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# Award-Winning Cold Process Soap Designs

Tribe Verified · Award-winning cold process soap designs from Bangalore.

By [Suffuse](https://mytribe.in/suffusesoaps) · Ships across India; Pickup available in Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru · ₹200 per jar (estimate)

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I turn soap making into a creative science. These designs represent my experiments with color, texture, and complex pouring techniques from the monthly Soap Challenge Club.

## Photos and videos

- ![I'm so proud that these butterfly soaps won a recognition award for "Best Use of Color"! This was for a "Peekaboo" soap challenge, where a sheet of soap dough is placed over a swirled soap base.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/40355e3c-cf15-47b5-8571-271633bdb633)
- ![My grand finale for a cake soap series was this comic cake, made for a soap challenge. The technique involves using bold outlines with soap dough to mimic the look of cartoon art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b899c548-7328-42ba-b894-12542bc6b4d2)
- ![This was my entry for a "One Pot Wonder" color theory challenge. I chose four colors that blended slightly to create this soft Rainbow Bloom effect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c6868a5a-a83c-4fff-8ae2-0e7b16077ec3)
- ![My entry for a silicone mat impression challenge, titled "In Darkness We Bloom." I sculpted the floral design myself, made a silicone mat from it, and poured the soap.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a69684c-2f3d-4526-854f-909e0f728335)
- [Video: Here's how I made my entry for a brush embroidery soap challenge. This technique is borrowed from cookie decorating, and it was quite tricky to manage with soap frosting!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aeb0eb4f-d4d3-4aba-9ed4-c307f131298a)
- [Video: This is my entry for the "One Pot Wonder" soap challenge. All the colors are layered in one pot and then poured to create this beautiful, feathery swirl effect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf2fec99-10e3-41e3-af7a-be0f5cba508a)
- ![My "Lilac Blooms" soap, an entry for a marbled soap technique challenge. I used three colors and gold mica veins to create a pattern that looks like petals frozen in stone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58c6f2d5-d80b-49c9-b841-4214a28e261c)
- ![A pyramid stack of my Lilac Blooms marbled soap. The combination of pink, purple, and gold shimmer creates a soft, elegant look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f77a1ed8-3a78-4549-b6a4-51aa660e919c)
- ![These kaleidoscope face wash soaps were made using the "ghost swirl" technique. I almost submitted them for a challenge, but my dog-themed soap stole my heart!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23804767-83ba-408a-94b1-633ffdffd006)
- ![Another view of the gentle ghost swirl pattern in these round facial soaps. The effect is subtle and beautiful, perfect for a nourishing face wash bar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9a580a20-830d-423d-8b87-664420b9e35c)
- ![A close-up of one of my kaleidoscope soaps. The pattern is created by using different lye-water concentrations, which is a fascinating blend of science and art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a528c659-07a8-423c-bb78-8f26124ff297)
- ![A lineup of my kaleidoscope facial soaps. The formula is ultra-gentle, scented with a refreshing blend of pure essential oils.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/caa5147f-edfe-4372-819d-024f44a268d4)
- [Video: My entry for a beach-themed soap challenge. I used a fast-moving fragrance to my advantage to create the texture of crashing waves on a pink shoreline.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3409ee71-41c4-4aa7-b6d9-73ac36a8035f)
- ![My brush embroidery soaps. While I wasn't perfectly happy with the result, I submitted them anyway to keep my monthly participation streak alive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3954316-70f1-4e19-80d1-5740cc37dd1b)
- ![A different angle of the brush embroidery soaps. The technique involves piping soap and then dragging a brush through it to create an embroidered look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db1963e5-ab54-4df5-8837-1bf5016b697a)
- ![The final look of my brush embroidery challenge soaps. The contrast between the deep blue and purple base and the white piping is quite striking.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e189410-7ea8-4e94-bf5f-dc612b3ef248)
- ![My second attempt at the brush embroidery technique, this time with a lavender-like design. It's all about practice and getting a feel for the soap's consistency.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6af43c02-b95f-40a4-8acd-f25e3fd461af)
- [Video: Peeling back the silicone mat to reveal the "In Darkness We Bloom" design. This is always the most satisfying part of the process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/906d9c64-3e9b-4049-a26a-1ba89c50121f)
- ![The final cut bars of my floral impression soap. Pouring the different colors for the flowers and leaves took a lot of patience, but it was worth it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4f5b855-3ae5-4ebb-b140-1d36ce971605)
- ![This is the handmade silicone mat I created for the challenge. I sculpted the design from air-dry clay and then poured silicone over it to create the mold.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cea58ac-9098-49ee-8997-158ec924d50a)
- ![For this wall pour challenge, I tried three different techniques with the same color scheme. This one resulted in a beautiful layered sunset effect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3bf6e687-2852-46f0-bf8d-b8a5ffe56f8a)
- ![This is the second technique I tried for the wall pour challenge, which created these fine, feathery lines of color. It's amazing how a small change in technique creates a totally different look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46efcb20-6554-466b-a2c5-a10826bba4d0)
- ![My third attempt was the "One Pot Wonder" wall pour, which I ultimately submitted. The soft, sweeping arcs of color are just beautiful.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eeaef4f1-8e6c-408e-8e75-ce8a8f0d4abf)
- ![My "Tabby Kitties" entry for the bonus category of the peekaboo soap challenge. I placed a soap dough sheet with cutouts over a woodgrain patterned soap.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf99a6aa-3833-4928-8680-54cf33817f33)
- ![Another of my peekaboo soap attempts, this time with a tessellation of birds. The colorful swirl peeking through the blue soap dough is so playful.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87b3b915-b8b1-4bf5-9ecb-23cfdf0e1672)
- ![These little cupcake peekaboo soaps were another fun experiment. A pastel rainbow soap peeks through the cutouts in the red soap dough.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/748eb3af-7b73-4853-aa73-a5954b910ac0)
- ![A winter-themed peekaboo soap. The colorful soap underneath looks like cozy sweaters and stars against a purple night sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02b0327c-38db-4eca-b209-c5296aaca8f9)
- ![My "Butterfly Garden" entry, where I used a mantra swirl for the soap peeking through the wings. This technique created the perfect fiery colors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/66585f70-b690-4aad-991b-6b052fcd8034)

