I don't know if anyone has asked this. But not only is this a great video I also love the look of your soap. I am just starting out, having fun and wondered if you could show us how you do the swirls? Thanks and I'm gonna make a stamp soon.
I think using glycerine mixed with alcohol ( say in the ratio of 1:3 i.e. glycerine 1 and alcohol 3) and applying it to the stamp just before stamping, would do away with the cleaning part ( if required ) of the stamped grove.
So far, my stamping efforts are causing my roughly 9-day-old castile soap to squish out from under the pressure or tapping. And the edges of the spread parts crack. I first tried at about day 4 when it seemed to be starting to saponify and solidify (still very tacky), but the soap squished even more then.
Hi Jennifer! Have you tried waiting longer during the curing of your soap before you stamp them? It may help prevent the squishy part from happening as your soap may be harder by then. I often wait 2 - 3 weeks after making the soap. Of course, you may need to use a small mallet to "hammer" your stamp into the soap as it may be too hard to push by hand. Another thing to watch out for it to avoid moving the stamp side to side when pushing down and to try for a very steady and straight downward push. I hope this helps!
Thank you for the tips, tatisoap! I've noticed that 90 degree cuts may make a better impression, and I think I need to try both softer and harder plus different recipes. Softer may be what I need because I successfully stamped the bottom still-green part of one bar, but I've also seen people stamp what appear to be fully cured bars. Regarding the recipe, I started with 100% olive oil castile which may have been part of the problem. Also, I suspect that shallower stamps would be better than what I've been using so far. Perhaps 2 mm max.
I haven't done all of the testing I had in mind, but waiting longer does seem to be the way to go, at least for pure olive oil soap. I also agree with you that taps with a mallet are better than pushing by hand which can be harder to control.
Hi, I made the stamp myself, as I described in the video. I know there are companies out there that do custom stamps depending on where you live. You'd have to look them up online.
Yes, this is cold process soap. I usually stamp the soaps when they are still relatively soft. I'm not sure that it would be easy to do with melt and pour as it is already quite firm when it sets up.
I made one of these but mine isnt leaving a deep enough impression. I dont think I carved deep enough even though the stamp looks like it should be deep enough
Wanda McIntosh I had a similar problem with the first stamp I made and I found that even though the stamp lines seemed deep enough, they were too thin so that I could barely see the impression in the soap. I made the second stamp with wider lines and it seemed to work better.
Thank you Lady! I just watched a video on making a mold with clay. Your soap idea is MUCH easier. I appreciate you sharing it. Blessings to you!
I don't know if anyone has asked this. But not only is this a great video I also love the look of your soap. I am just starting out, having fun and wondered if you could show us how you do the swirls? Thanks and I'm gonna make a stamp soon.
What a great idea. Thank you! I love your stamp it gives such a finishing touch!
van you make a video on how you made it thanks
im going to try using some old nail acrylic and monomer that i have...hopefully it works.
Great idea!!! I will have to try this when I get my design finished. Thank you for sharing.
You're very welcome. Thanks.
A video is appreciated. Thanks
I think using glycerine mixed with alcohol ( say in the ratio of 1:3 i.e. glycerine 1 and alcohol 3) and applying it to the stamp just before stamping, would do away with the cleaning part ( if required ) of the stamped grove.
Good idea. Certainly the alcohol does help to keep the soap from sticking to the stamp.
Made me one 6 months ago great video!!
Thanks!
love your tip!
going to try it!
So far, my stamping efforts are causing my roughly 9-day-old castile soap to squish out from under the pressure or tapping. And the edges of the spread parts crack. I first tried at about day 4 when it seemed to be starting to saponify and solidify (still very tacky), but the soap squished even more then.
Hi Jennifer! Have you tried waiting longer during the curing of your soap before you stamp them? It may help prevent the squishy part from happening as your soap may be harder by then. I often wait 2 - 3 weeks after making the soap. Of course, you may need to use a small mallet to "hammer" your stamp into the soap as it may be too hard to push by hand. Another thing to watch out for it to avoid moving the stamp side to side when pushing down and to try for a very steady and straight downward push. I hope this helps!
Thank you for the tips, tatisoap! I've noticed that 90 degree cuts may make a better impression, and I think I need to try both softer and harder plus different recipes. Softer may be what I need because I successfully stamped the bottom still-green part of one bar, but I've also seen people stamp what appear to be fully cured bars. Regarding the recipe, I started with 100% olive oil castile which may have been part of the problem. Also, I suspect that shallower stamps would be better than what I've been using so far. Perhaps 2 mm max.
I haven't done all of the testing I had in mind, but waiting longer does seem to be the way to go, at least for pure olive oil soap. I also agree with you that taps with a mallet are better than pushing by hand which can be harder to control.
Can you do a video showing us how you do it instead of you just telling us?
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The question I have is, where do you get the stamp? How can I get a stamp with my logo?????
Hi, I made the stamp myself, as I described in the video. I know there are companies out there that do custom stamps depending on where you live. You'd have to look them up online.
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Is this cold processed soap? Does your process work for Melt & Pour/ RSVP
Yes, this is cold process soap. I usually stamp the soaps when they are still relatively soft. I'm not sure that it would be easy to do with melt and pour as it is already quite firm when it sets up.
I made one of these but mine isnt leaving a deep enough impression. I dont think I carved deep enough even though the stamp looks like it should be deep enough
Wanda McIntosh I had a similar problem with the first stamp I made and I found that even though the stamp lines seemed deep enough, they were too thin so that I could barely see the impression in the soap. I made the second stamp with wider lines and it seemed to work better.
Where i get this
Thanks for the tutorial!
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Awesome video! Thank You.
You're very welcome!
I want to purchase some to sell for me I want to no the one that sells the most which one that is popular and how much would my box be
great instructions.
Thank you!
Great and informative.Thanks.
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