dcroome2005 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Ok, in my order I received today from BCN, I had gotten some dye chips. I used them but what a pain in the butt. Is there an easier way then trying to melt it on a spoon with a heat gun that has only 1 setting with it?? Is it possible to put it in when melting the soap in the microwave? Wanted to ask that before I try it .. Don't want to start a fire with the microwaveThanksChristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Are these candle dye chips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 No, they are soap dye chips from BCN..Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I only asked as I had never heard of them before. I looked at their site and didn't see them under bath and body, maybe I missed them. I am all new to this soapmaking thing too, so maybe someone else can help you with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I've never heard of such a thing either Off to check myself, I'm curious now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Bitter Creek only sells liquid or gel tone B&B dyes. The only dye chips they carry are for wax only. They are not safe for B&B use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellkast Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 LOL!! Does the soap feel a bit waxy?! LOL...sorry...just gave me a good laugh for the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 OK let me go look and see where I got them.. I swore it was BCN.. Crapppp I hope I didnt mess something up.. BRB to report Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 If you go to http://www.candlesupply.com/then to soap supplies under bath and bodyYou will find it hereMaybe I meant to use the words color chips when I said it, not dye chips LOLSOAP COLOR CHIPS: For use in glycerin soap only, not for use in candles! Each chip will color approx. 1 lb. of soap to a medium shade.Item#Product Description10 Chips/PacksdRedRed Soap Color Chips$ 1.50sdGreGreen Soap Color Chips$ 1.50sdBluBlue Soap Color Chips$ 1.50sdYelYellow Soap Color Chips$ 1.50These basic colors can be mixed to produce various other colors & shades..... Click Here for a handy color mixing chart from The Candle Cauldron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 AHA! it's cause it's listed under soap supplies instead of B&B...duh on me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 hehehe :-) And I am making soaps LOL Its ok... Glad you guys were wondering cause it scared me for a minute.. Trying not to mess up at all on this stuff. I even did the online talk with them and they said they were great to use.. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Yup, I see them now, was looking in the wrong section. I am not sure if there would be an easier way to use those. They seem like they might be a pain to use, if you don't get the color you want the first time, to have to stop and melt another chip. I have been using liquid dyes and powders, so I can't help ya. Maybe someone who has used them will see this post and be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I see them now too! Guess ya learn something new everyday! Liquid does seem easier unless these stop the bleeding you can get w/ some dyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellkast Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Damn There goes my good laugh for the evening! It would have made some interesting soap, I bet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 I know I know.. You all expected me to really goof and blow something up huh??? lmfao:laugh2: Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 If you look at the rediglo dye chips that Peak sells, you will see that they say to use one chip pp of wax OR soap! (not on their site, but on the packaging) I called them to be certain this was the case, and was told that the chips are fine to use in soap, but to be careful because if too much is used they can cause your washcloth/poof/skin to color. I use them all the time, no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I don't see why you couldn't just add the chips directly into the melted base? Or melt the chip FIRST in the same container you'll melt the base in and then add the base and melt that. Did that make sense? OF course you may want to start out with little pieces of a chip until you get the color you desire.I'd much rather use the liquid since you can just add a drop at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 Thanks all. I do prefer the liquid, but since I got some of the soap chips, didnt want to throw them out.. Even though, I personally dont care for themChristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Oh I hear ya girl, I hate to throw anything away. I once had to throw a whole batch of soap away and it just about killed me. It was 3lbs. of it!! :undecided Just recently I threw away a whole batch (36 little cups) of "bunnys bath melts" cuz I added the cocoa powder and they look like little turds in the tub and plus they were just too dang greasy. It just about killed me. try what I suggested though, that should work much better than blowing it in a spoon with the heat gun-I can only imagine trying to keep that stuff in a spoon if your heat gun is anything like mine-a blow torch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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