Iveta Pelá

I just started making soap this past summer and have been having such a great time! This forum has been such a great way to learn. I...

I tried Vilcacora (Una de gato) as a color in one soap. When I was making this tea, I noticed that my saucepan was always red, so I...

thank you. I like to try and I'm happy when I have an activity where I can be creative

thank you :)

I love the desert sunset one too! Impressive that you've learned so much so soon.

I love the soap with the heart - and the cat with the fun mustache - best, and they are all very nice!

I love the way you presented all of them, and the fact that you're using muted, more natural colors. I think they're beautiful ❤️

How beautiful are soaps with natural dyes... Thank you for showing the colors as they look in soap.

I am not very experienced in using natural colorants, but rheum emodi (Himalayan rhubarb) is what I have used for pink/coral/red. It is...

does it matter what rhubarb it is or does it have to be Rheum emodi? Yes, a long post on my one and only, but I'm happy it's so long...

If @curlycoat2 sees this and responds I don’t think you could get better advice anywhere else. Annatto will give you yellow. Paprika...

• Safflower flowers will give you orange, or even yellow. I have a jar infusing on my shelf right now. • Chlorella is something I use...

Oh orange is one of my favourites to make! Use sweet paprika and infuse it in oil - I guess with Easter so close now you would need to...

I second @dibbles advice about @curlycoat2 being the resident expert on natural colorants - thanks so much for joining the discussion...

@curlycoat2 your books on natural colorants are my absolute faves! 💜 For those who are interested in purchasing one of her e-books, or...