I am learning that the soaping world is filled with generous creative people. Hi Clara, Many thanks for sharing this tutorial, it is very inspiring for beginner soapers like myself to learn techniques such as this. What stunning soaps those laces make! Blue Wedgwood. Thank you!! From shop ThreeLeggedDinosaur, ad by SubScrub Unable to make art myself, I searched YouTube for inspiring artists and crafts. Joymoments The soaps look so elegant and beautiful. 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. 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. 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. WOW!!!! I also think that the fact that we have access to colours and fancy techniques for embellishing soaps sometimes makes us forget it. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Strip off the lace and voil, a texture mat. Since I have custom made my mats for my moulds they fit snugly between the walls of the moulds. From shop PlanetRubber, ad by NopaleaCreek Looks very interesting. DezignsByChey 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. The next step is super important and crucial to the whole project: if you dont get this right its not going to work. 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. CatlettCreekSoap SunflowerTherapy 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 . 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. Im sure theyll ship. Ad from shop ThreeLeggedDinosaur WildWindFarmSoaps $76.45, $84.95 (10% off), ad by SunnytyDE Im sure you could use polyester lace if you prepare it thoroughly beforehand. (10% off), ad by TheSweetChaletShoppe Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. From shop BearsnBitz. This tutorial is awesome & your soap is gorgeous. Elle fait des savons trop beaux, et en plus ses photos sont fabuleuses. Thank you Hedi! Ad from shop BlackEditionDSG Both the Lye and Oils were about 95F, I then everything & put it right in the freezer (first time ever) and when I unmolded it, It has a very large circle that never went thru the gel phase. -Lauren H. Thank you Lauren! Dont get me wrong- some are gorgeous but they tend to be the same designs over and over. SunnytyDE When the mat is peeled away, it reveals a design that is raised. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 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. I was just thinking if I spread silicone on the silicone mould, wouldnt that make them stick together? This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. these soaps are exquisite. In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. , Absolutely Beautiful Soaps!! 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. How long something like this would take with ungelled soap I dont know but keeping the soap in the freezer for a few hours before pulling off the mat definitely helps keep the fine detail intact. From shop SubScrub, ad by WicklessBeautiesTx The lovely photos and superb detailed information truly inspired me. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. To make white lace I suggest using titanium dioxide. And I can learn much from you!!! You can try fondant mats and sugar veil mats. Harbourstore Gorgeous soap and very informative! AllThingsHerbal Thank you for your answer re: the egg molds Im going to give it a try later tonight. Thank you! Thank you! Elegant, oh my, so pretty. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Ad from shop BalticSeasideDesign I used a pourable, slow-setting silicone that is very soft and flexible once set. Required fields are marked *. [] je ne men cache pas, jai copi Autie Clara! Because plastic is less elastic than silicone you can also use a doily like a stamp to make an imprint on the soap after saponification. Hope that was okay. 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. Cheers~. This means that the process needs to happen in stages; youre not likely to be able to use the same batch of soap to spread into the ridges and to pour on top. Ad from shop FluffyGirlDesigns 17 oz. So beautiful! From shop ShortCreekDairy, ad by Harbourstore I get mine at AMT composites here in Cape Town. Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more, October 27, 2016 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Cold Process Soap. 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. omGosh Clara, I have , YET AGAIN, read this gorgeaus post over and over and over I am so grateful ro live in the same universe you do. Makerathome You pull the edge of the applicator through the surface of soap at heavy trace to get the texture and then you pour soap of a different colour at very light trace on top. Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. Ad from shop BAKEaCAKESupplies , Thanks! How long this takes depends on how hard or soft your oil formula is, how much you discount water, whether you use salt or other hardeners and whether the soap goes through gel phase or not. These sugar lace mats mostly come in smaller sizes than fondant mats and are at least as expensive. Brushing the parts that the lace didnt cover with mica might help but it wasnt really the effect I was after. Under normal circumstances I can cut within 12h. The downside is that they are quite pricey, around here at least, and the number of patterns available is limited. Thanks to you, and your genius, I know I can do just that. From shop StampsForSoapAndClay, ad by FluffyGirlDesigns 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. HomemadeHoodoo As we say in South Africa: its a pleasure! From shop HomemadeHoodoo, $12.00 Clara. Ad from shop 29ForeverSoaps Ad from shop Harbourstore Avoid using dyes that might bleed into the other colour. Titanium Dioxide If the mould is brand new and untempered the casting silicone may well create an inseparable bond with the mould. Some mats are opposite, with a pattern that is raised and leaves behind a recessed pattern. Poured the white first and textured the surface with a glue spreader, then poured the black over. I love taking something and using it in an unexpected way- the lace doily idea is perfect. Please. 