Tips for soap making

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Hey guys or should I say gals. I thought I would share some inmportant tips with you about the use of color when making soap. I find this to be interesting, and I hope that you do to. Colors like scents, trigger positive and negative emotions and have an affect on our moods. Here are some recognized positive sensations associated with colors:Red, crimson- Stimualting, passionate, and arousing. Intense, powerful, and hot. Pink, rose- Soft and delicate. Feminine and sweet. Orange, amber- Exciting, invigorating, jovial, exuberant, bright, stimulating, cheering, comforting, and secure. Coral- Mellow, glowing, and balancing. Brown- Earthy, natural, comforting, stable, refined, and soothing. Yellow- Sunny, electric, enlightened, bright, energizing, cheerful, life giving, and joyous. Gold, Ochre- Warming, enriching, enhancing, and creative. Green, emerald- Relaxing, and restful (Think of nature, freshness, and health)- its the new neutral that all other colors look good beside. Watch, balance, tranquil, refreshing, and sensitive. Celadon- Restful. Lime green- refreshing, natural Blue, sapphire- Calming and relaxing, restful, trusting, comfortable, cool; lowers blood pressure. Light blue- misting, cooling Aquamarine- stimulating, cheerful Violet- Subduing, imaginative, romantic, enchanting, rich, royal, and charming. Deep Plum- Spiritual White- Light, celestial, innocent, pure, clean, and good. Cream, Parchment, Ecru- Warm, simple, and Harmonious. Black- Luxurious, powerful, elegant, dignified, and mysterious. Gray- Neutral, quiet, and calm. Just remember that food coloring is not suitable for soaps (the color quickly fades) or for bath oils (the dye isn't soluable in oil and just sits on top of the oil as floating beads of concentrated color However, use small amounts of food coloring to tint bath salts and bubble baths. I hope that you have found this useful. Please let me know if you make any soaps and please share pictures. Lets get others excited about this craft. It is fun and easy to do. P.S. Click on the picture to see how tint and scent can create a mood.