Rosebuds

[melimelo]

Hi there! I bought some rosebuds in NY Chinatown, hoping to use them in cp. any suggestions on how to keep them bright pink? Any help would be appreciated!

 

[LunaSkye]

This link should help you out. I never used petals, so I really can't say much:

http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=46879&highlight=purple+veins

 

[melimelo]

Thank you!

 

[LunaSkye]

You're welcome. If you can, post some pics of the finished product.

 

[goji_fries]

try drying out with a silica gel to retain color and remove moisture. try this out but contact with lye usually turns em nasty colored