Zebra Soap Swirl Challenge

[AKjulz]

Here are my cut photos. Went a bit heavy on the mica...hope it won't turn the tub colors
Any tips on getting the white smoother looking?

 

[lpstephy85]

I like it AK! The lather might be colorful but I have never had it stain the tub (just a some white wash rags not so white anymore).

In regards to the white, did you use titanium dioxide and if so is it water or oil soluble? If so, did you premix it or just put the powder straight in the soap and then mix?

 

[AKjulz]

Thanks! So I use water soluble TD and I do pre mix and let sit for 5-10 min before using. Maybe this batch could just be that I didn't stir the white batter enough since I was trying to pour the colors?

 

[eucalypta]

Beautiful! The colours are gorgeous too!
It makes a nice contrast.

The crackling thing/glycerine rivers within the TD-part is due to warmth generated by the FO.
I don't mind it at all!

In general, mica's don't bleed, so I think you don't have to fear for a pink bathtub.

 

[Ktaggard]

Here's a few of mine. I love doing stripes. I tend to use more masculine scents when I do it. Not sure why, just do. Green is fragranced with Persian Limewood and orange one is Fierce (the fragrance).

 

[Ktaggard]

Here's the Persian Limewood. Not sure why it didn't show up on my last post.

 

[seven]

@AKjulz
lovely colors! very vibrant! as for the td rivers, that's what usually happens when the soap got too warm. you can use less water to prevent this, as well as maintain the temp not to get too hot. maybe putting the mold inside the freezer first before you put the soap.

 

[newbie]

I know this is not the conventional dandelion zebra, but it started out as one, then I swirled it. When I first cut it, I was seriously disappointed but now I see so much potential. In blues, it could look like an ocean wave, in browns it could look like a gnarled tree trunk with skinny branches, in blacks it could look like a creepy hand for Halloween. It's also slightly translucent and back-lit it looks really cool. But guess what? I can't reproduce it!! Wah! I'll try a few more times but my first attempt to do it again was a fail. So sad.