How to adjust recipe when adding MP

[Cactuslily]

Hi! I want to try adding a MP drop swirl into my CP. When adjusting for mold size, do I comsider the MP as an additive? Or, do I just subtract the amount of MP I'm using from total oil weight. I'm using a 10" silicone BB. Any suggestions using the MP would also be appreciated. Instead of gelling as I have been, do I need to place this in fridge?

 

[IrishLass]

Your plan of subtracting the amount of MP from your total oil amount looks doable to me.

If it were me, I would gel it. My experience of using MP in CP has taught me that gelling it is a very good idea if you want to avoid the MP separating from the CP.

IrishLass

 

[Cactuslily]

Thank you so much for replying! I was worried that gelling it would melt the MP, most particularly the embeds on top. Do you use the low sweat clear MP? I wasn't sure, but I saw a recipe from soap queen and she doesn't specify. She just states clear. How much would you reccomend using for a drop swirl in MP. 6oz?

 

[Cactuslily]

Does soaping temp matter when doing this? I have been soaping on the cooler side.

 

[IrishLass]

Thank you so much for replying! I was worried that gelling it would melt the MP, most particularly the embeds on top.

If my own batches are anything to go by, the MP won't melt in gelled in CP soap- even my MP placed on top has come out perfectly fine.

Do you use the low sweat clear MP? I wasn't sure, but I saw a recipe from soap queen and she doesn't specify. She just states clear.

I've used both regular and also low-sweat MP and it didn't matter- neither melted in my gelled soap.

How much would you reccomend using for a drop swirl in MP. 6oz?

If I were making a 2lb loaf, 6 to 8 ounces worth of MP for a drop-swirl would actually be perfect.

Does soaping temp matter when doing this? I have been soaping on the cooler side.

I've soaped as hot as 125F with MP embeds and all came out well.

IrishLass

 

[Cactuslily]

You are awesome! Thank you so much for helping! I couldn't do this without the help of people like you on this forum!