Teardrop Soaping Technique

This month we have made some Teardrop Soaps, in participation of Amy Warden's Soap Challenge Club.  A very exciting idea, a bit hard to put into action - making for very "one of a kind" soaps :)

This soaping technique involves pouring the soap into a log mold.  First you pour a portion of the soap into the bottom, and then you add thin layers of colors in the center for the teardrop.  After all the colors have been added, you pour the remaining main colored soap equally and simultaneously (easier said than done!) to the two sides, which pushes the colors up into a teardrop shape - or, as many of us also experienced, an interesting geyser formation.

So, my first attempt at this soaping technique gave a beautiful result, although it was more in the geyser category.  I scented this one with Hydrangea, going for a springtime flair.  The colors were created by using rose clay, cocoa powder and sea clay.  I got a bit involved with the technique, being the first time, and did not get photos of the actual process.  However, here are pics of my finished log and cuts.

Hydrangea Teardrop

My second attempt was more like a drop than a land formation, which is what we were all trying to achieve.  This one I scented with Tuberose, and I was trying to get the white, green and pink colors of a tuberose.  Needed to go heavier on the white I think :)

Anyway, here they are, with a few more process photos.

Colors for Center - rose clay & sea clay

Outside color created with charcoal - still didn't take pics until after the pour was finished...

Added the remaining color

Swirled the top

Tuberose Teardrop

This batch turned out beautiful, with the majority of the bars having the teardrop shaped clearly defined.  And although the colors are a bit dark for the tuberose feel I was going for, I really like them - they smell wonderful and I love the feel of charcoal in my soaps!

Now I need to get some plain jane bars stocked up before I get distracted by next month's challenge!!!