cornerfolds Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I need a black (or as close to black as possible) candle and I'm using 444. I've tried black dye drops and got grey. I also tried 1/2 of a black dye block in 20oz of wax and got grey. I don't want to use TOO much dye because I don't want to create burn problems, but I do want more of a black. Does anyone know the max amount of dye I can use? Anyone have any tips for getting a black soy candle? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I asked something similar recently on this thread: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Black powder dye. Just mix with the FO versus into the hot wax to solubilize it, works like a charm and I got TRUE black in every soy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strugglebrother Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 19 hours ago, Flicker said: Black powder dye. Just mix with the FO versus into the hot wax to solubilize it, works like a charm and I got TRUE black in every soy. I have to use a LOT of black liquid dye to get my soy candles true black but it alters the scent in high concentration. A chemical scent which isn't pleasant. Where do you get your black power dye from? Does it leave a lot of smell? How much do you have to use to get it TRUE black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 On 10/27/2017 at 9:16 AM, strugglebrother said: I have to use a LOT of black liquid dye to get my soy candles true black but it alters the scent in high concentration. A chemical scent which isn't pleasant. Where do you get your black power dye from? Does it leave a lot of smell? How much do you have to use to get it TRUE black? I don't measure, but for a lb of wax maybe 1/16 tsp? Not much. I get mine from Bitter Creek. It also does not have ANY smell and does not usually alter the burn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strugglebrother Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 11:36 AM, Flicker said: I don't measure, but for a lb of wax maybe 1/16 tsp? Not much. I get mine from Bitter Creek. It also does not have ANY smell and does not usually alter the burn. Perfect, I'll give it a try. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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