soapnmomma Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I am wanting to make some candycane scented CP soap and want to add red swirls. I know red is one of the most wanted colors in soaping. I have seen beautiful soap pics with lovely swirls of red in the B&B gallery pics so I know red in soap is possible. The only colors that I can find mentioned for achieving a red color when I search the forums are celestial colors and neon micas, the rest that I find mentioned I have tried. Which neon mica and which celestial color would you suggest? I have never tried those before. Would it be the cherry celestial color that produces red? I have tried hot mama, tomatoe red, neon red, and soft red from TKB, red oxide, and true red colorant without much success. They all are like brick reds. If I had not seen the beautiful red swirls in several photos in the gallery I would think it was not possible but now I am on a mission...need me some red swirls, lol...Thanks for any suggestions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I need the answer to this question too, I thought I had found it, but it is turning brick red as the days go by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 (edited) I like using Merlot Mica from Brambleberry it makes a nice Crimson Red if used in moderation. Here is a link where I did my Christmas soap last year.http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86828&highlight=Merlot+MicaBarbara AL Edited September 8, 2010 by Barbara AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camay Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 How sparkly is that merlot mica from Brambleberry? Your soap, which is gorgeous, doesn't seem too sparkly. The name at BB has sparkle in it, so I am just wondering how much sparkle there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CellarDweller Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I have not tried it, but just saw this a minute ago. http://www.ellensessentials.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=249maybe someone will know how it does... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapnmomma Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Thank you Barbara AL, your soaps are soooo pretty! I have seen many beautiful soaps by you in the B&B Gallery. I like the red color you acheived in your Christmas soap. Can I ask you how much of the Merlot Mica you used to obtain the red color that you got? I have never used the Ruby Red Peacock dye either. Anyone tried that before? Looks like these 2 colorants are on my list to order. I have tried many others with no success willing to try any suggested!Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Soapnmama,I will have to check my notes on the Merlot but I am thinking I used about 1/4 teaspoon to about 4 ounces in a squeeze bottle. If you color a pound of soap that would be about 1 teaspoon per lb of oils.Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Barbara, your swirls are seriously a work of art...gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Thanks for sharing that, Barbara! My red is like a brick red too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrochet Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I can't wait to try this I have a ton of merlot mica from brambleberry.Sheli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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