scrochet Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I have tried using this product several times and I always get little spots. Even when I think all the lumps are out I still end up with little spots of undisolved titanium dioxide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Is it the water or oil soluable one? I only use the water soluable. I mix it in with a little bit of water - enough to get the lumps out. I then add it to about a cup give or take) of soap to mix with that to get the lumps out and evenly dispersed then I add that to the soap I am wanting colored. I use a small whisk to get it stirred into the soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrochet Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thanks Meridith, the one I have is both water and oil soluble. The description states when making cold process soap mix with oil before adding to lye solution. So thats what I have been doing. Maybe I should try mixing with water first. I have a small tester mold I think I'm gonna try that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I use the water soluble type also. After mixing it with a very small amount of water, there are no lumps. I add that concentrate directly to the batch without problems.I've never tried the oil soluble type. Maybe it's harder to work with, or maybe yours isn't the type you think it is...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwayneu Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 We had trouble getting it to dissolve as well. We started adding it to the lye water solution, just before it goes into the batch (not when it's hot). That works pretty well for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Mine is oil soluble. I added it to the warmed oils and stick blend it well.. before I add my lye solution. No more white spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 If it's typical what I'm hearing about oil-soluble TD, I'm glad I never tried it. I don't even need a spoon to mix the water soluble stuff. I just put it in a cup with a little water and swish it around well. It incorporates directly into the soap batter with only a whisk (my normal recipe doesn't need stick blending). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrochet Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Where do you get the one for water? Sounds like thats the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Where do you get the one for water? Sounds like thats the way to goMMS sells it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdesousa5 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 SGS sells it too. It sounds like the description that yours is oil soluble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapDiva Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I have TD powder, not sure what kind, but I put it in a lotion squeeze bottle with Glycerine and shake the crap out of it. It makes a nice liquid that I can squeeze into my batter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billie Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I either add it to the silk and water and mix before I add the lye or mix it in a little water and add to the batter like Top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I guess I've been doing it wrong then... I add it at trace. I have no issues with white spots . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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