Here is a batch I made. I do gel and my soap is high in lard. There are a lot of great suggestions on the forum, make sure your recipe is slow to trace and take your time. If you don’t want to invest in a kit, I have seen people use pringles cans and make their own pull through tools. Condiment bottles could be substituted for the Yorker bottles you will want to use so me type of extension to ensure your batter stays in the middle of the cylinder as you add layers. A while back there was a kaleidoscope monthly challenge. That would be a great place to get tips and hints. Please post pictures when you are done!