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All the Colours of the Rainbow<\/h4>\n
Our current Colour Block range includes both micas and neons \u2013 they are made by us in manageable batches so that we can ensure that they are palm oil free and meet our quality control.<\/p>\n
When using powdered colourants in Melt and Pour Soap you need to hydrate powder with either alcohol, glycerine or sodium lactate.\u00a0 It\u2019s not always easy to know which to use, however alcohol works for all our cosmetic colourants.\u00a0 Colour blocks are much easier, you simply shave off some small pieces and add to the soap base.\u00a0 The smaller the shavings, the more quickly they melt.\u00a0 If the colours aren’t fully melted after 1 – 2 minutes (depending on the batch size), just pop the soap back in the microwave for 5 second bursts and stir.\u00a0 You can also add pieces of the block to the jug of un-melted soap.<\/p>\n
As we said, they are concentrated – so be cautious \u2013 it\u2019s always better to under colour than over colour!\u00a0 Check the individual listings on the website where you can see how dark the soap colours are when using 1\/10th of a block per 100g of soap base.\u00a0 If you are colouring 1kg of clear soap base, you would use one whole cube for a medium shade.\u00a0 You can make much lighter shades too, just use less!\u00a0 Our Colour Blocks are all made using pigments and are not prone to fading or bleeding in your soap.<\/p>\n
Using Colour Blocks<\/a> is a mess free way of colouring fine detail in Melt and Pour Soaps, using either a Soap Injector Tool or a Pipette (with the tip cut off).\u00a0 Very fine detail can be made using a high concentration of colour.\u00a0 However, we recommend using at least half strength to lessen any chance of staining.<\/p>\n This is my preferred method! Simply dice the soap base and place in the jug as usual.\u00a0 Either cut small pieces from the colour block (or shave them) and then add the small pieces of colour block to the jug.\u00a0 Remember, if in doubt, use a little less.\u00a0 Once melted, add another small piece or two to darken the shade.\u00a0 Place into the microwave (or double boiler), cover, and melt as usual.\u00a0 Remove and stir \u2013 quick, easy and no mess!<\/p>\n Dice the soap base and place into the jug and melt as usual.\u00a0 Remove from the heat source, and then add small pieces of the colour block. Stir through the hot melted soap base. The heat of the soap quickly melts the pieces as you stir. Add more small pieces of colour block to darken the shade if desired.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find our colour blocks listed HERE<\/a> – they come in single blocks and packs of 6.How?\u00a0 Here\u2019s how:<\/h5>\n
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Two methods used to colour our soap base using Colour Blocks<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Melt the Soap Base and Colour Together<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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<\/p>\nMelt the Soap Base First and then add the Colour<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nWe also have a mixed six pack of Neon Blocks<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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