Thanks, Ginger.

I'm not familiar with the micas. Have no idea what they look like or
their value in the product. Guess I'll have to wait until I mingle with
the soapers in the Spring and see some finished products.

I promised myself I wasn't going to get involved in the soap making
process. Yea, right! Now I promise not to do anything beyond the melt
and pours. I suppose it's like building kit projects as opposed to
concocting one's own originalities. Like they say, 'Ignorance is
bliss." :-D

Paul

Cosmic Potions wrote:
>
> Hi Paul,
> Yes, it is usually better to mix your mica with the FO / EO or even oil
> before putting into the M&P. I don't always follow the instructions myself
> and usually regret it.
>
> If you add directly to the soap sometimes it doesn't mix as well then you
> will get the clumps of color. When you use the soap you could come out
> with
> mica on you. And the color doesn't blend.
>
> >From what I have read micas are usually NOT recommended for M&P
> because of
> the clumping problem. So by mixing with the scent or an oil you avoid the
> headaches.
>
> Hope that helps you out a little.
>
> Thank you,
> Ginger Muenster
> www.cosmicpotions.com
>
>