I was just thinking if I spread silicone on the silicone mould, wouldnt that make them stick together? Your creativity does not stop to amaze me. Time to place the lace in the mould. Ad from shop PuraVidaSoapCo Clara, I was born in Joeburg way back when. Ad from shop JnMHome I subscribe to Antie Claras blog and love reading about her techniques. Click hereto add everything you need for this project to your Bramble Berry shopping cart! Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? You are amazing and inspiring. XX. Absolutely. it is a very beautiful seemingly complex but creative idea of soap! As we say in South Africa: its a pleasure! Fill out the requested information. Question how do you prevent the new pour from seeping underneath the mat? I love all of your creations. Once you get the hang of how to make moulds you can make anything. Though there is a soaper in Florida that makes incredible soaps that take my breath away, nobody that I have found does what you do. PuraVidaSoapCo Thanks Irene, the Maja soaps are beautiful! I will definitely be making myself a silicone textured mat. but i am dying here with ONE question!!! Ad from shop WildWindFarmSoaps Loved this! From shop NierSiliconeMold, Sale Price $24.17 Obviously this is possible, but my first thought is its impossibly beautifu! A slant will result in a texture mat of uneven thickness which in turn will result in a slanting soap bottom/top. I love the idea of the raised designs made with wire-I use copper wire in my jewelry making and have all the tools necessary to form different shapes. I dont know exactly how I found your blog but thank heavens I did. Ive never worked with silicone to make a mold or made my own soap stamps but Ive always wanted to try and now I just must because of your beautiful examples. 
From shop Joymoments, ad by SweetBloomsDesignCo Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. When the colour is completely even you are done mixing and then its pouring time. Thank you! Im from Argentina. From shop PlantishFuture, ad by 3DWorldUS I waited overnight at which point it was ready to be unmoulded. From shop StampsForSoapAndClay, ad by FluffyGirlDesigns I had been able to successfully transfer a 3D image of the very fine Mexican lace in a contrasting colour onto my soap, which is what I set out to do. I made Lavender Lemon soap the other day it was so pretty and the smell divine. Ive used plastic doilies as negatives for my mats but there are lots of other textured items one could use, wallpaper, tiles, carvings etc. ad by Lercos Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. im pregnant and cant have alcohol and was wondering if i should boil it out but making soap with it would be even better (probably also with boiling first..?) From shop SweetBloomsDesignCo, Sale Price $56.65 From shop 29ForeverSoaps, ad by PuraVidaSoapCo Optional: Triangle Spatula. If your soap shows signs of partial gel despite refrigeration something in that soap heated up a lot. Where-ever you bought the casting silicone you should also be able to get a spray can of release agent. I said earlier that plastic doilies and many fondant mats have positive relief and leave a negative imprint on the soap. -Lauren H. Thank you Lauren! Ad from shop diystencilca cobble Do you sell these or know where to buy them. A starched piece of lace is less likely to soak up silicone between fibres and threads. SunnytyDE Ad from shop WicklessBeautiesTx Some mats are opposite, with a pattern that is raised and leaves behind a recessed pattern. MyGrandmasAtticShop Ad from shop NierSiliconeMold Just let me know. The silicone texture mat is like a soap mould; the soap spread out on the mat will stick to the soap poured on top and once the soap has set and you pull off the mat, there is no more soap on the mat and you can reuse it with any colour soap you like. Ad from shop NopaleaCreek Your lace technique is beautiful. 2022 Soap Queen Site Design by Emily White Designs. Enter your email address below and you will receive all our new posts directly in your email inbox. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. silicone crocodile impression I wish you all the best on your soapy journey the more you learn the more interesting it becomes! Making silicone molds appears to be so time consuming. SweetBloomsDesignCo How long you have to wait before its safe to remove the texture mat depends on a number of variables. 
