jessiec Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 What do you like better, for a nice black? I have the black oxide now, but I get light gray tinged bubbles and never get a nice dark black. I am using my normal amount about 1/4 tsp. to 1.5-2 cups of wet soap. I can't use anymore than that because, already, the bubbles start to look a touch gray. I have read on here about charcoal being used before, but do you think that it works better than the iron black oxides? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplyorganic Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 This is a great question!! I would love to know too! I'm in the mist of searching for a true black but it's really hard!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Honestly, you could end up getting a hint of gray lather with the charcoal too. It depends on what you use, but it hasn't stained anything permanently. Personally, I like charcoal just because it's easier to mix lol. But like the black, it can separate a little bit if you fuss or play with it too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndulgentCreations Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 You also have the option to use black clay from New Directions. I use both charcoal and clay, never have used oxide but get a nice true black with both as you can see in my avi which is one with charcoal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessiec Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Your Avi is gorgeous! That is an awesome black indeed. .......... Do you get gray bubbles with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndulgentCreations Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 You'll get some gray bubbles with anything black. Never had a complaint from anyone. If you'd like to see the black with clay click the link in my siggy line and look at my dragons blood soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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