singleyellowrose Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 What do you all use to color your bath bombs? At present, I am using Celestial Colors, but am hoping to find something dry as opposed to wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I use the ones from Brambleberry. I've also used my Select Shades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrochet Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I have the ones from brambleberry, but i find that they are not dark enough. So I did some research and found that some use wiltons icing dye so I got some and next batch i will try that.Sheli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 POPS and micas here for the most part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I've used the wilton icing dye's, they work great! I think what attracts me to them most is that a tiny bit goes a very very long way, they are cheap, and they wont stain the tub (maybe if you used a ton.. but you'd have to work really hard at it . TBK pops work fantastic as well. To use those most effectively, I mix them with my oils before adding to the mix.. and remember with pops you dont need much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share Posted April 11, 2010 Thanks Everyone. I figured out a way to keep from getting the spotted colored look. For the pops/micas, once they disperse in the water, do they leave a colored ring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeccajo99 Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I have been looking for bomb colorants too. Do you have to mix them with the oils first or can you put them right in the mix for a more speckled look?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I have the ones from brambleberry, but i find that they are not dark enough. So I did some research and found that some use wiltons icing dye so I got some and next batch i will try that.SheliIt does take alot of the colorant to get colors from these. But I found that if I mix them with a bit of witch hazel for incorporating them in my mixture, they work a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 For the pops/micas, once they disperse in the water, do they leave a colored ring?Only if you use too much. I haven't had a problem yet. I love the colors I get and so far only had colored rings twice that washed away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Objoref Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I've finally learned what micas for ! thanks for your thread ans for the members who answered it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I use the wilton colors They work great for my bombs and a little goes a long way. The colors come out really bright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I use the wilton colors They work great for my bombs and a little goes a long way. The colors come out really bright How much is a little, because a little gets nada here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 With my recipie I use a 1/4 teaspoon or less. That makes 6 3 ounce bombs with some leftover for bath salts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Are you watering it down any to get to spread better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 What I do is add the coloring to my oils and mix well then add it to my dry ingredients. Comes out very nice every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I'll try that the next time, but I don't put a lot of oils in my stuff, just cocoa butter really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I don't put alot of oils in mine either. But I do put in my grapeseed oil,fragrance oil, coloring,polysorbate 80 and my borax all in one container and then mix it all up then add it to my dry ingredients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 How do you list the INCI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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