Seems so lol I tried a few of them a few weeks ago. They were in storage and forgot about them. Worked just as well as day one. Did it all in the name of science and experimentation. Lol
Hey Echo, I just found your channel and I am Canadian, too! Why did you stop making nail videos? I am enjoying your content now that I have found it looking for sharpie nail art (I am very late to this trend). I was wondering if you ever visit Aliexpress for decorations for nails or glitter.
Hi Michael, life got a little busy so I haven't had time to make anymore videos 😔 I have not used aliexpress yet, was going to try them for packaging though for my soap business but haven't been brave enough to do so lol
@@echomckelvie I hope busy in a good way. Thank you for replying and for leaving the content you made up. The one thing with Aliexpress is that their shipping times are soooooo long. However, for things like rhinestones or nail sequins that are things you need on an ongoing basis they are pretty good, their selection is vast and the prices are good. Also, for the uv/led lamps you find the same ones on Amazon for more than double. So, I guess it really depends on what you need and when you need it and whether you think the product you is reliable and safe from that seller. I mean, for instance, that at first I was very dubious about gel nail polish, but then after two or three years and international selling you see them same seller and people on RU-vid and other places using them you have to think those brand are not causing people harm. Sorry, I'm rambling now. Good luck with everything you have going on.
It depends on the fragrance itself. I have soap that I made 3 years ago that smell like it was made yesterday. With that being said I have had some where the sent has faded in no time and some that developed dos.
The first one I didn't spread it very well lol. I used an old rewards card to work with the silicone. I used painters tape to mark off the areas that I didn't want silicone on. I am still using that mold, the small cheap hinges are falling apart but the rest is still in perfect condition. Next one is going to be better wood and piano hinges to make it stronger and more even.
Echo McKelvie i really really wish you do a video on the second one that you are planning to do please. I was worried that the silicone will peel? No peeling? Thanks
No peeling at all! It's stuck on so good! I think because the wood is porus it allows it to stick so well. Once I get it made I will do a video. Its my shops busy season right now so hopefully will get it built soon.
I am new to soapmaking and took a class where the teacher had us use the heat transfer method. Thank you for demonstrating it. My question is, what is the type/brand of red pouring/mixing bowls you are using? What are they made of? I haven't bought my own supplies yet and any advice is welcome.
The brand is Betty Crocker, I picked it up at my local dollar store a few years ago. I haven't been able to find them since though. The plastic is heavy duty.
Hi, I live in small town in Alberta, and it's to hard to find some product for the gel manicure, where I can buy the glitter and is it have to be gel glitter? Thanks
You can use some craft glitter, as long as it's solvent resistant it will work just fine. I'm in small town rural Alberta too 😊 Sandy is in the US but her glitter is amazing and inexpensive. You can find her on Facebook.
hi echo i've used your method twice already but only made 3 batches so one melting in microwave my question is what difference does it make in the soap if any? thank you this makes it so much easier
Hi Ruth, it doesn't make any difference to the soap at all. It just drastically cuts down the prep time 😊 so instead of waiting for everything to cool and trying to time your soap making, you can just get right to it. Very little waiting 😊
That would be personal preference, I don't personally only because it doesn't matter to me if it goes full gel or not. You could for sure but use caution if using milk or high sugar additives so it doesn't over heat 😊
Hi there so glad I found you ! What is this structure gel for . I bought the gelish foundation and top coat . Is the structure gel stronger, I’m new on all this gel stuff. And tiered of going back and fourth to the salons. I just need your wonderful help thanks . .. oh I don’t want to spend a fortune on expensive gel colors that work with the lamp . Any suggestions please , thank you .
The structure gel is just to help add a little extra structure to the nail but still have the ability to just soak it off like gel polish 😊 I have mixed all sorts of glitter, pigments and micas into mine to create new and fun designs.
WOWWWWW yours is the first heat transfer video i watched im a newbie you got me at hello this is the first soap i will try i too am from canada montreal actually sooo questions.... did you make the soap boxes if so how please and can you share your recipe for this? thanks
That was a great tutorial love how you explained of why the alcohol needs to be the 91% none of the other nail tutorials have ever explain that! so I really appreciate that!! I love how you showed how to make the flowers in detail very much appreciated!!! BUT why didn't you show the WASH of the background color you mentioned it several times but how the heck do you do it???? One more question sorry is that just regular white polish you're using as a background or is that gel polish? Or acrylic paint?
Thanks for the video. I haven’t tried this method yet, but plan to try it with my next batch. What brand / model is the heat gun, if you don’t mind sharing?
Hi Gloria :) I don't use a heat gun for this method, just the hot lye water that will melt the solid oils and butters and then the liquid ones will cool them to bring them do a very versatile temperature. I use a kitchen aid stick blender and also have a Cuisinart one as well.
Time is really the only advantage, this way I don't have to wait for the melted oils and lye water to cool. It's just super quick! Because I live in a cold climate, I add my liquid oils last or they won't all melt lol
Wow, amazing!! Love your top designs! I grew calendula's in my garden last year and I got the amount you put in one batch from my whole summer of growing them, LOL!🌺 Guess I'll buy them instead. Did you make your own cutter too? It's nice! Hugz, Tree
Excellent!! Great idea! How'd you get the silicone so smooth? I love tall and skinny. I was cutting. 1" but it doesn't seem thick enough. Have you thought of slide locks for the ends? Mine work great. I also have Velcro ones that work really well. Hugz, Tree
Its not that smooth lol I bought a plastic drywall scraper so hopefully it will go on smooth. The ends and bottom are smooth but the sides are a bit more textured because the gift card I was using was not quite big enough. I thought about the slide locks but was worried it wouldn't seal well enough. The velcro is a good idea though :)
New subscriber here. Absolutely stunning!! You did a great job with the soap and video!! I'm going to try the heat transfer method on my next batch! Yay! Thanks for the video, it's helped me a lot. You mentioned the mica, may I ask where to find them on the web? I wasn't sure what you said. 😊 Hugz, Tree
Beautyful flowers sweety 😃 i'm new on your Channel and suport you also❤I'm never have seen somebody us in the small tip sharpy in nailart ,so i'm sooo happy you make this video 👍 I also have the small tips sharpy 's 😁I hope you make more sharpy nailart video's? And mayby you can suport my Channel also?I also have a nail playlist:do it yourself at home nail art.sweet greetings, sassyfamilie 😉 thump up for this video 👍
I live in MASS in the US and all my oils are at room temp like yours. My house is that same degrees as mine. I have been a bit nervous about using this method, because I have 2 butters also with the coconut and palm
+Omneya Andrea Acosta Dhmaid you can always try a small batch and experiment to see if this will work for you :) if it does, it really makes the process much faster. You can knock out a lot of soap in one day with very little prep :}
Meeiko Moon this is the recipe for the bars I sell in my shop, so unfortunately I can't share the measurements. I prefer the oil soluble titanium dioxide over the water soluble. There is less water in my end product :)
I had a small amount of honey mixed into 2oz of water (Dipped a teaspoon into liquid honey, pulled it straight out and cleaned the back off. Just what was left on the front of the spoon is what I used) that I added in the end as well as the honey at the start. Adding just water without some form of sugar added will not give the same fluid texture. If you made a simple syrup, I am thinking 3 oz at the end may work, I will have to try it this weekend and see what happens.
I love your videos! Very well done and not a lot of wasted time with unless chatter. I was wondering what is the brand of nail glue used in this video? I have never done foils before and would like to try it. Thanks
Thank you! If I remember correctly, it was from dollar nail art. They have a website with a lot of really neat things. Last time I was there I stocked up because you have to spend a minimum of $25.