MochaMama Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Hi all, I'm totally new to the board and to making "stuff". I wanted to make a bit of whipped shea (unrefined shea with essential, fragrance, fixed oils, plus a bit of cornstarch/dryflo) but I want to color it. How could I color my shea? I've read a lot about mineral pigments, oxide colorants and micas, but am totally confused!Thanks in advance - this is a great board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I've used the liquid colors at WSP to color shea-although refined and unrefined tend to be different shades, for example I used their xmas green and the refined shea turned out a pastel green vs the unrefined which turned out more of a olive green, HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MochaMama Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 Thank you! This is exactly what I was searching the internet for hours for!!!I use mostly unfined shea, which ranges in color from yellow to cream, so I will have to just experiment to get the color that I want.I read up on the powdered oxides and micas which can be dispersed in oil, but that sounds like way too much trouble. Perhaps when I really get into it, that may be a worthwhile investment, but right now, I'm taking the shortcut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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