Donna-Do Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Made some watermelon soap using silk & shea M&P soap.I'm not real happy with the shade of pink I got though. I'd like it to be more red like the tarts I have in the right hand corner...Have any tips on how I can get a darker red with out it staining people's skin? lol The lather is still white so far. I used a liquid red soap dye, a clear red soap bar dye from WSP and even regualr food coloring in this one. I guess it's because I started off with a white base...Any suggestions?TIA,Donna-Do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Don't have any advice for you since I don't make soap. But just wanted to say that they are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I haven't ventured into soaps yet (just soap petals). I know w/ candles to get a darker shade you can add brown or black. Is this do-able w/ soaps as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna-Do Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 aww those are so adorable are they on your website yet?No. I wanted to get the color better before I put them on my website. Hopefully soon though...Thanks,Donna-Do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I forgot to say these are soooooooo COOL! Also wondered in you used a clear M&P base if the soap will be more of a true red? I know WSP carries clear bases as I have order them (for sure soy & reg). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFMom Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Hey Donna! The soaps are adorable....I like the pink color. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Well I think they are cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I think they are cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 they look good enough to eat. good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieM Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 In my experience, it has been impossible to get a true red with that base. I had to use a clear base to get a real red. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna-Do Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 That's what I was afraid of...Think I'll try the next batch using 1/2 clear and 1/2 white to see what it looks like. I didn't want it to be see-through, so it would look more realistic. That's why I started with the white base to start with. lolThanks Donna-Do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildangel112 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Those are so cute. Love the pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Donna, those are so cute I'd worry about the color not one tiny bit! No one else will either. Trust me!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heather_dw Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 How clever!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanmala Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I love the look Donna! I've never made dark color soaps, like you, I was afraid to color them too dark for fear of staining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Use clear...get you a spray bottle of alcohol...You can use a loaf mold that is round at the bottom...Make a layer of green first...This will be the rind(??)not sure if that's how its spelled..Now,pour the red in...Use a clear base all the way though...Kind regards,the soap lady of longview,lindarule of thumb..Clear MP = true shadesWhite MP=pastel or creamColorants for MP sould always be FDA approved and are suppost to be now staining... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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