Color Morphing

[BodyDew]

I’m getting frustrated with the whole color morphing thing! I have a vision in my head - try to match colors to the scents - but then 1 or more of the colors change on me (examples: Mardi Gras came out looking more like Camo & Rainbow Sherbet actually looked more like Mardi Gras )
I know this is just a fact of life in the CP world but am wondering how the longtime pros have dealt with it.
Doing a test batch with every color & fragrance would be so time consuming

 

[Obsidian]

Only buy colorants and fragrance from companies who test them and say whether or not they morph in CP.

 

[Carly B]

Nurture Soap, for one, shows a picture of what each of her micas look like in CP soap and it's very helpful.

 

[dibbles]

@Obsidian is right. I recommend Nurture Soap for micas. Micas and More, Mad Micas and Bramble Berry are also reliable suppliers for micas. One other thing to consider is your fragrance oil. If it discolors, no colorant is going to stay the same.

 

[lsg]

Always read the reviews that are in the description area. They will usually state if colors stay true.

 

[KiwiMoose]

Yep - read the reviews.

 

[violets2217]

I only use Nurture Soap's Micas at the moment and even some of their mica's they state will morph if temp is too hot or not enough is used. So I'm trying really hard to read all info of any mica or FO I use when I have a particular "vision" for my soap. Of course, my vision is always skewed when it comes to practical soap making.

 

[MellonFriend]

Would someone be so kind as to explain to a newbie (me) what color morphing is?

 

[violets2217]

color morphing is

When the colorant goes into soap batter the color it should be and then you un mold and cut the soap that color is completely different that it started out as or should be. I've had a beautiful red turn a light pasty orange after saponification. And bright lime greens turning light yellow.

 

[MellonFriend]

Awesome! I mean it's not so awesome that that happens, but thanks for letting me know.