Description
- We discovered a small recipe tweak that makes Trial by Fire even brighter with no chance of migration! Batches 330666 (beginning 12/16/19) and after contain the formulation change. The ingredients deck and use rate did not change.
- 09/01/2020: We reformulated to make the use rate less while still achieving a true red in cold process soaps. Trial by Fire is now a bit darker in the jar than it was previously. The ingredients deck did not change.
- Use rate in cold & hot process soaps: 1.5 - 2 teaspoons per pound of oils.
- Use rate in melt & pour soaps: .5 teaspoons per pound of base.
~ More or less can be added to achieve your desired color. These usage rates are recommended for no colored lather. ~
It is very important to start with a white base. Soaping oils that are yellow or green will affect any color. Do not add Titanium Dioxide to whiten the base, as this will make the red more pastel.
Do not use more than 2 teaspoons per pound! You don't need to. This color is a rich red at 1.5 - 2 tsp. per pound of oils (a great use rate for red). More will make a more brick colored red than using it at the recommended use rate. Using Trial by Fire at 1 tsp. per pound will make a very rich rose color that is quite beautiful as well! 1.5 - 2 tsp. per pound of oils is the perfect use rate in our testing.
Trial by Fire is a mica-based pigment. It will need to be blended into your soap well for best results. You may portion off a tablespoon (or so) of your soap making oils and disperse the color before adding it to your soap.
When used at 2 tsp. per pound of oils in CP soap, this red would transfer to a washcloth but once rinsed, come right off the cloth. You may want to test a small amount for staining if you are concerned that this color may stain washcloths.
Color SDS/CoA/Safety
| INCI | Mica, polyester 3, acid red 92, titanium dioxide, iron oxide |
| Micron Size | 1-100 microns |
| FDA approved for Bath Bombs | No |
| FDA approved for External Use | No |
| FDA approved for Eye Area | No |
| FDA approved for Lips | No |
Because this is a Nurture Soap custom color, we do not provide CoA information. Please take this into account if you need a safety assessment performed for your soap (i.e. European Union).
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Just go ahead and throw away all your other reds that claim to be red and actually look pink. This is a TRUE red. Perfect for my Christmas soaps in both melt and pour embeds and cold process soap. This is the only red I'll be buying from now on!
I have tried several other reds from other places and they just do not give you that potent in your face red. I love that I can customize the intensity of the red as well. I’ve used this for Christmas projects and then everyday and the red is spot on ever time
I was nervous about it at first cause it’s a little pink in the jar but once I used it, it was the perfect red! My candy cane soaps came out perfect!
This was recommended in a forum I follow and I’m glad I got it. This color did not disappoint. Such a beautiful red. I’m glad I got more then just a sample.
I am still a newbie soapmaker and have read so many posts in forums about not being able to get a real red color in soaps. Look no further. Trial by Fire is the real deal. Used it with Jade Green for a Christmas soap and it looked awesome.
Just go ahead and throw away all your other reds that claim to be red and actually look pink. This is a TRUE red. Perfect for my Christmas soaps in both melt and pour embeds and cold process soap. This is the only red I'll be buying from now on!
I have tried several other reds from other places and they just do not give you that potent in your face red. I love that I can customize the intensity of the red as well. I’ve used this for Christmas projects and then everyday and the red is spot on ever time
I was nervous about it at first cause it’s a little pink in the jar but once I used it, it was the perfect red! My candy cane soaps came out perfect!
This was recommended in a forum I follow and I’m glad I got it. This color did not disappoint. Such a beautiful red. I’m glad I got more then just a sample.
I am still a newbie soapmaker and have read so many posts in forums about not being able to get a real red color in soaps. Look no further. Trial by Fire is the real deal. Used it with Jade Green for a Christmas soap and it looked awesome.