wow - who knew - these are so so beautiful ! that crushed velvet effect was a wow - so many amazing techniques I had no idea could be done with soap ! I didnt even realise melt and pour soap was a thing and you are right - we have all of the Mica and moulds lol xx fabulous video thank you so much for joining in the collaboration x
Thank you so much for watching 💜💙. I had a lot of fun experimenting with all of the different techniques. And a HUGE thanks for the collaborations you host. It’s very much appreciated 😊.
I'm honestly mind-blown at how many of these techniques worked so well! Wow! Even the bloom looks great :) I found this whole video so fascinating - thank you so much for sharing :)
They all turned out great in Melt & Pour!! I really liked the first one with the satin effect and the one with the inlay. With the bloom technique, maybe put a heating pad under the mold, to keep the M&P warm and liquidy, then try the bloom again? Just a thought.
I'm just starting to make melt and pour and these are some really great, mostly easy ways to make really beautiful soap! I'm going to have to try them. I'm sure I'm going to end up making way more soap than I can possibly use. Hope my friends want soap too! The bloom may not be exactly what you were after, but it's still a beautiful bar. Thanks again for a really instructive video. I know some things NOT to do now too!
This is so awesome - the petri dish and the bloom were actually quite beautiful and exciting. Love how creative you are and the willingness to try new things and show us all along the way! Thank you!
I really liked the idea, of taking various resin techniques and transfer them to soapmaking. Very special, love it. Thanks for joyning the collab as well. Greetings Maggy Phoenix
So many great ideas! As someone who does Resin and Soap, this was delightful! You got much better results with the petri effect than I thought might be possible!
The one with when you painted the mold with mica, maybe put a thin layer of clear first see if that stops the mica coming off?. The last one definitely looked like a carnation to be thought it was beautiful. ❤️
This is really cool. My wife has wanted me to branch out from resin into soaps. Now I am really interested. Question about micas and other colorings - when using the soap, won't those colors come off on your hands and leave you looking a bit dirty?
Thanks for watching 💜💙. You should absolutely give melt and pour soap a try! With regard to colouring, if it is spread throughout the bar of soap, which is used up a little bit at a time, mostly it just washes away with the suds and you don’t even notice. If it’s on the surface of the soap, like the mica painted flowers in the video, it can be problematic (which is why I don’t recommend doing it). Of course make sure you use colouring approved for soap-making and keep your additives within the amounts recommended by the soap manufacturer.
I’m a newbie and just found your channel. I chose melt-n-pour because I didn’t really want to do the cold press just yet. I love all the colors and techniques. I wanted to keep the soaps as natural chemically wise as possible but I love all the colors and techniques. I was wondering whether the colors and all the other added extras were safe for the skin?
@@LindaIBrown Hi Linda 👋, welcome! Yes I always make sure to use skin safe additives in my melt and pour soaps. The micas and dyes I used in this video were specified to be skin safe and soap safe by the suppliers. The suppliers also listed the ingredients in the colourings so I was also able to double check this for myself. The chameleon powders were specified cosmetic grade (for use in nail polish and eye shadow) and I did a little testing myself to confirm they were soap safe (ie stable over a period of time, no bleeding, migrating, or fading). It is possible to make beautiful and colourful skin-safe soaps, but you need to do your homework ☺️. If the natural look is what you are after, then may I suggest using clays or oxides in your soaps (sourced from a reputable soap or cosmetic supplier, and specifically indicated as skin and soap safe). Thank you for your question and for realising the importance of checking the facts before you dive in. I wish all beginners were as diligent as you 💜💙
Hi @@LindaIBrown , great question! Here is a blog article from the company I purchase my soap supplies from. I hope you find it helpful 💜💙. blog.aussiesoapsupplies.com.au/index.php/ingredients/colours-pigments-vs-dyes/
This came up on my feed after I made soaps for mum yesterday. Not to be weird, but are you from WA? All of your supplies look like the ones I got from Aussie Candle Supplies. I mean, the Diggers Isopropyl Alcohol probably came from Bunnies, of course! 🤣
You’ve got a good eye 😉. I’m from Brissie (though I have lived in WA). The supplies are from Aussie Soap Supplies (also in WA) and yes, the Diggers is from Bunnings 💜💙
@@sarah-Jesusfollower Yes colour changing (aka chameleon, colour-shift, duotone) micas are available on Amazon. Be sure to choose one that is cosmetic grade (skin safe) and safe for soap. If it doesn’t specify then I’d avoid those listings. Don’t forget to check the reviews, they can tell you pretty quick if a product is not as described 💜💙
I've tried a few if these techniques. I can't get the bottom layer to NOT seep down the sides. It's like the clear shrink is in the few hrs. Any suggestions to avoid this?
