Taiwan Circling Swirl Technique, Cold Process Soap Making, (Technique Video #3)

[@IDreamInSoap]

You are the queen of the Taiwan swirls, I never see anyone do them as well as you

[@amandaramirez696]

I love watching you mix the colors with the palette knife. It’s so pleasing to the eye.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! 😊

[@terrienelson760]

I like the flat stick for sure. Lovely soap!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Terrie! The flat stick one is well loved for sure. I tried one next with a Popsicle stick which is about twice as wide. It really like the results of that too. I will post it soon! Have a great day! 💖✨

[@dragonslife3917]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks I used to use these on facial waxing when I was a beauty therapist, might work out cheaper to ebay wax sticks :) they kind of look like coffee sticks. Hope that helps :)

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

@@dragonslife3917 Thank you!

[@san_suzanne2897]

Awesome Tree Marie Soapworks ! learning so much from your channel!

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

Not are you fantastic at what you do; you have a personable, comfortable nonchalant demeanor that watching n listening is like sitting with your best friend while she draws your portrait over a cup of tea n crumpets!! incredible instruction and visuals; Im just getting started in this...

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Lauren! So kind of you! ☕💕

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

Simply gorgeous Taiwan swirl and that flat stick rocks! It really does make a difference! You are very good at teaching. The only thing I'd like to know more about is ratio's of water to lye, doing water discounts and using other liquids as part of the recipe bit added at a later time. I appreciate your asking us! Have a lovely weekend and hope to see ya join our next soap collaboration! Hugz, Tree

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! The flat stick is definitely the most popular. 💖 I will add your requests to my lists. I do "discount" my water. I usually use 25% "Water as percent of oil weight" in soapcalc, which is usually around 1.8:1 water to lye. Do you use soapcalc? For adding other liquids, you can use a 1:1 water to lye ratio to dissolve your lye and add the rest of your liquids weight to your oil mixture. Hope this makes sense. Here is a link to some very helpful science articles. I learned lots from Kenna's science articles. www.modernsoapmaking.com/category/soap-science/

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

If you are adding liquids with sugars in them, this can cause your batch to heat up. Be careful about that. Keep and eye on it and soap at cooler temps.

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks Awesome! I appreciate the info! It helped me understand it much better! Thanks!

[@tamgarland4586]

Love the swirl with the wider stick vs the skewer. Beautiful

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! The flat stick was by far the most popular! 💟

[@expeditiontravel1]

Hi Teri. I made this soap today, I followed the tutorial perfectly, you’re amazing. I also followed your tutorial for the dividers. I had LOTS of fun. Thank you sharing and for being so perfect.😊

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank is great! I am so glad you are having success! I am definitely not perfect. Thank you for letting me know how it's going! 😊

[@expeditiontravel1]

Tree Marie Soapworks I had both- the skewer and the popsicle stick- I went for the popsicle stick 😊

[@RealBlueLady]

Lovely soaps, lovely video’s, music, and your voice is so soothing. The flat stick! We always use a chop stick, but will definitely try a wider stick next time. Thank you for sharing, Four Wings Soap

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! I will be trying a tongue depressor next time. I am excited to see how that will come out. You're very welcome! 💖✨

[@lkrsoapandsuch5767]

Thank you for this video. I really appreciate your detail. I prefer the left side with more drag.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! 💝 The left side it the clear winner! 😊

[@BoojiePanda]

A very specific tutorial for ghost swirls in a 2.5 lb mold. Thank you for the taiwan circling swirl tutorial.... will definitely need to find those sticks!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I will put that one on my like. I don't know if I will make it that size, but I can teach you how to change any recipe to that size. You just need to know the total amount of oils you normally use in that mold. The stick it definitely the winner. ✨

[@BoojiePanda]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks Awesome! I do have a 10" Bramble Berry silicone mold. I just find for new things I've not tried before doing it in smaller test batches saves me on materials in case I mess it up lol. I can reduce the size in Soapmaker Pro 3 if needed. So glad I found your channel! I think I found those sticks at JoAnn's today and bought them. They look just like the one you used in your video.

