HLN80
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Hello! I was wondering how much activated charcoal to add to a 2.5lb batch of CP soap in order to turn the whole thing black?
Wow, thank you so much for this information, I could not find it in my Google search. I appreciate your replyToo much and you may end up with grey lather and grey on the washcloth. This from Wholesale Supplies Plus, keep in mind this is their superfine activated charcoal, "To obtain a dark black soap use 1/4 teaspoon of activated charcoal per pound of soap."
http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/activated-charcoal-super-fine.aspx
that is really beautifulI did a bit of reading about it before using, and I opted for adding the powder directly to the emulsified batter, which allegedly creates a deeper colour than if you pre-blend it with oils before adding. I used a rounded teaspoon PPO and I thought it was more than sufficient. Here's the outcome:
Not Gelled:
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And gelled: View attachment 37048
It's difficult to see because of the swirl, but I think the gelled one creates a deeper black than the ungelled one.
I did a bit of reading about it before using, and I opted for adding the powder directly to the emulsified batter, which allegedly creates a deeper colour than if you pre-blend it with oils before adding. I used a rounded teaspoon PPO and I thought it was more than sufficient. Here's the outcome:
Not Gelled:
View attachment 37047
And gelled: View attachment 37048
Beautiful soaps! Would you be ok with sharing your soap weight:ac ratio? I'd truly appreciate it!
It's difficult to see because of the swirl, but I think the gelled one creates a deeper black than the ungelled one.
Sorry @Carla Burke - only just noticed this
I'm a 'fly by the seat of my pants' soaper and I don't write down the exact amount. I used about a generous teaspoon PPO.
Oh - what's the brand?I love that, tbh! I often drive my family & friends nuts, when they ask for a recipe or 'how-to', for this very reason. Thanks for the guestimation - it will help, a LOT!
There's a shampoo/ soap bar I've been buying from NZ, that I'm hoping to make myself, in a goat milk version. I'm discovering it's one of the best things for getting the goat smell off, after I've been working with them!![]()
It's the Voodoo bar, from BeautyandtheBees.com And, oops! It's not NZ, but Tasmania, AustraliaOh - what's the brand?