Advanced Designs

🎯 Learning Objectives:

• Explore creative soap designs and techniques.
• Apply swirling, layering, and embedding methods.
• Master the timing and consistency needed for artistic soaps.

📚 Content Outline:

1. Soap Design Techniques:

• Swirling Techniques:
  • In-the-pot swirl.
  • Drop swirl.
  • Taiwan swirl.
  • Tip: Batter should be at light to medium trace for fluid designs.
• Layering:
  • Pouring different colors in stages to form visible layers.
  • Key: Let each layer firm up slightly but not fully harden.
• Embedding Objects:
  • Using soap embeds (pre-made shapes) inside the soap.
  • Or embedding botanicals carefully (e.g., lavender buds).
• Texturing Tops:
  • Create peaks, waves, or sprinkle mica lines.
  • Use skewers, spatulas, or custom molds.