My first drop swirl

queenofbubbles · Feb 24, 2014

After watching a million YouTube videos on how to do a drop swirl, I attempted my very first. I can't wait to cut into it!

I tried to do something a little fancy on top too... Not sure that quite worked out. It looks so easy on YouTube... LOL

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osso · Feb 24, 2014

Haha, what a tease. Make sure you post cut pics

queenofbubbles · Feb 24, 2014

I will! I promise!

neeners · Feb 24, 2014

pretty!!! love the colours! yes, it's kind of irritating how easy people on youtube make swirls look! can't wait for cut pics!!!!!

seven · Feb 24, 2014

what i love about drop swirls.... the surprise we get when we cut

cut pics please!

Tienne · Feb 24, 2014

Drop swirls are my favourite. They're always so dramatic,

Edit: You can try using a thicker stick to swirl the top with. It helps move more of the batter forward and makes the swirl more pronounced.

Seawolfe · Feb 24, 2014

cut! cut! cut! cut!
(isnt peer pressure a terrible thing?)

eyeroll · Feb 24, 2014

Now, now, everyone....we don't want to encourage DDM, do we?

Dennis · Feb 24, 2014

Cut! EDM takes practice. DDM is easily dealt with. CUT!

Look at the close left corner. See it? Oh yeah, it's ready! CUT! Lots of pics.

queenofbubbles · Feb 25, 2014

Tienne said:
Drop swirls are my favourite. They're always so dramatic,

Edit: You can try using a thicker stick to swirl the top with. It helps move more of the batter forward and makes the swirl more pronounced.

Thanks for the tip, Tienne.

I'll be cutting it tonight. It still seemed a little tacky when I took it out of the cold room after work yesterday. Stay tuned! Trust me, I'm as anxious to see as all of you!

What are DDM and EDM??

Derpina Bubbles · Feb 25, 2014

fstremblaygoban said:
What are DDM and EDM??

DDM - Dreaded Drag Marks (Not to be confused with skid marks or skiddies)

EDM - Exquisite Drag Marks (Not to be confused with high heel imprints in the desert)

Looking forward to seeing the pics of the soap when cut.

Tienne · Feb 25, 2014

fstremblaygoban said:
Thanks for the tip, Tienne.

You're very welcome!

Man oh man, I am not even going to try to pronounce your username, so I'm going to have to come up with a nickname for you. You can be Fst!... or Trembly. Take your pick. :razz:

Derpina Bubbles said:
DDM - Dreaded Drag Marks (Not to be confused with skid marks or skiddies)

EDM - Exquisite Drag Marks (Not to be confused with high heel imprints in the desert)

DERPINA!!!! Kitten Love?!? You weren't supposed to tell newbies what that means right away!! You have to wait at least a week or two!! Geeeez, how else are the rest of us supposed to feel all superior, knowledgeable and in-the-know if you give away all the secrets all at once!! You be a BAD soaper, Derpina! BAD, BAD, BAD!! :evil:

*Ahem* Welcome to the forum, Fst!... (or Trembly.)

Derpina Bubbles · Feb 25, 2014

Tienne said:
DERPINA!!!! Kitten Love?!? You weren't supposed to tell newbies what that means right away!! You have to wait at least a week or two!! Geeeez, how else are the rest of us supposed to feel all superior, knowledgeable and in-the-know if you give away all the secrets all at once!! You be a BAD soaper, Derpina! BAD, BAD, BAD!! :evil:

*Goes to the naughty corner. Pulls out marker pens and scribbles soaper secret codes on walls. Gets codes all wrong. Forgets was sent to naughty corner and chases passing squirrel. Trips. Walks 3 times in a circle stopping 3 times to admire the same shrubbery but thinking it's a different one each time. Walks off in blissful oblivion picking nose*

Ooops.

Cut that soap yet?

neeners · Feb 25, 2014

Tienne and Derprina.....I'm laughing out LOUD here!!! you two crack me up!!!!!

to the OP, cut cut cut pics please!!!!

queenofbubbles · Feb 25, 2014

I just tried to cut it, and frankly, it's like fresh playdoh... I think I'm going to have to wait for another 24 hours... :-x

vidahlia · Feb 25, 2014

I'm so excited to see it!

Derpina Bubbles · Feb 25, 2014

fstremblaygoban said:
I just tried to cut it, and frankly, it's like fresh playdoh... I think I'm going to have to wait for another 24 hours... :-x

Doh!

Tienne · Feb 26, 2014

fstremblaygoban said:
I just tried to cut it, and frankly, it's like fresh playdoh... I think I'm going to have to wait for another 24 hours... :-x

NO!! No more waiting!! Uhm, I mean, why not post just a small pic so we can see what you mean by the playdoh-iness of it. Just a teensy little pic. We all really love playdoh. Then we'll quit badgering you, I'm sure. Right, guys? Right? (*wink, wink*)

shunt2011 · Feb 26, 2014

Tienne and Derpina you are both so hysterical. You make me laugh out loud almost every day. Can't wait to see the cut pics...

queenofbubbles · Feb 26, 2014

I just cut soap at 6 a.m. Now that's dedication! And here are the results...

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My first drop swirl

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