwise until you are satisfied with the amount of swirling.This is what it looks like to me, but in a long upright mold instead of a pvc pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 Thanks Kristine that makes TOTAL sense!!I've never seen an upright mold where do I get one?? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Here ya gohttp://www.forcraftssake.mainsecure.net/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_3&zenid=8c695417b166edf92573a492a2d0a82c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 Thanks Kerry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 I need to bring this one up again as (after a year) I'm ready to try-lol. The vertical molds are so expensive for wanting this look for just my vanilla soaps. Can someone try to explain to me again the "in the pot swirl". I did this swirl method when I first started out and it never produced this effect 4 me.TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 here's a newer link to the soaphttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270030576605&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX_Stores&refitem=9523794246&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Maryann, I did that once. I used a Pringles can and did an in the pot swirl. Reserve some unscented soap for the swirl. When you're ready to pour add the unscented to the bowl and give it one or two swirls with a spoon. Not a stir, just swirl it a bit. Then pour. It will just do it that way. As you pour into the round mold (Pringles can) the soap goes down and then is forced to the sides while more soap is added to the middle, and so on. It will creat the rings.Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 To me it looks like a 'in the pot' blind swirl. The vanilla FO is going to discolor the soap to a brown naturally. The soap that was taken out for the swirl was not scented therefore no discoloring. HTHI agree "In the Pot Swirl" and that one turned out pretty nice.Here is a simular one that I did that I got lucky on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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