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tifferon

Post subject: Blues

Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 10:36 am

Joined: Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:42 pm
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I've been trying to create the perfect (or nearly perfect) bright topaz blue for one of my embedded soaps....I've tried all kinds of blue combos and still can't seem to figure this out.

Anyone have ideas on this?

Thanks so much!

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Genny

Post subject: Re: Blues

Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 12:27 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:42 am
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Location: Western WI

Are you using clear MP base?

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tifferon

Post subject: Re: Blues

Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:02 pm

Joined: Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:42 pm
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Yes...Bramble Berry Bulk M & P.

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Lhangen

Post subject: Re: Blues

Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 3:55 pm

Joined: Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:05 am
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Location: Seattle, Washington

I do know that BrambleBerry clear melt and pour is yellowish so getting the perfect blue will be tricky. In the realm of colorants I suggest giving Rustic Escentuals a look. But the twelve mica sampler and try all the blue colors they have. They have an interesting variety that I've just started testing.

They also sell crystal clear melt and pour if the yellowish hue of BrambleBerry makes the color change.

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rosie99

Post subject: Re: Blues

Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 5:14 pm

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Location: middle of nowhere VA

what blue colorants did you try?

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tifferon

Post subject: Re: Blues

Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 6:05 pm

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I have tried mixes of all of the following...cellini blue mica, 1982 mica, antique blue mica, raspberry blue pigment, sapphire lab color, pool blue lab, oceana lab, teal lab, ultramarine blue pigment as well as blue titanium dioxide...tried all kinds of combos...

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Hestey

Post subject: Re: Blues

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:15 am

Joined: Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:08 am
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Location: Southern NJ!

Sapphire mica from conservatorie looks amazing in the bulk MP from BB!

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rosie99

Post subject: Re: Blues

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:54 am

Joined: Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:21 pm
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Location: middle of nowhere VA

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tifferon

Post subject: Re: Blues

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 4:21 pm

Joined: Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:42 pm
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I will be buying some today! Thank you all so much!

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Hestey

Post subject: Re: Blues

Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 4:31 am

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Location: Southern NJ!

Mmhmm! Also makes a wonderful blue in CP :mrgreen:

Nice and bright in either application, and shimmery too!

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goodcleanfun

Post subject: Re: Blues

Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:15 am

Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:48 am
Posts: 562
Location: North Carolina

I would definitely try starting with an ultra clear base. Topaz blue is a bit like a light teal, isn't it? Have you looked at a color wheel to see what colors you might try mixing to achieve the color you want?

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tifferon

Post subject: Re: Blues

Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:09 pm

Joined: Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:42 pm
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What I'm trying to find out now is a company I can buy the ultra clear from that will ship priority mail to Hawaii. Any Ideas? I've been looking but haven't found one yet?

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