Deadgroovy
Well-Known Member
Hi guys
I don't post that often, but I log in and read recent posts pretty regularly. Always something new to learn! (loving the new soap calculator thread!)
Anyway, I've been experimenting with natural colouring for my soap. I have infused paprika and turmeric in oil. Left infusing for about 3 days. Made 2 small batches this weekend using the oil and up to now I'm pleased with the results.
In the pic the first one is my normal uncoloured soap, the middle one is the turmeric and the end one is the paprika. It will be interesting to see how the colours change as they cure.
I have just dried and ground a bunch of parsley and ground it to a fine powder and is now infusing in hot oil. It was interesting to notice that the ground powder looked quite pale, but once heated in the oil it is now a lovely dark green. I'll make another small batch with that next week. I'll keep you posted.
How many other people are using natural/plant colourings for their soaps?
What were your experiences?
I don't post that often, but I log in and read recent posts pretty regularly. Always something new to learn! (loving the new soap calculator thread!)
Anyway, I've been experimenting with natural colouring for my soap. I have infused paprika and turmeric in oil. Left infusing for about 3 days. Made 2 small batches this weekend using the oil and up to now I'm pleased with the results.
In the pic the first one is my normal uncoloured soap, the middle one is the turmeric and the end one is the paprika. It will be interesting to see how the colours change as they cure.
I have just dried and ground a bunch of parsley and ground it to a fine powder and is now infusing in hot oil. It was interesting to notice that the ground powder looked quite pale, but once heated in the oil it is now a lovely dark green. I'll make another small batch with that next week. I'll keep you posted.
How many other people are using natural/plant colourings for their soaps?
What were your experiences?