TheWickedWick Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I will be making a Magnolia/Gardenia flower for a special order and need some suggestions on how to make it look a little more special than just simply pouring white m&p into the mold and calling it a day. It's just the flower head..no leaves or stems. I thought of soap paints but do not especially like the look. I was thinking of adding some sparkle to the petal tips but do not know how to accomplish that. Would you brush mica powder on the tips with a paintbrush or would that just rub off? Not sure what to do but would like to make it look special.Any ideas appreciated.ThanksKaren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeneyedney Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 not sure how well it will work but maybe put tiny amount of color on a toothpick and run it thru the petals for a little color. linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietgirl2004 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Dry brush it with mica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 (edited) How about some smallish leaf green chunks in the soap with a yellow chunk in the center. Or you could toss some colored shavings into the mold.If you want just a little texture you can use dried parsley or basil leaves for green flecks. I've used dried basil before and it looks nice and keeps its green color. Edited February 18, 2010 by Candybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeAnna_EC Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 i brush my cupcake soaps with mica and it looks wonderful, and it sticks really well.I have a very detailed flower mold, if i dont want a solid color on the tips of the petals, i pour a color into the mold, let it set for about a minute then pour the excess out let it dry spray with alcohol then fill with my main color.you can even try "painting" with melted soap, melt a small amount color it, then dab it into your mold with a paintbrush, spray it with alcohol then pour your main coloranother technique is to pour the colored in a thin layer and then "scratch" out with a tooth pick desired lines or "veins" in the petal, spray with alcohol then pour your main color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWickedWick Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Thanks guys...when my mold comes I'll try these various techniques...I'm leaning towards lightly brushing with a gold mica. I also like the lightly colored tips and veining idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfcat Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I think using a little bit of clear base with soap glitter or pearlescent color(before pouring the white) on tips to give it a dew touched look would be pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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