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Flicker, thanks for explanation! Sometimes I ran into word combination that just doesn't make sense to me So, this weekend I will be trying. I am afraid to pour too hot, because it would melt the previous layer, wouldn't it? Also, I am using different types of bases: top is regular clear glycerin, and the bottom two layers are extra-hard opaque base. Extra hard is nothing like any other opaque bases I have tried. It is literally rock solid. Could that be a reason for popping layers? SherriLynn, I am making several batches this weekend. I am also going to do one tray at a time, instead of working with couple at a time. That way I can focus on temperatures, etc. I will post my results

I buy unscented baby formula in bulk. But mine is light clear-yellowish color, and no scent at all.

Flicker, english is not my first language. Can you explain this sentence?

I am hoping to avoid ordering online. What type of stores would carry it?

I know this is a very old thread, but maybe the OP is still around? How did those soaps tested?

I have seborrheic dermatitis on my face - red patches with dry scales of skin. One thing that has been great to me is cream with Balsam Peru. Maybe try some of that as well? Takes care of my redness, and flakes completely.

Has anyone used those two together? Separate? I can't seem to find any clear instructions anywhere, especially on silk.

I am spraying it right before pouring. And I use quiet a bit, not sparingly at all. Do you think it should be less? I am going to try several things at once: do one tray at a time pour layers while the previous ones have not yet set get a different knife

Yeey, thank you! I ordered few pounds to try, and if it works for me, I am switching!

Has anyone used SFIC Crystal Clear?

Soooo....any news?

I use alcohol too.... these are trays of soap that I am cutting later on. I have a suspicion it is my knife

Oh yeey! Can you let me know how it goes for you? Also, is it super sweaty? I am assuming it has a higher content of glycerin for the extra clarity.

Sooo.. I really like my SFIC base - great ingredients, no SLS, etc. BUT, it just doesn't have that crystal clear look that I really need. It is slightly yellowish, even after I add a tad of ultramarine to neutralize it. I have searched for other, but bases that get rave reviews for clarity don't seem to have as good of ingredients Looks like I might have to compromise quality for clarity, unless someone knows of a base that would fit my needs: be exceptionally clear and SLS free. Is there one out there?

Hello all, So I have made a tray of soap with picture inserts: Clear layer (to act as glass) Very thin clear layer (to drown the picture in) Backing layer. I slathered each layer with alcohol, as usual. Popped the soap, but when I was cutting them into single bars, they just started separating under the knife pressure. They separated between first and second clear layer Does anyone have any suggestions on how to avoid it in the future? I don't know if letting it stand overnight would have done the trick? Maybe the knife should be sharper, so there isn't that much pressure? Anything else I am missing? Also, to get a fuller picture, I had mixed several bases. Top clear one was simple clear MP and the backing was extra hard white mixed with goats milk MP base. Could it be that those bases don't like each other? Thank you in advance, Katya

Not to mention way to expensive. almost $5 per pound of soap.