dixylight Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I ran a search on this and the answer to my question was hazy so here goes! Has anyone had to wick up when using a uv inhibitor...I know I will have to test...I just would like to get a general idea. TIA:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I have not had to. I use 1/2 tsp per lb and do not have any wicking problems. I have also made batches of wax before and forgot to add UV and the candles still burned fine on same wicking.geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFTS Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 no, shouldn't affect wicking at all. Never has for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixylight Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 Cool Beans...super fast response I must add! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 That's 'cause we're goooood! geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I've never had it affect the wicking/burn either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Ditto here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I have not had to. I use 1/2 tsp per lb and do not have any wicking problems. I have also made batches of wax before and forgot to add UV and the candles still burned fine on same wicking.geekDo you add it to your melting pot or do you measure it out after you put your wax in your pour pot along with FO and dye?Dixie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I measure it out for each individual batch, because some colors need a bit more, some a bit less. Some candles don't get any color added at all; depending on the fo, sometimes I can get away with adding no UV inhibitor to uncolored batches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I measure it out for each individual batch, because some colors need a bit more, some a bit less. Some candles don't get any color added at all; depending on the fo, sometimes I can get away with adding no UV inhibitor to uncolored batches.Thanks! I know I need to start using it as some of my candles have faded and i am ready to start selling so I don't want the candles to fade!Dixie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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