Jcandleattic Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Okay M&P peeps, I typically only make embeds out of M&P and usually only 1 colored chunks. What I am wanting to do is make some of the embeds a little more fancy. Like little butterflies, however, I don't really want an only 1 colored butterfly. When I try to pipe some soap down into the grooves of the mold with my dropper (like a black outline for the body and outside wings) so that I can then cover with a pretty yellow or whatever, the soap gets too thick/hard too quick and ends up clogging the dropper. Any suggestions on how to keep it liquid longer so I don't have to keep melting/remelting and unclogging my dropper? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Could you keep the melting pot on a heat plate or griddle? I have to do that with lip balm and beeswax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 I actually never thought of that because I use such small amounts and heat it in the microwave in a small pyrex measuring cup. (it's a 2C size) I only heat it until it's melted (sometimes there are still little chunks that will melt when I stir) because if I over heat it, it turns rubbery. That's not a bad idea though, I'll have to figure out the logistics. I have a griddle I can use, and a small aluminum pour pot I use for small batches of candles... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Could you place the dropper in a pan of warm water. Maybe use some putty to stopper the dropper so it doesn't leak into the water or the water doesn't penetrate the dropper. Or can you flash the dropper in the microwave in 10 second bursts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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