Sunday, April 14, 2013

Week 3 of Amy's Soap Challenge - Mica Swirled Tops

Well it's now week 3 of Amy's Soap Challenge, this week we have Mica Swirled Tops,I love all these lovely new techniques Amy has found for us.  

This is another new technique for me and I really love the look the Mica gives on top of the soap, it's just so pretty.

I fragranced this soap with Sandalwood and Lavender essential oils, so I wanted it to look rich and luxurious.

For my colors I used New Gold Mica, I'm really happy with how it turned out on top of the soap, but not so happy with the color it gave in the centre, it looks like a pale yellow and I was really hoping the gold would show up more.

The darker color is Umber Mica and this came out really well, it doesn't show so much here, but you can see a bit of sparkle in this darker soap layer.  OK ladies, I can't wait to see all the beautiful goodies you have made this week:)  Thank you Amy for another great challenge.

30 comments:

  1. Very pretty!! I'm loving the mica line and the layers are simply fabulous. Excellent job!

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  2. Thank you Dana:) I'm loving how the mica lines look too Shannon, Mica is so pretty, I'm so glad you like it:)

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  3. Your mica swirls turned out great, such a beautiful soap!

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  4. It looks so luxurious,Jan!
    Lovely EOs combination!

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  5. Gorgeous soap! I love the mica swirls on top.

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  6. Absolutely gorgeous. I love your colour choices and the mica line inside is a wonderful touch.

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  7. Beautiful top, I love both colours you chose for top!

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  8. Beautiful! Great mica swirl!

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  9. I love the color combo!

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  10. Lovely! I like the gold layer...It looks like cake :)

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  11. Absolutely gorgeous, love it :)

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  12. Oh my heavens! The Loveliness! Your mica swirls are fantastic!

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  13. Thank you Simple Pleasures:) Thanks Natalia, I was hoping for a luxurious look, so I'm glad it came out, I love Sandalwood & Lavender too:)

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  14. Thanks so much Jenny, Lindalu and Diva Soap, it's much appreciated:)

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  15. What a gorgeous soap and I Love your stamp!! :)

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  16. So nice luxurious and beautiful!

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  17. Looks beautiful and very creamy! Love it!

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  18. I love your layers and the color choice - just beautiful !

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  19. Thank you Mountain Scentaments:) Thanks Suzy, I had hoped the yellow would have showed a bit more of the gold mica, but at least the yellow and bronze go well together:)

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  20. Oh that is beautiful! I also love the name you stamp on your soaps now.

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  21. So beautiful! I love the Umber and the gold top and the pencil line and the complimentary colors are lovely :)

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  22. Thank you ladies:) the Umber mica looks nice Kim, but I've just discovered that it bleeds quite a lot when you use it:(

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  23. I love the color combo you chose, Jan! The darker burgandy really pops against the lighter soap. Your mica swirls are fantastic!!

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  24. Thanks so much Amy:) I was lucky that the swirls came out, because my soap was setting up way too quickly, I'll have to be a lot faster next time LOL.

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  25. I think it came out lovely a touch of vintage.
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  26. I have come here and read. may be useful and continued success

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