@@sarah-Jesusfollower Hi Sarah 👋. Happy to help but I’m not quite sure what your problem is? Is your black layer seeping down the side of your clear layer?
Ah ok, the best way to avoid this is to make sure the sides of your soap mould don’t separate from the soap while you’re working on the first layer. When removing the plastic wrap, hold the mould from the bottom (with your fingers pressing the walls of your mould firmly against the soap), while you gently pull the wrap away. If you don’t break the seal between the soap and the mould, then the second layer of soap won’t be able to seep through. If seepage does occur, you can use a dry cloth to buff off small amounts of soap around the edges that shouldn’t be there, or alternatively, if there is too much seepage, just use a knife to slice a small sliver off the soap for a cleaner edge.
@thedancingsoapdish it's actually the technique of the embossing. I wish I could post a picture to show you. The seepage was on all sides, so it's LOOKS like it is supposed to be this way..
@@RedTrish Filling a mould placed on a set of kitchen scales with water will give you a rough idea of its volume (it’s not an exact science as water and soap do not weigh the same). For the large, geometric moulds, I personally like to decide beforehand what size soap I want (eg 50g/80g/100g for small, medium or large soap bars) and measure accordingly. I also add a little extra (say 10%) for wastage.
Great question! If you spray alcohol onto a dry layer of mica and then pour hot soap base on top, the mica will lift and mix into the liquid soap rather than adhering to the bottom layer of soap. It ruins the effect. So when doing these techniques I deliberately don’t spray alcohol between layers 💜💙
wow - who knew - these are so so beautiful ! that crushed velvet effect was a wow - so many amazing techniques I had no idea could be done with soap ! I didnt even realise melt and pour soap was a thing and you are right - we have all of the Mica and moulds lol xx fabulous video thank you so much for joining in the collaboration x
Thank you so much for watching 💜💙. I had a lot of fun experimenting with all of the different techniques. And a HUGE thanks for the collaborations you host. It’s very much appreciated 😊.
I'm honestly mind-blown at how many of these techniques worked so well! Wow! Even the bloom looks great :) I found this whole video so fascinating - thank you so much for sharing :)
Thanks so much for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it 💜💙
I LOVE the petri and the bloom! Gorgeous mishaps! I'll try them! Love your teaching way!
Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it ☺️
This video is one of the best tutorial videos I've ever seen! My deepest appreciation for sharing these techniques!!!!
@@hellionchik you’re welcome 💙💜. Thanks for watching 🙂
I've watched a LOT of soapmaking videos and this is the best one I have ever seen! Clear, concise, and creative - the holy trio of how to videos.
Wow, thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it 💜💙
They all turned out great in Melt & Pour!! I really liked the first one with the satin effect and the one with the inlay. With the bloom technique, maybe put a heating pad under the mold, to keep the M&P warm and liquidy, then try the bloom again? Just a thought.
Thanks for the idea 💡. A heating pad sounds great 💜💙
This is the video!!! I am OBSESSED!!!!
I'm just starting to make melt and pour and these are some really great, mostly easy ways to make really beautiful soap! I'm going to have to try them. I'm sure I'm going to end up making way more soap than I can possibly use. Hope my friends want soap too! The bloom may not be exactly what you were after, but it's still a beautiful bar. Thanks again for a really instructive video. I know some things NOT to do now too!
