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    Layering issue

    I had the same problem this morning.. I did a lite spray between the layers but they still fell apart.. Help would be appreciated..
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    What is going on here?

    Melt and Pour doesnt contain Lye as far as I know..
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    hello from Australia..

    Hello everyone. Popping in to introduce myself, :mrgreen: I'm kath and I M&P and I've been doing it for a few months.. Did a soap and candle class in Melbourne and I just fell in love.. lol I think I'm an addict now..the longest I can keep away from soaping is about a day.. It'll be nice to be...
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    Help! I'm addicted to soap making!

    I am a soap addict too..and I'm so glad I found this group.. I can now talk about all things soapy with people who understand.. congrats on having a soap room..way to go sista.. I do M&P soaps and I have an outside kitchen in the laundry..long story my partner is going to break down the wall...
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    Which wax do you prefer for wickles/flameless candles?

    Are wickless candles soy melts as we call them? they're used on burners?..
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    air pockets in wax

    I just noticed you're in sydney..Pay a visit to Lyn and Doug @ The All Australian Candle Supplies in Arcadia they terrific people and they run workshops on soap and candle making..
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    air pockets in wax

    You can use a heat gun to remelt the top..hair dryers dont do the job.. The holes are stress holes..pouring too fast is one cause..you need to stir the wax along as it sets.. When the candle starts setting poke 3-4 holes into the wax.. these allieviate the wax stress and you refill these holes...
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    International Shipping Question

    I'm in Australia and I've sent to the US and the Netherlands without any problems.. Customs here is strict with what comes in..
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    Oily sweatiness

    Small things is correct about the gylcerine drawing in moisture.. The recommended max melting temp for MP bases is 65C.. using too much frangrance will also cause the sweating effect.. fragrance % for soaps is between 1.5% to 5% of total weight.. in some cases..depending on the strength...
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