Michdj Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hi all,I tried the UV inhibitor from Peaks but my blues and ivories faded out after 5 hours near the sun - ick. Peaks doesn't say what types of UV it works with. Does anyone swear by their UV inhibitor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I've used candlemaking supplies (formerly Genwax) for years. http://www.candlemakingsupplies.net/candle-wax-additives/uvasorb-3c/cate_117/p___P0787664.html I've had to use a touch more for blue, lavender & red, but never had a problem. I've also used Candle Science's UV without problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMakinCutiePie Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I use Natures Garden UV. I had my melts and candles at an outdoor craft fair over the last weekend and none of them seemed to have faded from the exposure. hth's. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelei Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I also use the NG brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I use peak and the only problem I have is the color draining on my patch candles, however that's a given because the oil is dark, or so I am told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I use peak and the only problem I have is the color draining on my patch candles, however that's a given because the oil is dark, or so I am told.Sorry Scented I don't buy that excuse. I use a dark Patchouli EO for my candles & tarts and have never had one fade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michdj Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thanks guys - I'm placing an order with CS today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Sorry Scented I don't buy that excuse. I use a dark Patchouli EO for my candles & tarts and have never had one fade.It's the only FO I have the problem with and only on a straight patch. That's just what one of the people told me and I'm stocked on the stuff and it holds my other colors fine. Perhaps I should try bumping it and see what that does, before considering trying something else. Edited August 29, 2013 by Scented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy511 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Do you add Peak's UV inhibitor after wax is melted or before? On the jar it says to add it after but I always thought it was supposed to be added right in the melter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 After!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy511 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Does UV inhibitors work on dye free soy candles? I have a couple that turned yellow that are sitting by a window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Does UV inhibitors work on dye free soy candles? I have a couple that turned yellow that are sitting by a windowI put UV in all my candles, colored and dye free, it does help a lot, not always perfect, but it works. I use more UV (1/2 tsp./lb.) in blue, purple & red colors as they seem to fade faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thank you I will have to give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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