Color Blending of Liquid Colorants

One day I was at Opalz Zoaps and Annie was creating a soap for a customer that replicated an US Flag. She had a neon blue color that she thought was too bright so I recommend to her to add a small amount of black. It worked. So, I thought to myself there may a color guide that might help everyone out on creating alternative colors for your soaps, bath and body products.

Achieve all new colors by adding small amounts of a second color to the first color. Adding a drop of black to any color will make it a deeper shade.

Aqua = green + blue

Coral = pink + yellow

Rose = red + black

Lime = yellow + green

Magenta = wine + red

Moss green = green + red

Pink = just a touch of red

Purple = red + blue

Teal = green + black

Turquoise = blue + green

Wine = purple + red

Navy = blue + black

If you are interested in a terra cotta color, I am thinking that maybe orange with a drop or two of brown might do. I will have to experiment on that one and let you know.

For more information about mixing colors, here are some websites with more information -

http://www.soap-body-and-spa.com/Colorants.html
http://www.selectshades.com/chart/howto.html
http://selectshades.com/tips.html
http://selectshades.com/charts.html
http://www.candylandcrafts.com/colorchart.htm
http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/library/coloradditiveusageguide.asp
http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/library/coloradditives.asp

If I find anymore information about mixing or blending colors, I will make sure to pass it along. So stayed tuned.


Source: http://www.hsn.com/soap-making-tips-techniques_at-441_xa.aspx