Serenity
Well-Known Member
Hi happy soapers
Hasn't anyone experienced problems when using Ruby Rose mica from The Conservatorie, because I've had mixed results? I'm posting this as perhaps it will help someone else and maybe help me too!
1. I made a test batch - 2 mini scoops of mica in 100g soap. Turned out great.

2. Orange & purple with RR swirl - 4 mini scoops mica in 200g soap. It went a funny texture and sort of whitish. :sad:

3. Pink & white layered soap - 2.5 scoops mica in 500g soap. I used less than #1 and #2 and it turned out great. :smile:

4. White/orange/pink soap swirl - 1/2 tsp mica in 300g soap. What was I thinking! This was way too much and the swirl portion of the soap turned out crumbly.
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5. Layered soap (no photo) - 1.5 scoops mica in 300g. The Ruby Rose soap jug congealed & separated before I had stick blended. I was able to stir it back together but the soap had to be ditched for other reasons. I'm wondering if my scales were off because the other layers didn't set which has never happened before.
roblem:
I keep my temps around 35C/95F. I'm persisting with this mica because it gives such a gorgeous rosey pink colour. I'd love to hear your experiences.
Hasn't anyone experienced problems when using Ruby Rose mica from The Conservatorie, because I've had mixed results? I'm posting this as perhaps it will help someone else and maybe help me too!
1. I made a test batch - 2 mini scoops of mica in 100g soap. Turned out great.

2. Orange & purple with RR swirl - 4 mini scoops mica in 200g soap. It went a funny texture and sort of whitish. :sad:

3. Pink & white layered soap - 2.5 scoops mica in 500g soap. I used less than #1 and #2 and it turned out great. :smile:

4. White/orange/pink soap swirl - 1/2 tsp mica in 300g soap. What was I thinking! This was way too much and the swirl portion of the soap turned out crumbly.

5. Layered soap (no photo) - 1.5 scoops mica in 300g. The Ruby Rose soap jug congealed & separated before I had stick blended. I was able to stir it back together but the soap had to be ditched for other reasons. I'm wondering if my scales were off because the other layers didn't set which has never happened before.
I keep my temps around 35C/95F. I'm persisting with this mica because it gives such a gorgeous rosey pink colour. I'd love to hear your experiences.