Lisasoaps Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Can someone please tell me which colorants they were most happy with? That have never bled -out in your M&P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kestagano04 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I purchase mine from TKB trading...http://www.tkbtrading.com/category.php?category_id=28The top of the page explains how to tell which ones are non-bleeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisasoaps Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thank you so much. I would really hate to put so much work into a soap and end up having major bleeding colors. I like how they are specific for each color stating non bleeding or bleeding. I have checked a couple of other suppliers and they dont all always inform you on bleeders. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWickedWick Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Just ordered the 25 sample pack. Out of the 25 1/2 oz. you get, only 5 or 6 bleed..the rest non-bleeding. Can't wait to play with all the new colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_yulay Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Ok... Soapers.. Help me with the difference between the mica and liquid pigments. I have been asked to do glycerin soaps. I never dye my soaps(lye soaps-you guys rock by the way with soaps). WHich do you prefer and why ....Please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 You can get some nice colors with mica but the problem is its hard to mix in into M&P without you soap having color 'specks'. Not saying you can't do it-- just that it takes more trial and error to figure out a way that works for you.I prefer liquid colorants-- FDA approved of course. I currently use the liquid soap colorants from C&S. I got the 1 oz sampler pack with about a dozen colors in it and it lasts forever. But when I make chunk or embed soaps the colors sometimes bleed or fade.I would love to try TKB's nonbleeding liquid colorants. I hear they are really nice. I could start making embeds and multi colored chunk soaps again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_yulay Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Awesome, Thank you.. I am making a chunck mold just for these... I cant wait to see out they come out. Do you make the curls ? Do you use a peeler? Monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kestagano04 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 (edited) One thing that I like to do is use pearlescent white mica with the tkb glycerin dispersed dyes in clear base. So I'll color the clear base however I want, and then add the pearlescent white, which gives it a really pretty swirly shimmer. I haven't had any issues with specks when doing it that way.ETA: Candybee, you really should try tkb's non-bleeding. I make chunk soap, swirls, embeds, and NEVER have any issues with bleeding or fading. They really do work great! Edited November 21, 2009 by kestagano04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I get the best results with using liquid colorants. I use opaque soap, so bleeding would be pretty obvious, and the only time I ever had any was when I used micas. I get my colorants from the Chemistry Store. In the past I got them at a very good price from Craft Lobby, which is now Big River Wholesale. I haven't order from them as BRW--there's just something about the new set up that is unappealing to me now.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Carrot Cake FO & others For Salehttp://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87535 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Another thing you may want to consider is getting some vanilla stabilizer. You'll find that some fragrance oils will discolor your soap and the VS helps with that. The discoloration typically happens with FOs that have vanilla in it. Without it your soap can turn dark or a yucky brown color. Ask me how I know!:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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