First and foremost, buy a hygrometer to monitor your humidity levels. They are 15$ or less on amazon. The readings are in real time. The range to use Sugar Goddess paste is 45%-50% humidity levels. Your sugar will behave a certain way above or below those levels. Below 45% humidity your sugar will be a bit harder, less pliable. Above 50% humidity and your sugar is going to be softer and stickier. To lower your humidity levels, buy a dehumidifier.  To increase your humidity levels, buy a humidifier. If your environment is not controlled, you can use the humidity level to determine what consistency of paste to use. Levels above 50% humidity, you will need a firmer paste, levels below 45% humidity, you will need a softer paste. The humidity range of 45%-50% is specific to Sugar Goddess paste. All companies use different recipes for their sugar. No matter what brand of sugar paste, it’s going to react to the humidity level of the environment. I can only tell you what our levels work optimally at. Summer is coming sugarists. There is no reason to struggle through days when humidity levels are high. I have had multiple sugarists working at levels beyond 50% humidity and they did not enjoy those days. You don’t have to struggle through those days. Controlling your environment is easy, inexpensive and will save you both time and money very quickly. New sugarists, if you are struggling or getting stuck often and getting frustrated, the humidity in the environment is affecting your sugar and could be the main reason you are struggling. This is how you become a next level sugarist. Increase your speed, use less product, and save wear and tear on your body. Most importantly, put more money into your pocket. Why work harder? I truly hope you consider taking control of your sugar, even if it’s not our paste. Sugaring has changed my family’s life for the better and I hope some of the information in this can do the same for you. You deserve it. I can’t wait for you to learn the difference. Any questions please reach out info@sugargoddess.org.