[@dragonslife3917]

Yay you cut it! 🧡 that's the best bit! Thank you for sharing your talent I love your voice it is so soothing and calming I come to you when i have anxiety :)

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you for watching! 💕🌳 Check out my shop www.treemariesoapworks.com/shop/

[@aartijainric]

What an amazing Taiwan swirl ... I have never attempted. I like that you compared the two tools. Amazing video

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much. It was a neat comparison. After this batch I used a Popsicle stick, which is wider yet. I will cut it tomorrow, if it comes out good it will show up as a tutorial on here sooner or later. You should try it! 😊

[@aartijainric]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks Looking forward too

[@lilacp9447]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks you should try chopstick

[@MLHM179]

Your soaps are absolutely beautiful, a piece of art. You have inspired me to use color in my soaps.

[@paddytutorials]

I Love the left one. The design shows more and it's clearer. Greets from Germany. I love your videos

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Yep, that one clearly one! Greetings from the States! 💖✨

[@solomann940]

I‘m so impressed with your soap making skills

[@komodoizzy]

That swirl is sheer perfection!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Aww...Thank you so much! 💝

[@mariacosta3028]

Compliments for your soaps and technics, you are super professional .... wonderful, thanks for sharing❣️💋

[@shaderkris]

I am new to making soaps. I loved your video and look forward to any others you share. I liked the bar on the left better. It had more detailed swirls. Thank you

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, I hope to post more videos now that my kids are back in school. 💟

[@jayashreejoshi1444]

I just tried this technique! Thank you Terry for showing this!! I have learnt so much from you

[@teresaluthye1153]

Great job Teri! Very nice tutorial. I like the flat stick swirls better. I’ll have to try this the next time I do a Taiwan swirl. Thanks for the video and the clear instructions!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Teresa! Yeah, the stick is definitely the winner. I made my next batch using a popsicle stick. I will cut it tomorrow. It looks good so far. I filmed it, so if it looks good, I'll turn that into a tutorial. You should try it. The Skinny Sticks are sold in the craft department at Walmart.

[@hannahbourgeois]

These videos are extremely relaxing and informative

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@charlenecody1]

Beautiful!! I like the left side both are very pretty thank you for sharing your creation.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you very much. The left side definitely won hands down! You are very welcome! 💖

[@ТатьянаСтодоля-в1я]

Просто умничка,любуюсь на красоту!!!

[@barbarafrensch6874]

I prefer the flat stick one on the left, but all of your soaps are amazing.

[@cristyizquierdo19]

I like the left one much better. those color are perfect!

[@crystalknight1162]

I will be trying this technique today...thanks so much for the video.

[@SoapsbyGlenda]

nice lighting and editing of the video, ad of course the soap is gorgeous!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much Glenda! 💖

[@mermsoaper]

I try this tecnique today! And loved the result. Not the same obvious but some alike ❤

[@mermsoaper]

I wish i could send you a picture of how it looks, also i made it on hot process 😊

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I'm so glad! You can join my group and post it there. 💛 facebook.com/groups/treemariesoapworks/

[@kerendn]

Your color choices and designs are beautiful!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you, Keren! 💕

[@kimshea3178]

Another beautiful soap and video. I’ll be honest, I’m never gonna make soap but I sure like watching other people do it! 😂

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Kim. That's okay. 💖 You may decide you want to try it some day. I researched soap making 15 years before I made my first batch. I even got all the supplies but I was scared to try it. The time was't right for it in my life. When I took it back up, I immersed myself in it. I used to quilt for my artistic outlet. I dropped that so quick when I started making soap and never looked back. I love it! 😊💖✨

[@DK-qj7cr]

Kim Shea :I thought so too...a lady from church gave me my first hot process lesson and I still waited now I love it. I don’t do cold process yet I love hot process

[@tanyabonnett4174]

I love this soap and this swirl, I always wondered how to do this as I'm pretty new

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Tanya! You will have to try it. ✨

[@AnuradhaMani-e9f]

Hai,I love your soap making vedio.And this design is superb.

[@denisedalton1382]

i love her soap and i will be doing this one and some others that she has, and i like hre consistency and perfection...great job!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much, Denise!

[@ruthjohnson4642]

Hi Terry, I’m new to soapmaking as well and I love love love your videos and I am also intimidated by this so calculator, so yes I too would like to learn more how to use it correctly❤

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Have you seen you video on soapcalc? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYO3iKlrZaaMaMk

[@jean-marieknight6395]

Beautiful. Yes I’m very interested in having a tutorial on soap calculations

[@joudechwikha6211]

Thank you for sharing all this with us you are such an inspiration everything is calming about your video

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

So nice of you, thank you!

