Introducing Color Blocks for Melt & Pour Soap by Bramble Berry Soapmaking Supplies!
We know how frustrating it can be to make a bar of soap only to find clumps of colorant once you pop it out of the mold. To help, we have created Color Blocks that allow you to color your soap easily to perfection. We’ve made them in all of our best selling colors including our non-bleeding oxides, shimmery micas and neon pigments.
Check out this video to see how easy they are to use.
For more details on the multi-pour technique I use in this Soap Queen Short see the full, detailed Soap Queen TV episode here.
To make the soap in this video you will need:
- Clear Melt & Pour Soap Base
- Scalloped Round Mold
- Shimmer Red Blue Color Block
- Non-Bleeding Ultramarine Blue Color Block
- Non-Bleeding Tangerine Wow! Color Block
- White Tea & Ginger Fragrance Oil
ย Get everything you need to make this project with the click of a button!
Wondering where to buy the amazing little clean up tool used in the video? Buy it here! It’s great for all your melt and pour projects; you’ll be surprised about how great this ninja soaping tool is.
Hi Teresa!
I’m glad you like the blog post and the color blocks! Have fun. ๐
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hola Teresa!
Me alegra que te guste el blog y los bloques de colores! Divertirse. ๐
-Kelsey con Bramble Berry
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Can these color blocks be used with white M&P as well as the clear?
Thanks.
Hi Darlene!
You can actually use these color blocks in any of our melt & pour bases (https://www.brambleberry.com/Bramble-Berry-Bases-C11.aspx), including the white and clear. Just remember that if you add color to a white base, it will be more of pastel hue than solid hue. For example, when you add red to white, you get pink! I hope that helps. =)
-Becky with Bramble Berry
Color Blocks: https://www.brambleberry.com/Color-Blocks-for-Melt-Pour–C340.aspx
I feel silly asking this because it seems so simple, but I didn’t see anyone else ask so … what type of tool is that you’re using to scrape the pieces of the color block off with? I wanted to look online to see where I would be able to purchase one of these but aren’t sure where to start.
Thank you!
Not a silly question at all – I’m editing the post to include it right now =)
Here it is:
https://www.brambleberry.com/Clean-Up-Tool-P4758.aspx
Let me know if you have any other questions =)
I LOVE these colors – I have all the neon blocks! Do you know if these color blocks will work for coloring candles?
They do not – the melt and pour base tends to clog the wicks in my experience =)
Like A-M said, these color blocks would clog up the wicks, but we do have a whole line of wax color blocks you can use in your candles. Here is a link:
https://www.brambleberry.com/Colorants-C18.aspx
-Becky with Bramble Berry
These color blocks are genius! Another win for Brambleberry ,
Thank you for the vote of confidence! =) So far, we’ve been getting a really positive response to them. Yay!
I tried once a color block (not from BB) and the color I got was “light”, as the ones shown in this video. Does all the color blocks give that look? Or is because was used with clear MP?
I tried it with clear MP & foam bath whip.
Good morning Sharlene!
With these color blocks, the less you use, the lighter your hue is going to be and the more you use, the darker it will be.
When we were experimenting with usage rates, we noticed that 1 color block can be used for about 5-10 lbs of M&P soap base. But if you are wanting a darker, more vibrant hue, you are going to use more of the color block and it will get color around 5-6 lbs. of M&P soap.
I’d suggest experimenting with the usage rate and finding how much works for you!
https://www.brambleberry.com/Color-Blocks-for-Melt-Pour–C340.aspx
-Becky with Bramble Berry
Thanks ๐
Great idea! ๐ This is very helpful for those who don’t have sweet almond oil for the neons & for those who have trouble mixing the micas.
Could you make your own by adding extra colorant to your soap & then pour into small molds?
Very cool though! ๐ Will get some neon blocks w/
my next order.
~Nickie~
You could definitely try that out! And you will love these color blocks, they are so easy to use and super convenient. ๐
-Becky with Bramble Berry
I am so wishing there was something like this for CP soap!
Hi Susie!
LabColors are a great way to get bright and vibrant colors (like these) in your cold process soaps. Have you tried using them yet? ๐
https://www.brambleberry.com/LabColors-for-CP-C172.aspx
-Becky with Bramble Berry
Oh my gosh! How did you know that is exactly what I need? I’m abysmal at making colors blend properly in my MP soaps. ๐
Hi Teresa!
If you use a smaller usage rate (lighter hue), 1 color block can get you anywhere from 5-10 lbs, but if your usage rate is higher (darker hue) then it’s going to get you about 5-6 lbs.
-Becky with Bramble Berry
hee hee! How to make soap – if you have a friend or a third hand.
Very cool though! I think the color blocks would make things super easy! ๐
LOL! That third hand sure comes in handy. ๐