impression mat silicone texture fondant wilton graceful vines weave mold sugarcraft topper funshowcase polymer bundle cupcake knitting stamp border decoration Over time the plastic tends to harden and become brittle from repeated exposure to the heat of gelling soap and a high pH environment, and thin parts with fine detail tear easily when pulled off the soap. Thank you so much for sharing. From shop GriffyPrints, ad by JnMHome Ad from shop SubScrub If you do decide to cast the mat in a silicone mould (because you want the mat to fit that mould exactly) you should prepare the mould well with release agent beforehand. If you used milk that may be the culprit since milk contains sugar and sugar tends to heat up. And thank you for having a teachers heart. fondant mat impression silicone wilton graceful cake vines molds gumpaste cupcake leaf sugar decorating decoration supplies craft purple Strip off the paper and voil, a silicone mat with a piece of lace stuck to it. Obviously your soap needs to be properly hard and fully cooled down. My own mom passed away long before I started making soap, but I know that she would have loved to follow and be part of my soapy projects and in fact, in many ways she still is. warm greetings from a Namibian living in Switzerland , Sorry, I cant give my blend away . Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. I love that so many soapers are so willing to share their secrets with other soapers. From shop SimplyHeavenPasteGB, ad by AllGreenShop Stunning and inspirational. $76.45, $84.95 The lace is such a lovely addition =), Thank you Anna-Marie Im a great fan of your soapy creations, too! I use silicone loaf moulds and was wondering if this would work if I make this lace layer within the silicone mould? Im totally in love with your lacey designs. Ad from shop SimplyHeavenPasteGB I so wish I could make soap but sadly, I cant. 2022 Auntie Clara's Handcrafted Cosmetics. Connecting the dots in the creative realm is a learning experience, but you nailed it beautifully! oh my I found your pin and requested more detail about the mat that was shown. Mix the silicone according to the manufacturers directions and remember to wear gloves and goggles while measuring and mixing; the silicone is thick, the catalyst is very liquid and mixing them together can easily cause splashes. If youre making a mat for a mould that is larger than the size that your lace comes in, this is the time to combine several pieces of lace arranging them nicely and sticking them all to the same backing. Thanks for letting me know! White on pale blue, here with intentional glycerine river crackle effect. To make white lace I suggest using titanium dioxide. 
White soap fragranced with White Magnolia Fragrance Oilispoured on top. WhisperingScents Ill let you know if I need some more Best regards from Cape Town! You should never make skin contact with uncured silicone catalyst. Swashbuckling soap I like that! 
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left me with no energy and often in bed with cold sweats and the shakes. Ad from shop cottonheart Very clear instructions. 
im just dying to know and thank you ahead. , These soaps are absolutely amazing and very artistic! This project uses a mat that has a recessed pattern. Thanks again and keep making those gorgeous soaps! P.s. I usually discount water, oven process and use a relatively hard formula. I cannot even imagine what they look like in person or what it feels like to hold one. From shop JnMHome, ad by WildHeartCollectif Thank you! PlanetRubber mold Im adding myself to your world wide fan base Im ordering some liquid silicone so I can make this as well. Also, they are quite a bit thicker than your ordinary baking texture mats and so they stay in place nicely and dont make any attempts to float in the soap. Thank you! While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. God bless you Mrs. Clara. Or would you recommend making the lace liner on a different mould? Instead, you can upcycle the leftovers that you scrape out of your pot and off your utensils from a previous soap batch. From shop PlanetRubber, ad by NopaleaCreek 3DWorldUS Do I Need a Business License and a Trademark? The type of mat you have will affect how you work with it, so keep that in mind. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. Now I wanted to transfer the positive image of the lace onto the surface of the soap and add a contrasting colour to set off the lace and make the detail more visible. Ad from shop GlitterBeeBoutique After this I cut out my piece of lace all neatly attached to its backing. From shop cottonheart, ad by WhisperingScents Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Again thank you for sharing how you create your own designs. The best of luck with your silicone project! Thanks again!! 
