Can I premix oxides and ultramarines?

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Dawni

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Do the colored ones act the same as titanium dioxide?
Will they clump if I premix?
Please note that I am asking for hot process soap.

I was just thinking.. Since I pretty much always use sweet almond oil as my superfat (after cook), that maybe I can premix these oxides and ultramarines I just bought, kinda like how I have indigo, turmeric, madder, etc. infusions in sweet almond oil.

When I split my batter to use multiple colors, which I rarely do anyway lol, I split my superfat amount too, and use the corresponding colored oil for each part. I was wondering if I could do the same for the oxides and ultramarines.

I seem to have lost my English but I hope you guys understand me lol

Or should I just not? Thank you for any advice.
 
Ultramarines mix better in water. In oil they can still be a bit clumpy. Oxides I mix in a bit of oil or glycerin. I also strain it as I’m adding it to avoid clumps.
 
I mix my oxides and ultramarines in oil and then use a mini SB to mix them. I don't have any problems with them.
 
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