Look closely at the texture of this silicone impression mat, and you will be amazed at the vast assortment of what appears to be tiny beads perfectly placed as close as possible to each other without distorting each individual round shape. Chef Dominic and Elisa Strauss searched extensively to find this exotic skin that can be used to create so many textures making it perfect for cake decorating and many craft projects. Here are Elisa’s suggestions for the textures this mat can create: Leather Shoes, Handbags, Wallets, Gloves, and Luggage Tiny Bubbles Coral Texture Hairless Animals Lizard Skin Rhino Skin Dinosaur Skin Fish Gravel – small scale Cobblestone – small scale Football Skin Basketball Skin