Well, I gave it another shot this morning (this time with the sandalwood scent), and it worked like a charm! You guys were right, I was using too much water-- my old Conk's required substantially more. The Mama Bears Soap whipped up to a rich, creamy lather much faster also. Coupled with the amazing scents, I now know why so many people have raved about these soaps. Thank you all for your helpful tips and videos. Once again, I'm so glad that I found SRP.