Cutting Butterfly swirl CP soap

[divinegoddessoaps17]

I have been making soaps for some time now, but recently came across the Butterfly swirl technique. I really want to try this, but I have a question. I use a 10 inch mold. How would you cut the soap to accentuate the butterfly? Cutting it normally just doesn't do it justice. Also, what size are the bars when you are done. Are they still 1 inch thick? Thanks for your time.

 

[Kittish]

Not quite sure what you're asking here. The technique I know as a butterfly swirl shows best when a loaf is cut into bars vertically, just like normal. Can you post a picture or a link to a picture of the technique you mean?

 

[divinegoddessoaps17]

my mistake then

I just wasn't sure how you cut it. Never made this soap before. So when I make it - hopefully tomorrow- I will just cut it normally.
Thanks

 

[Kittish]

Well, but I'm not at all sure we're referring to the same technique here. Did you find a tutorial video or blog for the technique?

Here's a blog that shows what I mean by butterfly, including how the effect is achieved and pics of the cut soap:
https://merrydaysoaps.wordpress.com/2015/01/21/great-cakes-soapworks-challenge-butterfly-swirl/

 

[divinegoddessoaps17]

Thank you - she explains it well. Excited to try this tomorrow.

 

[Kittish]

Please do show us pics when you make it!

 

[divinegoddessoaps17]

I will! Excited but kind of scared of this design - don;t want to ruin a batch of soap!!

 

[Dahila]

this is a nice swirl but the butterfly is only when you put two soaps together, I do not sell two soaps to make a butterfly. I make it but it is not that exiting when you have one soap drop swirl and hanger swirl .....please upload pics when you make it.

 

[divinegoddessoaps17]

Will try to make this soap today. Pop out in a few days. Will post pix,

 

[Orchidgirl]

I'm looking forward to your pics, too! I really want to try this technique soon. I've only done one hanger swirl, but it didn't turn out quite as I was expecting. Can't wait to see yours.

 

[divinegoddessoaps17]

OMG OMG I did it!!

Wow - can't believe it! I came out.

 

[Kittish]

Yay! Pretty soap.