Modified Loaf Peacock Swirl

This is a design I came up with so that the pattern would go all the way through the bar. I'm not sure if it has been done this way before. I have seen someone pour like this but that's where it stops and my swirling begins. Enjoy the video and I hope you give it a try. MSB&B
www.etsy.com/shop/mistyspringsbathbody
I do sell entire loafs of soap = 10 bars in my etsy shop. You pick the scent and colors. I do the design.

[@wdbreezy]

Funny, one of the things I enjoy about your videos is that we see the soap from start to finish - no choppy stops/starts and edits in between.

[@elainewright9750]

+Suzy Whitten Aww thanks that makes me feel so much better. :-)

[@veroc8398]

I agree because you give us the full video it offers me peace, and the ability to enjoy an artist at work. You give me something to look forward too. I enjoy concentrating on the art, technique, and skill. Thank you for sharing apart of your day with us. Please don't fast forward.

[@elainewright9750]

+Vero C Such a lovely thing to say. You are a sweat heart. Thank you so much.

[@LoveLysschannel]

This technique is just awesome and the pattern just makes me smile! It does appear as something you could find on fabric.

[@jo-annjewett7552]

First time watching you!! Thanks so much. So beautiful!

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Loved your video, Elaine! These soaps are spectacular. You prove a peacock swirl can be beautifully done in a loaf mold, and that's awesome. I love the colors you used. They are perfect for the scent and holidays! Thank you for sharing your techniques with us. :) ione eve

[@elainewright9750]

+EvesGardenSoaps Thanks so much Ione I added a little bit of a twist at the end. I did want to make another Christmas soap. I have several show I will be doing and I haven't done 2 of them before. I don't know what to expect from them. If I will do good or bad. Thanks again I love doing something different. Hope your having a good time w/ your grandbaby. :-)

[@ellenblack5376]

I love your videos ! thank you for sharing !

[@Cuttlebone1]

Very Beautiful, I Love watching you make soap, I am going to try to make one.

[@elainewright9750]

+Cuttlebone1 Thanks, I am glad you are going to make the soap. Good luck, I hope it turns out for you. It's not hard.

[@sherryduncan7968]

another awesome video!!!! But you already know that!!!

[@elainewright9750]

+Sherry Duncan Thank you Sherry, :-) It's always good to hear.

[@markwilliams4905]

Elaine, your work is simply exquisite. I am mesmerized by your creations. It astounds me how your batter stays incredibly fluid thoughout all of the pouring and swirling process. May I please ask for some guidance as to approximately how much water you use as a percentage of lye? Thanks!

[@elainewright9750]

+Mark Williams My suggestion is to go buy the book Everything Soaping. This is the book I learned from. I also believe when I add my colors I am using extra olive oil to my batter. I have seen my batter speed up and as soon as I add my color w/the extra olive oil it thins out again. It's not just the recipe I use. There a lot of factors. I hope tis helps. I do not deduct my coloring oil from my recipe.

[@kellygk1702]

which blend of oils do you use to keep it so liquid and at such an easy trace. i absolutely love watching your beautiful work! beautiful as always

[@elainewright9750]

+Kelly Grace Khoumani Thank you Kelly,Olive, coconut and castor. It is a very simple recipe. The fo's I use behave very well. I mix my colors w/OO. when I add my colors after a thin trace I am adding more oil. I believe this is what make my batter stay workable. Thanks for watching.

[@markwilliams4905]

Hi Elaine. Inoticed in the video that, the more layers of soap that you added, the more 180 degree turns you made with each color pour. You started out making 2 180 degree turns on a few pours. Then, it went to 3 turns, then 4. I was just curious as to if this was planned or if it was based on feel? Thanks!

[@elainewright9750]

+Mark Williams It is just on feel. I am watching how much of the colors I am pouring. If there is more of one color left in the cup than the other colors. I pour more of it just so I am not pouring a bunch of the same color on top. It's as simple as that.

[@christine1962ful]

Agree with every comment about not speeding up your videos. Think we talked about this on another video. Your fans (me included) love your presentations just the way they are! Would also love to know the answer to Rena's question too!

[@elainewright9750]

+christine1962ful I just saw this Christine. Sorry, Maybe by now you have seen my response to Rena's question. If not look below Thanks dear.

[@kellygk1702]

what mind of music is playing in the back? its a little hard to hear but sounds like classical. just sounds so springy and calming! beautiful soap also! can't wait to give it a try

[@terrie3]

Thank you for the video. Very nice! I want to try this. Where did you get those pitchers with the larger spouts? I love them!

[@elainewright9750]

+Terri Edwards Thanks Terri, I got the pitchers on ebay. I looked till I found the cheapest one I could find. It's worth getting 4 at the least. They pore nice when you want a thin line. You can look on Amazon too.

[@ThisIsItFinally]

Another Beauty!

[@elainewright9750]

+ThisIsItFinally Thank you ! :-)

[@gailkelly3602]

Don't speed up, we love you just the way you are. Xx

[@joyced2390]

Don't speed up your videos I enjoy watching everything you do.

[@elainewright9750]

+JOYCE D Aww thanks ! I will keep them at real time.

[@cindigeis1076]

Personally I'm happy you don't speed your videos up, it's great for beginners. Others can always move ahead is desired.

[@elainewright9750]

+Cindi Geis Thanks for letting me know Cindi. If there is something you would like to see/learn please let me know.

[@w8n2xhl]

+Elaine Wright I agree. It's like I'm right there with you and it gives me a sense of timing with each step.

[@elainewright9750]

Colleen That is a very good way of putting it. Thanks.

[@tottahamada5235]

plz tell me about oil kinds you use it, and weight for every one

[@iamsheis5260]

Hey Elaine that is beautiful. May I ask what percentage of soft oils you're using please? Your batter seems to stay pretty fluid throughout the entire process. I noticed that your tips were above 100 degrees, so I was just curious how you're still able to have so much time and not worry about your batter getting thick on you In all of your recipes.

[@lisaromero9282]

Her recipe of oils is more like a Bastile soap. Olive, Coconut and Castor. I was also wondering why her oils stay so fluid for such a long period of time. Her fragrance also seem to behave.

[@elainewright9750]

+Lisa Romero Rona & Lisa I do use Oo, Co, & castor. I have been thinking about that and I came up with the idea that when I put my colors in I am adding more OO, I don't discount from my recipe for the oil I use for my colors. I noticed several time that my batter was setting up a bit before I added my color mixed with OO. That may be one thing to try w/ your recipes. It would be like super fatting.

[@iamsheis5260]

+Lisa Romero thanks Lisa :-)

[@iamsheis5260]

+Elaine Wright thanks for responding Elaine. You have some amazing time to do what you love. I am going to up my olive a bit more because I want to play with my designs longer :-)

[@leequintana8295]

Is it okay to ask,what size are your beak measuring cups and where can I purchase them.

[@elainewright9750]

+Lee L. Quintana Sure it's ok. I got them on ebay and they are 500mi. = 2 cups.I looked till I found the cheapest ones I could find. They can be pricey. They do pore nice.

[@tomissmitten]

great video! do you have a link to how it looks cut and cured?

[@elainewright9750]

Go to Elaine wright soap. Click on videos. You will find all my videos there.

[@danielled-s9083]

Elaine, I hear you have music going in your background. KZbin will reject videos if there's copyrighted music in the video. that's probably why the Oatmeal bid was rejected.

[@elainewright9750]

+Danielle Sprague Thanks but I didn't have music playing in that video.