Here are the results of my three Paprika experiments.
1) (Far Left) A bit of Paprika added to lye water gave me a muddy pumpkin pie type color that was okay, but not what I was looking for.
2) (Center) Infused Paprika used at 100% of my OO. Very orange and bleeds actually much less than I thought it would, but does bleed slightly with very pale orange bubbles. (not a look I am going for)
3) (Far Right) Dialed back percentage per my batch and hoping it doesn't bleed. Honestly, I was loving the color pre gel-the perfect "happy orange" but was really expecting the more sweet potato coppery orange post gel. The disappointing thing is that this batch bleeds also meaning I will need to dial back even more. Apparently Paprika is potent stuff and a little goes a long way, so for me this means one more adjustment to achieve an orange that doesn't bleed.
6 comments:
Hi there!
I am enjoying your experiments with colour. I use paprika extract to colour my M&P soap, but only in teensy amounts because it is very strong.
Cheers, Jane
@ Jane,Yep,I think you're right. Paprika= a strong infusion that is best used at a small percentage to avoid bleeding.
Thanks for stopping by.
Since I've never done color I'm really enjoying learning from your experiments.
@ Elaine. Well,when you get ready to give it a try maybe I'll have some experience to pass along. lol!
First off, regarding your photos..one beautiful chick. Yes embrace those over 20 wrinkles, they add a very special beauty.
Thanks for sharing your paprika experiments. I love the middle one. Love it
@ Donna- " Yes embrace those over 20 wrinkles, they add a very special beauty." Thank you! I'm trying. I love to see pics of you-you are evidently very happy and it shows. Love that!! Happiness it THE most beautiful youth serum. <3
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