Swirly Whirl-ys on Top

Start with a freshly poured block of soap and wait until it is thick enough to hold its shape when a spoon is dipped in and pulled out. Once your soap reaches this point, push the back of a spoon along one side of the soap all the way along one edge. Repeat along the opposite edge if you want extra swirlys. Gently turn the spoon as you push and lift it out of the soap. Now go along the center top, gently pushing, lifting, and twisting the spoon all the way along the center. Once you are happy with your swoops and swirls, spray the top of your soap block with alcohol and set aside to harden until ready to cut and cure.