
Bonfire Spin Swirl Soap Project
The spin swirl is an advanced technique that involves layering soap in the mold. It's then spun on a lazy Susan or directly on the counter, which creates the unique look. It's the pefect technique for this Bonfire Soap, which is inspired by Bonfire Fragrance Oil. It's a smoky and sexy scent with notes of whiskey, cinnamon, sandalwood, and amber. It behaves wonderfully in cold process soap, which is crucial for a spin swirl.
Because this soap is poured at a thin trace, it may take a little bit longer to set up in the mold. We highly recommend adding sodium lactate and promoting gel phase by insulating the mold and placing it on a heating pad. This will help you remove the bars much more quickly.
What You Need:
Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- Swirl Recipe Quick Mix - 54 oz
- Sodium Hydroxide Lye
- Sodium Lactate - 4 oz
- Bonfire Fragrance Oil - 4 oz
- Titanium Dioxide Pigment - 1 oz
- Activated Charcoal - 1 oz
- Fizzy Lemonade Colorant - 1 oz
- Red Mica - 1 oz
- Brick Red Oxide Pigment - 1 oz
- Sunset Orange Mica - 1 oz
EQUIPMENT:
- 18 Bar Unfinished Birchwood Mold
- Silicone Liner for 18 Bar Mold
Instructions
You will need:
- Base:
- 18 Bar Birchwood Mold
- Silicone Liner for 18 Bar Mold
- 54 oz. Swirl Quick Mix
- 7.8 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye
- 17.2 oz. Distilled Water
- 3.5 oz. Bonfire Fragrance Oil
- Titanium Dioxide
- Activated Charcoal
- Fizzy Lemonade Colorant
- Sunset Orange Mica
- Red Mica
- Brick Red Oxide
FRAGRANCE PREP: Measure 3.5 ounces of Bonfire Fragrance Oil into a small glass container and set aside.
COLORANT PREP: In separate containers, disperse 1 teaspoon of titanium dioxide, activated charcoal, and Brick Red Oxide into 1 tablespoon of sunflower or sweet almond oil (or any other liquid oil). Then, in separate containers, disperse 2 teaspoons of Red Mica, Fizzy Lemonade Colorant, and Sunset Orange Mica into 2 tablespoons of lightweight liquid oil. Use a mini mixer to get rid of any clumps. Optional: To ensure that the titanium dioxide blends smoothly into the soap batter, we recommend micronizing it before dispersing it in oil. Use a coffee grinder to blend the colorant to break up any clumps of color and prevent streaks of white from showing in the final soap. We like to use a coffee grinder that has a removable, stainless steel mixing area for easy cleaning.
SAFETY FIRST: Suit up for safe handling practices. That means goggles, gloves, and long sleeves. Make sure kids, pets, other distractions, and tripping hazards are out of the house or don’t have access to your space. Always make soap in a well-ventilated area.
Follow these steps:
1
Slowly and carefully add 7.8 ounces of lye to 17.2 ounces of distilled water and gently stir until the lye has fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Set aside to cool. Optional: Add 3.5 teaspoons of sodium lactate to help harden the soap so it unmolds more quickly.
2
Melt the entire bag of Swirl Quick Mix in the microwave using 30-60 second bursts until it's completely clear. Shake the bag to fully incorporate the oils and pour 54 ounces into a large mixing bowl. Once the lye water and the oils have cooled to 100-120° F (and are ideally within 10 degrees of each other), add the lye water to the oils and stick blend to a very thin trace.
Bonfire Spin Swirl Soap Project
- LEVEL Advanced
- TIME 2 hours
- YIELD About 5 pounds of soap
Project Description
The spin swirl is an advanced technique that involves layering soap in the mold. It's then spun on a lazy Susan or directly on the counter, which creates the unique look. It's the pefect technique for this Bonfire Soap, which is inspired by Bonfire Fragrance Oil. It's a smoky and sexy scent with notes of whiskey, cinnamon, sandalwood, and amber. It behaves wonderfully in cold process soap, which is crucial for a spin swirl.
Because this soap is poured at a thin trace, it may take a little bit longer to set up in the mold. We highly recommend adding sodium lactate and promoting gel phase by insulating the mold and placing it on a heating pad. This will help you remove the bars much more quickly.
You will need:
- Base:
- 18 Bar Birchwood Mold
- Silicone Liner for 18 Bar Mold
- 54 oz. Swirl Quick Mix
- 7.8 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye
- 17.2 oz. Distilled Water
- 3.5 oz. Bonfire Fragrance Oil
- Titanium Dioxide
- Activated Charcoal
- Fizzy Lemonade Colorant
- Sunset Orange Mica
- Red Mica
- Brick Red Oxide
FRAGRANCE PREP: Measure 3.5 ounces of Bonfire Fragrance Oil into a small glass container and set aside.
COLORANT PREP: In separate containers, disperse 1 teaspoon of titanium dioxide, activated charcoal, and Brick Red Oxide into 1 tablespoon of sunflower or sweet almond oil (or any other liquid oil). Then, in separate containers, disperse 2 teaspoons of Red Mica, Fizzy Lemonade Colorant, and Sunset Orange Mica into 2 tablespoons of lightweight liquid oil. Use a mini mixer to get rid of any clumps. Optional: To ensure that the titanium dioxide blends smoothly into the soap batter, we recommend micronizing it before dispersing it in oil. Use a coffee grinder to blend the colorant to break up any clumps of color and prevent streaks of white from showing in the final soap. We like to use a coffee grinder that has a removable, stainless steel mixing area for easy cleaning.
SAFETY FIRST: Suit up for safe handling practices. That means goggles, gloves, and long sleeves. Make sure kids, pets, other distractions, and tripping hazards are out of the house or don’t have access to your space. Always make soap in a well-ventilated area.
Follow these steps:
1
Slowly and carefully add 7.8 ounces of lye to 17.2 ounces of distilled water and gently stir until the lye has fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Set aside to cool. Optional: Add 3.5 teaspoons of sodium lactate to help harden the soap so it unmolds more quickly.
2
Melt the entire bag of Swirl Quick Mix in the microwave using 30-60 second bursts until it's completely clear. Shake the bag to fully incorporate the oils and pour 54 ounces into a large mixing bowl. Once the lye water and the oils have cooled to 100-120° F (and are ideally within 10 degrees of each other), add the lye water to the oils and stick blend to a very thin trace.