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soapbuddy
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What type of a red color there is at Michael's? Is it CP soap safe, or only MP safe? Depending what type of a red colorants it is, it might bleed. If you use too much, then it could look like you bleed. Do you have any red mica? You can get a nice black from activated charcoal. Do NOT use cloth dye for soap! It's not safe on the skin.
Do not use cloth dye. It's not safe for skin.
If you have primary colors (Skin safe), you can mix them together to get black. Red+Blue+Yellow=Black
I'd suggest you buy some powder pigments online. Or find a supply store that carries skin safe black colorant. http://www.wellingtonfragrance.com/Iron ... 71C65.aspx
If you have primary colors (Skin safe), you can mix them together to get black. Red+Blue+Yellow=Black
I'd suggest you buy some powder pigments online. Or find a supply store that carries skin safe black colorant. http://www.wellingtonfragrance.com/Iron ... 71C65.aspx
Traceyann
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I use a black oxide from Essentails of Australia ....but you only need a tiny bit other wise it bleeds .....Im sure other suppliers will have black oxide
busymakinsoap!
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Like Tracey said, I use a black oxide. I only colour till its a really dark grey, once its gelled it turns black and doesnt bleed 
I cant find a red that stays red though, they all seem to go pink, or end up over coloured
I cant find a red that stays red though, they all seem to go pink, or end up over coloured
rubyslippers
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TKB used to sell a black pop mica that was superb for black coloring; unfortunately, they no longer have the pop micas. Some use charcoal for the black coloring but since I've never tried it I can't offer any advice. Maybe someone with experience with charcoal will chime in.
I use wildcrafted charcoal powder from the health food store, it makes REALLY black soap but it does bleed. ( also draws out impurities, less razor bumps I find)
The folks at the health food store say people use it as some sort of supplement......I'm not sure for what.
I do know it makes great dog biscuits & gives puppers fresh breath.
The folks at the health food store say people use it as some sort of supplement......I'm not sure for what.
I do know it makes great dog biscuits & gives puppers fresh breath.
cthylla
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I've only tried black oxide (which wasn't a deep black- I chickened out and used too little color).
I've never tried charcoal powder. I just googled it, and it's called "Activated Charcoal Powder?" Is that correct?
I also have dreams of a black and red swirled soap.
I've never tried charcoal powder. I just googled it, and it's called "Activated Charcoal Powder?" Is that correct?
I also have dreams of a black and red swirled soap.
soapbuddy
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Yes, it's activated charcoal powder.cthylla said:I've only tried black oxide (which wasn't a deep black- I chickened out and used too little color).
I've never tried charcoal powder. I just googled it, and it's called "Activated Charcoal Powder?" Is that correct?
I also have dreams of a black and red swirled soap.
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