Gel Clarity with Pro Polymer

Thank you for your question regarding the clarity of your gel formulation.

The clarity of a gel depends on the specific type of gel maker used and the concentration. You mentioned using Pro Polymer previously resulted in a cloudy gel, while a recent batch is clear.

Based on the product descriptions:

• Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker): This gel maker is described as being able to create a "creamy pudding texture" when used at higher concentrations (above 3%). This creamy texture could be what you experienced as a cloudy gel previously.
• Pro Polymer™ Silk: This version is designed to provide a soft, smooth, and non-sticky feel, which typically results in a clear gel.

It's possible that the cloudy gel you made before was using Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker), perhaps at a higher usage rate, or potentially a different gel maker entirely. If you wish to achieve a cloudy gel texture again, you might try using Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker) and experiment with increasing the concentration, potentially above 3%, to see if you can recreate the creamy, opaque texture.

If you recently purchased Pro Polymer™ Silk, this would explain the clear gel, as its properties lead to a transparent finish.