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Add Color to the Melted Soap Base

Slowly Add the Color to the Soap

Add Color to the Melted Soap Base

David Fisher

If you want to add some color to your soap, (you don't have to, it's purely aesthetic,) make sure you use soap/skin-safe dyes, micas or natural colorants.

I'm using a soap-safe dye here. I wanted a lavender color, so I'm using a combination of red and blue dye-about 10 drops each.

Note: Be sure you are using soap-safe dyes. If you're supplier doesn't know if they are soap-safe or not, don't use them. Also, be aware that soap-safe dyes are much weaker than candle dyes. You will need to use more than you would in the same amount of wax.

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