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NBSoaper

Post subject: My layers separated! Why?

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 3:00 pm

Joined: Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:23 pm
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I made Strawberry Soap...and added Strawberry seeds to the bottom "red" layer. Then added a green layer on top. I followed the directions. I used alcohol...I didn't wait too long...used the same base...didn't stick it in the freezer.

The only thing I can think of is that maybe the seeds interfered with the layers adhering? I remelted it and tried again...same thing.

I was so disappointed...it turned out so cute!

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: My layers separated! Why?

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:57 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:14 pm
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Location: Mistress Of Lather

Where did you get the base and what type is it?

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goodcleanfun

Post subject: Re: My layers separated! Why?

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:01 pm

Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:48 am
Posts: 562
Location: North Carolina

Are you using melt and pour? What type of base are you using? When I first started making soap I was buying my base at craft stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby. My layers used to separate and I had all kinds of problems pouring, I thought it was so difficult to make anything pretty! Once I tried base from BB it was a whole new ball game! There is a huge difference in the quality.

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NBSoaper

Post subject: Re: My layers separated! Why?

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 12:43 pm

Joined: Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:23 pm
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I used BB's LCP clear base. I've layered with it before and didn't have this problem.

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MelissaBrown

Post subject: Re: My layers separated! Why?

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:52 pm

Joined: Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:14 pm
Posts: 779
Location: Everett, PA

freezer will not allow layers to stick. of this I am pretty sure. as it was stated in the forum here somewhere.... single soaps are fine but layers no on the putting them in the freezer.

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NBSoaper

Post subject: Re: My layers separated! Why?

Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 3:20 pm

Joined: Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:23 pm
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I didn't put them in the freezer. Maybe it was too cold in the house? It's been pretty cold here.

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MelissaBrown

Post subject: Re: My layers separated! Why?

Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 4:56 am

Joined: Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:14 pm
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Location: Everett, PA

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Genny

Post subject: Re: My layers separated! Why?

Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:40 am

Joined: Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:42 am
Posts: 1621
Location: Western WI

I've never had any separate from being put in the freezer. Plus our house is always cold (Wisconsin winter) and the layers don't separate from that.

Now why did yours separate? I have no idea.

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ButterflyBliss

Post subject: Re: My layers separated! Why?

Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 2:39 pm

Joined: Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:56 am
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I am having the same issue. Nothing is more frustrating! I have also poured between 125-135 and waited until each layer started to get a film on it before pouring next layer. I live in Florida and I make my soap in my garage. Last night it was in the 50's here and it was really cold overnight. None of my layers stuff together at all. Any advice you give her will also help me. Thank you!

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Genny

Post subject: Re: My layers separated! Why?

Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:30 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:42 am
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Location: Western WI

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