Dried Safflowers

[TVivian]

Has anyone used dried safflower petals in CP soap? I picked some up at the grocery store today and then googled. Found a bit of info on safflower powder but not the whole petals. I'm wondering if they remain this gorgeous orange in CP soap, or will they turn brown?


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[kazmi]

From soapmakingresource.com:
Safflower powder produces a pretty yellow in soap when added at trace. Use at the rate of about 1 - 2 teaspoons per pound of oils.

Haven't tried it yet but search here because I think someone tried it once.

 

[judymoody]

Only one way to find out!

Actually, I think I read somewhere that they stay yellow/orange.

 

[TVivian]

Only one way to find out!

Actually, I think I read somewhere that they stay yellow/orange.

Ha Judymoody! I actually muttered those words in my head as I posted this my guess is that they'll yellow and also leave a yellow "ring" of color in the soap around each petal. I don't plan to use much, just a bit mixed throughout the soap. We shall find out tomorrow...


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[dagmar88]

I'm very curious how this will turn out.

In Germany, they actually call safflower 'color thistle'; because it was used by the early Egyptians to make the wall paintings in burial tombs.

 

[PinkCupcake]

I'll bet they would make a lovely infused oil.

 

[shunt2011]

Can't wait for you to let us know how they work!

 

[Lauriertje]

Okay this is a very old post, but I'm gonna react anyway ;D I just made soap with dried safflower petals, and the color really "melts" into the soap. But I don't think I like it... Will post a picture as soon as I've cut it...

Here they are, what do you guys think? Is it ugly or rustic? I can't make up my mind...

I added 1 tablespoon of petals to 1 litre of soap by the way