Mica in hot process soap

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BroknArrw

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Is there a general rule of thumb on how much mica to use to get good color?
I am doing 2 pound batches 6oz Olive oil, 6oz Coconut, 9.5Palm
With 3oz lye, 8oz distilled water. One video suggested 1/2 teaspoon at trace and add some in oil later.

I got ugly color and was wondering if there is general rule of thumb or whether I should put in something like the fragrance oil? Or should do a certain quantity at trace?
 
For good color, you might try 1tsp PPO. If you are making one color soap, you can add the mica before the cook.
 
Why not add the mica at the end of the cook? Most suppliers have a recommended usage rate.
 

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