MsDammit Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Let's see if I can confuse anyone. I've been using select shades for coloring (CP soap) and always use the mixing chart. I usually make 2lb batches of soap so when I decide on what color and the shade of the color I go by 2lbs. Now when I do swirls (attempt to I should say) I always pour some of the soap in a seperate container and then mix the color. Am I doing this wrong and using way to much color as I am not coloring the whole batch? Am I even making any sense? Or am I just looney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 You may be looney even though you are making sense.Frankly when it comes to coloring I don't think there is a "wrong". You may be technically using too much, but if your swirls are coming out the right color and intensity then you are A-OK. If they are too dark then back off.I can't do the math on teaspoons, etc, so I just add drops in the right ratio until the soap color looks right to me - but that can be iffy (my burgundy swirl came out hot pink) - LEARNING CURVE BIG TIME.(and you are looney) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruba Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I think if you are NOT looney... you don't fit in here!! I KNOW that I am a certified Loon!!Sorry I can't help on the "real" question... I haven't tried them yet...but plan to soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 That's what I thought to myself at first CB but I just have to think and think until I make a mountain out of a molehill- a looney trait, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 THAT's what I should call my business - LOON Soaps! Or LOONY BIN SOAPS. Or Just Loony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Lord Ms, I've had my SS for about 3 weeks or so and it will be interesting to see how they work. I'm likely going with drops. Guessing that will make them last for an eternity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I go by drops to figure my ratios like CB and I only color the part I've taken off like Ms. D asked. Sometimes I do find that I have to back off on my colors. But this system works for me so I'm stickin' with it. Right or wrong. :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 The rate posted in the chart on select shades is for 1 lb of product (not oils).They show 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp for that shade and 1 lb of finished soap.I assume that for a 2 lb batch, you reserve 1/4 to 1/3 for coloring, so you would need less than the recommended amount.The colors are made for blending prior to mixing, meaning that you cannot add them separately to the soap. I mix the required amount in a dixie cup or shot glass before soaping and add a bit at a time until it's the shade I want.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 The rate posted in the chart on select shades is for 1 lb of product (not oils).They show 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp for that shade and 1 lb of finished soap.I assume that for a 2 lb batch, you reserve 1/4 to 1/3 for coloring, so you would need less than the recommended amount.The colors are made for blending prior to mixing, meaning that you cannot add them separately to the soap. I mix the required amount in a dixie cup or shot glass before soaping and add a bit at a time until it's the shade I want.e Oh great why do I always seem to do things ass backwards, that's just what I've been doing, adding them separately to the soap. Let's say the chart says 1/4 tsp, then I add 1/2 tsp (for a 2lb batch). Geez I wonder what else I'm not doing right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I always add them separately, but drip them in on top of each other onto the same spot. Cannot imagine why it would matter though, if I premixed the colors or blended in the pot. I see the supplier STRESSES that you premix, though, so I'll re-think what I do. Never noticed either of your points, E - glad you brought them to my attention. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 This is from the site, I did not make it up, LOL.....NOTE: You always want to BLEND the color in a separate container FIRST! Never put the parts into your product and then mix in! IT WON'T WORK CORRECTLY! NOTE: You also always want to blend a little more color than you will need. It is always advisable to make more in case you want to tweak the color of your product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 The rate posted in the chart on select shades is for 1 lb of product (not oils).They show 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp for that shade and 1 lb of finished soap.I assume that for a 2 lb batch, you reserve 1/4 to 1/3 for coloring, so you would need less than the recommended amount. The colors are made for blending prior to mixing, meaning that you cannot add them separately to the soap. I mix the required amount in a dixie cup or shot glass before soaping and add a bit at a time until it's the shade I want.eThat is basically how I do it - I mix my color first in a separate container but measure the colors out per drop. Then, I add the mixture to my soap that I have taken off to swirl. I hope that made sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Well I followed the directions tonight, but it was easy cause I was coloring fully half my batch - so 2#. It's trickier when I'm just doing a cup or so for a swirl.ETA: Oh shit, I DIDN'T follow the directions - I was going by oil weight. Geesh, that means I shorted my colors by almost 1/3. Well it's a lime color, so lighter will be ok, plus I used some TD so who knows what I'm ending up with anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 Well I followed the directions tonight, but it was easy cause I was coloring fully half my batch - so 2#. It's trickier when I'm just doing a cup or so for a swirl.ETA: Oh shit, I DIDN'T follow the directions - I was going by oil weight. Geesh, that means I shorted my colors by almost 1/3. Well it's a lime color, so lighter will be ok, plus I used some TD so who knows what I'm ending up with anyway!LOL- see what I mean?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Well I followed the directions tonight, but it was easy cause I was coloring fully half my batch - so 2#. It's trickier when I'm just doing a cup or so for a swirl.That is what I found too since that is what I am usually coloring. That's why I just measure by drops since I am not coloring a batch. I've never colored a whole batch either. Maybe its time to try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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