Omar stamps in the house!

[doriettefarm]

Just wanted to share a pic of my new soap stamps. They arrived today from Spain and were handmade by the fabulous Omar Lopez. He even made a custom stamp with our farm logo (bottom right) and shipped everything about 5 days after the order was placed. I'm super-happy with the finished goods and quick turnaround time, big thumbs up for Omar! This weekend is sure to be a soap-stamping frenzy so stay tuned for more pics.

 

[dibbles]

Those look great. I love the custom stamp of your logo. Can't wait to see pics.

 

[Judiraz]

I had mine shipped to my work address and I was off today. Now I can't wait to get to work!! Gonna be soapin' going on at my house this weelend.

 

[doriettefarm]

Judi - I was thinking about you when I posted and wondered if your stamps arrived yet. Bet you'll have them tomorrow and we'll both be posting lots of stamped soap pics soon! I've got 2 fresh batches ready to unmold and slice (probably tomorrow) so they will be my first victims, muwahaha!

 

[KristaMarie]

Those are awesome!

 

[traderbren]

They look wonderful! Now I'm thinking I need a stamp..

*grumbles something about soapmaking supposed to save money and wanders off to find a man named Omar who makes stamps...*

 

[doriettefarm]

You definitely need a stamp! I could drool over his blog for hours, top-notch craftsmanship in soaps and stamps (http://elomar-pasitoapasito.blogspot.com/).

 

[snappyllama]

Those are nice! You'll have to post pictures once you get a chance to use them.

 

[cmzaha]

Those are fabulous. Love your Farm Logo stamp. Might have to break down and get a couple from him

 

[jules92207]

Oh I love them!!! Love Omar's work so much.

 

[doriettefarm]

I just stamped the crap outta my Sept SMF Challenge soap, ha ha! Since it was pumpkin scented and Halloween-ish I thought the kitty & moon stamp was most appropriate

 

[jules92207]

I LOVE that kitty and moon stamp. I admit after reading this post last night I went to his website and started making a new wish list, that one is on it.

 

[navigator9]

He really does beautiful work, and he's so nice to do business with.

 

[BlackDog]

These are wonderful! The cat/moon one is especially adorable and I'm not even a cat person! Perfect just in time for Halloween

 

[Dana89]

Those are gorgeous and look like they will last forever!

 

[doriettefarm]

I discovered the kitty & moon stamp is the perfect shape for a 2lb tall skinny mold! Anyone have tips for applying mica to the stamped area (where are you seven)? I just used a small paint brush and dry-brushed the mica on but there's probably some trick that I'm missing.

 

[songwind]

They look wonderful! Now I'm thinking I need a stamp..

*grumbles something about soapmaking supposed to save money and wanders off to find a man named Omar who makes stamps...*

This is what I used to think about traditional shaving.

I got a very nice acrylic one from an Etsy vendor. I'm pretty happy with my purchase.

 

[Judiraz]

Just got mine today. Wish I had ordered more!

 

[doriettefarm]

Judi - you obviously have more self-control than I do!

 

[dibbles]

I discovered the kitty & moon stamp is the perfect shape for a 2lb tall skinny mold! Anyone have tips for applying mica to the stamped area (where are you seven)? I just used a small paint brush and dry-brushed the mica on but there's probably some trick that I'm missing.

I've seen people put a dusting of mica on a plate (or something) and then dip the stamp into it. I can't remember if the stamp was sprayed first with alcohol, but spraying alcohol on a tissue or cloth, or dipping a qtip in it will (in theory) can be used to remove the excess mica from your soap. I'm sure there is a youtube video out there. It might have been one of Amy Warden's and I think she was stamping pumpkins.

The soaps you did look so cute with the kitty on it.