Brilliant ! Thanks to you, and your genius, I know I can do just that. Ad from shop 3DWorldUS Im new in soping, Your Ideas Inspired me.l love it. Then I poured my soap and because Ive been around the block a couple of times I know the value of soapy contingency plans. MyMoldShop Im going to try! You bless the world with something to be treasured. From shop NopaleaCreek, ad by HempOrganicLife Several of the mats and items I bought will not arrive until after Christmas, but thats ok, I thoroughly enjoyed working with the mats in this challenge and will again add this technique to my growing skills. $56.65, $62.95 -_-_-_-_ This is a rough design of it without the sides to connect. challenge impression soap mat cakes club oomoo silicone rubber 
ScentBlotters Plastic doilies arent exactly trendy, state-of-the-art decor items these days, but for this purpose theyre great! From shop 3DWorldUS, ad by GriffyPrints It is interesting how I found you Clara. Often that sparks new ideas in me and so the circle goes on. Under normal circumstances I can cut within 12h. Thanks! Staring at photos of your soaps only allows me to use my sense of sight, but to hold one and engage, smell, and touch would certainly change the entire experience. You are the lace queen!!! (10% off), ad by PlantishFuture Beautiful Soaps, Amazing IdeasThanks for sharing this technique. Ad from shop SantaFeWool Hi Clara. For that I needed to make a silicone texture mat with concave grooves using the lace as a negative. These are some other versions of soap made with DIY silicone texture mats. Ad from shop ScentBlotters Hands down. On the other hand you need a minute amount of soap to fill the grooves (I needed about a teaspoon of soap for mine) so making a batch especially for that does not make sense. Thank you Laura and Im so glad that you were able to make a creation of your own using this technique! I can imagine her being a little amused at the slightly odd request for plastic doilies, but I can also see her going ahead with purpose, comparing the offerings and lovingly choosing the nicest lace that she thought her daughter would like the most. In this part of the world plastic doilies are readily available and I keep my eyes open for them in the local shops for cheap eastern imports. Very, very creative. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. What type of silicone did you use? The Bamboo Mint Impression Soap Tutorial shows you how to work with a mat that has a raised pattern. I going to try to make a texture mat. Thank you for a tutorial of this beautiful technique. From shop Lercos, ad by ScentBlotters From shop KraftedbyKyra, ad by BHClaysmith Ad from shop Makerathome From shop BearsnBitz. Gorgeous soap and very informative! Looks like you already have an account! Where can you get silicone or molds in South Africa? Hi Clara, Many thanks for sharing this tutorial, it is very inspiring for beginner soapers like myself to learn techniques such as this. Ad from shop Joymoments For this purpose silicone fondant mats are popular among many soapers. Thank you for your kind words! Now, that kind of thing appeals to me a lot. From shop TwoWildHares, Sale Price $13.45 There are some very pretty ones, just not quite as detailed as this. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Now I cant wait to try this technique to add detail to my plain jane molds! If the mould is brand new and untempered the casting silicone may well create an inseparable bond with the mould. BAKEaCAKESupplies You must tell your near and dear ones to come Christmas shopping on Auntie Claras webshop! The purpose of making the mat with a negative imprint of the lace was to be able to use colour contrast to show off the lace pattern. Im sure you could use polyester lace if you prepare it thoroughly beforehand. Ad from shop RootedOilCommunity DailyProposalUS 
Ad from shop DailyProposalUS And I can learn much from you!!! I love elegant and girly. I was on the soap queen site reading about it and saw your comment. My husband and I love your soap creations. Sketch to show the difference between grooves left by fondant mats and ridges made with texture mats. I live in the US and am interested on doing something like this. If you'd like to use an image, please be a friend and credit the photo and link back to Soap Queen. a mi que se estropee el plstico no me importa es muy barato en los chinos. I have no clue how I found your blog but I am so glad I did because YOU WIN.. From shop FluffyGirlDesigns, ad by CatlettCreekSoap BearsnBitz You, my dear, rock! I wanted to also ask if you would be willing to show how you created the design that is in the middle of the soap. Thank you for this tutorial~ I made my first Lace affect soap recently, following your directions, except that I purchased the mold. Thank you again for sharing. Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Thanks! Best regards from Yucatn. These sugar lace mats mostly come in smaller sizes than fondant mats and are at least as expensive. StampsForSoapAndClay That crenelated line was made by pulling a glue spreader with a toothed edge along the top of the light layer at medium trace and then pouring the dark layer on top at light trace. Cant wait ! 
You need plastic lace, a sticky backing and mould-making silicone. 
Beautiful. ThreeLeggedDinosaur Ad from shop TwoWildHares Thank you for this excellent tip on how to make your own. 
