Handmade Soap Luna Swirl Technique

I'm attempting the August 2023 soap challenge, non officially, by creating this summer soap using the Luna Swirl technique introduced by Christina of Luna and the Leaf. I hope you enjoy the video as much as I did making the soap!
Ingredients: olive oil, lard, distilled water, coconut oil, sodium hydroxide, canola oil, palm oil, coconut milk, cucumber and melon fragrance oil, castor oil, mango butter, avocado oil, cosmetic minerals and mica, sea salt
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[@kathysuleski5835]

Amazing art! Most folks do not comprehend the work that goes into creating these bars. I love the cutting- it's like watching the birth of a new soap! So exciting! Beautiful as always, Ione, thank you for sharing!

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Aww, thanks so much, Kathy! Your thoughtful words are very much appreciated! :)

[@renujha2431]

Deliciously beautiful as always Ione. I wish I could buy these. ANYTHING you make always comes out looking fantastic. You can really create magic with soap ✨ 🪄❤🎉😊

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Aww ~ Thank you so much, Renu! I appreciate you watching my video and it's always a pleasure reading your comments! :) ione

[@annikasterner9251]

Your eye for colour is amazing ❤

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching my video and your lovely comment. :) ione

[@jaysea4916]

Hello! I absolutely adore this technique, everything about this video was mesmerizing, including the music 😊. Peace-

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching my video. I'm happy you enjoyed it and appreciate your kind words! :) ione

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

Looks like a beautiful garden! Hugz, Tree

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Tree ~ Thank you so much for watching my video and your thoughtful words. I appreciate it very much! Hugs back! :) ione

[@patriciagarcia2766]

Loved it!❤

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Patricia ~ Thanks so much for watching my video. I'm happy you enjoyed it and appreciate you writing! :) ione

[@elizabethwelcher3952]

So pretty! And I’m glad I got to hear your soothing voice at the end of the video! Keep ‘em coming! Love them so much 💗

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you so much, Elizabeth! I appreciate you watching my videos and it's always a pleasure hearing from you! :) ione

[@karendenbok3206]

Beautiful as always.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Karen ~ Thank you for watching my video and your lovely comment. I appreciate it very much! :) ione

[@nerinat8371]

Colours looks great, lovely work . Thanks

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching my video and your thoughtful comment. I appreciate it very much! :) ione

[@emmahowells8334]

Stunningly beautiful.👍😊

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Aww ~ Thank you very much, Emma! I appreciate you watching my video and your lovely comment. :) ione

[@emmahowells8334]

@@EvesGardenSoaps you're very welcome 😊

[@countryblends]

Wow, Ione! I have been watching a lot of videos for this new technique. I love how yours came out! I may just have to try this myself. Looks like fun to pour 💕

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching my video and your lovely comment. I encourage you to give it a whirl and remember the trick to this design is keeping a thin trace. Have fun! :) ione

[@walkingwater893]

Love them both ❤ Very unique and beautiful soap!

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

I appreciate you watching my video and your lovely compliments. Thank you so much! :) ione

[@crazywowable]

It is so lovely, love your technique 😍

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching my video and your kind words. I appreciate it very much! :) ione

[@siloliveira3706]

beautifuL beautifuL🥰

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching my video and your sweet comment. :) ione

[@davidahandcraftsoap]

Nice

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Davida ~ Thanks so much for watching my video and you sweet compliment! :) ione

[@terezinhagomes406]

Simplesmente maravilhoso!! Aqui no Brasil nao temos videos como os seus O dificil é depender do tradutor😂 ja q nao falo ingles Obg. Fiquei sua fa ..

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching my video and your lovely comment. :) ione

[@hartlecut]

Isn't that lovely!

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

I appreciate you watching my video and your sweet comment. Thank you! :) ione

[@anaechevarria9852]

Very beautiful! However, I have had the experience that when I make soaps with colors they tend to bleed so I usually stay away. I might use a natural colorant. Maybe one or two at most in a soap. Any advice you give will be greatly appreciated. I love the manner in which you make soap!😊

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching my video and your thoughtful comment. As to colors, finding just the right amount is key. It's taken me many years of trial and error to get vibrant colors along with a nice white lather. Now, I have a mathematical formula for the different colorants I use. If you've seen my video, Making Midnight Rose Soap, I share a trick that helps. Happy soaping! :) ione

[@anaechevarria9852]

@EvesGardenSoaps Thank you so very much! I have looked at your videos for several years. I like your style very much. Lovely soaps! I also like to see how you immediately and daintily clean the counter, etc. Lol. Once again, thank you very much for your response and professionalism in soapmaking.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

You're very welcome! :)@@anaechevarria9852

[@Rivkah777]

ive learned to use just a little bit ,way less than what the package calls for,and your safe,also another soaper told me she just puts the titanium dioxide right into the measured batter and stick blend and you just need a tiny bit ,and also she said to pour the lye water solution into the oils at 110 degrees (both of them) and you have way more time to work with the batch,its helped alot

[@Rivkah777]

ooh and clays are nice colorants too.Spirulina and beet powder and turmeric are good.Chlorella is nice if you want a vibrant green,but there is a nice purple indigo natural colorant (i forgot the name of it ),but I think it looks really nice,etsy might have it somewhere

[@Rivkah777]

can you tell me what you did with the hanger,it gets lost in the batter and then i cant tell if your doing circles or a figure 8, or just up and down

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Rivkah ~ Thank you for watching my video! For the hanger I went up and down from one side to the other, then I did a lop-sided S through the middle. I hope this helps and happy soaping! :) ione

[@Rivkah777]

@@EvesGardenSoapsThanks Alot

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

You are very welcome! :)@@Rivkah777

[@carolcarol62]

Impressive with colors- holy shite i cant even do the ombre

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Carol ~ Thanks so much for watching my video and your thoughtful comment. I find ombre pours are a challenge too. I always need to make sure and use oils that don't trace fast, and a fragrance that I know doesn't accelerate the batter. This time the trouble was worth it, since I had fun and like the result. :) ione

[@Rivkah777]

which oils dont trace fast ? perhaps sunflower oil ? ,Im struggling with that@@EvesGardenSoaps

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

@@Rivkah777 The 2 oils that don't trace fast are olive oil and lard. If you don't use animal fat, then a 50% olive oil recipe should work. Happy soaping! :) ione

[@carolcarol62]

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

LOVE your comment, Carol. You made me laugh! Thanks for watching my video and taking the time to make my day! :) ione