Pink is not PINK

[reallyrita]

Thank you so much, Irish Lass...I am off to look over my neglected stamp collection. The mica advice is much appreciated. I have been wondering how is was done!! By the way, I just checked on my pink clay soap that has been on the cure rack for about 3 weeks now. It is a soft dusty rose color and I scented it with a rose scent. Definitely not an in your face kind of pink but I think it is a pretty color...rather like your "pink" soap in shade. I am just beginning to experiment with colors...micas, clays, ultramarines and some botanicals. Results can be iffy or sometimes really pretty...I never know what I will get...there are so many variables! But I think the pink clay is a winner!!

 

[topcat]

Thank you so much IrishLass for your reply - so much wonderful information! This feels exactly right to me as the soaping path I want to follow right now, and I don't have to reinvent the wheel here! :wink:

I was all set to experiment along these lines and now thanks to you I can learn from your experience. I am really grateful for your help, and......70% CO with 30% cocoa butter! Heaven! Just what I wanted to do

Thanks again!

Tanya

 

[starduster]

Thank you so much, Irish Lass...I am off to look over my neglected stamp collection. The mica advice is much appreciated. I have been wondering how is was done!! By the way, I just checked on my pink clay soap that has been on the cure rack for about 3 weeks now. It is a soft dusty rose color and I scented it with a rose scent. Definitely not an in your face kind of pink but I think it is a pretty color...rather like your "pink" soap in shade. I am just beginning to experiment with colors...micas, clays, ultramarines and some botanicals. Results can be iffy or sometimes really pretty...I never know what I will get...there are so many variables! But I think the pink clay is a winner!!

So what was your pink colouring called and where was it from.This is exciting, feels like going on a treasure hunt as we get more and more definative answers

 

[happychicken]

Hi starduster, here is one of the places where i buy my ingredients from www.heirloombodycare.com.au the are in Llandilo NSW i find that they are resonable with there prices, postage is a little on the dear side but i get it sent by aus post. Have a look and see what you think.
maria

 

[reallyrita]

My "pink" clay is actually Rose Clay from OT. It is mild and not drying at all and I use it in my goat milk soaps and I get a soft dusty looking rose. I mix it with a little bit of the warm oils and add it at light trace.

 

[heartsong]

pink

was going thru www.oregontrailsoaps.com and noticed they have a stunning rose clay soap pic-very pretty soap color!

 

[starduster]

Worth knowing

Clay is primarily used for it's properties. If it has a pleasant color that is a bonus. I am thking now (reading thi thread again) you purchased it to be used as a colorant and if that is the case you were sure to be disappointed.

This pink thing has taught me so much.You are right I was just after a colour.
Now I will try and find out the properties of that french pink clay.
Thanks :wink:

 

[reallyrita]

Yup, Heartsong, that is exactily the rose clay I use and that is the color I get...it is a little paler in my goat milk soap but then that may be a function of how much I use....very little!

rita

 

[starduster]

Re: pink

was going thru www.oregontrailsoaps.com and noticed they have a stunning rose clay soap pic-very pretty soap color!

Ladies,Heartsong and Really Rita , that is it ,the colour my heart sang for.
Because of the postage costs I will have to plan this one.Budget as it will be a special treat.I love a lot of their molds.
Pink and these responces have opened a lot of new doors for me.
I say heaps of big thankyous again.
Mary

 

[topcat]

Hey starduster........found a link you may like to look at.

http://www.essenceofwellbeing.com.au/in ... australia/

This company sells clay and has a gorgeous looking pretty pink zeolite mined in Queensland. They sell it is 150g tubs for $10.75, so not as cheap as others, however they sell it as a 'dry mask' pure clay product. May be nice? I know you can use zeolite in soap though not sure if colour stays true. :wink:

Tanya

 

[starduster]

oooh more

Tah