[@shellythalliburton7559]

I like that you measure your colourants!!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! 😘💕 I like knowing how much I used so I can make it the same again. Also there is no extra that gets wasted this way. 🎨✨💖

[@shellythalliburton7559]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks you're most welcome. All the best!

[@rhondamcclain3308]

Really beautiful! I like the one on the left better.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Rhonda! Wow! Everyone has liked that one better! 💖

[@janezemurray8108]

I love the flat stick swirl!

[@kateivchenko8041]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with other soapmakers, this is invaluable for beginners like me!)

[@kimkaye2219]

This was so satisfying to watch

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Kim! 😊

[@cheryl739]

I am sure the flat stick has beat out the skewer. The colors stay more defined and vibrant. I use a glass rod that is thick, but was thinking of getting a bamboo flat stick. Now I know I will. Thanks for sharing ☺

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

That's funny Cheryl, I ordered glassrods and just got them yesterday. I wanted to used them like Estuko Wantanabe. Maybe sticks would better because of the drag though. 😊

[@AdeliaNurse]

loved this video its actually very relaxing to view. Cant wait for your next video

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Aww...thanks so much! 😊💕

[@SimplyLovedSoaps]

These are so awesome! Simplicity is great!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! I love simplicity too! 😊💖✨

[@mmtruooao8377]

this is amazing! i love the divider, i was really curious when i clicked on the video how the design came out so cleanly

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! Check back, I have another on with a divider that I am posting soon! 💖

[@soksokaful]

Stunning! Thank you for sharing this great video. Your soap packaging is wonderful too. Would love to see how you print on the boxes 😊

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! The boxes are so much work, I had to buy a special printer to print that heavy cardstock. Maybe I can make a short video on to show the process. I think most people would think I am nuts to do it this way. 😁

[@passionateherbs8183]

The left one. Beautiful!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@louisdepointedulac3072]

Yes! Reaching emulsion! That's the proper use of words. Most use emulsification instead, which has a different meaning.

[@emmalarsson8291]

Newbie here, and I just made a similar soap using this tutorial. I really like your channel

[@88evileve88]

Interesting contrast. Well done

[@dave6733]

Amazing!! My eyes were glued and couldn't stop staring

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@dave6733]

​@@TreeMarieSoapworksYou're welcome.. Keep it up Teri, i'm rooting for you!! :)

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

@@dave6733 Thank you! I go by Teri (short for Theresa). 🌳

[@dave6733]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks Cute name! I go by Dave, short for David!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

@@dave6733 Thank you Dave! 😊

[@Felicitycos827]

I found your work clean and perfect congratulations

[@wilddandelionhomesteaddiys1930]

Absolutely gorgeous patterns!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@kerriekelly2375]

I love the flat stick

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Me too! It's the definite favorite! 😊

[@Random_847]

I struggle with choosing colors and would not have chosen this combination, however; the colors are beautiful together! I hope I can become more confident in choosing different color combos! Or at the least make small test batches. Also, I love that you make little color samples! That would be a great way for me to choose combos as well. Even though this video was posted a long time ago I’ll still choose.. I like the design on the left best. Thank you again for sharing.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

The little color swatches do help a lot. I have some color combinations save on Pinterest if that would help. www.pinterest.com/teriendsley/color-combo-ideas/

[@khyatiurfmaya]

I like the one with skewer!

[@oliveandersen616]

Beautiful. I like the flat stick better. I am new to soap making and would like to see a tutorial on using soap calc. IO have only used other people's recipes so far.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Olive! The flat stick seems to be the winner. I will plan on doing a tutorial on soapcalc. It is always a good idea to even put other people's recipes into soapcalc. Stay tuned! 💖✨💕

[@hagit33]

Absolutely amazing

[@shellythalliburton7559]

This looks gorgeous!!!!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much Shelly!

[@Phantomradargifts]

Such a pretty soap!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisfullauto6009]

I enjoyed the video, and also liked the flat stick effect better than the other. One thought for you since I'm sure work time is limited when you start making your design. Get several sticks lined up on a holder like a large comb so you make one swipe across, slide fwd then swipe back completing your design in the middle.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

That is a great idea! It would make a very even design. I'll have to try that. Thank you Christopher.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Hu Christopher, I tried your tip today and it worked really well. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It will be in a upcoming video. 😊

[@chrisfullauto6009]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks That's awesome! I can hardly wait to see the video!

