Can I combine two different melt and pour bases?

[QuanahRose]

Hello to all.

I'm new at melt and pour and appreciate all the information everyone on this forum so generously shares.

I would like to combine one pound of goats milk base and one pound of hemp oil base for use in a recipe that calls for two pound of hemp oil base.

Can/should I do that?

TIA

 

[Kwpgrooming]

I say go for it. Don't see why it would hurt.

 

[QuanahRose]

Combining Different M&P Bases

I may give it a go tomorrow. If I do, I'll share results.

 

[dragonqueenie]

Re: Combining Different M&P Bases

I may give it a go tomorrow. If I do, I'll share results.

Yes. I've bought soaps from an experienced M&P soapmaker who, for example, embedded Goat's milk shapes inside Glycerine bars. Or in use in layering -- clearing on top, opaque on bottom.

I have tried this myself an it works fine.

 

[QuanahRose]

My results - M&P combination gave good result

As everyone advised, combining two M&P bases worked fine. In my case, I combined two pounds of hemp oil and two pounds of goat's milk. I used tray mold. The resulting soap had the white color of the goat's milk base.

 

[khermsen]

I have also successfully combined M&P bases both mixing and layering. The only exception; not layering M&P from different manufacturers.

 

[lisamaliga]

I have also successfully combined M&P bases both mixing and layering. The only exception; not layering M&P from different manufacturers.

You're right about that -- doesn't work too well!