Christmas Green

[glendam]

Have you tried using melted beeswax or cocoa butter to stick the bottoms of the rolls to the bottom of the mold? I know they do that with PVC pipes for the divider swirls, not only to keep them from moving, but also so the batter doesn't leak out. But I wasn't sure if that would be too strong for the cardboard rolls, and cause them to tear apart instead of pulling out of the soap cleanly.

I haven't tried that, but it would be worth a shot. However, I was considering applying a layer of silicone glue (with the hot glue gun) to the bottom of the divider with the same purpose (not to glue it to the mold, but just to give it some grip to keep it from moving and perhaps a temporary seal.) I want to try a similar soap concept soon, and I could experiment then. Will report my findings when I do!

 

[rdc1978]

@AliOoop
yay, happy to hear that

@rdc1978
Here is the video of the folding of the paper towel core in real time, I hope it helps. Someone in fb tried it and showed me her pictures, it seems her batter was too fluid, but she did get a couple of nice trees, and then some that look a bit like a leaf (cool looking IMO). So based on that and my own experience, I would say it is 50% success rate in first attempt! However it might surprise you and be easier for you. If you have done taiwan swirl, it is very similar to that.

Thanks a million! I go through so many paper towels but naturally I dont have an empty tube right now.
I'm going to try using the toilet paper core in a sample size mold and cross my fingers. May also need to buy more rubber bands. But thanks for all the help!!