Grumpy Girl Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I'm a little behind apparently.Where do you get this, and how do you mix it, like mica with oils beforehand I'd assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I got mine at Texas Natural Supplies. I use it by adding it directly to my soap batter and mixing it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 You can get it in capsule form at GNC Stores. I got a bottle of 100 capsules for $6.99. It didn't take very many capsules to get a real dark black I think I may have gotten it too black It is a little messy opening the capsules but the shipping on so much of this stuff IMO isn't worth messing with if you can get it locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Hi Ya Grumpy:yay: I got mine at wallyworld in the fish aquarium section..its not in powder form..but you can grind it up in a coffee grinder...HTHS It wasn't very expensive either.Hugs Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I got mine from some place online - in a lovely powder form, in a plastic jar. betterthangreens.com (more specifically - http://www.betterthangreens.com/Product_289_Search.html). In looking now I see that it comes in different sizes - from 10 oz to TWENTY POUND BUCKETS!! lol. 10 OZ IS plenty for soaping!I looked back at my notes. I only used it in the swirl portion and then just mixed it directly into the batter. I don't think I was left with any specks, but if I were to do the whole batch, or a larger portion, I'd probably do a slurry with a bit of glycerin first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Ah, thank you ladies. I'll pick up some this week and give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I've done a whole batch before that I added directly to my soap batter and I got no specks in my soap. It mixed in beautifully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 You can add it at trace (light trace). About 1-1.5 tsp ppo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amillion3147 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I got mine online at the fathers healing herbs place and got free shipping over the summer on it. A little truly goes a long way. My bars never come out pure black but more on the deep gray side. I know I got one from someone on etsy and it was pure black.http://healingherbs.biz/products/charcoal.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Same place as amillion and it arrived quickly. Keep in mind though I bought the pound I think and it isn't a product one rips right into without a ummm dusting of black powder ... everywhere.I just mixed it like I do my micas and no probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Same place as amillion and it arrived quickly. Keep in mind though I bought the pound I think and it isn't a product one rips right into without a ummm dusting of black powder ... everywhere.I just mixed it like I do my micas and no probs.That's where I got mine too, and 4 oz is plenty. If doing a whole batch, I mix it right into my oils before lye solution. For swirling, added at trace by itself is fine. It mixes right in with no specks. Just don't breathe too hard when you open that envelope! I transferred mine into a jar, then I put plastic wrap over that, then the lid.edited to add: 1 tsp. PPO will give you a true black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smacky Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I got a charcoal soap from Simone on the dish quite a few years ago.She gave it in a dishers only private swap that we did when we went to the AZ. Gathering.This bar was BLACK, lathered grey, and from my recollection did not stain the washcloth.Good soap too!You might pm her there, as I am not sure if she is a member here or not.She's a really nice lady from Texas.I see Jackie (jbren) answered you, and honestly any soap that she has ever given me has been exceptional.She wouldn't steer you wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I have a bar of solid jet black on the side of my sink. It barely leaves a mark, unlike vanilla soaps!, and the lather is barely gray.And I agree about jbren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruina Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Curious newbie here. Is there a benefit of this in soaps or is it just for color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Ruina, the charcoal is supposed to have some skin benefits, such as in this bar here. But when I used it, it was just to get a black soap as I thought the color would look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 I've got 4oz coming, we shall see.Thanks for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guppygirl Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Dammit, something else I have to try... I'll put that in line right after my pine tar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamilea Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I got mine at Texas Natural Supplies. I use it by adding it directly to my soap batter and mixing it in.I went to their site and they've got lots I'd love to try...but dang!... shipping for 10oz of product, less that $11.00 was $13.56! Wowzers!! I'll go to the GNC I guess for the charcoal..I just wish they didn't have so much that I want..Thanks for the suggestion though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 betterthangreens.com has 10 oz for $12 and shipping to me for this item alone was $5.60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamilea Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 betterthangreens.com has 10 oz for $12 and shipping to me for this item alone was $5.60Thanks so much carebear!....:tiptoe: off to bettterthangreens.com......hoping hubby isn't watching buy MORE supplies.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 again...FREE SHIPPING from this placehttp://healingherbs.biz/products/charcoal.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 My favorite bars have charcoal in them I just love using it. It rocks in a salt bars too, thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapymomma Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 There are some amazing properties that charcoal adds. Here is a site with tons of info about it. If you promote a soap with charcoal in it, it would be good to know as much about it as possible. It has lots of uses too even besides in soap -- like for bee stings and stuff. Chech it out. I found this site very informative. http://www.BuyActivatedCharcoal.com Soapymomma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamilea Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 again...FREE SHIPPING from this placehttp://healingherbs.biz/products/charcoal.htmlGotcha... did see that on your first post.. I'm bad about just skimming through.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I went to their site and they've got lots I'd love to try...but dang!... shipping for 10oz of product, less that $11.00 was $13.56! Wowzers!! I'll go to the GNC I guess for the charcoal..I just wish they didn't have so much that I want..Thanks for the suggestion though!Holy cow that is outrageous!! I bought other stuff and they are not far from me so shipping was not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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