Shannon WY Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Perfect bars and gorgeous swirls:) I'm looking forward to getting my DoRight molds from the coop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Another beautiful batch of soap. We are all coming to expect nothing less from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Great color AND swirls!Irena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 Thanks again for all the encouraging feedback! I do like the way this one came out. Here are the fully trimmed and finished bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moca Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Those are gorgeous. I love the color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbleBath Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Breathtaking. Simply Breathtaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 OMGosh that is breathtaking. How do you get them to look so perfect? Is the Neroli you used Essential oil, or an FO? If it is EO what does it smell like? (floral, spice, earthy......)When I peel the paper off my soap it is not smooth looking like that, in fact it isn't smooth at all. Is yours smooth because you wait a few days to unmold it? Since this is a loaf mold, how are you cutting it? You and Grumpy were talking about this time and "normal" cutting. Do you mind sharing your swirl technique? Sorry for all the questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 Jeana, the FO is SW Neroli di Orsini. It's a strong FO that smelled just like a citrus tree in bloom when I tried it in candles. I disqualified it for that application cuz it's a wick clogger, but thought to myself if I ever tried making soap maybe I'd give that scent a whirl. Eventually I did use it in my first batch of soap.My father happens to have lemon trees in his greenhouse. If you haven't smelled citrus blossoms, I'd describe it as a tangy/sweet floral smell. It seems a little sharper in combination with soapy aromas but nice.For swirling in a loaf mold I found this link in the forum. http://www.beauxeaux.com/swirltutorial/howtoswirl.htm. I do something like that, not exactly, but the blow by blow doesn't matter. I'm sure there are many variations on the technique that would work. The key is that you need to alternate swirl and base to make sure there's something going on all through the loaf and not just on top.I'm sure the effect can be nice if you just cut the loaf like a loaf. But I don't know exactly how it would look because by the time I tried it I came up with the idea of cutting the loaf like a slab. It's just that the slab is two bars deep instead of one.Then I just plane and bevel with a simple dohickey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Another glorious batch Top! You've got a true knack for this.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanneg Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 mmmmmmmmmmm I could eat it! It does look like a creamsicle loaf! Fantastic job! Don't ya just love the Select shades???? I wouldn't soap without it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanneg Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Jeana, the FO is SW Neroli di Orsini. It's a strong FO that smelled just like a citrus tree in bloom when I tried it in candles. I disqualified it for that application cuz it's a wick clogger, but thought to myself if I ever tried making soap maybe I'd give that scent a whirl. Eventually I did use it in my first batch of soap.My father happens to have lemon trees in his greenhouse. If you haven't smelled citrus blossoms, I'd describe it as a tangy/sweet floral smell. It seems a little sharper in combination with soapy aromas but nice.For swirling in a loaf mold I found this link in the forum. http://www.beauxeaux.com/swirltutorial/howtoswirl.htm. I do something like that, not exactly, but the blow by blow doesn't matter. I'm sure there are many variations on the technique that would work. The key is that you need to alternate swirl and base to make sure there's something going on all through the loaf and not just on top.I'm sure the effect can be nice if you just cut the loaf like a loaf. But I don't know exactly how it would look because by the time I tried it I came up with the idea of cutting the loaf like a slab. It's just that the slab is two bars deep instead of one.Then I just plane and bevel with a simple dohickey.Can ya do this swirl effect with M&P soap base?????? with minor adjustments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I agree about the Do right mold, they suck at demolding time. You do really still need the liner. I also think the bars are a little too long when cut and not wide enough. i ended up selling mine.Great swirls there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Jeana, the FO is SW Neroli di Orsini. It's a strong FO that smelled just like a citrus tree in bloom when I tried it in candles. I disqualified it for that application cuz it's a wick clogger, but thought to myself if I ever tried making soap maybe I'd give that scent a whirl. Eventually I did use it in my first batch of soap.My father happens to have lemon trees in his greenhouse. If you haven't smelled citrus blossoms, I'd describe it as a tangy/sweet floral smell. It seems a little sharper in combination with soapy aromas but nice.For swirling in a loaf mold I found this link in the forum. http://www.beauxeaux.com/swirltutorial/howtoswirl.htm. I do something like that, not exactly, but the blow by blow doesn't matter. I'm sure there are many variations on the technique that would work. The key is that you need to alternate swirl and base to make sure there's something going on all through the loaf and not just on top.I'm sure the effect can be nice if you just cut the loaf like a loaf. But I don't know exactly how it would look because by the time I tried it I came up with the idea of cutting the loaf like a slab. It's just that the slab is two bars deep instead of one.Then I just plane and bevel with a simple dohickey.Thanks for the swirl website. I've only marbled in a loaf mold. I will definitely give this a try.And how long did you leave this in the mold before you cut it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 And how long did you leave this in the mold before you cut it?Jeana the timing for that is probably best determined by observation because it's affected so much by the recipe, degree of trace and stuff like that. I've generally been leaving it in the mold a few days and waiting maybe a day or two longer after taking it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 You have got "IT"! Your bars are gorgeous in every detail. :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybyrd Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Top, these are unbelievably beautiful. You really have a gift.:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeJae Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I have 3 wood molds I would like to try using along with my Mr Do Rights..Can you only use freezer paper or can you use wax paper too?BTW Top, I guess you have really earned your name"TOP" cause those soaps are TopsScrew the no-liner mold concept! If it's working for you, God bless. I still like my Doright mold, but a little extra work up front with freezer paper banishes all fuss and drama at de-molding time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeJae Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Hey Top, What did you use to cut the loaf length wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted August 11, 2007 Author Share Posted August 11, 2007 DeJae, thanks for the kind words.I did everything with the cutter that came with the mold.As regards the liner, you need to use freezer paper because it's coated with plastic instead of wax. Not sure, but I suppose the problem with wax paper is that it doesn't stand up to the heat of the process. The paraffin has a relatively low melting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.