The first point to
be observed is to select the proper shade of flower corresponding
with the
perfume used, for in stance, an almond soap is left white; rose soap is
colored
pink or red; mignonette, green, etc.
The following
minerals, after being ground and washed several times in boiling water,
will
produce the colors stated.
Hematite produces
deep red.
Purple oxide iron produces purple.
Oxide of manganese produces brown.
Yellow ocher produces yellow.
Yellow ocher calcined produces orange.
Umber produces fawn.
Cinnabar produces medium red.
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