Trouble regarding soap embeds
by Stacey
(Michigan)
I have a question related to soap that I have made with curls and grated strands of soap. It seems to fall apart when it gets thin. Is there something I can do to prevent this?
Answer:Once your soap has become sliver thin, it will likely fall apart if it has embeds in it. I'm afraid there is nothing you can do about it.
I don't worry since once the soap is that thin it is likely to break apart anyway. I just stick the sliver on to the next bar I want to use.
If it is falling apart before it gets sliver thin then you need to make sure your soap embeds are fresh when you make the soap. Also be sure to gel the soap. This seems to bond the curls and the base together.
Cathy