Best Natural Soaps I use an iceblock stick.....the wooden sticks and from the side of my log just kind of fold the top over on itself, like you would when folding egg white into a mix fold it over into the centre of the log then repeat on the other side if that makes sence, then rough it up a bit if I want a more rugged look...........the big secret is the consistancy really don't be afraid to experiment and mucking up is sometimes a good thing as it is from that we learn what we really should have done.
For whipping my tops I pour at an instant pudding consistancy and within a few minutes I am ready to texture my tops............Some have said that mini whisks are great for texturing as well haven't tried this method but all is worth trying. I really do hope you manage to texture your tops as you would like, just keep trying I remeber back when I wanted to swirl colours through my soap and was disappointed many times. Then oneday it all just seemed to fall into place and I now know I can swirl to get a certain look.
Bukawww my husband is not a fan either so I make a few batches without the texture but never as happy with them myself LOL