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For
centuries, plain bars were adorned using design-embossed metal stamps. But
metal stamps are relatively expensive, putting them beyond the reach of
the ordinary home soap maker. Milky Way Molds has created an inexpensive
and exciting new stamping alternative using modern resin. This rock-hard,
durable resin produces beautiful soap stamps at a fraction of metal's
cost. Each stamp
consists of a resin design glued to the end of a 3 inch long hardwood
"handle." Designs are easily embossed into soap using a 2-step
process: first, center the resin image on the bar; second, lightly tap the
end of the wooden handle with a hammer or mallet. Aside from packaging,
there's no better way to dress up a bar of soap! Each stamp
comes in a white gift box; "Care and Feeding" instructions and
design tips.
Idea: Saturate
an ink pad with food coloring or your favorite soap colorant, then ink the
soap stamp. Tap the stamp into soap. The dye creates a lovely
"background" and adds an extra dimension to the stamped image. To create an impression in soap, center the
image end of the stamp on the soap then lightly tap the wooden end of the
stamp with a hammer 2 to 3 times. A regular hammer works well, but wooden
or rubber mallets are gentler on the wood. Practice on scrap soap to get
comfortable with the process. A flat soap surface allows for even,
consistent images. You don't need to stamp too deep- about 1/8 inch is
plenty. The deeper the impression, the more soap is displaced, which can
warp the outer edges of the bar. Smaller bars can be stamped to a lesser
depth to avoid warping or breakage. Depending upon the formulation of your soap,
the soap may be ready for stamping as soon as it's un-molded. Softer
and/or super-fatted soaps may require a few days of aging. The soap should
not stick to the stamp; if it does, the soap needs to harden a bit. Stamped designs show up best on colored
bars. White soap reflects light, resulting in less contrast between shadow
and light in the image. One way to create contrast in a white bar is to
dip the stamp in dye, following the instructions given two paragraphs
below. Milky Way soap stamps work in cold-process
as well as melt and pour soaps. Melt and pour soap base tends to be firmer
and more brittle than cold-process soap, and the stamps may consequently
require an extra tap or two to register a satisfactory image. If you wish
to soften the M&P soap base, add 1-2 ounces water to each pound of
base. The stamped images in this softer soap display a smoother, more
polished finish. After stamping, age the bars a few days to allow for
evaporation of excess water. A simple, beautiful way to add even more
visual contrast to the stamped image is through the use of dyes. Purchase
un-inked stamp pads at any office supply store, then ink the pads using
ordinary liquid food coloring or your favorite FD&C dye. Press the
soap stamp into the pad enough to obtain a light, uniform coating of dye.
Now tap the image into the soap. If you're using powdered dyes, try
experimenting with different dye saturations for varying degrees of
contrast. After use, clean the stamps using a brush and water. Dry thoroughly before storing. All stamps copyright 2000 by Catherine Failor. All rights reserved.
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These lovely, unique stamps are suitable for both
cold-process as well as melt and pour soaps. See below for complete
directions. More Soap Stamps on the 
- 18 pt.
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18 pt.
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