Now for the top of the soap, I decided I
wanted to use paprika as my natural colorant. In one of the measuring cups I
added 1/2 tsp. of the paprika to the soap base and mixed, I wanted it darker so
I kept adding 1/2 tsp. at a time until I liked the color. I ended up using a
total of 1 1/2 tsp. I was afraid if I used too much it would be too scratchy. I wanted a nice red color to go along with
the peppermint EO but when I put the color on the top it reminded me more a tomato
soup color. With the other measuring cup I left it the natural soap color and I
will use this as a color to put on top of the paprika color and swirl. I am happy how the color did turned darker
after the soap went through the gel phase The next time I try paprika as a
natural colorant I think I will go ahead and add more to the soap and see what
happens and what color I get.
This is the last soap challenge for now. I
am not sure if Amy will be offering more challenges after her busy summer
season, if she does I will be very excited to participate in doing more. Amy I would like to thank you for all your
hard work putting this challenge together for us and I cannot even begin to
tell you how much I have learned and how grateful I am that you would share
your awesome skills with us.
Also go to this link for and take a look at all the other great soaps that other soap artists have made for this weeks challenge : http://networkedblogs.com/yiMOw
Here are some of the pictures of the
process and the finished soap.
Oils ready for the lye, essential oils, calendula, and paprika all ready to go. |
Soap base seperated for the top. Adding in the calendula for the main part of the soap. |
Starting to mix in the paprika for the top soap color. |
Here is the top colored with the paprika. Looks more orange than red. |
I added the uncolored soap base to the colored base and swirled it in. |
Here it is just out of the soap mold. I like the color much better after the soap went through the gel phase. |
Cut Bars. I love the look of the calendula in the bottom layer. |
Calendula Mint Soap |
I need to get some calendula! This looks fabulous! I love both layers and like how you blended the two for the top. I really like how the petals look in the lower half as well.
ReplyDeleteLovely soap!
ReplyDeleteReally, really nice, this is just gorgeous. The calendular and the colour on top with the paprika - I think I'll have to try that too, very nice, xx LInda
ReplyDeleteReally nice! I like the colors!
ReplyDeleteThe uncolored base color swirled with the paprika is so pretty on top! Calendula is so versatile and doesn't break the bank, I'll be using it more and in different ways. Thanks for sharing!! ~Suzy
ReplyDeleteLOVELY!
ReplyDeleteYour soap turned out great! the color and texture contrast are really nice. I've never tried paprika but will have to try it now.
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