nantes Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I have been using only soy since I started making candles about a year ago. I want to change the type of soy I am using and also try some other vegetable based waxes. I got some Atrolite Q and I really like the look of this wax! I agree that the scent throw may not be as good as in my soy, but some of my scents have worked wonderfully. I am just in the testing stage for now.My question is for the white or very pastel colors that I have made. As they burn down, the wax picks up a tan color to is and doesn't stay the original color. In my tests, I have used a HTP-104 and CD-14 wicks. Have any of you had this happen and do you know what I can do to avoid it? I love the crystal white of the Astrolite Q and will be sorry if I have to color them all!I appreciate all your help,carey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giedre11 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I don't use the astorlite PQ, but do use palm wax. It's funny, but if you search through the archives there seems to be a difference of opinion as to how palm throws. Some say it's fantastic, while others say it's worse than paraffin. I don't feel like I have been making palm candles long enough to have an opinion. I can say that the one candle I did make that threw like the dickens was a palm container candle. I used only 1 oz./ppo and it was so strong, it gave me a headache. I think that most likely a lot of it will depend on the FO itself, but like I said, I don't really know at this point. As far as the wax changing colors after it burns, I have only noticed that on my purple palm candles...but it only changes to a different shade of purple. Hmm, I wonder could it actually be the dye you're using? Anyway, just a thought. I have no other color changes on any of palm candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefree Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I've experienced the ugly tan conversion too! My candle was a 12 oz Metro Jar container candle made with Astorlite Q wax, 1/2 oz/lb WYW Pear Tart FO, and couple drops of Hunter Green liquid dye from Peaks. The candle looked gorgeous at first, a beautiful bright green, the crystal pattern was really pretty and it had very good cold throw, IMO. I forgot to mention - there was no wick, this was a wickless candle burned on a candle warmer. During the first melt, the hot throw was ok :undecided but the color of the candle went from that beautiful green to a down right and ugly tannish/green color. Yuck! I was SO disappointed. It even stayed that nasty color when it had completely cooled too. Frustrating!This was my first experience with this type of wax so I figured it's just another opportunity for me to learn. At least that's what I keep telling myself... I'm hoping that my dye was the culprit in this case because I just LOVE this unique wax and would hate to find out that it's color changes when melted. I'll try to keep you posted as I try other variations of FO, and dye in my attempts to reduce the appearance of this nasty tan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nantes Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 That is very interesting. I thought it might have something to do with the carbonization of the wick or something like that, but if you had the color change too - hmmmmm...I didn't see this problem in the ones I did with a darker or more intense hue. They stayed the same, just had it happen with the light pastels and especially the white. Thanks for your input. I guess until I figure out what is happening, I may have to stay away from the white and pastels.Carey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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