ADSoy Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Does anyone know the technique for making gift soaps that are permantently imaged? They're sometimes referred to as "Forever Soaps". The image is somehow adhered to the top of the soap bar and will not wash off and will last the life of the soap bar. I realize that I could just use a clear waterproof sealer or polymer but that just doesn't seem too safe for skin. The images on the soaps that I've seen are very thin so I'm assuming they're decals. There is no evidence of brush marks or an edge where a sealer has been applied. One company says the technique is patented but then there are 3 companies that I know of that make it - so what's up with that?I was wondering if there is any natural ingredient used in soap or candlemaking that might be the secret.Any help is appreciated!Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 The only one that I know of that you can do at home is take a picture, laminate it, and place it in the middle of clear M&P. As far as what you are talking about I am sure that is left for the commercial soap makers.HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I've heard of people using the water slide/soap paper, then putting a layer of wax over the top of it... http://www.decalpaper.com/soap.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADSoy Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Thanks you guys. I've tried both of the methods mentioned but neither give the results I'm looking for. Oh well, guess I'll have to leave the secret to the big guys and come up with my own. Thanks again. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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