Paddyfrances
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Hello,
I've been playing about with micas but have encountered a problem.
I've done two batches with different amounts of purple mica.
First batch I added 3/4 tsp of mica to 226g/8oz of batter.
Second batch I added 1/2 tsp to 226g/8oz of batter.
I did the same ratio's with yellow, pink, orange and blue micas.
All of the resulting soap was great with gorgeous sharp colours and the lather was creamy white as normal.
However, the colour of the soap stained the wash cloth each time.
It did rinse out though very easily as I rinsed my hands.
I bought the micas from U-Makeitup.com (I'm in the UK) and they state they are suitable for CP soap.
They don't give a recommended amount to use so I did some research and it seems that up to 1 tsp per 226/8oz of batter is the standard.
Do all micas stain cloth and rinse out or am I using far far too much mica?
Before I try any more test batches please can someone give me some advice?
Thank you.
I've been playing about with micas but have encountered a problem.
I've done two batches with different amounts of purple mica.
First batch I added 3/4 tsp of mica to 226g/8oz of batter.
Second batch I added 1/2 tsp to 226g/8oz of batter.
I did the same ratio's with yellow, pink, orange and blue micas.
All of the resulting soap was great with gorgeous sharp colours and the lather was creamy white as normal.
However, the colour of the soap stained the wash cloth each time.
It did rinse out though very easily as I rinsed my hands.
I bought the micas from U-Makeitup.com (I'm in the UK) and they state they are suitable for CP soap.
They don't give a recommended amount to use so I did some research and it seems that up to 1 tsp per 226/8oz of batter is the standard.
Do all micas stain cloth and rinse out or am I using far far too much mica?
Before I try any more test batches please can someone give me some advice?
Thank you.