Annem
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I used an infrared thermometer and poured at 133 degrees F. Halfway through, the soap turned into a gelatinous mess. Was it too cold or was I too slow? Any ideas?
Gelatinous Mess
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I am unclear on what you used. Was it a M&P base or did you make your own M&P base? Here is some info. on melting M&P base.
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Melt and pour soap making is great for beginners. It does not require working with lye, and is easy to customize with color, fragrances and molds. While usually considered an “easy” project, melt and pour can be a little finicky when it comes to temperature. If melt and pour gets too hot, the...
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Annem
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I used crystal clear melt and pour soap from Stephenson. This has never happened before. I have done a lot of soap. I always use the double boiler method. Should I have done it in the microwave? Also, I was using a lot more soap than usual. (I was experimenting).I am unclear on what you used. Was it a M&P base or did you make your own M&P base? Here is some info. on melting M&P base.
How to Avoid Burnt Melt & Pour - Soap Queen
Melt and pour soap making is great for beginners. It does not require working with lye, and is easy to customize with color, fragrances and molds. While usually considered an “easy” project, melt and pour can be a little finicky when it comes to temperature. If melt and pour gets too hot, the...
Annem
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I can’t believe it was burned. I don’t know what I did was wrong. I followed the tutorial and did everything she said to.
KimW
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If you were using a double boiler, I doubt you burned it, but then again...how much was this "a lot more soap"? 
Annem
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26 oz.
KimW
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Well, that's not too much base. I was picturing you trying to do 10 lbs in one go. LOL
Still, I think you've already nailed it and the base just cooled faster than you could pour. Stephenson's instructions I found online are rather vague and none of the three I read state a melted temperature range. I do notice the instructions say "Working quickly, simply pour..."
Honestly, I think it would be worth contacting Stephenson and asking them what melted temperature is ideal for the base you're using. Wouldn't hurt and you might just help the next person.
I know some EOs, like ginger, will do this to the M&P base I make but I don't know if commercial M&P bases have that problem. Just a thought if you added a new EO or FO.
Still, I think you've already nailed it and the base just cooled faster than you could pour. Stephenson's instructions I found online are rather vague and none of the three I read state a melted temperature range. I do notice the instructions say "Working quickly, simply pour..."
Honestly, I think it would be worth contacting Stephenson and asking them what melted temperature is ideal for the base you're using. Wouldn't hurt and you might just help the next person.
I know some EOs, like ginger, will do this to the M&P base I make but I don't know if commercial M&P bases have that problem. Just a thought if you added a new EO or FO.
