I "tried" to swril

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I'm new to soaping and never tried a swirl but I think it looks just fine, you will improve with practice.
 
I did not have any luck trying to swirl room temp CP. It would thicken way too fast - hardly needed the SB. Then I started heating my oils and lye solution to 110 - and it works a lot better now. Doesn't thicken as fast. I love having the lye solution and oils ready to go whenever I'm ready. It doesn't take long to heat oils to 110. And all I have to do to heat up lye is add the additional water to the 50/50 solution and it heats up on its own :wink:

I guess I'm just trying to say keep at it, you'll find some method that works for you.
 
Well, I don't suppose we can technically call it a "swirl," but I love it! Especially the textured top. You should see my first attempt :shock: Fortunately, I got the knack with some practice and so will you.
 
what i learned just this wk is that you dont have to bring to a thick trace, only mixed well, it CAn be runny, it will give you more time to swirl.
 
Forgot to add - know it wasn't the effect that you were going for, but still looks great - especially the tops.
 
Thank you to everyone who likes them! My brother and my husband both asked if I was going to trim them and "clean up the edges" AGHHHH!HH!HHHHHHH!!!! NO! That's what make them pretty!!!!!! Gosh they just don't get it do they!?!?!?!?!
 
They look pretty and yummy - kind of like these butterscotch caramel fudge things we used to love when we were kids!
 
amanda131 said:
Thank you to everyone who likes them! My brother and my husband both asked if I was going to trim them and "clean up the edges" AGHHHH!HH!HHHHHHH!!!! NO! That's what make them pretty!!!!!! Gosh they just don't get it do they!?!?!?!?!

WHAT!!!!
 

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