Here it is, folks. My first semi-successful attempt at cold process swirling. I made this batch of intoxicating spearmint-rosemary essential oil soap using Mission Peak's
Mold and
SoapQuick (pre-mixed oil blend) so I wouldn't have to worry too much about measuring and mixing the ingredients while I focused on getting the timing and the trace just right for swirling. I've still got lots of practicing to do, but I think this first batch came out pretty well! Plus, my new apartment has been smelling GREAT because of this baby.
After about 2 days, I unmolded and cut the big loaf (above) into bars. These guys need to cure for about 6 weeks and they'll be ready to use/sample/sell on August 1st.
Also curing: my less successful attempt at swirling in a Citrus Mint (fragrance oil) scent. It came out looking layered because I missed the proper trace window and it was too thick to produce a real swirl. These guys are almost ready and I polished them up and hand bevelled them last week. Look out for them to hit my Etsy shop on July 15th!
Mmm... I love the smell of spearmint essential oil! When my spearmint rosemary soaps were curing, coming home to my studio/apartment every day after work was a real treat. I decided to try another spin on spearmint and mixed up this batch with some lime essential oil. Among other things, spearmint essential oil is said to help with asthma, exhaustion, and headaches. Lime essential oil is also known to revitalize and uplift those suffering from exhaustion or depression. I can't make any claims about these effects, but I can tell you how absolutely, refreshingly wonderful these babies smell!
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