jackie Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Any general guidelines on how much powdered oxide you need ppo to color a batch of soap? I realize it depends on how dark you want it or whether it's just swirling or coloring the entire batch but I'm trying to guesstimate to order colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I stick to about 1/2 teaspoon to 3/4 teaspoon per lb of oils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I start with 1/4 tsp and go up to 1/2 tsp if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 This has been something I've had to learn as I went. Typically I start with about 1/2 tsp. on some of the colorants (most of them except black is less), but if you ever try or use say select shades (which aren't oxides), that's whole different measuring system. I use around a 1/4 of a tsp when it's ultramarines, since I find those colorants to be a bit more vibrant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 thanks. This is what I needed (and thanks for letting me know the ultramarines would be diff since I want a few of those too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 When you get around to ultramarines, use water with them to help avoid the spotties that they can leave behind. I love the ones that I do have, but oh what a difference it was mixing the colors with water as opposed to oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 thanks for the tip. I'm grateful for all the advice I can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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