Mica

[cmg1177]

I used Mica and noticed there was "Specs" in the soap. Does Mica not dissolve all the way?

 

[studioalamode]

I wish I had an answer. But I don't - I just hated seeing no replies to your question. I was hoping someone would answer, because I'm going to be buying some mica soon and I would like to know, too!

 

[Tabitha]

Yes, that is clumps of mica. You can melt it back down, stir more & pour again. It's very easy to have clumps in your mica.

 

[bbkimberly]

I found that adding a few sprays of rubbing alcohol to the mica and mix before adding, removes the specs (usually) :wink:

 

[llineb]

i put my mica in a small glass dish and add about 1 tsp of water and stir. i then heat it in the microwave for 15 secs and stir again. i then add it to my melted soap. this way the heat will help dissolve it and you can smash any clumps before adding it to the soap.

 

[pepperi27]

I add 1tsp of castor oil to a pinch of mica and sitr really well.