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Stamped Soap
For this technique try to find an opaque
soap (not glycerin) which has no writing on it. I used a small
hotel soap but this can be done on any size soap.
Select a stamp image that will fit on
your soap. I used Stamp Zia's small Nautilus Shell. Stamp it
onto white tissue paper and then color with a dry medium (i.e.
chalks, pencils, etc.). Cut out the image leaving 1/8" around
the edge and spray with sealant (I used Krylon Crystal Clear).
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Stamp Artist - Martha Myers |
Stamp Artist - Martha Myers |
Next lay the image on top of the soap. Paint over the entire
image with clear varnish to adhere it to the soap (I used Grumbacher's
Clear Picture Varnish which seemed to work fine). You can stop
at this step if you never plan to use the soap (i.e. if it's
for decorative purposes only). However, to really seal it, you
need to complete the next step.
Finally melt clear paraffin wax (the kind used in canning) in
the top of a double boiler according to the directions. When
the wax is melted, carefully "paint" a thin layer across
the top of your stamped image on the soap. You need to
work quickly as the wax hardens almost instantly. |
If the wax
is too thick it will "cloud" up your image making it
difficult to see and you'll have to rub off the excess wax. When
the wax is dry, you can smooth out the edges by rubbing along
them with your thumb (use rubber gloves for this step). Voila!
Stamped Soap!
(*note: Both the varnish and wax leave sticky residue on brushes.
To clean them, try using either "Goo Off" or "Goo
Gone". After working it into the brush with your fingers,
rinse them with water and then wash again with soap and water.
I've never had any problem getting my brushes clean and
soft again when I've cleaned them this way). |
Stamp Artist - Martha Myers |
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Credits - "Sm Nautilus Shell", "Sm Ginkgo Leaf",
"Sm Rectangle Collage" - Stamp Zia |
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