Guest guest Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 As a new soaper I have not played around much with color. Would like to learn more about oxides,dyes micas etc. from experienced soapers. Also I have been putting 3 tea of scent in my 2 lb batches and they hardly have any smell...this is not due to fading because none of my batches are that old. Whats the correct amt. for a good strong but not overpowering fragrance. thankyou dolores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 I generally use between .5 and .7 ounces of fo per lb of soap. If you are doing hp you could use the low end and cp the higher amount. Chris > As a new soaper I have not played around much with color. Would like > to learn more about oxides,dyes micas etc. from experienced soapers. > Also I have been putting 3 tea of scent in my 2 lb batches and they > hardly have any smell...this is not due to fading because none of my > batches are that old. Whats the correct amt. for a good strong but > not overpowering fragrance. thankyou dolores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Different products have different strengths, so this is only a starting point, but I usually use 1 tablespoon at first (i think that is the same as 3 teaspoons, actually) and if that doesn't work, do another 1/2 tablespoon. But I do one pound batches, so I guess if I were making 2 lb batches, I'd use 2 tablespoons. It usually is enough to smell, and smell well, without being overpowering, I haven't had any bad reactions in the soap from it such as oozing... (sometimes seizing or thinning for awhile can happen, but that's how some scents react, and make a note of it for future ref). Some people may think that's too much scent, but it's what I've been doing ever since I abandoned the pour and smell method which does work well until you have a cold and try to make a batch of something, and have no other way to tell if it's right or not. That was a year ago. (burning rubber story previously posted) Now I measure. But you might make a note in a soaper notebook or right on the bottle if a certain scent you plan to use again needs more or less. Takes out the guesswork next time. Also I have been putting 3 tea of scent in my 2 lb batches and they > hardly have any smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Different products have different strengths, so this is only a starting point, but I usually use 1 tablespoon at first (i think that is the same as 3 teaspoons, actually) and if that doesn't work, do another 1/2 tablespoon. But I do one pound batches, so I guess if I were making 2 lb batches, I'd use 2 tablespoons. It usually is enough to smell, and smell well, without being overpowering, I haven't had any bad reactions in the soap from it such as oozing... (sometimes seizing or thinning for awhile can happen, but that's how some scents react, and make a note of it for future ref). Some people may think that's too much scent, but it's what I've been doing ever since I abandoned the pour and smell method which does work well until you have a cold and try to make a batch of something, and have no other way to tell if it's right or not. That was a year ago. (burning rubber story previously posted) Now I measure. But you might make a note in a soaper notebook or right on the bottle if a certain scent you plan to use again needs more or less. Takes out the guesswork next time. Also I have been putting 3 tea of scent in my 2 lb batches and they > hardly have any smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Different products have different strengths, so this is only a starting point, but I usually use 1 tablespoon at first (i think that is the same as 3 teaspoons, actually) and if that doesn't work, do another 1/2 tablespoon. But I do one pound batches, so I guess if I were making 2 lb batches, I'd use 2 tablespoons. It usually is enough to smell, and smell well, without being overpowering, I haven't had any bad reactions in the soap from it such as oozing... (sometimes seizing or thinning for awhile can happen, but that's how some scents react, and make a note of it for future ref). Some people may think that's too much scent, but it's what I've been doing ever since I abandoned the pour and smell method which does work well until you have a cold and try to make a batch of something, and have no other way to tell if it's right or not. That was a year ago. (burning rubber story previously posted) Now I measure. But you might make a note in a soaper notebook or right on the bottle if a certain scent you plan to use again needs more or less. Takes out the guesswork next time. Also I have been putting 3 tea of scent in my 2 lb batches and they > hardly have any smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 This is why so many of you have trouble with making soaps and things. You need to always weigh things. One TBS for me may not be the same TBS for you. But no matter what each of us does an ounce is an ounce. If you weigh everything you will have much less trouble. Also a hint if you warm your fo before you use it you will cut down on the seizing you get. Chris I usually use 1 tablespoon at first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 This is why so many of you have trouble with making soaps and things. You need to always weigh things. One TBS for me may not be the same TBS for you. But no matter what each of us does an ounce is an ounce. If you weigh everything you will have much less trouble. Also a hint if you warm your fo before you use it you will cut down on the seizing you get. Chris I usually use 1 tablespoon at first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 This is why so many of you have trouble with making soaps and things. You need to always weigh things. One TBS for me may not be the same TBS for you. But no matter what each of us does an ounce is an ounce. If you weigh everything you will have much less trouble. Also a hint if you warm your fo before you use it you will cut down on the seizing you get. Chris I usually use 1 tablespoon at first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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