moon01945 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Made my first order... Can't wait to get them. I haven't used soap dye yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camay Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I am so glad that someone bought these and they are available again:http://celestialcolors.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Anybody have opinions about these colorants or use them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon01945 Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 I received my shipment today. Fast shipping! I will be trying these out this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Hill Candles Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I LOVE Celestial Colors!!!!!! I've just received my second shipment today. Going to be making CP soap tomorrow. I've discovered column swirl using Celestial Colors. Very fast shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon01945 Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Hi... can i ask what kind of recipe do you use for column swirl? You don't have to give me exacts, but more wondering if it is a mostly olive oil recipe to allow time to swirl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Hill Candles Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I don't mind sharing at all. 20% Palm Oil35% Olive Oil30% Coconut Oil5%Castor10% Canola OilI ran the numbers through SoapCalc. Bars have been curing for a week. Yesterday I tried making column with Apricot Kernel Oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon01945 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 thanks for sharing! Some people don't like to....I don't mind either, but I understand if you ahve worked on a recipe for a while and don't want to share.i am waiting for my order of Olive to come and I am going to try your recipe. I wrote one up very simular to yours. I didn't have canola in mine... mmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Hill Candles Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Let us know ow it turns out. When I make swirl (actually any soap LOL) I can hardly wait to cut it to see how it has turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon01945 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 I don't mind sharing at all. 20% Palm Oil35% Olive Oil30% Coconut Oil5%Castor10% Canola OilI ran the numbers through SoapCalc. Bars have been curing for a week. Yesterday I tried making column with Apricot Kernel Oilhi... how long do you have to let this set up? I tried this and it seems really soft. I let it sit for 24 hours and it was still like soft like gel with a thin layer on top. I threw it in the oven for a few hours at 200 to try and get it to gel. It seemed to and is harder now but still softer than my other batches. I posted in the gallery. it was my Australian bamboo swirl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Hill Candles Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) I let the soap sit in the mold overnight, with towels around it for insulation. I haven't had any problem with the soap not geting to gel phase. The next morning I take the soap slab or log out of the mold. Usually cut into bars that evening. Add read your "soft batch" thread and took a look at your recipe, it may be the almond oil. I use palm oil to help with the hardness of the bar. HTH Edited July 21, 2011 by Forest Hill Candles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon01945 Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 thanks.. could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMori Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 The larger the mold or batch of soap (poured into one mold) the more likely that it will have a complete gel. If you are making tiny little batches (1 or 2 or even 4 bars) it will need help going through a complete gel. You can either place your mold on a heating pad and then place a towel over the filled mold OR place the mold in the oven at 150F. You can also preheat your mold and then insulate with towels after the pour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon01945 Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Thanks for all the tips! I also did some reasearch and found some of the same info.i was doing larger batches - 2lb or 5 lb molds and wrapping in a towel over night to try and heat to full gel and was still getting soft batches. So.... I reformulated and added Palm to the recipe and did some last night. They looked harder this morning already compared to the other recipe. I also peeked last night and they appeared to be reaching Gel. They also didn't set up too fast and I was able to add colors. i didn't do a full swirl or column swirl but I think I would be able to. Thanks again.. I love this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 For those of you who use these colors, what are your favorites? I want to order!!!!!! Yay!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon01945 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 I got a few of the 2 oz color kits. I got --> Neon Color Kit, Harvest Color Kit and The Brilliants Kit. I have used proably every color I love them. http://celestialcolors.com/category_4/2oz-Color-Kits.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Do you like them better then the Select Shades which I just ordered some of, darn it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Do you like them better then the Select Shades which I just ordered some of, darn it!LOL! Don't be disappointed in SS. I love them (but if you find you want to ditch them, I have first dibs!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon01945 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Do you like them better then the Select Shades which I just ordered some of, darn it!never used them so they might be great! Scented would know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Scented just wants them! She's probably a hoarder of all things to do with soap making. LOL! I received them today & they look great! Do y'all think since the price is cheaper then CC's they aren't as good? never used them so they might be great! Scented would know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Scented just wants them! She's probably a hoarder of all things to do with soap making. LOL! I received them today & they look great! Do y'all think since the price is cheaper then CC's they aren't as good?LOL to your statement! OK, no to you question. Let's get a batch done with them and see what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Oils are on the way from Columbus Foods. I'll pick up locally olive oil & lye. I'm going to one of my favorite stores "Home Goods" for a SS pot & spoons. Soooo excited!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!LOL to your statement! OK, no to you question. Let's get a batch done with them and see what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I finally decided to buy 3 Celestial Kits! I got the Primary, Brilliants, and Harvest! In Dec I'm getting the Neons, Spring, and Sedona. Can't wait to Play over the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerridwen Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I also love Celestial Colors and am so happy they're back. But has anyone else had problems with the Ballerina Pink fading when exposed to outside light? My soaps are kept out of direct light, but even the indirect light outside at my FM made them fade to nothing. My pretty white with pink swirled soaps are now completely white! I had to pull the batch and am using them on my family only now. So far thats the only color of theirs that has done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon01945 Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 I finally decided to buy 3 Celestial Kits! I got the Primary, Brilliants, and Harvest! In Dec I'm getting the Neons, Spring, and Sedona. Can't wait to Play over the weekend!Fun! I use all the ones I got but mostly I use the neons. They are just so bright and fun to play with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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