I have some activated charcoal in nugget form. (for aquarium filters) I want to make some soap with black swirled into it. My problem is that I don't have a coffee grinder to grind it into powder. I only have a blender and a food processor. I'm wondering if I could try to "infuse" the charcoal nuggets into some oil. Has anyone tried that? I really doubt it would work because it's not like it turns my aquarium black!
Infusing Activated Charcoal
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Put it in a Baggie and smash it by tapping it with a hammer? You could also rub it between two smooth bricks to mill it.
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terminatortoo
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We have a powerful juicer and it it also a food processor and I have used it and I have also put it in a baggie and used a rolling pin on it.
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Moonshea Botanicals
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A mortal & pestle would work also.
I'm not cool enough to have one of those..apparently! BUT I did just go out and buy a coffee grinder today. So, Hurahh!
paillo
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Unless it's extremely fine-ground it can be very scratchy! I'd be inclined to instead order some of the activated bamboo charcoal for cosmetics, many sellers carry it...
