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Title: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
Post by: Duntov 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.
Title: Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
Post by: Fritz on May 02, 2016, 02:25:42 AM: Very cool, original and innovative! Congrats ;)
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Post by: wattlebloke 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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Post by: Andrew Marshallsay 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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Post by: Al Lewis on May 02, 2016, 12:58:56 PM: Great job John! A cheese for your creativity!! ;D
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Post by: Duntov 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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Post by: Al Lewis on May 04, 2016, 12:50:44 PM: Looks beautiful! Hope it tastes as good!! ;D
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Post by: awakephd 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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Post by: jasperfarm 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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Post by: Frodage3 on July 28, 2016, 04:27:57 AM: You are one creative person. Awesome! 8)
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Post by: awakephd 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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Post by: Andrew Marshallsay 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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Post by: Mermaid on August 01, 2016, 07:30:40 PM: Wow beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
Post by: Duntov on August 02, 2016, 04:09:35 PM: Quote from: awakephd on July 28, 2016, 03:38:45 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!
Title: Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
Post by: Al Lewis 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
Title: Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
Post by: Duntov on August 02, 2016, 08:41:19 PM: Quote from: Al Lewis 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

Cool Al. Don't soak them in water too long as they are made of paper fiber!
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Post by: H-K-J on August 03, 2016, 03:59:44 AM: Very nice! ;D
What size is the mould you are using??
Title: Re: Artistic Embossing For A Baby Swiss
Post by: Duntov on August 03, 2016, 02:20:35 PM: Quote from: H-K-J on August 03, 2016, 03:59:44 AM
Very nice! ;D
What size is the mould you are using??

It is 4.5" diameter x 5" tall. The M3 at Cheesemaking.com. To be used for 2 gallon batches.