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Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« on: May 02, 2016, 01:41:31 AM »
Today I made a Baby Swiss for my daughter's upcoming birthday.  I decided it needed to be a little special.  I found some laser cut patterns at a local art supply store and decided to give them a try.  I sterilized them with high heat, alcohol and then applied two coats of cream coat to be safe.   I may try some Annatto coloring in the brine followed by one or two applications of olive oil and paprika to highlight the designs.

 Here are the results so far.


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Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2016, 02:25:42 AM »
Very cool, original and innovative! Congrats  ;)

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Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2016, 04:01:00 AM »
Nice work! you could maybe let the cheeses get covered in a coat of blue, and then cut back the surface to leave it only in the embossed areas :)

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Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2016, 08:39:44 AM »
Well done John.
Have a cheese for a nifty and original idea for tarting up your cheeses.
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Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2016, 12:58:56 PM »
Great job John!  A cheese for your creativity!! ;D
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Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2016, 05:08:21 AM »
Thanks every one for the positive comments and cheeses!

Here is stage two of my attempt to kick it up a notch.  I made a wrap out of cut up sushi mats and held it in place with sterilized stainless steel clamps.  I think another way one could tie the wrap tightly with twine.  It is possible that the Shermanii culture may generate it's own pressure due to the swelling from hole development.  I am now using a brine that I have tinted with Annatto coloring for a daily wipe down.  It should start getting a very nice bulging shape in about a week.

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Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2016, 12:50:44 PM »
Looks beautiful!  Hope it tastes as good!! ;D
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Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2016, 05:51:12 PM »
John, a cheese for you for the wonderfully creative forming of the cheese!
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Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2016, 11:55:25 PM »
Wow, looks great, love the ribbing on the sides too.  Is it still aging?

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Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2016, 04:27:57 AM »
You are one creative person. Awesome!  8)

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Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2016, 03:38:45 PM »
How about an update on how this has fared after swelling from the Shermanii?
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Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2016, 08:36:13 AM »
Careful! If you make it too pretty you won't want to eat it.
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Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2016, 07:30:40 PM »
Wow beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2016, 04:09:35 PM »
How about an update on how this has fared after swelling from the Shermanii?

Surprisingly, it didn't swell.  Not sure why but it went over well and tasted great!

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Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2016, 04:27:49 PM »
I found some of these in the local hobby shop and picked them up.  Can't wait to try them. ;D
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