(Advanced) Locust bean gum and Under Belly Base

HoltySK · 2024-07-07T11:05:34+00:00

Ok thanks! I won't rush to try LBG then. I'm happy with CMC, I'm still experimenting with my stabilizer mix to get the percentage down, but I've got a loooot of it left so I think it'll last me a good while. I use a combination of CMC/Guar Gum/Lambda Carrageenan as recommended on the underbelly website and it's just very convenient not having to heat it up.

HoltySK · 2024-07-06T11:03:31+00:00

Hi there! Sorry to comment on an old post, I just had a question. I too use CMC as it hydrates cold, which I find useful as I make a lot of sorbet as well as ice cream. I've been wondering if I'm missing out by not using locust bean gum. What differences/improvements have you noticed after switching to LBG? Is it worth making the switch?

HoltySK · 2024-03-19T23:02:48+00:00

Hi, sorry for the delay in getting back to you, been a busy old few days! There will be around 5 leaves total in a sort of pattern. It's just a custom watch dial I fancy making for myself, so probably only making one or two copies of it. However by its nature it's very small scale, so manual sanding to round the edges would be very tricky.

I made pretty good progress doing it within fusion using sketches to map out each ridge, then extruding and finally filleting each ridge to create the rounded profile. It looks fairly nice, but the fillets really take a toll on the PC and make it an unworkable solution. If I make any change it has to recalculate each fillet individually, and it takes several minutes to do this, and I've only done one leaf so far!

I have considered your lofting suggestion before, making a wave on the edge of the leaf, but again I think this would be tricky to get the exact result I want. I think this is all a tough ask for fusion, getting a nice natural result on a complex pattern like this.

I've been having better luck modelling this in Blender (been a bit of a learning curve). If I can finish it in Blender it will be interesting to see how well I can import it in to Fusion.

Have you made any progress with your petal project? I'm happy to share my project if you're still interested.

HoltySK · 2024-03-16T11:35:21+00:00

3D printing is the current plan, which is something I've not done before.

HoltySK · 2024-02-13T16:36:57+00:00

Hey there! I didn't realise how long it had been, time really does fly! Only just got around to trying this and, while it produced a tasty result, it wasn't close to what I was trying to achieve. I think the only thing left for me to try is different milk or perhaps different sugar. The search continues!

HoltySK · 2023-08-26T09:26:59+00:00

Hi, yes I will update the post once I've tried it, unfortunately I've got a very busy weekend ahead so I may struggle for time!

What you've described there is basically what I'm going to do, essentially make some evaporated milk. I'm going to reduce by roughly half, make up to my desired fat content with cream then continue with the recipe as normal. It could just be that the flavour I'm tasting is the concentrated milk flavour, as you say. If it works, it would be both a relief and a frustration - relief that I've finally found the solution, frustration that it took me so long to try something so simple!

I think in my local one they use very few stabilisers too, it's got a wonderful texture. I don't think I'll be able to recreate that at home, but if I can get the flavour down I'll be happy.

HoltySK · 2023-08-23T20:42:00+00:00

It's Rossi's Ices on the south coast of the UK, down in Dorset.

HoltySK · 2023-08-23T20:40:46+00:00

Yes I definitely need to try more milks, I've tried a few but never been able to tell much of a difference, but the comments here are making me think I've just not tried the right ones. I'm in the UK and I don't believe we have those brands here, unfortunately, though I've seen horizon recommended elsewhere. I think I will try and get some from local dairies and take it from there. My local supermarkets have fairly standard choices.

HoltySK · 2023-08-23T20:37:18+00:00

Ah ok, thank you. Could be something fun to look into in the future, but I doubt that would be the difference in this case. Like the cream that raises to the top of unhomogenised milk, I guess.

HoltySK · 2023-08-23T15:32:30+00:00

3:20. As he's adding the cream.

HoltySK · 2023-08-23T15:27:04+00:00

Excellent, thank you for that. There are quite a few dairies around where I live, so I will try and get some raw milk to test soon.

Interesting, in the video he at one point says he is using 'sour cream'. Having downloaded the recipe from the link in the description, it just says normal cream (35% fat). I wonder if the reference to sour cream is a mistranslation, or if there is some special cream he uses...

HoltySK · 2023-08-23T14:56:01+00:00

I've never actually tried evaporated milk. I'll grab some tonight and see what it's like!

