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Saponifier
STAR DATE: 7/24/12
I have used CRAYOLAs to color CP/HP soap. They not only add color, but seem to add hardness and lather as well (that part could be just my imagination.
Cerulean Blue is gorgeous and my personal favorite! They create awesome jewel tones in transparent soap.
- Use a whole (3”) Crayola in 3# batch of oils; or 1” ppo.
- Toss in at trace in CP or at the end of the cook in HP.
- Melts easily. Let set on top of the batter a minute before stirring in.
- Some colors work better than others. See Miller’s site for details. (Scroll down 2/3rds of the page)
http://millersoap.com/soapingred.html
MORE INFO
1) I use only CRAYOLA Crayons. According to Smith-Binney, the manufacturer, Crayolas are certified non-toxic to assure the products contain no known toxic or harmful substances in sufficient quantities to be injurious to the human body, even if ingested. To my mind, and with all due respect to those who would disagree, this is just me -- if they’re safe enough for toddlers to chew on, they’re safe enough to soap with.
2) The best time to buy them is the month or so before school starts. I get the 24-count box of the Original colors. I picked up a dozen boxes for 25¢ each at an Office Depot BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALE last year.
3) Label Ingredients: Paraffin wax, stearic acid and powder color pigment.
Each of those ingredients is GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) and they are found in any number of B & B products.
4) Usage Rate: 1” per pound of oils. Be sure to peel off the wrapper! LOL
5) Grate really fine to mix colors.
6) How to Use - (Do this before you start the recipe.) For 1 pound of CP/HP: Pour 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a small microwave safe dish. Add 1” of Crayola (whole, pieces, or grated). Nuke on high in the microwave for 20 seconds. Let sit for a minute or so, then mix thoroughly. Warm again if necessary. Add at trace (CP) or after cook (HP).
NOTE: If you only need a teaspoon or so for a small batch, the rest solidifies, keeps well, and easily melts again for another time. (I like to do this with White Crayola for my Wannabe White soaps).
I have used CRAYOLAs to color CP/HP soap. They not only add color, but seem to add hardness and lather as well (that part could be just my imagination.
Cerulean Blue is gorgeous and my personal favorite! They create awesome jewel tones in transparent soap. - Use a whole (3”) Crayola in 3# batch of oils; or 1” ppo.
- Toss in at trace in CP or at the end of the cook in HP.
- Melts easily. Let set on top of the batter a minute before stirring in.
- Some colors work better than others. See Miller’s site for details. (Scroll down 2/3rds of the page)
http://millersoap.com/soapingred.html
MORE INFO
1) I use only CRAYOLA Crayons. According to Smith-Binney, the manufacturer, Crayolas are certified non-toxic to assure the products contain no known toxic or harmful substances in sufficient quantities to be injurious to the human body, even if ingested. To my mind, and with all due respect to those who would disagree, this is just me -- if they’re safe enough for toddlers to chew on, they’re safe enough to soap with.
2) The best time to buy them is the month or so before school starts. I get the 24-count box of the Original colors. I picked up a dozen boxes for 25¢ each at an Office Depot BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALE last year.
3) Label Ingredients: Paraffin wax, stearic acid and powder color pigment.
Each of those ingredients is GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) and they are found in any number of B & B products.
4) Usage Rate: 1” per pound of oils. Be sure to peel off the wrapper! LOL
5) Grate really fine to mix colors.
6) How to Use - (Do this before you start the recipe.) For 1 pound of CP/HP: Pour 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a small microwave safe dish. Add 1” of Crayola (whole, pieces, or grated). Nuke on high in the microwave for 20 seconds. Let sit for a minute or so, then mix thoroughly. Warm again if necessary. Add at trace (CP) or after cook (HP).
NOTE: If you only need a teaspoon or so for a small batch, the rest solidifies, keeps well, and easily melts again for another time. (I like to do this with White Crayola for my Wannabe White soaps).
