AnnieD Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I have started experimenting with dry brushing mica dust on top of some of my soaps. Here is an example of what I did the other night.I had read one method of doing this was to spritz the top of the soap with hairspray, then apply the mica dust, then spritz with hairspray again. This seemed to work okay, and I know the mica will wash off with the first wash or two. But on one of my soaps (it had a less detailed design), I could see the dried hairspray.Anyone know a better method to dry brush and fix the mica dust on the soap?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I dry brushed mica on soaps that I made for my daughter's baby shower and then just wrapped in plastic wrap, hit each with a heat gun and the mica stayed beautifully. I never heard of the hairspray method before and not sure of any other methods... I will be watching this thread too! Sorry I wasn't any help here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I would not use hairspray on the soap. I burnish the soap top sometimes with mica, and rub it gently with a soft cloth, it sticks very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieD Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 Thanks! I might try rubbing it with the soft cloth idea. Last night I made some more and just basically used my finger to color it (I have a stencil brush I use dry, but it seems like it might mar the finish on the soap and take away some of the detail). On advice of another, I spritzed with alcohol afterward. I used one of the soaps this morning and of course the mica washed off, but it looked pretty all wrapped up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 You could try putting alcohol in a mister bottle and spray mist the soap top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieD Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 I did that on my last batch, Candybee, and it seemed to work real well. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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