Halloween

[AAShillito]

Started the soapmaking again after a few weeks on vacation. Two Halloween loaves ( the grim reaper- NS) and 1 new "Marina"unisex scent ( straight up savage by natures garden)

 

[Zany_in_CO]

Love the design of the little ghosts & candy corn... looks like a Halloween dream to me... I like candy corn. I once did a layered soap that looked like one, only huge!

 

[MelissaG]

I love the black. How did you get it so deep and gorgeous?

 

[Zany_in_CO]

I love the black. How did you get it so deep and gorgeous?

Me too!

 

[TheGecko]

Not the OP, but I used dark brown and black oxides.

 

[AAShillito]

I love the black. How did you get it so deep and gorgeous?

Its a 5 lbmold. I used 3 Tbsp Activated Charcoal, 1 heaping tsp black ironoxide from NS and 1 heaping tsp black onyx eco glitter from NS( glitter doesnt really show up in the photos). Learning about the iron oxide was a game changer for me for blacks.

Love the design of the little ghosts & candy corn... looks like a Halloween dream to me... I like candy corn. I once did a layered soap that looked like one, only huge!

Thank you!

 

[MelissaG]

Its a 5 lbmold. I used 3 Tbsp Activated Charcoal, 1 heaping tsp black ironoxide from NS and 1 heaping tsp black onyx eco glitter from NS( glitter doesnt really show up in the photos). Learning about the iron oxide was a game changer for me for blacks.


Thank you!

I'm betting the iron oxide made the difference. I can never get activated charcoal that black.

 

[melinda48]

Started the soapmaking again after a few weeks on vacation. Two Halloween loaves ( the grim reaper- NS) and 1 new "Marina"unisex scent ( straight up savage by natures garden)

Does black iron oxide accelerate the batter the way activated charcoal does? I am going to try using it as I want a real black which I can’t seem to get with activated charcoal.

 

[WildHareCraftSoap]

Started the soapmaking again after a few weeks on vacation. Two Halloween loaves ( the grim reaper- NS) and 1 new "Marina"unisex scent ( straight up savage by natures garden)

So cute!! Love the vibrancy and ghosts.

 

[lsg]

Cute soap!

 

[TheGecko]

Does black iron oxide accelerate the batter the way activated charcoal does? I am going to try using it as I want a real black which I can’t seem to get with activated charcoal.

I don't like AC, I only use Black Oxide. I haven't noticed that it causes acceleration as opposed to other colorants including clays and micas. I use several oxides. But your mileage may vary depending on your recipe and soaping temperature. I recommend getting a small amount and experimenting.

 

[melinda48]

I don't like AC, I only use Black Oxide. I haven't noticed that it causes acceleration as opposed to other colorants including clays and micas. I use several oxides. But your mileage may vary depending on your recipe and soaping temperature. I recommend getting a small amount and experimenting.

Thank you! I have been using activated charcoal but have not been pleased with the intensity- I just made a few loaves using black iron oxide and am beyond pleased iwth the result. I am using 1.25 tsp. ppo.

 

[AAShillito]

I don't like AC, I only use Black Oxide. I haven't noticed that it causes acceleration as opposed to other colorants including clays and micas. I use several oxides. But your mileage may vary depending on your recipe and soaping temperature. I recommend getting a small amount and experimenting.

Sorry @melinda48, I havent been getting any notifications. Totally agree with TheGecko's advice

 

[melinda48]

I think I have become a convert. I pre-mix it as I would Activated Charcoal and it is working beautifully! I also pre-mix my yellow oxide. Thanks for your opinions, I appreciate hearing from more experienced soapers!!