April SMF Soap Challenge, Hanger Swirl Petra Style

[doriettefarm]

Well attempt #1 didn't turn out as bad as I feared but will hold off posting pics in case I don't have time for another shot. Even though the batter was thicker than I would have liked, I was able to get some movement and wispies using just a wire hanger. And I actually did a decent job judging how much batter to leave uncolored for the base (yay me)!

I kinda wonder how different it would look if I used a gear tie but I suspect it would be overkill. Based on kc's experience it sure sounds like you can get away with a thicker hanger if your trace is thin. But if trace is thick then a thick hanger will move too much batter and muddy the lines between the color layers. This one is tricky!

 

[KristaY]

Tricky is right, Doriette! The same hangar worked great in one batch, mediocre in another, and crap in the last - all due to trace thickness. Gack!

 

[Serene]

sigh

You guys are making me want to enter...Enablers all of you!

 

[KristaY]

C'mon Serene, you know you want to.... mwaaahhhaaa....:twisted: Come join the chaos...I mean... fun....

 

[Misschief]

Do it, do it, do it!! Even if it doesn't work out, you'll definitely learn something.

 

[Serene]

1. Newbie- Oooooo, this will be harder than it looks. I know because I've tried it with not so stellar results.
2. Dixiedragon (gulp)
3. Snappyllama (if only mine can come out half as pretty as the example, I'll be one pleased petunia)
4. Saponista- I can't wait to have a go at this!
5. Misschief - now to find the time
6. dibbles - I heart this
7. TeresaT - I am a huge Petra fan. She is stellar!!
8. Songwind - I just got some gear ties. Let's do this!
9. LisaAnne Thanks for letting me play
10. Crispysoap - let the good times soap
11. KCHaystack - I was going to do this anyway
12. BlackDog - Fine. But I've got to get a 1 lb mold first; I sense a lot of fugly soaps in my future.
13. Judiraz- Maybe the #13 will change my luck!
14. doriettefarm - I've been wanting to try this since LP's black & white soap was so wispy and gorgeous!
15. GalaxyMLP- I don't think I've ever seen anything like this before. It's gorgeous! I can't wait to try it.
16. Karenbeth - absolutely love this swirl
17. Penelopejane - I will try despite seeing the dreaded phrase "easy with the right trace".
18. Lisajudy2009. Can't wait to try!
19. topofmurrayhill - What could go wrong?
20. Sonya-m - so looking forward to trying this technique!!
21. Amd
22. Rowan - thankyou LP for making this seem manageable. Can't wait to try it.
23. KristaY - I'm going to give it a swirl!
24 JuneP - Hoping all my planting will be done by early next week, so I can give this a try. It looks challenging; but fun. Love the soap in the video. Wow!
25. Navaria- here goes nothing!
26. Steve85569 - Wasn't going to and then DW said "What's this month's challenge?" soooo very innocently.....
27. mintle - I hope I will manage to do it! at least once

28. Serene- Sending lard bill to KristaY and Misschief. Thanks ladies!:twisted:

 

[KristaY]

I'll take it! It'll be worth it just so you can show off (what I know will be) your beautiful soaps!

ETA: We may have created a monster, Misschief. Sere will probably enter some amazing work of art that will blow everyone's mind!

 

[penelopejane]

I like the soap, don't get me wrong! It's botched because it doesn't follow the rules. You can't do two horizontal pulls, only one. This soap would be disqualified because the swirl is very specific.

Yes I see what you mean. What I mean is someone who knows what they are looking for can see what you mean.

Nice soap though. My attempt is not "soap"

 

[lisajudy2009]

Here's my first attempt. My batter was just too runny, unfortunately.

That looks so cool!!

 

[TwystedPryncess]

I have missed reading the challenges! I have lots of forum reading to catch up on. This looks like a blast! Although watching from the sidelines again this month probably.

 

[amd]

Attempt #2 is gelling. It is still not right. Poured up to the corner but my tilt must have been too high because it wasnt enough base color to cover the top. Didn't have enough colored batter to go all the way to the other side. Still it should be better than my first attempt!

 

[BlackDog]

Attempt #1 is in the mold! (My spanking new little baby one-pound mold, that is. It is. The. Cutest.)

I used BB Crisp Apple Rose which I haven't used before. Wwoowww it smells divine. It might have sped up a bit, maybe not, I kind of took my time mixing the colors.

Almost forgot the swirl and caught myself starting to decorate the top! But I made it. We'll see what happens!

 

[LisaAnne]

Second try almost as bad as first. I do realize I have to get back to my favorite colors to soap with. Pastels this is a tough one, batter too thick, poured wrong direction and had to quickly try and make a hanger smaller Colors are awful. Scents okay. Blah!

 

[Steve85569]

Second try almost as bad as first. I do realize I have to get back to my favorite colors to soap with. Pastels this is a tough one, batter too thick, poured wrong direction and had to quickly try and make a hanger smaller Colors are awful. Scents okay. Blah!

I ran a low water to help thin the batter. First attempt was one of those "pressing on to disaster" things. I didn't get enough tilt on the mold. It'll cut Monday sometime so I'll let you all know how bad it is.

Drawback is that I may not have the time to get another attempt in before the deadline. Fun and interesting technique though.

 

[LisaAnne]

Okay, after cutting it and standing there staring at it, I realize I cut it wrong. So I spend what seems like forever moving soft soap around to show the pattern it should have been. Each time I get it wrong. I'm just glad I measured out two batches tonight knowing a third attempt was most likely going to be needed. Lol, press on.

 

[Rowan]

LisaAnne, I really like your colours, and the swirl on your second photo. Great job!

 

[lionprincess00]

Beautiful soap, but sorry you cut it wrong! For those running out of batter, I always make more batter than called for and wind up with 1-2 extra soaps I pour into round silicone molds. That way I am not short changed. The bb 1lb mold states the mold holds 20 oz completely filled to the top, but I typically use 18oz oils for 25-26 total oz weight (keeping in mind I use less water than most). It (the little bit of extra batter) helps me with wiggle room on design.

 

[LisaAnne]

Thank you both, I look forward to another try. I am thrilled also learning a new technique.

 

[dibbles]

LisaAnne, your colors and design are so pretty. Sorry you cut it the wrong way.

 

[LisaAnne]

LisaAnne, your colors and design are so pretty. Sorry you cut it the wrong way.

Thank you very much. It's a challenge for sure. If I remember right yours was beautiful.

Added: I can't find if you entered one, but some pretty soaps have been made.