TxGirl Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I'm using SFIC white melt & pour. I love this soap, excellent qualities, super creamy, but it needs more bubbles. How would I go about achieving this? I've tried the extra CO and that didn't really help. Thank you in advance. I'm going to search the threads, but went ahead and posted a new thread in case I can't find anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapmom25 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 by "CO" do you mean coconut or castor or something else? I have heard Castor Oil is what adds lather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Yes Castor oil is what makes lather!!!Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxGirl Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 I meant coconut oil. Sorry about that. Thanks for your help. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Castor oil makes the lather creamy, it doesn't add any more lather or bubbles. For lots of lather I add vegetable glycerin about 1/4 to 1/2 tsp per lb of M&P base. A little goes a long way. And the glycerin is cheap. Most soap supply companies carry it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Agree 100% with candybee! Try veggie glycerine or just some unscented liquid soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxGirl Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 Thank you all very much. I will buy some veggie glycerine then. I need to put in an order anyway. I appreciate your help. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I only pour m&p and I add shaving cream soap base chards..I also add 1/2 tsp per 8oz of powdered milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbledoya Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 This is interesting~~I never heard about adding glycerine to MP base. I have about 6 oz laying around that I've got to do something with lol :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruina Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 For lots of lather I add vegetable glycerin about 1/4 to 1/2 tsp per lb of M&P base.would this extra glycerin make the base sweat more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnii Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I would think adding more glycerin would make the base softer and sweat more.Do you find this happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I have not had any problems with my soaps sweating or getting soft from adding glycerin. I just get lots more rich creamy lather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlena Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Are we talking about 2 different Glycerine's ? I use Glycerine in my Lava Lip Gloss,,,,,is this the same stuff?Thanks,~Carlena~www.carlenascreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Liquid vegetable glycerin-- you can get it at most suppliers that carry soaping supplies. I have even found it at my local health food store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxGirl Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 I am still watching this thread - thanks for the help. My glycerin came in today. I am going to try 1 batch with the extra glycerin, one batch without. Also I'm testing a different MP base. The first bases were SFIC. These I got today are Crafter's Choice that came from wholesale supplies plus. I have Snowdrift bases coming next week. I am testing several before I settle on one certain brand.I was wondering ... So the glycerin that's already in the soap base is what makes the lather? And by adding a tiny bit more it increases the lather? Glycerin is an oil though isn't it? I thought oils inhibit the lather.Forgive me for being so dumb. I am trying to figure this all out. Thanks again for the help. I like the idea of adding a sliver of shaving soap that someone suggested too. This reminds me of when i started making candles and knew nothing. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I used to make SFIC shea and SFIC goat's milk soap. I always added SFIC shaving soap to each batch for extra bubbles. It's been years since I made M&P so I don't remember how much, but I wouldn't think more than 25% at most. The beauty of adding SFIC shaving soap is it really doesn't matter if you use a bit too much or maybe even not quite enough. If doesn't mess it up. You still have wonderful soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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