[@kimberlyray3069]

Beautiful colors. Loved to see your technique. Thanks from a new soap maker🙂 Also would love to learn about soap calc.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Kimberly! Great to hear! I am planning on the soap calc tutorial. Welcome! 💖

[@mmtruooao8377]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks yes! thank you! i've always been so confused by soap calculations and its been my biggest mental hurdle in the process im planning to get soap supplies this summer and use a recipe but i know its important to understand how the ingredients and ratios will impact the soap

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Keep learning! Ask questions. I hope to make the soap calc video soon. 🌸💕

[@asbjrniden3621]

Being more of an electronics guy, especially consistent temperature solutions, I wonder if there is some sort of "magical temperature" through the gelling phase? If so, an insulated box that opens if too hot and closes again when cooled down should be perfect. Like a greenhouse automatic window thing. Just some thoughts as I get into soaping and I use all your videos for what equipment I need to get started. Phew, long comment, but thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I wish I knew the magical temperature. 😊 Wow, your really have a good idea. Good luck with your soaping!

[@ckbee]

Flat stick for me. I love oxides but the first time I used it in my soap, the colors were running down into the white layers when it was wet and it was just ugly. Maybe I used too much oxides? I love looking at your photos on instagram and I am so glad you are now making more videos. Thank you for this tutorial and looking forward to more in the future. PS. I would love to see you make secret feather/flower swirl.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Yep, the stick is definitely the winner. It was probably too much oxides. Though these colors were lighter, they were only used at .18 tsp PPO and .09 tsp PPO. A normal for mica is 1 tsp PPO. Try 1/4 tsp PPO. I will put the secret swirl on my list. Thank you! 💖

[@catsNplanets]

I like the right actually. Looks like a cleaner design.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Cool, thank you! 😊

[@lesliesteadman9134]

Beautiful soaps!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Leslie! 💖

[@happinesstoalive]

You are an angel what a voice

[@iam-tspin4816]

Gorgeous! I like the skinny flat stick better🙂

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I totally agree!

[@irenem4578]

Stunning. I prefer the stick. 😊

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Irene! I think it is unanimous! 💖

[@antzc]

Lovely bars! Great tutorial.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much Carmen! 😘💕

[@da5449]

Beautiful, thanks for your video

[@debbiesturdevant4908]

I use a sandwich bag and a plastic scraper against the window so I can see that it’s all nice and mixed -snip the corner and use- simple

[@shardanaemcpherson4381]

Beautiful video. So clean and neat...I would love to see the soap Calc. video and packing too. Keep up the good work

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! I have the soapcalc tutorial on my list. I may eventually show how I make my boxes, but they are so time consuming, that I don't know how helpful a video like that would be. Maybe I'll just show for FYI purposes... Thank you so much for your feedback! 💖Have a great day! 🌸💕

[@jett-electro3406]

Thanks for this informative video, i was wondering if it is possible to use vegetable oil and dehydrate orange in this recipe

[@ianalexander3231]

Wow!! You are amazing!❤❤❤❤

[@naeemah2027]

I really enjoyed your video. Thanks

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Bellessentials]

Love it!😍 Beautiful swirl!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! 😊💖

[@carlynlittle5050]

Yes I would love to be able to use the soap calulator. Also I know which oils I want but how do figure out which oil should be which % of the recipes. And finally how do you use addem ingredients like clay or fruit or vegetable pulp are they part of the soap recipes or are they part of the super fats part of the recipes. I know thw at least 60 to 65 % of the whole recipes be hatd oils for a hard bar and less for a soft bar but at which point would the soft bar just becomes liquid scum or liquid soap. By the way you are the first soaper on line I have actually written to. Your soaps are elegant simplicity at its best There is something in your voice that speaks to my spirit. Saying that this is voice can be trusted. Thank you sharing your beautiful soaps. Thank you for taking the time to teach us how you make your beautiful soaps. Blessed be.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Wow, so nice of you to say. Thank you very much for your kind words! 😘💕 I am planning on making a tutorial on soapcalc. In the meantime, I love reading Kenna's articles for the science behind soapmaking. The 60-65% is pretty high. It may be a hard bar, but I would think it would accelerate be hard to design with. Anything over 50% saturated fats can be hard to make swirls. My recipes are usually around 43:57 saturated to unsaturated. www.modernsoapmaking.com/category/soap-science/ Clay is recommended at up to one tsp PPO. Amanda Aaron has great resources too. www.lovinsoap.com/soapmaking-additive-chart/ Vegetable pulp like purees are considered part of your liquid. You can use them for 100% of your liquid, but I would use an equal ratio of lye to water and add the rest of your liquids in the form of puree to your oils. Does that make sense?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Also I recommend becoming a member of the FB group Saponification Nation. You can search anything you are wondering about and if you can't find it, just ask and soapers answer your questions. It's a great community.