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. Donc voici une []. Carnation soap stamped with a plastic doily. I have no clue how I found your blog but I am so glad I did because YOU WIN.. Also, if you use full water as per SoapCalc, the soap will enter gel phase at a lower temperature than if you do a steep water discount. Try contacting them via Messages to find out! From shop DarlingAnneTN, ad by BalticSeasideDesign Thank you so much for this tutorial! And, when buying a ready-made mat you are limited to the designs that the manufacturers have chosen. The glue applicator thingy that I did the crenellated line with is a scraper with one edge that has exactly that crenellated profile (for spreading ridges of glue with spaces inbetween). ShopMossandMagick 3 oz. Clara Lindberg is passionate about making soap. Brilliant ! turnipCo FREE shipping, ad by MtLebanonSoapCompany Distilled Water From shop WicklessBeautiesTx, ad by baphometandco left me with no energy and often in bed with cold sweats and the shakes. . ThreeLeggedDinosaur -Your soap is stunning. Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. BHClaysmith . From shop WildHeartCollectif, ad by Makerathome Do you sell these or know where to buy them. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. Original Price $22.80 Ad from shop SunnytyDE 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. It came out wonderfully. From shop SimplyHeavenPasteGB, ad by AllGreenShop Facebook and Instagram Photo of the Week (Oct. 22nd ~ 28th), DIY Crystal Soap Gift Set (with printable! If you ever want some more of that lace, Ill be happy to send it to you as a gift. Its beautiful! Lercos Can this process be used with melt and pour soaps? From shop TheSweetChaletShoppe, ad by StampsForSoapAndClay Do I Need a Business License and a Trademark? Can you tell me what I did incorrectly. (Photo courtesy of Zacil Ramirez). Thanks Kerry! i have angosturas bitters here can i use it or what did u use for scent? Such elegant looking soap! SubScrub From shop CatlettCreekSoap, ad by ShortCreekDairy All the mats I use Ive made myself and I dont know that anybody would sell mats with as much detail as this. I was wondering what brand of silicone coated paper you use and where could I purchase some. You are the lace queen!!! Reminds me of the Maja soaps in Spain but they didnt include the beautiful lace design you came up with. These are some other versions of soap made with DIY silicone texture mats. Ad from shop GlitterBeeBoutique Your lace technique is beautiful. 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. Mixing the silicone came next. I really enjoy seeing how other soapers put their own spin on a technique or idea that Ive shared. Im based in joburg., what ingredients of I need to make a doillies mold like yours? TwoWildHares From shop KraftedbyKyra, ad by BHClaysmith Being silicone theyre easy to use, make a neat imprint and come in large sizes to fit large slab moulds. ScentBlotters You could use sticky labels or whatever you have handy that prevents the silicone from ending up underneath the lace. Thanks again!! I remember seeing these plastic doilies at my MIL home. Once the soap is in the grooves you can let it rest there for a couple of days, no need to hurry. I have a question for you where did you buy the silicone? SaltBeautyWellness Unless stated otherwise, all images are original material and are copyrighted. StampsForSoapAndClay Original Price $62.95 If you used milk that may be the culprit since milk contains sugar and sugar tends to heat up. Zacil is originally from Mexico and is now the very talented and passionate soapmaker of Soap & Soap in Bochum in Germany. Id starch it to make it hard and stiff and completely flat on a flat surface. WildHeartCollectif From shop SaltBeautyWellness, ad by KraftedbyKyra You can use plastic to make impressions on your soap but you will not get the two tone effect that I have here if you use just a plastic doily. Captcha failed to load. I usually line my wooden moulds with silicone-coated baking paper and that would do well for this project too. This process is a great way to spice up your melt and pour soaps. Thank you Heidi! Yes lets hope we meet and can talk soap for a while. As the silicone slowly runs into position and releases bubbles you need to make sure that your mould is completely level. Thank you for the guide. BlackEditionDSG This was one beautifully put together post. 54 oz. I was on the soap queen site reading about it and saw your comment. From shop AllThingsHerbal, ad by diystencilca Ad from shop MyGrandmasAtticShop What a classic movie! Ad from shop SantaFeWool You will get a negative impression on the soap rather than the positive lace preplica that I have here. SantaFeWool The mat goes on the bottom of your mould and the volume of the mat takes away from the volume of your mould. If your soap shows signs of partial gel despite refrigeration something in that soap heated up a lot. Im a beginner soap maker but would hope to make anything close to what youre doing. To make sure that the soap is properly hard and doesnt stick in the grooves of the mat, you can put the soap in the freezer for a few hours before peeling off the mat. I love it. White Gardenia Fragrance Oil Thank you, Clara! Now that Ive meet you, Im a BIG fan. White soap fragranced with White Magnolia Fragrance Oilispoured on top. I live in the US and am interested on doing something like this. I love it!!! I made Lavender Lemon soap the other day it was so pretty and the smell divine. Swashbuckling soap I like that! Ill try it this weekend and definitively keep you posted. Dont have a pic handy, but its really just a flat, square disk with one side displaying that crenellated contour of the soap. I read from beginning to end. You can get it at AMT Composites in Cape Town. Ad from shop turnipCo The effect can be very pretty and if you want to incorporate a contrasting colour in this kind of design you can do it eg by dusting mica on the surface of the soap, either before pulling off the doily or after removing the doily or mat. Again thank