One of the most creative parts of being a soap maker is soap coloring.
From colored swirls and pastels to colors that are so bright they're verging on neon, the different hues you can use to tint your final product really bring out that creative and decorative side that is in all of us.
Many also consider it their favorite part of the process! There are a few basic soap coloring ingredients you can use for your projects.
These ingredients all add a slightly different effect to the end product, which is why it is good to experiment with each one in order to have an idea of what to expect, and so that the ingredients can be played around with in the future in order to produce more unique products! 1) FD&C These are the most common ingredients for tinting soap.
Often known as food coloring, these are used to tint just about any food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic.
That's because FD&C have been certified by the department that regulates food and drugs.
They can be found just about anywhere, sometimes even in your local supermarket! This makes them really cheap! 2) Tinting Herbs Some of the best soap coloring ingredients are the ones that are absolutely natural.
There are plenty of herbs that will easily lend their hues to your latest project while also giving the end product the unique properties the plant provides.
Cocoa powder, turmeric, parsley, and raspberry are just a few examples.
There are so many more! 3) Micas Another natural product, micas are powderized silicate mineral.
It is what we often find in mineral make up, and it's what gives make up that glittery shimmer.
It is great if what you are trying to achieve is a product that somewhat glitters in the light or when you move the soap bar.
4) Oxides & Ultramarines Manufactured in laboratories, cosmetic grade oxides and ultramarines are the best ingredient if what you want to achieve are strong colors or well defined swirls in your end product.
They need to be mixed with a carrier oil before being poured into the batch.
If you don't, you risk the possibility of clumping.
You don't have to limit yourself to one soap coloring ingredient per project.
You can use FD&C tints with Micas for unique colors that shine, or you can let an herb tint your initial batch then add swirls with oxides or ultramarines.
As mentioned earlier, this is the part of the process where you can really let your creativity shine.
Don't hold back!
From colored swirls and pastels to colors that are so bright they're verging on neon, the different hues you can use to tint your final product really bring out that creative and decorative side that is in all of us.
Many also consider it their favorite part of the process! There are a few basic soap coloring ingredients you can use for your projects.
These ingredients all add a slightly different effect to the end product, which is why it is good to experiment with each one in order to have an idea of what to expect, and so that the ingredients can be played around with in the future in order to produce more unique products! 1) FD&C These are the most common ingredients for tinting soap.
Often known as food coloring, these are used to tint just about any food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic.
That's because FD&C have been certified by the department that regulates food and drugs.
They can be found just about anywhere, sometimes even in your local supermarket! This makes them really cheap! 2) Tinting Herbs Some of the best soap coloring ingredients are the ones that are absolutely natural.
There are plenty of herbs that will easily lend their hues to your latest project while also giving the end product the unique properties the plant provides.
Cocoa powder, turmeric, parsley, and raspberry are just a few examples.
There are so many more! 3) Micas Another natural product, micas are powderized silicate mineral.
It is what we often find in mineral make up, and it's what gives make up that glittery shimmer.
It is great if what you are trying to achieve is a product that somewhat glitters in the light or when you move the soap bar.
4) Oxides & Ultramarines Manufactured in laboratories, cosmetic grade oxides and ultramarines are the best ingredient if what you want to achieve are strong colors or well defined swirls in your end product.
They need to be mixed with a carrier oil before being poured into the batch.
If you don't, you risk the possibility of clumping.
You don't have to limit yourself to one soap coloring ingredient per project.
You can use FD&C tints with Micas for unique colors that shine, or you can let an herb tint your initial batch then add swirls with oxides or ultramarines.
As mentioned earlier, this is the part of the process where you can really let your creativity shine.
Don't hold back!
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