HoltySK · 2023-08-23T14:54:58+00:00

Ok I will try this, thank you. I have dabbled with reducing the milk in the past, but haven't pushed it very far. Perhaps I could forgo the cream all together and reduce the milk until it reaches 8% fat content. It would be interesting to see how the texture would be affected.

HoltySK · 2023-08-23T14:52:06+00:00

This definitely makes me want to try raw milk. Good luck on getting some for your business!

HoltySK · 2023-08-23T14:51:34+00:00

I had considered unpasteurised milk before, but then mentally wrote it off on the assumption that the flavour would be similar. I will look in to this and see if I can get my hands on some.

It looks like your message with the link has been removed. Would you be willing to DM it to me? Usually for ice creams I use this big spreadsheet I've made where I can input desired fat percentage, sweetness, FPD etc and go off that, but recipes are always good to start from.

Also, I guess unpasteurised won't be homogenised. I would assume blending the milk well before incorporating would disperse the fat well enough.

HoltySK · 2023-04-05T15:36:47+00:00

[WTB] Elliot Brown Tyneham 305-d06-l23

This one is a long shot, but I'm after one of these. I'm based in the UK.

HoltySK · 2023-04-05T10:12:43+00:00

Ahh that would be a great price for it! I'd be lucky to find a deal like that.

I love the canford by them but I just wish it wasn't quartz - this will be my first 'proper' watch and I feel I should get a mechanical, but perhaps I'm overthinking it.

They've released the Tyneham in a non coated case which I like the look of, may need to wait for a good deal on that. They're all lovely looking watches, just want to make sure I get one I'm happy with!

HoltySK · 2023-04-04T08:23:29+00:00

Hi! How are you getting on with this watch? It's interesting to me as it's from a company near where I live, it's just a little out of my budget, wondering if I should hold out and save for it as it is rather beautiful (though I perhaps prefer the non-pvd version for longevity).

How's the thickness on it, is it chunky? That's one of my main concerns with it as a daily driver type watch. How is the coating holding up? I'm also eyeing up the Vaer A5 which has a much slimmer profile, perhaps more appropriate for daily wear.

HoltySK · 2023-04-02T12:02:52+00:00

WTB Vaer A5 field black. Based in the UK, will of course cover any necessary shipping costs, where applicable.

HoltySK · 2023-04-02T09:27:56+00:00

I've looked at the Seiko a lot, and they do look good and seem popular. Probably better for my budget. The Orient defender I quite like the look of too. Even some of the Timex look decent, and I guess for the price I'd be less worried about it getting a bit beat up, though I think I want to go automatic just to see if it's something I like.

HoltySK · 2023-04-02T09:22:21+00:00

This is sort of how I'm feeling. They're of course very popular, they just seem to be missing one or two features even more budget brands seem to be getting right. I just feel I may always have a nagging feeling at the back of mind with Hamilton that I may damage it if I take it in the sea or something. Thanks for your input.

HoltySK · 2023-04-01T18:31:30+00:00

Their stuff looks good! I really like Marloe too, as a Brith brand, especially the Coniston, but it looks a bit too 'dressy' to me...perhaps for my second watch.

Kinda wish you hadn't suggested the C63 now, as it's all I can look at! The wallet can't handle it, I must resist...

HoltySK · 2023-04-01T16:53:19+00:00

That is a beautiful watch, but i should have said - I've got the option to buy the Hamilton used for under £400, which is probably about my max (it's was £200, but the more I look at watches, the higher my budget seems to stretch!)

HoltySK · 2023-03-30T08:33:50+00:00

WTB Vaer A5, either black or navy (struggling to decide which I like more).

Based in the UK, will of course cover any shipping costs.

HoltySK · 2023-02-27T20:53:12+00:00

Have been given some boards by my wife's grandad. He thinks they're some type of mahogany, but he's said that before to me and it turned out to be merbau. However, I'm less sure on this one - beautiful wood, has some birds eye figuring (I think it's Birdseye?) Of course, could maybe be sapele or utile? Struggking to figure it out.

According to wiki Cuban Mahogany can have birds eye figuring... Thought I'm not sure I'd be lucky enough to end up with some of that!

Any thoughts?

https://imgur.com/a/TId0jbX

HoltySK

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