[@renujha2431]

The left one with the flat, thin stick is better. Both are lovely looking soaps.

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

I think so too! ✨ Thank you!

[@DebsShipley1969]

Thank you very much. Do you take your olive oil for mixing with colours from your batch olive oil? Thank you

[@harteisjs]

Just found your channel and I love it plus I’m new to soap making

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Welcome! Good luck on your soap making journey!

[@lilbitlevan]

I love them both, but since I have to pick, I'm going with the skinny stick (left)

[@LyraLove1]

Loved the pattern and the colours! Could you tell me why use the titanium dioxide please? Does it make it easier to keep colours separated?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you! 💖 I just use TD as a white colorant. I added it to the yellow and brown to get a lighter color and white was just the color picked for the center color.

[@stephaniebravo7773]

I would love to see a tutorial on how to use soapcalc! Thank you

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Hi Stephanie, I have made two videos on soapcalc. I hope they help. 😊 Videos Explaining SoapCalc kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYO3iKlrZaaMaMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/goLFf5dopM2Fqpo

[@melanie1050]

Beautiful...I like the flat stick much prettier...When you say 1:3 ratio when mixing your TD please tell me how...I always get white specks in my colors I hate it

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Melanie! I think the flat stick is the winner. 😊 I usually mix 1/3 cup TD to 1 cup OO. I put it in a good gallon zip lock bag and mix it with my hands by rubbing it together. It takes time. I usually leave it laying on the counter over a few days and rub it when I walk by. Hold it up to the light to see specks they usually stick to the bag. Doing less at a time is actually easier/faster. Maybe try an 1/8th cup to 3/8th cup. I may make a quick tip tutorial on that, but that is the basics of it. Hope this helps! 💖✨

[@melanie1050]

@@TreeMarieSoapworks Thank you for all of your help...Mel

[@juliewang1585]

Thanks very much showing the technique, really enjoyed watching it. Will you show projects using hanger swirl?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Yes, I do plan on doing hanger swirls at some point. 😊

[@arlenegilmore3928]

Beautiful... Thanks for sharing!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Arlene!

[@elisendapelonegro9117]

Greetings from Muncie!! Great video!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Hello in Muncie! 💖I love to see fellow Hoosiers on here! Thank you! 😘💕💖

[@elisendapelonegro9117]

Your soap is gorgeous! I binged several vids!

[@davidahandcraftsoap]

Thank you for the tutorial!

[@leahmonica1631]

Absolutely stunning Hun! I would love to be able to do this! Very talented lady! 💕

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Leah! You should try! You will fall in love! 💖

[@kehindeolotu8744]

Nice job

[@stephaniebravo7773]

Hi thank you for sharing your videos! I was just wondering how you split the soap in half and still come up with the right size?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

You're very welcome! I have to use two pieces of cardboard as a spacer to get the right thickness. I cut that same cut twice and it comes out the right size to fit in my boxes.

[@Zabelina347]

Amazing, thanks for sharing🥰

[@monagustafson]

Ha! Right when you said we could ask you for something we don't know how to do just ask I literally thought of how to use a soap calculator. I am new to soap making I have been researching a bunch on soap making but what I don't find is how to make a recipe with a soap calculator. There actually were a few but not detailed. That would be great if you could do a tutorial on using a soap calculator. Thanks in advance!

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Perfect! It is on my list now. 😊

[@hicks5650]

I like the left one, flat stick. But Great Video.

[@jrbland18]

Beautiful

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you!

[@cesileythorson3633]

Beautiful creation! May I ask why you mix you're colorants that way?

[@TreeMarieSoapworks]

Thank you Cesiley! Great question! Using a palette knife is a good way to get the clumps out, especially oxides like the yellow & brown oxide and titanium dioxide used in this video. They are particularly difficult to disperse completely. I can't stick blend them in because stick blending causes acceleration; I need my batter to be at thin trace for this technique. So I would rather have them completely dispersed ahead of time.Hope this helps you! 💖✨🌸

[@sueburns6988]

Loved your video! Thanks for sharing this great technique. You made it look super easy! What Lard do you recommend?