PurpleHippie Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 The directions for my oxides state to mix powder with a little warm water and add to lye/water mix then to oils. That will color the entire batch but what about multi colors or swirls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hem06 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I usually just take a small scoop, put it in whatever I am going to use for swirl (disposable cup, small pitcher, whatever) and mix it with some oils. I always mix oxides with oils, someone told me that long ago, so that is how I do it.I use that small amount of oil, mix it up so there are no clumps, then when I have emulsion, I scoop off a small amount for swirls and put it in the mix.Does that make sense? Or do I need to go to bed?If you are looking to color your base, I always just take out some uncolored portions to swirl first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHippie Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Thanks:) I was told that some oxides mix with water only and others with oil. The ones I have state to mix with water then to add to the lye/water mixture. If it has to be done that way then my entire batch would be have to be a solid color. It would be easier to be able to mix directly with the oils. Then I could just take out whatever amount I wanted for mix colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 This is how I remember Oxides start with an O so it is used to mix in Oil.Ultramarine (Marine) water so those are mixed with water.Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHippie Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 I double checked and the instructions state water dispersable. 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon for a 5 lb soap batch. Blend oxide with warm water to create a slurry. I'll check to see if there were maybe more detail instructions that were missing from the package. Adding at trace would seem to be ideal IMO. I can always try it with a small batch to experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hem06 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 So, use some of your water (before you put in lye) and mix the color to a slurry--use a cup or whatever.Then add emulsified soap batter to your cup when you are ready to colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHippie Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 I was trying to figure out if for some reason the color would only work with the water and the lye. The directions state to mix the powder with water then add that to the water & lye mixture before adding to the oils and blend until trace. I'll test it the way you guys use it. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hem06 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Oooooooooooh. Now I get it!! Those are confusing directions. You must have thought we were all dim bells!I have never added color to my lye water, altho I have seen suppliers recommend that procedure for testing a color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHippie Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Oooooooooooh. Now I get it!! Those are confusing directions. You must have thought we were all dim bells!:laugh2:No, not at all. I realized that I just wasn't getting the problem across in my message. Thanks again for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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