Kia ora So when u use the ultra marine powder for cp soap do u mix a small amount with oil and add after trace? Arohanui Mandy Coleman Mokihinui Mansions 36-56 Lewis Street Mokihinui RD1 Westport 037821837 0273075881 _____ From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Soapcraft Sent: Monday, 12 July 2010 7:19 a.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Colour I would bet that cochineal would be eaten up by the lye. As for the purple colour you only need a small pinch for a pale colour like a small pinch of salt. Its very powerful. Just be aware sometimes in speckles which some people do not want. Gina On 11/07/10 9:22 PM, "Jenny Holmes" <tinks2@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Just wondering if anybody knows whether it's OK to use cochineal to colour soap. I'm thinking of making a rose soap and would like it coloured pale pink. Any suggestions? Also wondering how many grams of Gina's purple powder to add to a batch to get a pale purple soap. Do I mix it in a bit of olive oil before I add it? Jenny On 10/07/2010, at 10:00 PM, Louise Shing wrote: What's your secret Ross - how do you get soap that lathers so well, but isn't so drying on your skin? Louise on 10/7/10 2:48 PM, Ross Spencer at galahad@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: Great, thanks From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jenny Holmes Sent: Saturday, 10 July 2010 12:58 p.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Summer Garden Party Hi Ross I picked up your soaps yesterday. I was struck straight away by their very different scents which I can't quite define though their scent made me recall such things from my childhood as going up into a hot attic. Am starting off with Kronos. The soap has a lovely smooth feel and lathers well. The scent strength (to me) is strong without being overwhelming. Soap was cut very squarely and cleanly unlike mine. I will enjoy them. Jenny On 10/07/2010, at 10:09 AM, Ross Spencer wrote: New soap posted on Soap Craft Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Soapcraft/10150143580645374 <image001.jpg> <http://www.wild-hybrid.co.nz/> No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com> Version: 9.0.830 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2990 - Release Date: 07/10/10 06:36:00