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Hi everyone, I need some help on finding a true red color. I just bought red liquid dye from Candle Science and tried to color strawberry. I added 14 drops red and 1 drop black to 2.5 pounds wax. Candles cured and they are pink. Is there a red dye liquid or chips that are really red?
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Has any one out there compared Peak's Cucumber Cantelope to Just Scent's Cucumber Melon? I really need to know before I buy. I made Peak's today and it smells great. Let me know what ya'll think
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Thanks ya'll. I'll test it out! Probably just should have bought green dye to make it easier. Nothing worse than not getting the color you want.
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Hi everyone. I'm making cucumber canteloupe today and I want them to be a light shade of green. All I have are blue and yellow liquid dyes. How many drops of each do you think would make that?
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I appreciate that. I'm having a logo designed right now so I won't need those. I just did the math and I'm paying more for my jj I buy from the grocery store than it would cost for the smooth sided jars from Fillmore including the shipping. I am kicking myself in the butt right now:angry2: Wish I found Fillmore sooner
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Thanks. I just ordered 200 antique pewter lids from Fillmore. They have very good prices. I just wish I could order the smooth sided jars, but I have 120 quilted jj I need to use. Guess I should have thought ahead. At this rate I'll never make a living off of this:o What are Kraft labels?
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Hi everyone, I was wondering what size and shape labels you would use on an 8oz jj? I imagine circle, but was also thinking about oval. Also, my jars are the quilted type. Do you think there will be a problem getting them to stick Where is a good place to have them printed?
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You have got to be kidding me!?!?!
trisha replied to AngelaVA's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
I just bought a case from Bitter Creek South 3 weeks ago for 59.00 a case. I thought that was a pretty good price:undecided -
I loked at the site, but what is a mm compared to in.? I need a lid that will fit 2.5 in. dia. jar. My math is not good Please forgive me:o
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Can someone out there tell me where to get these at a reasonable price? The jelly jars I use have awful looking lids. The best price I found so far was with Bitter Creek. Still pretty high in my opinion. I'm not sure yet if I want silver or plain gold. Depends on how my logo comes out.:undecided TIA
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Thanks ya'll. All I have right now is yellow and blue dye. I have an order due in 3 days for 30 of these. Guess I should have thought about this before. What about hunter green color chips? Do you think I could use them and a few drops of blue? I don't want to mess these up.
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I have a lot of orders for this scent. My problem is I need color suggestion. I just switched from color chips to liquid dye. I used to color it with teal and they always came out a light blue. I want to get them a bluish green. Not real dark. Should I mix blue and yellow? Or will that just turn out dark green? TIA
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Thank you everyone. After reading suggestions I have a few ideas. Sorry I'm being so difficult:o
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I am definitly going for dark reddish black. Still don't understand what the blue is for? Maybe beautilful color. I just don't know? I need exact formula with the blue. Thanks
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I want to create a logo with prairiane(don't know if I spelled that right) Can anyone out there give me examples or somewhere to go for ideas? I am at a loss I really need ideas quick:undecided Thanks, Trisha
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Hi, Is that per 1 pound? What does the violet do?
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Thank you!! Everyone. I thought I was going to go nuts. I know you can't please everyone all of the time, but I try. I want my customers to come back, but I guess if it is that hard forget it. I do use black to darken colors. Just never seems to be darks enough. I ordered liquid dye from CandleScience. Purple and black is what I used for Mandarin Plum. Could you please tell me your formula for Black Cherry? Thanks SOO Much:D
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Well, I guess it's both. When I think I have the color right, one customer likes it and the other doesn't. So I change it to what the other customer wants. I get happy with it, then it's not good enough for the other. I can't make myself happy with the color I'm producing becuase others don't like it. I wish I could just set my standard colors. I just have not gotten there yet on a few. I'm spending more money than I'm making on experimentation.
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OK... If I have to change colors for every customer again I will die:angry2: I have a few fragrances that my customers buy all of the time. I hear complaints about the colors that they are not dark enough, then too dark, then not enough depth. I cannot get a Purple/Plum good enough for Peaks Mandarin Plum. Also same problem with Black Cherry. I use color chips and now experimenting with liquid dyes. What should I do? Where can i get a color chart to mix liquid dyes very well? Thanks for putting up with the venting
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Thank ya'll so much. So who else out there prefers liquid dye? I have not used it yet. I'll read on for more tips. Thanks again!
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Thanks for the response:D I have used 3 different waxes. Peaks Performance Blend, J223, and J50. J50 is what I am having a hard time with. Are liquid dyes any better than dye chips? Also, still need suggestion for color for JS China Rain. Thanks
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O.K. I think I'm going crazy. I started making candles 8 months ago. My colors always turned out great. Very rich and dark. No matter what wax I used. Now all of the sudden I can't get any of my colors where I want them to be:confused: I am sure I heat the wax High enough to melt my color chips. Is this just bad luck? Also, I need a good combination or just plai color for Black Cherry( minie isn't working) And a suggestion for China Rain. Someone plese help. I am SO MAD I want to give UP!!
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Thanks so much. Now all I need is a company name, logo, and everything else. Guess I put the cart before the horse as usual.
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Thanks Sami, To tell you the truth I have noidea if it is laser or inkjet. I don't even know the difference. I have printed photos on it and they turned out ok. Not the best color. For my labels I do want color and graphics. I guess it's just a matter of choosing the right paper to print on if I understand you correctly. Thank you for the help:grin2:
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Hi everyone. My business has just taken off and I need to make labels. I have already found great advice on what program to use. My question is what printer do I need to print my own labels. I have an Epson Stylus Photo 820. Anyone know if this will work? Any suggestions welcome! TIA