Glad it was helpful! The pipe fittings worked great for this one especially when you seal the bottom of the fitting with a melted solid oil - keeps any soap batter from leaking - and make it's easy to remove after pouring.
These soaps are incredible, very nicely done! I have a question, how did an ad appear in your video? I thought we weren't able to have ads until we had 1000 subscribers? Just curious😊
For this design the batter was much more fluid than usual when I poured into the mold. I wasn't quite sure how it would turn out (but was very. happy with the results!). I waited 24 hours - it was still slightly soft but manageable to handle. Waiting another 12-24 hours would have helped.
Hey thanks! Believe it or not I bought it off Amazon and it works really well. I've bought more expensive ones on Etsy and those haven't worked as well as this one. Here's the link www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NVF6BL6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hi Dayna! I used PVC pipe couplers from Home Depot. For this size mold, I used ones that were 1 3/4" in diameter. To make sure you don't have any leaks I would recommend dipping them in melter cocoa butter and then placing them in the mold, then refrigerate so that the butter hardens and forms a nice seal. Once you pour the batter in the pipe divider they are very easy to remove. Hope this helps!
Thank you! The soap recipe I used for this design was Coconut 30%, Grapeseed 25%, Lard 25%, Shea Butter 12%, Almond Oil 8% - Lye Conc. 34.8% with a very well behaved FO. Blend only to emulsion, trace will take about 15 minutes so you should have plenty of time for the batter to remain fluid. The more fluid at the time of the swirl the more crisp and clean the lines of the design will be. Keep an eye on your % of solid oils - that will also speed up trace. Hope that helps!
Your soaps are so inspiring that I ran right out the same day I saw this video posted and purchased PVC pipe 😂 I see in your links that you shared acrylic sheets, so I assumed your mold is handmade. I would like to make one, but I was curious what size you have used here?
Hey Debra! Thanks for watching and glad my video helped! The acrylic mold I used for this design was purchased from Michael's Crafts (it did leak slightly). The acrylic sheets I listed in the comment section I used for mixing the colorants and oil. I also use Lexan sheets the I cut for my custom mold dividers (which I use for the Butterfly and Dragonfly Swirl techniques).
@@avantsoapstudio6654 Thank you so much for the response and sharing your methods! I found the same mold you mentioned and may get one. In the meantime I will try my trusty silicone mold first 😊
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. results. Thank you for sharing your tips. Never thought of using pipe fittings.
Glad it was helpful! The pipe fittings worked great for this one especially when you seal the bottom of the fitting with a melted solid oil - keeps any soap batter from leaking - and make it's easy to remove after pouring.
@@avantsoapstudio6654 I did your design, I loved it. The result was amazing. Big hit for Christmas gift this year. 💝
@@donaldlanthier1365 hey I love hearing this! Thanks for the feedback - glad it turned out so well!
Another winner! Unique design.
Hey thanks Laurie! This design turned out so much better than I had expected :)
Gorgeous soap
Thank you - the design came out so much better than expected!
Very beautiful 😍 ❤.
Thank you!. and thanks for watching, this design came out so much better than I had expected.
Your soaps are FAB! Without a word, the process tells the whole story. I might have to try this one myself. :)
Thank you so much! I really try to make them informative and enjoyable to watch, so glad you like it!
Fabulous design. What a great soap.
Thank you! The colors came out great with this design.
Just wow! Ty
Thank you!
awesome design!!
Thank you! 😊
This pour is so cool! I’m gonna have to try this 😍
Thanks! It's one of my favorites :)
Love it!👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you!!
What a beautiful soap. Love this! ❤
Thank you so much!
so beautiful!!
Thank you!!
These soaps are incredible, very nicely done!
I have a question, how did an ad appear in your video? I thought we weren't able to have ads until we had 1000 subscribers? Just curious😊
I just looked myself - and I saw a Michael's ad?! That's so strange but. you are correct, you need 1000 subscribers for ad placement.
@@avantsoapstudio6654 How odd... I wonder why?
@@NezumiSoaps I just googled it and found that You Tube can place ads on any channel even at their discretion. :(
@@avantsoapstudio6654 Well... That's annoying of them. Seems pretty unfair.
@@NezumiSoaps agree, doesn't seem fair :(
In what time do you unmold with this fluid trace? Do you get a hard bar after cure. Beautiful soap.
For this design the batter was much more fluid than usual when I poured into the mold. I wasn't quite sure how it would turn out (but was very. happy with the results!). I waited 24 hours - it was still slightly soft but manageable to handle. Waiting another 12-24 hours would have helped.
Love your work! Where did you get your wooden planer/beveler?
Hey thanks! Believe it or not I bought it off Amazon and it works really well. I've bought more expensive ones on Etsy and those haven't worked as well as this one. Here's the link www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NVF6BL6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These are gorgeous! What did you use for the pipe dividers?
Hi Dayna! I used PVC pipe couplers from Home Depot. For this size mold, I used ones that were 1 3/4" in diameter. To make sure you don't have any leaks I would recommend dipping them in melter cocoa butter and then placing them in the mold, then refrigerate so that the butter hardens and forms a nice seal. Once you pour the batter in the pipe divider they are very easy to remove. Hope this helps!
Thank you so much for.sharing your secrets! I truly appreciate it and.cannot wait to try!
very inspiring. How do you keep your batter that fluid? I always have problems with that.
Thank you! The soap recipe I used for this design was Coconut 30%, Grapeseed 25%, Lard 25%, Shea Butter 12%, Almond Oil 8% - Lye Conc. 34.8% with a very well behaved FO. Blend only to emulsion, trace will take about 15 minutes so you should have plenty of time for the batter to remain fluid. The more fluid at the time of the swirl the more crisp and clean the lines of the design will be. Keep an eye on your % of solid oils - that will also speed up trace. Hope that helps!
Your soaps are so inspiring that I ran right out the same day I saw this video posted and purchased PVC pipe 😂 I see in your links that you shared acrylic sheets, so I assumed your mold is handmade. I would like to make one, but I was curious what size you have used here?
Hey Debra! Thanks for watching and glad my video helped! The acrylic mold I used for this design was purchased from Michael's Crafts (it did leak slightly). The acrylic sheets I listed in the comment section I used for mixing the colorants and oil. I also use Lexan sheets the I cut for my custom mold dividers (which I use for the Butterfly and Dragonfly Swirl techniques).
@@avantsoapstudio6654 Thank you so much for the response and sharing your methods! I found the same mold you mentioned and may get one. In the meantime I will try my trusty silicone mold first 😊