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PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:35 am 

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Okay- I got my Soap-Tart kit from Brambleberry/Soapylove and was sooo excited to do my first soap project! I did the first set and one of the layers I had poured when it was too hot and didn't spray the mold with alcohol.
So the next time, I sprayed the mold liberally with alcohol and waited til the soap was about 127 degrees to pour. When I placed the frosting piece into the clear layer, I still got little bubbles and the colored frosting did 'wisp' a little into the clear. (I used the white m&p instead of the clear- is that what's causing the 'wisp-age'?). Should I have sprayed both the surface of the clear layer AND the surface of the frosting piece before I put it into the clear?


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 1:36 pm 

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I've never done the soap tarts, but I've made a lot of mp over the years, so I'll see if I can help.
First, why are you spraying the mold with alcohol?
Second, if either part of your soap is too hot one will melt into the other.

When you've poured one layer, you should spray that with alcohol just enough to get rid of bubbles. I don't know exactly how the soap tarts are made, so hopefully someone who's made them can help.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 2:36 pm 

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I tried it again and it turned out much better- not perfect, but better.

I have no idea why I was spraying the molds...I think it was 'cause there were sooo many bubbles the first time! I watched my temperatures more careful too, but I have found I have to pour one, spray it and lay the frosting right then, otherwise it's too cold by the time I get around. A little wisp-age this time, but much better. Thanks!! Keep the tips coming! ;)


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:14 pm 

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The thing about alcohol is that it binds two bases together by breaking up surface tension---which is what causes it to pop the bubbles, too. Bubbles only happen when air gets in there by stirring or pouring, so unless you've poured the base already, there is no air trapped in there yet for the alcohol to dissipate. Are you using 70% isopropyl? That one works best for me.

Good luck!


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PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:41 am 

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Make sure you post pics when it's done. I'd love to see it :)

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:15 am 

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you can tell it got a little better from the first try (left) to the third (right)!

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:52 am 

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Oh yeah, the 2nd one looks much better. Great job :)

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