AlwaysWondering Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I was reading the descriptions of the three different white M&P bases on the Bramble Berry site. Something caught my attention. This is their description of the Low Sweat M&PA cold process melt and pour base? How can this be you ask? Our newest base allows you to enjoy the look of cold process in a Melt and Pour base! It is perfect for someone who wants to wrap their soap in paper. This soap base is an opaque white base that does very well in humid climates with little to no sweating!What do they mean by the phrase in red? Is there normally a problem wrapping M&P in paper? If so, what is the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 If the soap sweats it will stain the paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Im new to all this so Im probably wrong, or forgetting something but.. Different species of glycerin MP sweat, some more than others. If one that sweats is in a humid climate ( like down here in the south ) if you try to package it in paper you're going to have a huge mess on your hands. Ruined labels and just a lot of wet kinda slimy soap lol . A low sweat formula will help control this, and undoubtedly BB is saying their new formula is so "non sweat" you can even package it in paper ( whether Kraft or tissue I dont know which they are referring to ) and not have that issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I use the low sweat cp like melt and pour base. I'm wrapping in paper with no problem. I also put the soap in a shrink wrap bag (left open and not shrunk), then put that in an organza bag. I leave them out for a day or two before wrapping. Been doing this for about 7 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I use the low sweat M&P and it does great wrapped in paper, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I tried wrapping in parchment paper but the labels wouldn't stick. duh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) I was reading the descriptions of the three different white M&P bases on the Bramble Berry site. Something caught my attention. This is their description of the Low Sweat M&PA cold process melt and pour base? How can this be you ask? Our newest base allows you to enjoy the look of cold process in a Melt and Pour base! It is perfect for someone who wants to wrap their soap in paper. This soap base is an opaque white base that does very well in humid climates with little to no sweating!What do they mean by the phrase in red? Is there normally a problem wrapping M&P in paper? If so, what is the problem?The ingredients look really good: http://www.brambleberry.com/LCP-White-Melt-And-Pour-Soap-P3190.aspx But, if we add things to it, like goats milk, honey, and other recipe ingredients, will it lose it's low sweat properties?Also, I've been wondering, how do you usually package M&P soap that sweats? And, how does Prairie Annie package her special goats milk recipe soaps? Edited December 30, 2011 by HorsescentS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I add shea aloe butter, jojoba oil, honey, sao, and fco to mine. Have not had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) I add shea aloe butter, jojoba oil, honey, sao, and fco to mine. Have not had a problem.Wow! Thank you! What is sao and fco? Edited December 30, 2011 by HorsescentS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I tried wrapping in parchment paper but the labels wouldn't stick. duh! I am so relieved to read this. When I tried this (unsuccessfully), boy was my face red when I realized (the DUH! moment) that the reason we use parchment in cooking and soaping is because it doesn't stick... argh!! Wax paper would likely product the same result.Sweating can be a big issue here because of the humidity, even with HP or CP soaps. I shrink wrap everything and haven't had any issues since. I sure would like to use coffee filters, though. They make a really good-looking package, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Wow! Thank you! What is sao and fco?You're welcome.sao is sweet almond oilfco is fractionated coconut oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Going to Stella, but its still OT :I've been thinking about those filters since we found out what they are. What about this idea : Wrap the soap in saran as usual, then the filter. And either take your finger and get a little soap on it and rub the BACK of the filter, or use the FO you put in the soap and put it on the back of the filter where it wont be showing. When they pick it up , I think they should be able to get a wiff. I dunno, just trying to figure out how to do it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysWondering Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Please tell me more about coffee filters. I have one in my hand right now. Is this for giving it a more homespun natural packaging look or does it serve a purpose? I was going to use freezer paper to wrap mine and then seal with my label. Should I wrap in coffee filter first for some reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Please tell me more about coffee filters. I have one in my hand right now. Is this for giving it a more homespun natural packaging look or does it serve a purpose? I was going to use freezer paper to wrap mine and then seal with my label. Should I wrap in coffee filter first for some reason?There's a new thread with pics of round soaps wrapped in coffee filters with a black and white label. The coffee filter looks like and expensive pleated wrapper, and you can smell the scent through it. I can't remember the name of the thread, maybe "Pics of my products," or something. I'll try to find it. Everyone is in love with the coffee filter wrappers, including me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Back to the wax paper question. I use it all the time to wrap my finished soaps in. Both to transport and to store. I don't use them specifically for packaging. I use a cigar label on my soaps and wrap them in wax paper to take to the market to sell. In between market and craft show days I keep them wrapped in wax paper. But they must be in a dry and cool environment. If the soap sweats from heat and or moisture it will come off on the wax paper.Never used parchment paper. Wax paper is cheaper and I use a ton of it every year for storing my soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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