Primrose, how disappointing when the micas don't do what you expected or hoped. But Kudos for making the efforts.
My entry will probably not happen either. I worked on my concept design, revised it and actually started some of the components, but things went awry two days ago with some of my plans. The soap batter wasn't co-operating at all, so I went another direction and just used it for other soap. As it turns out, I could still use some of it, as my plan includes mosaic pieces and some came out usable. But I'd still have to put it together today & there's no way I could get it cut in time.
I may finish it anyway, or not. I am just not sure at this point.