Natural colorants

[Slnsgirl]

Madder Root

What is everyone using to strain their madder root powder?

 

[Seawolfe]

I just let it settle on the bottom of the jar after infusing a few weeks (and shaking when I think of it). Otherwise I use a fine stainless steel mesh kitchen strainer lined with a coffee filter.

 

[Slnsgirl]

My olive oil didn't drain through the coffee filter! Maybe I used the wrong kind. What brand did you use?
Thanks

 

[topofmurrayhill]

My olive oil didn't drain through the coffee filter! Maybe I used the wrong kind. What brand did you use?
Thanks

I didn't have much luck with a paper filter either. Search for a reusable coffee filter on Amazon. It's about 5 bucks I think for the plastic mesh variety.

 

[Saponista]

I use a Muslin bag, usually used for straining preserves. That works better as it more porous.

 

[HappyHomeSoapCo]

I just bought some reusable muslin tea bags. I'm hoping they work well. I'm so over straining the infused oils!

 

[not_ally]

I use these tea bags:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001285LT4/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

They are not self-sealing, but I just fold over the tops a couple of times and put a toothpick through the top to keep them from opening, it works fine, and then I can just take them out and throw them away (although I usually do squish them between a couple of spoons to get the last/most intense drops out.)

 

[Slnsgirl]

Thanks for the suggestions of a reuseable coffee filter and muslin to strain my powdered colorants. I happen to have some muslin so I will try that first. I knew I count on my "soap sisters" to help me with this one!

 

[not_ally]

SInsgirls, if you want to try some of the tea bags, you can send me your address or a SASE, I have lots of them and will not use them all. Just PM me and you can send me your address or I'll send you mine.