you for sharing how you create your own designs. Well, the mat came off (with just a little bit of soap stuck in the narrowest grooves) and the result was rather pretty if I say so myself! the pattern that you see consists of concave grooves in the soap, mirroring the positive relief on the mat or doily. The silicone I use is slow-flowing and will take its time to settle into all the fine detail of the lace. Ad from shop NopaleaCreek Thank you and thank you for the kind offer! Ad from shop RootedOilCommunity RootedOilCommunity For best effect the colour contrast between the soap in the grooves and the soap you pour on top needs to be strong. From shop FluffyGirlDesigns, ad by CatlettCreekSoap The lace is such a lovely addition =), Thank you Anna-Marie Im a great fan of your soapy creations, too! The nicest thing to do with passion is to share it. By the way Zorro is my long time favorite movie and I too see Antonio Banderas (in his tight pants ) when I look at your soap!!!! Thanks! You bless the world with something to be treasured. Thank you so much for sharing Clara. Meilen is so beautiful. Ad from shop WicklessBeautiesTx From shop 3DWorldUS, ad by GriffyPrints may i ask, what might seem to some, an obvious question? i would love to watch this by video. 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. Your work is impecable and MUY lindo. I hope to be able to do this someday! Im totally in love with your lacey designs. Thank you! KraftedbyKyra Choose the options youd like for the order. If you pour at slightly thicker trace and start pouring in the middle of the mat that might also help. What does your glue applicator spreader thingy look like? Thank you so very much for sharing your technique with us! Time to place the lace in the mould. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Original Price $84.95 Ad from shop NierSiliconeMold Now that I had a mat with grooves instead of a lace with ridges and empty spaces, I could fill those grooves with one colour soap and pour soap of a different colour on top. Ad from shop diystencilca (10% off), ad by SunflowerTherapy Question how do you prevent the new pour from seeping underneath the mat? P.s. These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. From shop SasKloset, $38.80 I think its a great place to live Im from Styrian Alps in Austria same longitude nearly completely different latitude Iv got one friend in Jo-Burg and one missed for years somewhere in SA.. unfortunately different roadworks , I do look forward to your next soaps when I will take a time and get my blog on its way then Im a big step further hope our ways maybe crossing again here and thanks for your great work and passion!!! $13.45, $14.95 If fondant mats come expensive plastic doilies dont and they leave a nice imprint on soap too. Same kind of technique and principle. What type of silicone did you use? Im new in soping, Your Ideas Inspired me.l love it. From shop ShopMossandMagick, ad by BearsnBitz The soap looks stunning. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques! Feel free to share, tweet and pin to your hearts content. The way I store and wrap and transport soap, flat tops work very well. Your soap is incredibly beautiful. It was so much fun. Thank you for sharing your amazing creations!!! Thanks for getting back to me. However, I wonder if the color on top of the silicon could be erased and recolored with any other color for next soap making? Thanks! cozyandchillofficial Youll have time to mix some more if necessary. Silicone Liner for 18 Bar Mold the idea of geting soap into the grooves of the negative side is a very difficult idea to process but i would love to try this idea. 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. Thank you! Ill hope to get this product in my country. Ad from shop ShortCreekDairy Ad from shop TheSweetChaletShoppe FREE shipping, ad by SaltBeautyWellness I have a few custom mold with positive space images! Absolutely. FluffyGirlDesigns And thank you for having a teachers heart. Un saludo y gracias. Mrs Nina Ramirez Aguilar, Zacil,s beautiful mom who found the lace that I turned into a texture mat. I love Zorro too! I added some inverted stamp decor to the top of the soap so that just in case the bottom with the mat would be a disaster, I could shave it off and pretend that the inverted stamp top had been my intended top all along . Seems like you got around quite a bit . How long it takes for the silicone to set depends on the type youre using. XX. I wish you all the best for your soaping journey! congrats, and thank you! Lots of Lather Recipe Quick Mix Thank you for this excellent tip on how to make your own. I absolutely love this , its a great idea to really make a unique soap! From shop GlitterBeeBoutique, ad by WildWindFarmSoaps Ad from shop GriffyPrints Original Price $20.00 Originally from Helsingfors in Finland and now a happy resident of Somerset West, South Africa, she is soapmaker-in-chief and creative dynamo at Auntie Clara's Handcrafted Cosmetics. Even online they are pretty expensive. ROCK SHANDY SOAP?!?!?!?!? Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. absolutely beautiful! Stunning and inspirational. $20.52, $22.80 I find that most people like to use simple, basic soaps. In the US Im sure youll have lots of suppliers of mould-making silicone to choose from. cottonheart 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. Your teaching style is on par with NO ONE ELSE Laurie , from the great state of MISSOURI, USA the show me state . From shop BalticSeasideDesign, ad by NierSiliconeMold Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing your amazing talent. If youre uncertain of what quantity you should mix start small. WicklessBeautiesTx Wow, absolutely stunning! I want to be a bit more creative as well as creating something that looks more high-end and you have just inspired me! Bravo on pertaining the movie into a soap art! I just love your blog, always filled with inspiration! . From shop BAKEaCAKESupplies, ad by ShopMossandMagick MyGrandmasAtticShop 2022 Soap Queen Site Design by Emily White Designs.