im just not understanding that step. So, sticking the back of the lace to something really sticky was the order of the day and I used a couple of strips of really sticky packaging tape for this. Thank you! From shop TheSweetChaletShoppe, ad by StampsForSoapAndClay May I ask how you got the steps right between your two layers? From shop cozyandchillofficial, Sale Price $20.52 Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. All the mats I use Ive made myself and I dont know that anybody would sell mats with as much detail as this. HempOrganicLife Hope that was okay. Some very fine soapy detail here. Since I watched your blog i also shared it on fb and in our soap group many, many tried to do same as you did! It came out wonderfully. Zacil is originally from Mexico and is now the very talented and passionate soapmaker of Soap & Soap in Bochum in Germany. Entonces se puede hacer con el plstico directamente? greetings from Brasil, yours, Martha. Harbourstore SaltBeautyWellness And I must say your soaps are very impressive theyre beautiful. Dear Clara, Thank you so much for your detailed explanation for this beatiful method!! now I read your from Cape Town? I love taking something and using it in an unexpected way- the lace doily idea is perfect. PlantishFuture What Youll Need: Impression Mat December 2015 Soap Challenge | Skin Zen Natural, . Titanium Dioxide So, when Zacil in Germany sent me here in South Africa a piece of the plastic lace that her mom had sent her from Mexico I thought it was lovely and very special. Here, the texture mats with the green soap were oven processed a day before the white soap was poured on top. Learn how your comment data is processed. 
Thank you, Clara! Strip off the lace and voil, a texture mat. I have a question for you where did you buy the silicone? lavender If you want the silicone mixture more liquid you can add some silicone thinners but that could result in greater shrinkage as the silicone cures. again, gorgeous. Thank you for sharing and inspiring . spreadable and definitely not runny. hedi. I highly recommend using a triangle spatula or scraper tool for this project. Ad from shop ShortCreekDairy WicklessBeautiesTx KraftedbyKyra If it were easy it wouldnt need a tutorial.. . The silicone I use is slow-flowing and will take its time to settle into all the fine detail of the lace. It was a lovely project to plan and do and a nice challenge because this particular piece of lace was so very fine. Impression Mat Butterflies and Feathers Such elegant looking soap! WildWindFarmSoaps Ad from shop BalticSeasideDesign What stunning soaps those laces make! You are such an inspiration! cozyandchillofficial These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. . It is an amazing idea, thank you very much for sharing your art with all of us. Thank you for your answer re: the egg molds Im going to give it a try later tonight. From shop ScentBlotters, $127.55 Original Price $2.50 Wow, absolutely stunning! The waiting. The green and purple is meant to be soap . Thank you! I somehow stumbled upon a soaper and I was hooked. Original Price $14.95 And the level of detail. Ad from shop KraftedbyKyra You are truly an artist. your owrk is just lovely and inspiring and this project particularly is a masterpiece. Un saludo y gracias. I used a pourable, slow-setting silicone that is very soft and flexible once set. Ad from shop WildHeartCollectif Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! You can get it at AMT Composites in Cape Town. Original Price $26.86 Dont have a pic handy, but its really just a flat, square disk with one side displaying that crenellated contour of the soap. Thank you for this blog entry! So, having trained my eyes in the fine art of spotting choice grade plastic doilies, I was on high alert when soapy sister Zacil Ramirez showed me a picture of some lovely doilies sent to her by her mom in Mexico. All I need to do is close my eyes and I can see Don Diego de la Vega portrayed by Antonio Banderas in tight pants . Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I also think that the fact that we have access to colours and fancy techniques for embellishing soaps sometimes makes us forget it. Thank you everybody for all the kind comments! Clara. For best effect the colour contrast between the soap in the grooves and the soap you pour on top needs to be strong. Blessings! If youre uncertain of what quantity you should mix start small. Thank you. In order to be able to remove the lace from the silicone once the silicone had set I had to make sure that no part of the lace got completely embedded in silicone. TwoWildHares From shop Makerathome, $15.00 Question; would it be possible to make the silicone mold using a polyester lace doily? absolutely beautiful! From shop GlitterBeeBoutique, ad by WildWindFarmSoaps For me its always great to see how a technique I share takes on a life of its own and creates new things in the hands of somebody else. By making a plan to incorporate that lace in my soap it would reflect something of Zacil and her sweet mom too, making it all the more precious. Now came the trickiest part of all. Makerathome Its beautiful! Thank you and thank you for the kind offer! SantaFeWool 7.8 oz. From shop SunnytyDE, ad by HomemadeHoodoo Ad from shop SunnytyDE once the silicone mold is in place and the soap is poured over that, does the newly poured soap embed into the lace, and then the silicone mold lifts easily off the entire bar of soap, leaving the bar intact. But, a plastic doily has its drawbacks too. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. Thank you so very much for sharing your technique with us! Embossing works well and one way is to line the bottom of the mould with something that makes an impression on the soap and then let the bottom become the top, as it were.
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