Darwin Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 As you can tell my my recent threads in the gallery, I need help with embedded MP soap. How do I keep the embeds from melting but still keep the over pour warm enough that the embeds at least "stick"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Don't let the embeds cool till they're "cold." Also, it helps to spray them with alcohol or witchhazel right before you pour over them. Heat your overpour MP to a liquid but don't get it super hot before you pour. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFCILynn Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Hmmm, can you explain what the alcohol or witchhazel sparying does to help before pouring the overpour? I understand about not letting the embeds completely get cold but not the spraying!Hope Im not hijacking this thread but very curious!! I hope to be making soaps soon!! God Bless,LynnDon't let the embeds cool till they're "cold." Also, it helps to spray them with alcohol or witchhazel right before you pour over them. Heat your overpour MP to a liquid but don't get it super hot before you pour. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 Good question OFCILynn, I want to know too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 The spraying will help the soap stick to each other. It's acts almost like a liquid "glue" of sorts. Also, it eliminates any bubbles that may form on the embeds as you are doing the overpour. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 But I don't have alcohol, I can use witch hazel right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I believe that you can, although I never have. I have witch hazel but have never used it for MP soap. I've only used the rubbing alcohol that I get a big 'ol bottle of from the dollar store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 Well, I have oodles of witch hazel that I use to spritz bath bombs, I think I will give that a shot the next time. And if it still don't work, I will get some rubbing alcohol. I am too cheap to go buy some if the witch hazel will work. Thanks everyone for helping me figure this out. I was getting really frustrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 The spraying will help the soap stick to each other. It's acts almost like a liquid "glue" of sorts. Also, it eliminates any bubbles that may form on the embeds as you are doing the overpour. HTH Yep what Jcandle said. The witch hazel should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 You know I have never really found that spraying either wich hazel or alcohol helps. If you ask me it really really is all about the right temp. The temp of the over pour and the soap that you may already have a layer of in the mold. I am sorry I can't tell you what that temp is. I never measure I do it by look and feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 You know I have never really found that spraying either wich hazel or alcohol helps. If you ask me it really really is all about the right temp. The temp of the over pour and the soap that you may already have a layer of in the mold. I am sorry I can't tell you what that temp is. I never measure I do it by look and feel.I second what tlc says!! The only thing I find the alcohol works for is for getting rid of bubbles, but the temps of the existing embeds (I always make sure they are at room temp-never use directly out of the freezer) make a big difference for me, and my overpour is always cooled until I can stick my finger in it (actually on a dipped spoon that is not reused ) and I only feel the tiniest bit of heat. I'm always stirring it though so it doesn't form a skin and the chunkies that would follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted August 20, 2006 Author Share Posted August 20, 2006 Thanks for all the advise. I did try witch hazel, but I also tried lower temp when I poured. Next time, i will try with out the witch hazel and see what happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 You said don't let the embeds cool till they're "cold." I'm guessing that's if you're making the embeds at the same time you make the soap. What if you use purchased embeds or make them in advance to have ready to use. Is there a way to warm them slightly without melting them?TIA,Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Generally yes, I do them all at the same time. I imagine that the alcohol will bind together embeds that have cooled, like purchased ones, or ones that are done ahead. I wouldn't warm them, not unless you had the original mold they were cast in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Thanks, I have some really cute embeds I have purchased that I need to remember to use! But last week I got a small set of silicone cookware that has one sheet of small flower molds, so I believe I'll try making a few embeds myself. I just love to use silicone cookware for M&P--wish I could find one for rectangular bars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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