Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
I used they glycerian that used to be available at JoAnns, cant remember the brand name. I switched over to the one at Hobby Lobby now, it dries way nicer! The other one came in a big block? Yes, the buds were probaly exposed....I love makeing soap, I am NOT good at it, just a fun hobby, nd makes the house smell SO good!!!!!!!!!!
the buds will turn brown if you put them in when the glycerin is still too hot..pour into the molds and then wait a couple of minutes before stirring in the buds..this also keeps them from getting too exposed...but they will turn gray eventually as they lose their natural color.