Pull Through tips & tricks.

[TashaBird]

@TashaBird : This isn't a pull-through, but I thought you might like to see the rainbow colors in this soap.




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The Mad Soaper (Leila)

That is SUPER helpful actually!! Thanks so much! It’s helping give me the courage to just go for it.

 

[TashaBird]

Whoooweee! Something about tedious assembly line work is kind of soothing.
Not sure if the time lapse video will show, but it’s fun! I’ll post it to my IG account too.
If I do the rainbow I’ll have to prep 4 more too!

 

[Pixiewillow]

I love the Pull through technique! There's a different surprise waiting inside every time And you don't need 'specialty' tools to get started. My first one was done using a piece of plastic from the side of an old basket that was being thrown out.

 

[TashaBird]

Here was another rainbow style soap that’s giving me more confidence to try it in a pull through. I expect some muddy spots, like in the center here, but hoping for mostly pretty rainbow action! (Photo borrowed from FB for inspiration)

 

[TashaBird]

Ok. Here goes!

 

[TashaBird]

To self: way to jump back in with both feet!
Is there a patron soap of soap making?

 

[GemstonePony]

To self: way to jump back in with both feet!
Is there a patron soap of soap making?

I've sort of assumed the fact that there isn't one is the reason almost identical batches can turn out different/weird. That's my theory and I'm sticking to it.

 

[TashaBird]

So, in the future, if I want a full column, and I’m using more than my usual 4 colors, then I have to increase my recipes volume. I’ll be a bar or two shorter than usual.
Batter thickened up a bit with the time it took to do 8 colors. Hopefully I still get most colors in each bar. I’ve noticed with thick batter that it doesn’t “pull through” as much. But it’s less likely to blend together too much also, so that’s good. We shall see...
How long do I have to wait to cut?!!

 

[earlene]

To self: way to jump back in with both feet!
Is there a patron soap of soap making?

Yes, there is! I read about it a few months ago. Saint Florian is the Patron Saint of Soap Makers and of Fire Fighters and of Chimney Sweeps.

https://auntieclaras.com/2015/12/st-florian-soap-mould-tutorial/

 

[TashaBird]

Yes, there is! I read about it a few months ago. Saint Florian is the Patron Saint of Soap Makers and of Fire Fighters and of Chimney Sweeps.

https://auntieclaras.com/2015/12/st-florian-soap-mould-tutorial/

Wow! Not only was that awesome! It was also a great mold making tutorial! Thanks!!