C. Rochelle Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 What is your favorite type of dye for soy wax and why? I've used liquid dye with success in paraffin in the past, but haven't had very good luck in soy. I've been using dye blocks from LSCS and they seem to work well and I have never tried dye chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. Rochelle Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 I dislike liquid dye with soy, because it takes such a large amount that it's hard for me to be consistent with colors. ...AND the last batch I tried - I added dye at 150 degrees and mixed for a solid 5 mins and still ended up with the dye going to the upper half of the candle. I haven't had that problem with the dye blocks, yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 For me personally I went to undyed candles as I use soy because eventually all the candles made in 464 frosted with dye and they looked just horrible. They may have looked great when freshly poured, but eventually they ALL frosted and made the candles looking old and used....and just nasty for me. Trappeur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. Rochelle Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 Hmm... I think that I'll be watching that for a while, then. Thanks for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I use liquid. The source makes a difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilosCandles Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I like the dye chips from CS. I only color a few of my candles and it works great. I tried the die block from NG but did not like them. 2 Chips in 52oz of wax. I make 2 of these candles at a time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerven Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Liquid dyes. CS liquid dyes work well for me, despite the awful odor. Will require more than the suggested number of drops when used in soy. Don't expect a perfect black or other dark color (that's just the nature of soy wax). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 If you are going to color soy then the best colors by far are EVO colors from candlewic. They have no smell, and they frost less. They are super concentrated. This purple one was a tester of coco83/415. That color was about 10 drops, or about .05 oz. And the other colors were either 464 plain or Ecosoya Advanced plain. It was a long time ago lol. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Beautiful colors! Trappeur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 TallTayl, who do you use for liquid candle dye. I've always used Peak, but can't get it anymore. I need to find a new source. I have all my recipes for their dye, I'm not looking forward to refiguring all of my scents for new dye next year. Thankfully I have enough to finish out this year. Actually, I just poured the last of my wax for the year. I have enough stock now for all my remaining shows. Whew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, Carrie said: TallTayl, who do you use for liquid candle dye. I've always used Peak, but can't get it anymore. I need to find a new source. I have all my recipes for their dye, I'm not looking forward to refiguring all of my scents for new dye next year. Thankfully I have enough to finish out this year. Actually, I just poured the last of my wax for the year. I have enough stock now for all my remaining shows. Whew! I have had great luck with lone star (hot pink), and aromahaven. I’ll need to check the others I’ve been using recently. Don’t remember off the top of my head. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Thank you, TallTayl, I appreciate the help. The peak dyes included 8 different colors, so I have been able to create a full spectrum in my soy wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marleigha Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 On 9/22/2018 at 5:32 PM, Jeana said: If you are going to color soy then the best colors by far are EVO colors from candlewic. They have no smell, and they frost less. They are super concentrated. This purple one was a tester of coco83/415. That color was about 10 drops, or about .05 oz. And the other colors were either 464 plain or Ecosoya Advanced plain. It was a long time ago lol. Wow! @Jeana That is a beautiful color purple! I just went to the CW site... I'm looking for a hot pink candle dye. I've tried many magenta dyes but never an actual hot pink dye. The other pic with the 5 candles has really pretty colors as well. Have you tried the Pink from CW by chance? TFS! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marleigha Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 On 11/12/2018 at 8:02 PM, TallTayl said: I have had great luck with lone star (hot pink), and aromahaven. I’ll need to check the others I’ve been using recently. Don’t remember off the top of my head. Good to hear that the hot pink from LS is good! All of the liquid candle dyes I own are from CS. However, they do not have a hot pink and I'm still ISO one. I believe BC is next on my list to order from, have you tried theirs by chance? TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 On 11/17/2018 at 1:51 AM, Marleigha said: Wow! @Jeana That is a beautiful color purple! I just went to the CW site... I'm looking for a hot pink candle dye. I've tried many magenta dyes but never an actual hot pink dye. The other pic with the 5 candles has really pretty colors as well. Have you tried the Pink from CW by chance? TFS! Thank you I love these colors. They are far superior to any of the blocks, chips, or liquids I've tried as for being able to color without frosting and not having the chemical dye smell. I have their pink but I've never tried to make a hot pink with it so I'm not sure if it would make that color. It is a true pink though. Magentas would have too much blue to make a hot pink. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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