Recent content by brookiecookie

i just purchased alkanet root powder and was planning on using one tbs. per 4 oz of oil because that's what I read. anyone have any experience with this? also, i bought some ground pumice. now im thinking it may be too rough for soap... i'm fairly new to soap making, just looking for any...

alkanet root powder I just looked at my turmeric soap this afternoon and it shrunk up in the mold! it's an ugly brown color too. After reading the other posts, i realize that i used way too much. I am getting a shipment today of alkanet root powder. I am hoping to do it right this time...

turmeric in soap So i tried to infuse the turmeric into the olive oil with a tea bag. The bag wound up ripping (i think i put it in while the oil was too hot) so i just left the turmeric in the oil for a couple hours. I then strained out the turmeric and used the olive oil as usual when...

I am pretty new to soap making and have made about 12 batches of cold process soap so far. I am starting to experiment with natural coloring. I am going to try turmeric first and was just wondering if anyone had advice on the best way to use it, as well as how much. Thanks! :lol: