Elderberry + alkanet = bleu

[Marieke]

I made a batch of 100% olive oil soap yesterday. I used 500 grams of a alkanet and elderberry macerate and added 100 grams of regular OO, 2 spoons of kaolin clay and EO eucalyptus. It turned out a lovely shade of blue. Not at all what I expected. It's still too soft to take out of the mold though. Can't wait to cut this one!

 

[AlchemyandAshes]

Beautiful!
Let us know if the color morphs or fades...Elderberry tends to go brown, but you may have found the perfect combo!

 

[Genny]

That is gorgeous!

 

[Marieke]

Thanks! I'll post a pictures if the color changes. I hope not, I didn't know elderberry turns brown. Fingers crossed!

 

[Badger]

Wow that is a wonderful shade of blue!

 

[AngelMomma]

Thats a really pretty color! Was the elderberry fresh? Hope it doesn't turn brown for you.

 

[Marieke]

It was dried elderberries. I'm now crossing my toes as well for it not to turn brown.