Guest DeeDee Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I've tried to search- but I can't seem to find a "starting point" for about how much colorant to add. I just got my delayed Valentine's gift today (4 soap colors!)- but I don't know how much to put in when I play tomorrow.Can someone give me a rough idea? I've been making 2 lb batches. I think they are all oxide powders.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kari357 Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 From what I found at a suppliers site, start with a 1/4 tsp ppd of soap and add can add more for intensity. Add colorant to a little of your oils from your recipe. I found this doing a search, maybe someone with experience can help you better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeeDee Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I have also found that it depends on the color too. Some will take just a tiny bit. Sometimes I will only use an 1/8 tsp or less. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I have gotten great results from WSP's blue, green, and violet oxides, but the pink takes a bit more. For a great pink, I would use Bittercreek's geltones. I have also played with a few mica's, but they tend to morph!I usually start out with 1/4 tsp or a little less, especially with the blues and greens.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 What color are the 4 powders? If they are shades of pink, bright blue, or violet/purple, they could well be ultramarines rather than oxides. My experience with UM's is that you need more of those to achieve good color than you do with oxides. Using too little UM violet, for example, will result in a dingy grayish purple. If the colors you have are earthy brown, yellow, orange, or brick red, or they're black, or green, they're probably oxides. White powder would be TD (titanium dioxide).I use the tiny scoops (I think Bramble Berry has them) for measuring out oxides and UM's because I often use them to color only a small portion of my soap batter (for a swirl) rather than coloring the whole batch. My usage rate varies but I start w/ 1-2 scoops per cup of soap batter when using oxides. Double that for UM's. I premix my powders into a dab of glycerin so there won't be any powder specks in the finished soap.hth! Happy soaping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeeDee Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Three are oxides- green, yellow, and red. The other one is a blue ultramarine. Thanks again for all of the advice. The only color I've tried before is food coloring. I was waiting a while to buy some color- but I sure was glad to get such a nice gift! He bought me 8 oz tubs, and it looked like a lot- but I didn't have any idea about how much to start with. Thanks- I'm anxious to try it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 8 oz. tubs? Whoa, Nelly ... those will last you for a WHILE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeeDee Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I know- it sure looked like A LOT! I don't think he really knew what he was getting- he's never even seen me make soap or candles. I am happy though- they don't go bad, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Not to my knowledge, and not in my experience.Of course if you're not sure you can use them up before they go "off," you could always send some to your favorite CT'er! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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