@@patsmith4706 Thanks for watching! Have fun making your soap 💜💙
This is so awesome - the petri dish and the bloom were actually quite beautiful and exciting. Love how creative you are and the willingness to try new things and show us all along the way! Thank you!
Thanks for watching! 💜💙
These are gorgeous and even though the last two didn’t turn out how you wanted these two are my favourites. They all look fabulous
Thank you so much 💜💙
Your video is brilliant! It was fadcjnating to watch....and you've opened a new world for me and I love.....I was hooked!❤
Wow, thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it 💜💙
I really liked the idea, of taking various resin techniques and transfer them to soapmaking. Very special, love it. Thanks for joyning the collab as well. Greetings Maggy Phoenix
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks 🙏🏻
So many great ideas! As someone who does Resin and Soap, this was delightful! You got much better results with the petri effect than I thought might be possible!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it 💜💙
These all turned out amazing. Definitely thinking i may have to try a few of them
Amazing work 🤩Loving the bee one 😍
Thank you so much 😀
Amazing video!
The one with when you painted the mold with mica, maybe put a thin layer of clear first see if that stops the mica coming off?. The last one definitely looked like a carnation to be thought it was beautiful. ❤️
@@emmahowells8334 That’s a great idea Emma 👍🏻. Thanks for watching 💜💙
@@thedancingsoapdish You're very welcome, love your channel always watching. ❤💙
When using the micas, would it not help make it stick by spraying with alcohol? I often see soap makers use alcohol to make things adhere better?
Beautiful soaps using this technique.
Many thanks 🙏🏻
Where you buy the round pink flats mould please...
@@jjalonso1974 I made it myself, but if you search online for 'silicone inlays' you may find something similar.
Very very impressive. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for watching 💜💙
Loved all these❣️❣️
@@patriciadalton9725 thank you so much 💜💙
Awesome soaps using reain pour techniques 😍😍
Thanks so much 💜💙
This is really cool. My wife has wanted me to branch out from resin into soaps. Now I am really interested. Question about micas and other colorings - when using the soap, won't those colors come off on your hands and leave you looking a bit dirty?
Thanks for watching 💜💙. You should absolutely give melt and pour soap a try! With regard to colouring, if it is spread throughout the bar of soap, which is used up a little bit at a time, mostly it just washes away with the suds and you don’t even notice. If it’s on the surface of the soap, like the mica painted flowers in the video, it can be problematic (which is why I don’t recommend doing it). Of course make sure you use colouring approved for soap-making and keep your additives within the amounts recommended by the soap manufacturer.
Love this thank you. I wonder if we put a clear over the holographic one to keep the impression. I might just give it a try 😉
@@lisakohlberg1502 thanks Lisa 💜💙. Great idea - let me know how you go!
Wow it's beautiful
Thank you! 💜💙
I want the glass container❤
The video description contains links to where you can purchase them 😉
I’m a newbie and just found your channel. I chose melt-n-pour because I didn’t really want to do the cold press just yet. I love all the colors and techniques. I wanted to keep the soaps as natural chemically wise as possible but I love all the colors and techniques. I was wondering whether the colors and all the other added extras were safe for the skin?
@@LindaIBrown Hi Linda 👋, welcome! Yes I always make sure to use skin safe additives in my melt and pour soaps. The micas and dyes I used in this video were specified to be skin safe and soap safe by the suppliers. The suppliers also listed the ingredients in the colourings so I was also able to double check this for myself. The chameleon powders were specified cosmetic grade (for use in nail polish and eye shadow) and I did a little testing myself to confirm they were soap safe (ie stable over a period of time, no bleeding, migrating, or fading). It is possible to make beautiful and colourful skin-safe soaps, but you need to do your homework ☺️.
If the natural look is what you are after, then may I suggest using clays or oxides in your soaps (sourced from a reputable soap or cosmetic supplier, and specifically indicated as skin and soap safe).
Thank you for your question and for realising the importance of checking the facts before you dive in. I wish all beginners were as diligent as you 💜💙
@@thedancingsoapdish thank you for your response
What is the difference between pigments and dyes and are they skin safe?
