Australian Beige Clay

[jbarad]

I bought some of this clay a while back and haven't used it yet.

http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/a ... p-624.html

I'm wondering how much clay do you think I should add PPO ?

I'm thinking of doing a clay/charcoal swirled soap, as a facial soap or heck body soap too LOL

 

[topcat]

Just found this thread Rhonda....sorry no one has answered you. I haven't swirled with clay but I did add 1 tablespoon of Aussie yellow clay to a 2# batch (1000g oil weight) and it gave a lovely soft yellow colour without being gritty/grainy or cutting the lather.

Sorry I cannot be of more help. Perhaps someone else with come along soon.....

Tanya

 

[jbarad]

Just found this thread Rhonda....sorry no one has answered you. I haven't swirled with clay but I did add 1 tablespoon of Aussie yellow clay to a 2# batch (1000g oil weight) and it gave a lovely soft yellow colour without being gritty/grainy or cutting the lather.

Sorry I cannot be of more help. Perhaps someone else with come along soon.....

Tanya

It's ok, I just figured no one was sure I did what any mad scientist would do and just DID IT, used it, guesstimated how much and hoped for the best

I added a bit more than you hmmm, 1 tsp PPO - it seems to be ok

 

[topcat]

Excellent!

TC

 

[ilovedoxies]

I just bought several colored clays but I haven't gotten into them yet.

1 tsp per lb is where I'm going to start. Post a pic, if you can, I'd love to see it ")

 

[jbarad]

I just bought several colored clays but I haven't gotten into them yet.

1 tsp per lb is where I'm going to start. Post a pic, if you can, I'd love to see it ")

I'll get a pic up this evening sometime...I hope, maybe

 

[surf girl]

Just so you know, in case you're going to compare colours or lather or whatever, topcat used (1 tbsp) 3 tsp in a 2-lb batch (1 1/2 tsp ppo), which is more rather than less than you used, jbarad.

I would love to see your pics, guys - I've never used clays, but am contemplating getting some... I too was wondering how much to use, so thanks for the info!

 

[topcat]

Here is my yellow clay coloured soap. This oil base usually cures to a light cream tone, so the clay definitely added something!

Calendula Sunshine

Tanya

 

[jbarad]

Just so you know, in case you're going to compare colours or lather or whatever, topcat used (1 tbsp) 3 tsp in a 2-lb batch (1 1/2 tsp ppo), which is more rather than less than you used, jbarad.

I would love to see your pics, guys - I've never used clays, but am contemplating getting some... I too was wondering how much to use, so thanks for the info!

Thanks for pointing that out, I completely misread her post. I thought it said 1 teaspoon !

 

[surf girl]

Woah, nice soap, topcat!

I wanna see yours too, jbarad!

 

[jbarad]

Mine is just plain ole' soap nothing fancy at all LOL

 

[surf girl]

Well, plain ol' or not, it's still beautiful soap! And a nice mellow colour. Thanks for posting the pic.

 

[topcat]

I love it Rhonda! The aussie beige clay is kaolin and the yellow clay I used is also kaolin with the same properties, just a different colour. I love using my yellow soap and I am sure you will love yours too! It is such a subtle shade - very cool 8)

I think I will use a bit less yellow next time I make it and aim for a more subtle colour too!

Tanya