## About The Soapmaker's Art: Award-Winning Designs

Working with the 'One Pot Wonder' technique requires perfect timing. If the soap batter thickens too quickly, the delicate, feathered swirls will not form, and the colors will muddy. I have to balance the lye-water concentration and the temperature of the oils precisely before the pour, or the result loses its intended depth.

Participating in the Soap Challenge Club is how I grow as a maker. Each month presents a new technique, ranging from marbled effects and brush embroidery to comic-style soap art. These challenges force me to move beyond standard recipes and dive into the chemistry of color and flow.

Take the 'Ghost Swirl' technique, for example. It relies on subtle differences in lye concentrations to create patterns that appear almost hidden until the soap is cut. Managing this requires a deep understanding of saponification. Similarly, the 'brush embroidery' designs are borrowed from cookie decorating, but applying that texture to soap frosting demands a different kind of patience, as the medium reacts differently than sugar-based icing.

I document these experiments because I want you to understand the effort inside every bar. These are not just objects, they are the result of weeks of planning and, occasionally, a few failed test batches. My process starts with sourcing quality oils and ends with weeks of curing in my Shanti Nagar studio. I pay attention to every detail, from the mica veins to the temperature of the batter, to ensure the final product is hard, mild, and visually complex.

If you are looking for specific designs for weddings or festive gifts, let me know. I can adapt these complex techniques for your custom orders, provided we have enough lead time for the curing process. Please reach out if you have a theme in mind.

## About Suffuse

I am Aruna, and I run Suffuse Soaps right here in Shanti Nagar. My kitchen experiments turned into a full-time passion for creating complex soap designs that push the limits of cold process chemistry.

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