Day16 - How to Master Cold Process Soap Making in 30 Days

A selection of blue and green micas from Riverlea

WEEK 3: Add Colour, Scent, and Creative Confidence

Objective: Level up with colours, fragrances, and swirls.

• Day 16:

  ✅ Learn about natural vs mica colourants.

  ✅ Test 2 micas in a spoon + oil blend (not in soap yet).

  ✅ Plan a simple two-colour loaf.

Introduction to Colourants

Objective: Start exploring micas and natural colour options.

What to Learn:

• Micas offer vibrant colour but may morph.

• I personally prefer micas because they do not fade

• Natural options: clays, activated charcoal, turmeric, cocoa, etc.

• Some colours accelerate trace or fade.

Tasks:

• Mix 2 micas in small oil samples to test how they disperse.

• Decide on a two-tone swirl for tomorrow’s batch or layers.

  

  Alive Graduated CP soap