Prepairing Colorant

[Buckscent]

Newbie question: How do you get the colors ready? do you use alcohol and mix the mica with it? or take a little of your MP and once melted mix with it in a little cup? And is it the same process if you use powdered Mica or blocks? Thanks!!

 

[lsg]

I mix it with a little alcohol for M&P soap base.

 

[Cindy2428]

I pre-mix all of my micas in glycerin so I can use them with any soap

 

[cmzaha]

My daughter whom does m&p exclusively always uses alcohol.

 

[Buckscent]

At What rate do you mix it? Can you mix and save for later? Say i have 1oz and i want to mix it in a bottle?

 

[Cindy2428]

Yes, you can save it - I have bottles that are over a year old. Each vendor has different recommendations. Also, lighter colors for me need to require more colorant. I use 4 oz Wilton bottles; I use a heavy tsp of mica per bottle. I find I have to add more to the light yellows and golds.