Hi @@LindaIBrown , great question! Here is a blog article from the company I purchase my soap supplies from. I hope you find it helpful 💜💙. blog.aussiesoapsupplies.com.au/index.php/ingredients/colours-pigments-vs-dyes/
This came up on my feed after I made soaps for mum yesterday. Not to be weird, but are you from WA? All of your supplies look like the ones I got from Aussie Candle Supplies. I mean, the Diggers Isopropyl Alcohol probably came from Bunnies, of course! 🤣
You’ve got a good eye 😉. I’m from Brissie (though I have lived in WA). The supplies are from Aussie Soap Supplies (also in WA) and yes, the Diggers is from Bunnings 💜💙
Where did you find the bee silicone inlay?
I actually made that myself 💜💙
Doesn't the mica stain your skin when use the soap?
No it washes away with the soap suds 👍🏻
I'm in the US. Do you think Amazon would have the color changing mica?
@@sarah-Jesusfollower Yes colour changing (aka chameleon, colour-shift, duotone) micas are available on Amazon. Be sure to choose one that is cosmetic grade (skin safe) and safe for soap. If it doesn’t specify then I’d avoid those listings. Don’t forget to check the reviews, they can tell you pretty quick if a product is not as described 💜💙
@@thedancingsoapdish thank you...I'm a new subscriber
@@sarah-Jesusfollower welcome 💜💙. Thanks for subscribing ☺️
I've tried a few if these techniques. I can't get the bottom layer to NOT seep down the sides. It's like the clear shrink is in the few hrs. Any suggestions to avoid this?
@@sarah-Jesusfollower Hi Sarah 👋. Happy to help but I’m not quite sure what your problem is? Is your black layer seeping down the side of your clear layer?
@@thedancingsoapdish yes.. that lol
Ah ok, the best way to avoid this is to make sure the sides of your soap mould don’t separate from the soap while you’re working on the first layer.
When removing the plastic wrap, hold the mould from the bottom (with your fingers pressing the walls of your mould firmly against the soap), while you gently pull the wrap away. If you don’t break the seal between the soap and the mould, then the second layer of soap won’t be able to seep through.
If seepage does occur, you can use a dry cloth to buff off small amounts of soap around the edges that shouldn’t be there, or alternatively, if there is too much seepage, just use a knife to slice a small sliver off the soap for a cleaner edge.
@thedancingsoapdish it's actually the technique of the embossing. I wish I could post a picture to show you. The seepage was on all sides, so it's LOOKS like it is supposed to be this way..
@@sarah-Jesusfollower Maybe pour some more clear to seal around the first layer before pouring the black?
R these mica colours safe on skin
Yes, the micas and chameleon powders I use are advertised as skin safe.
Where you bay de blue mould.. please
You can get it on Amazon, I’ve added a link in the description 💜💙
Do these colour come on skin..
No, they wash away with the soap suds 👍🏻
Which soap base u use n clrs
@@Ahs-sheikh-official Stephenson Crystal ST 👍🏻
How do you know how much soap base to use 😀
@@RedTrish Filling a mould placed on a set of kitchen scales with water will give you a rough idea of its volume (it’s not an exact science as water and soap do not weigh the same). For the large, geometric moulds, I personally like to decide beforehand what size soap I want (eg 50g/80g/100g for small, medium or large soap bars) and measure accordingly. I also add a little extra (say 10%) for wastage.
@@thedancingsoapdish thank you so much that’s really helpful 💖
Don't use too much black soap base, doesn't look good.
This video is about showcasing these techniques, and black offers the best contrast to show them off 💜💙
When using the micas, would it not help make it stick by spraying with alcohol? I often see soap makers use alcohol to make things adhere better?
Great question! If you spray alcohol onto a dry layer of mica and then pour hot soap base on top, the mica will lift and mix into the liquid soap rather than adhering to the bottom layer of soap. It ruins the effect. So when doing these techniques I deliberately don’t spray alcohol between layers 💜💙
@@thedancingsoapdish great to know. Thank you! 🤔😀