Mica in hot process soap

[BroknArrw]

Is there a general rule of thumb on how much mica to use to get good color?
I am doing 2 pound batches 6oz Olive oil, 6oz Coconut, 9.5Palm
With 3oz lye, 8oz distilled water. One video suggested 1/2 teaspoon at trace and add some in oil later.

I got ugly color and was wondering if there is general rule of thumb or whether I should put in something like the fragrance oil? Or should do a certain quantity at trace?

 

[Obsidian]

For good color, you might try 1tsp PPO. If you are making one color soap, you can add the mica before the cook.

 

[Joy Wolff]

What is PPO?

 

[Relle]

What is PPO?

Per pound of oils.

 

[dibbles]

What is PPO?

Per Pound of Oil. This is a good thread with acronyms used here - it helped me a lot when I was trying to learn everything

 

[Joy Wolff]

Thank you. That helps!

 

[lsg]

Why not add the mica at the end of the cook? Most suppliers have a recommended usage rate.