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einnoc

Post subject: Clays added to MP

Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:28 am

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Hey All

Why is clay added to MP soaps? I know it can be added for color, hardness & to give a smooth shave.
Are there any other reasons?
How much clay is recommended to be added per pound?
Thanks everyone,
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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Clays added to MP

Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:29 am

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It makes it glide over skin better.

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einnoc

Post subject: Re: Clays added to MP

Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:54 am

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Thank you Soapbuddy.
Is the 1 TBL. of oil per pound just for oil or for a total of all added ingredients - oil and clay together?
How much of the kaolin clay should I add per pound?
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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Clays added to MP

Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:03 pm

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einnoc

Post subject: Re: Clays added to MP

Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:36 pm

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Thanks again, Soapbuddy

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WinterMoon

Post subject: Re: Clays added to MP

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:20 am

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Also, if you are adding oils to your mp, the clay may incorporate into your soap better if you add the clay to the oil. Then add that mix to your base.
Or you can also melt a little bit of your base, mix the clay into that, then add that to your working base.

Clay likes to clump and not incorporate well sometimes.

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einnoc

Post subject: Re: Clays added to MP

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:30 am

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Hi Wintermoon & Everyone

How about using glycerin to mix the clay?
How much total glycerin can be added to mix or just add?
I'm going to attempt to make a rolled soap
and I want to add the right amount of glycerin to my base.
I used glycerin to mix my micas. It worked wonderfully!
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