Cosmic Potions wrote:
>
> Paul,
> You should always use "soap safe" coloring / dyes.
> I have heard of people using food coloring without problems in M&P. I have
> not used them.
> However, if you do use it, use one drop at a time. Too much coloring
> and you
> will be the same color as your soap.
> Food colors can also fade and there goes your cool design.
> Hope that helps.
> Ginger
>
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> > Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 9:26 PM
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> > Subject: Re: [UMSGMembersList] Need FO/Paul
> >
> > Ginger -
> >
> > Did I hear that food colorings are suitable for soaps?
> >
> > PGS
> >
> >
> > Cosmic Potions wrote:
> > >
> > > Kind of funny, but I was reading my Saponifier Magazine tonight and
> > on
> > > page 17 it talks about using Micas in M&P.
> > >
> > > Here is a quote:
> > >
> > > "Choosing colorants for melt and pour soap can be tricky. The most
> > > effective colorants are water
> > >
> > > soluble dyes, which stir in easily and give vibrant color to the
> > soap.
> > > However, these colorants have a
> > >
> > > tendency to bleed or run, which can present a problem when doing
> > > layered or multi-colored
> > >
> > > soaps. An alternative to these colorants can be found in micas and
> > > other pigment products, but
> > >
> > > they will give duller colors and can clump or fall to the bottom of
> > > your soap if not mixed properly diluted
> > >
> > > before being added. The ways of diluting micas or pigments are as
> > > varied as the methods of
> > >
> > > soap making; some prefer to mix them with their fragrance or
> > essential
> > > oils, others add them to liquid
> > >
> > > additives such as witch hazel or skin nourishing oils like almond,
> > > while some simply
> > >
> > > mix them with a bit of distilled water."
> > >
> > > If you don't get this magazine it is well worth it. It only comes as
> > a
> > > PDF quarterly.
> > >
> > > Thank you,
> > >
> > > Ginger
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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Ginger -

I figured as much. Don't think I'll try. Thanks. My colorants from
Kangaroo Blue came today. Waiting now for FO's from another source.
Trying to spread the business around.

My homemade soap mold works BEAUTIFULLY! - and with a considerable
amount of versatility. I only sold one unit in Chicago; but I'll bet
the buyer, a newcomer to soapmaking, is making good use of it. Each mold
turns out 16 - 3oz. bars per pour.

We are in the process of making wooden gift boxes in four sizes to
complement the most popular soap holders. Hope to get some pics on line
soon so my UMSG friends can have a look. Sold many of these items at
LaCrosse; but all of our remaining inventory sold out in Chicago.

PGS