using seeds in mp
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jadiebugs1
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what kind of seeds?
what temp was the soap?
I found that if I want my botanicals to suspend in my soap and not sink to the bottom, it has to be pretty darn cool when I pour it....almost to 'glumping' point.
what temp was the soap?
I found that if I want my botanicals to suspend in my soap and not sink to the bottom, it has to be pretty darn cool when I pour it....almost to 'glumping' point.
Adding anything like seeds to M&P is indeed a tricky business -
People have put their base in the refrigerator until almost set or simply waited for it to cool but you run into the risk of it stiffening before you're done.:cry:
There are a couple of options: you can pour one layer, wait for it to harden, add your seeds (spray with alcohol first and after to make sure your layers stick together) and pour your second layer - this will also create a pretty cool visual effect, especially if you do multiple layers. (again, alcohol between each layer as the 'glue')
The other way is to get a suspending base, formulated specifically for that purpose.
Good luck! :wink:
People have put their base in the refrigerator until almost set or simply waited for it to cool but you run into the risk of it stiffening before you're done.:cry:
There are a couple of options: you can pour one layer, wait for it to harden, add your seeds (spray with alcohol first and after to make sure your layers stick together) and pour your second layer - this will also create a pretty cool visual effect, especially if you do multiple layers. (again, alcohol between each layer as the 'glue')
The other way is to get a suspending base, formulated specifically for that purpose.
Good luck! :wink:
palms1124
Active Member
Curious, what kind of seeds? I''m a newcomer kinda but have been reading like crazy and from what I've understood adding stuff can turn brown? Or am I totally confused? Which is my normal state of mind at my age and these days lol
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