I love this project because there are so many options for colors, fragrances and shapes. Have fun experimenting with different shades to create your favorite gems, rocks and crystals. In this video I use the9 Cube Soap Silicone Moldand cut the soap into various shapes. If you don’t have ...
I used activated charcoal for the black and magenta, blue slushy, amethyst, and lapis blue micas. Right now it’s still in the mold, so I can’t see the final result (tray mold), but even if it looks ok, it was just a mess to work with. I did not use any water discount. One...
micas are skin-safe and can create amazing colors, but they are not natural. Some micas can also misbehave in cold-process soap and give you unexpected colors. I don’t use micas in my soap recipes
To add color, use skin-safe micas, oxides, and powdered colors. These products are oil-soluble, so they work well in this recipe. The instructions will vary from brand to brand. However, the basic process involves mixing the pigment with oil and adding it to the lotion. To ensure that ...
Whether you want to make a small or large portion, use the same measuring spoonsizefor each color. I wanted only a small-ish portion (enough for a years use), so I used the 'TAD' size of the teensy measuring spoons you see above (equivilant 1.2 ml). ...
UPDATE: Since doing all these experiments, it occurred to me that these micas and ultramarines are used commonly these days as cosmetic colorants. (Duh.) So, perhaps making crayons would be a great use for that outdated palette of eye-shadow lurking in the back of your closet… (Want to ...
Yes,spasmodicis in the scrabble dictionary ...and is worth19points by itself. find more words you can make below Spasmodic Definition Giventosuddenoutburstsofenergyorfeeling;excitable. from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition ...
They can all be easily produced at home with a few simple natural ingredients that basically need to be melted together and cooled before they are stored in their containers for later use. Creams and lotions are comprised of three things: 1) a “base” or “carrier” oil, which will be ...
With ombre aqua blue layers and plenty of sparkle, this soap is fit for a mermaid. It’s made with ingredients in theMermaid Ombre Soap Kit, which includes everything you need to make this project. This recipe is for one batch but the kit comes with enough to make two batches. It has...
Oh no! These bars can be a little wetter based on the temperature and humidity of the area you live in. You can use your oven to help dry them out! Warm up your oven to 200F and turn it off. Then, put the bars in the turned off oven for 10 minutes and take them out. That ...