Thread: Trouble building lather

I Epoxied some fish tank gravel into the bottom of my lather bowl to create a little friction while whipping up my lather, it did make a big difference in the amount I was able to create and the speed which it was created. Its similar to the ridges in dirty bird scuttles.

Originally Posted by Mastershake

I Epoxied some fish tank gravel into the bottom of my lather bowl to create a little friction while whipping up my lather, it did make a big difference in the amount I was able to create and the speed which it was created. Its similar to the ridges in dirty bird scuttles.

Glad to see ingenuity happening. For the past year I have been using quick set epoxy in a dispenser and making lather bowls out of Goodwill finds of wood bowls and ceramic bowls as well as dollar store plastic Salsa bowls. Set out a few to interested people who have enjoyed the results. Don't have fish and the gravel is a smart addition to the process. Cost in almost all cases has been under five dollars (cost almost the same amount to mail one.)

I could definitely see the aquarium gravel helping, especially after using one of Richard's bowls. My only question is what effect it would have on the bristles of your brush. If the gravel has sharp edges, I would think that you would slowly be destroying the bristles in your knot.

Smooth edged gravel, on the other hand, would probably work really well and keep your brush happy, too.

Originally Posted by crouton976

I could definitely see the aquarium gravel helping, especially after using one of Richard's bowls. My only question is what effect it would have on the bristles of your brush. If the gravel has sharp edges, I would think that you would slowly be destroying the bristles in your knot.

Smooth edged gravel, on the other hand, would probably work really well and keep your brush happy, too.

The gravel I used was smooth cornered, looked like it was sent through a tumbler before they sold it. I do think your brush would be damaged from sharp cornered gravel.