SMF April 2018 (Sous Vide Soap swirl) Challenge Entry Thread

[DeeAnna]

This was an interesting challenge, and I'm glad I participated. I had developed a mild dislike of the hot-process method based on the few batches I'd done over the years. During the challenge, I learned HP doesn't have to result in homely, swaybacked, overly soft bars. I also enjoyed how the challenge created a collaboration of like-minded soapers who ironed out some of the kinks in this method. I don't think I will make HP my specialty, but I'm more willing to consider making soap this way. I also wonder if the sous vide method could be useful for making liquid soap paste, so it's on my to-do list to try that.

I especially like how Serene's swirl turned out -- if I didn't know it was HP, I never would have guessed it. Kudos to you!

 

[earlene]

Thank you, for the challenge, SaltedFig. Congratulations to all who tried this method as it certainly was a challenge. Serene and DeeAnna your entry soaps came out so lovely. I am honored to be in your company.

DeeAnna, I look forward to your report on how this works for LS.

 

[NsMar42111]

Congrats! Pending more testing, this is going to be my new go to method for small batches multiple times in one cook . Everyone did wonderfully! Whoooo!