studioalamode
Well-Known Member
I would like to build a FAQ for MP soap. I am going to go through some of the old posts to gather some information, and thought I would ask current membership for input in case people currently on the forum would like to contribute. I'm looking for tried and true answers, not speculation, relative to each topic. I will put your id/name under your answer in the final product. What I envision as the final product is something that would have the question, then have several suggestions.
If you would like to participate, but only want to answer a couple of questions, that's O.K.
Please BOLD your answers, so it will make it easier to find your answers among the questions.
Rather than posting your individual answers here, if you will PM your answers to me, I will compile one document for a sticky. I have already talked with Tabitha, and while she agrees it will be a lot of work, personally, I think it would be great to have a reference for MP that is all in one place. This won't stop discussions about a particular topic, but some of the answers might be place to start discussions, vs. shooting in the dark with general questions. (I'm putting the word "MP" in all questions, just for sake of reminding that these are to be MP related answers). Thanks in advance for your help with this project! I am on vacation the week of June 13, and hope to be able to wrap this up while I have some time-off from work.
These questions are in no particular order...
How can I stop my colors from fading in MP?
How can you achieve a true black in MP?
How long should fo last in MP soap?
How much fo is just right for MP?
How much EO is just right for MP?
Are there any FO's or EO's to avoid for MP?
Is there a way to tell if my fragrance is fading in my MP before I offer it for sale?
What ingredients or additivies cause MP soap to be less lathery?
How can I increase the ability to lather in MP?
Have you found a way to control or manipulate MP in a loaf or molds, such as swirling?
What causes MP to sweat and is there a way to prevent it?
How can you tell if MP is actually soap or detergent for labelling purposes? (or...what products make MP be non-soap?)
How many times can MP be re-melted without affecting the quality of the soap?
Of the fixes that are recommended for CP soaps, what do you know DOES NOT work for MP? (This is where there is often confusion.)
What botanicals work well in MP soaps?
My botanicals are turning brown, is this normal?
My botanicals look like they are bleeding, is this normal?
What are some good coloring mediums for MP soaps and why?
How do you add texture to MP soaps?
Have you seen any trend in who purchases MP soaps?
Do you have a favorite supplier for MP bases?
How can you tell if a high quality MP base from a low quality one?
What makes my clear MP cloudy?
How can I put real fruit into my MP soaps?
When I use a vanilla based fo in my MP, do I need to use a vanilla stabilizer?
What is the best method for whipping MP?
What are some uses for whipped MP?
Can MP be made into soap balls?
Can MP be made into "floating soap"?
Are there advantages to melting MP in the microwave?
Are there advantages to melting MP in a double-boiler?
What is the best way to make colored soap cubes for use in MP projects?
What ingredients can be added to soften MP?
What ingredients can be added to harden MP?
Can you make MP look like CP?
How can you prevent/remove fingerprints from MP soaps?
When should I label soap "for display purposes only"?
When should my soap contain a warning?
Is there anything special I need to do to label soaps for children?
Where cn I find the FDA guidelines and when is it necessary to follow them?
What kind of soaps (patterns) can I make in a tube mold?
What is the best way to cut MP loaves?
How soon can you cut MP loaves?
Does MP need to cure?
What are your favorite items to embed in MP soaps?
What is your favorite supplier for MP bases?
What is your favorite supplier for embeds for MP?
What is your favorite supplier for FO's and EO's for MP?
What is your favorite supplier for MP colorants?
Do you use anything besides the typical colorants to add color to your MPsoaps?
What are your favorite inclusions (botanicals) in MP soaps?
How soon after unmolding or cutting MP soaps do you wrap them?
What is your favorite wrapping technique for MP soaps?
What is your favorite packaging medium for MP?
What is your pricing strategy for your MP soaps?
What pitfalls did you have when you first started and how did you overcome them?
Do you have any tips for selling MP at shows?
Do you have any tips for selling MP on-line?
Do you have any preferred "buzz" words or phrases for MP?
Do MP bases ever go bad? If so, how can you tell?
What is the maximum shelf life of MP soaps, once they are wrapped?
Can clay be used in MP to make facial bars?
What is your favorite MP specialty bar recipe?
What is your favorite website for getting recipes for MP?
Do you recommend any particular MP book?
Do you recommend any particular YouTube tutorials for MP?
I THINK THAT IS ABOUT IT... IF YOU THINK OF SOMETHING ELSE THAT SHOULD BE ADDED, SIMPLY ADD ANOTHER QUESTION WITH THE ANSWER TO YOUR REPLY. PLEASE PUT IT IN BOLD OR CALL ATTENTION TO IT IN SOME OTHER WAY SO THAT I CAN INCLUDE IT IN THE FINAL PRODUCT.
THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR READING THIS - I KNOW IT WAS LONG... AND THANKS TO THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE DECIDED TO PARTICIPATE!! I look forward to MANY contributions so we have a great resource tool!
Janet
If you would like to participate, but only want to answer a couple of questions, that's O.K.
Please BOLD your answers, so it will make it easier to find your answers among the questions.
Rather than posting your individual answers here, if you will PM your answers to me, I will compile one document for a sticky. I have already talked with Tabitha, and while she agrees it will be a lot of work, personally, I think it would be great to have a reference for MP that is all in one place. This won't stop discussions about a particular topic, but some of the answers might be place to start discussions, vs. shooting in the dark with general questions. (I'm putting the word "MP" in all questions, just for sake of reminding that these are to be MP related answers). Thanks in advance for your help with this project! I am on vacation the week of June 13, and hope to be able to wrap this up while I have some time-off from work.
These questions are in no particular order...
How can I stop my colors from fading in MP?
How can you achieve a true black in MP?
How long should fo last in MP soap?
How much fo is just right for MP?
How much EO is just right for MP?
Are there any FO's or EO's to avoid for MP?
Is there a way to tell if my fragrance is fading in my MP before I offer it for sale?
What ingredients or additivies cause MP soap to be less lathery?
How can I increase the ability to lather in MP?
Have you found a way to control or manipulate MP in a loaf or molds, such as swirling?
What causes MP to sweat and is there a way to prevent it?
How can you tell if MP is actually soap or detergent for labelling purposes? (or...what products make MP be non-soap?)
How many times can MP be re-melted without affecting the quality of the soap?
Of the fixes that are recommended for CP soaps, what do you know DOES NOT work for MP? (This is where there is often confusion.)
What botanicals work well in MP soaps?
My botanicals are turning brown, is this normal?
My botanicals look like they are bleeding, is this normal?
What are some good coloring mediums for MP soaps and why?
How do you add texture to MP soaps?
Have you seen any trend in who purchases MP soaps?
Do you have a favorite supplier for MP bases?
How can you tell if a high quality MP base from a low quality one?
What makes my clear MP cloudy?
How can I put real fruit into my MP soaps?
When I use a vanilla based fo in my MP, do I need to use a vanilla stabilizer?
What is the best method for whipping MP?
What are some uses for whipped MP?
Can MP be made into soap balls?
Can MP be made into "floating soap"?
Are there advantages to melting MP in the microwave?
Are there advantages to melting MP in a double-boiler?
What is the best way to make colored soap cubes for use in MP projects?
What ingredients can be added to soften MP?
What ingredients can be added to harden MP?
Can you make MP look like CP?
How can you prevent/remove fingerprints from MP soaps?
When should I label soap "for display purposes only"?
When should my soap contain a warning?
Is there anything special I need to do to label soaps for children?
Where cn I find the FDA guidelines and when is it necessary to follow them?
What kind of soaps (patterns) can I make in a tube mold?
What is the best way to cut MP loaves?
How soon can you cut MP loaves?
Does MP need to cure?
What are your favorite items to embed in MP soaps?
What is your favorite supplier for MP bases?
What is your favorite supplier for embeds for MP?
What is your favorite supplier for FO's and EO's for MP?
What is your favorite supplier for MP colorants?
Do you use anything besides the typical colorants to add color to your MPsoaps?
What are your favorite inclusions (botanicals) in MP soaps?
How soon after unmolding or cutting MP soaps do you wrap them?
What is your favorite wrapping technique for MP soaps?
What is your favorite packaging medium for MP?
What is your pricing strategy for your MP soaps?
What pitfalls did you have when you first started and how did you overcome them?
Do you have any tips for selling MP at shows?
Do you have any tips for selling MP on-line?
Do you have any preferred "buzz" words or phrases for MP?
Do MP bases ever go bad? If so, how can you tell?
What is the maximum shelf life of MP soaps, once they are wrapped?
Can clay be used in MP to make facial bars?
What is your favorite MP specialty bar recipe?
What is your favorite website for getting recipes for MP?
Do you recommend any particular MP book?
Do you recommend any particular YouTube tutorials for MP?
I THINK THAT IS ABOUT IT... IF YOU THINK OF SOMETHING ELSE THAT SHOULD BE ADDED, SIMPLY ADD ANOTHER QUESTION WITH THE ANSWER TO YOUR REPLY. PLEASE PUT IT IN BOLD OR CALL ATTENTION TO IT IN SOME OTHER WAY SO THAT I CAN INCLUDE IT IN THE FINAL PRODUCT.
THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR READING THIS - I KNOW IT WAS LONG... AND THANKS TO THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE DECIDED TO PARTICIPATE!! I look forward to MANY contributions so we have a great resource tool!
Janet