Dragging marks from cutting soap

[Laura143]

I just made my second ever batch a few days ago, and decided to try out a pencil line. I've just cut my soap, and even know I cleaned the knife between each cut, the cocoa powder has still left dragging marks on the bars.

Is there any way of cleaning these marks off? Any tips will be greatly appreciated!

 

[Paintguru]

They should only be on the surface, so if you polish off that top layer once it is cured a bit, you may be able to improve the drag marks a bit.

 

[kikajess]

They should only be on the surface, so if you polish off that top layer once it is cured a bit, you may be able to improve the drag marks a bit.

How do we polish it? I have the same issue.

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

One tip I read today is to put the soap on it's side - so you're cutting WITH the line. If it smears, it's in the right direction!

Still clean the knife, though

 

[Paintguru]

That's a good idea!

As for the polish, many use old nylons and rubbing alcohol. The soap needs to be pretty hard or you will make things worse.