lsbennis Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I tried to make some black candles the other night for Halloween...all I got was "GREY" I started with a pound of GW 444 wax and put in 5 drops of Jet Black liquid color. I actually did like the grey color, will work great for Flannel Sheets and Storm Watch but it won't make it for Halloween. Has anyone been successful at making a black candle...if so any suggestions? :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 i had to use 30 drops of mc's black dye per lb to get a dark black.i know it's alot, but i had no trouble with the wick getting clogged, was just expermenting to see just how many it would take to make it really black and it worked. i use 100% soy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 i had to use 30 drops of mc's black dye per lb to get a dark black.i know it's alot, but i had no trouble with the wick getting clogged, was just expermenting to see just how many it would take to make it really black and it worked. i use 100% soy.Per lb?Dixie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamperme Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I agree about 30 drops per pound...in black canyon FO.. came out nice black..burn fine! smells awsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 yes, 30 drops, per lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 WOW...I was way off...I was affraid to get a chemical smell when burning but since none of you have had that problem I will give it a try. Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 i use the black powder dye at BCN and got a good true black and it didn't affect the burn at all...here's an example:if your black dyes give a purple tone, you can help get a true black by adding a bit of yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 And if you use a wax w/o additives you won't have to fight the "white" too much. This was 15 drops in 1343 (course that's paraffin and you want veggie). Did have a wee bit of trouble getting the wick right, it did affect the burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Never tried or thought about it.Really wasn't sure about being able to sell one.Halloween is approaching so MIGHT be cute but not sure about the sales.Now for Witches Brew that would be the best choice. I'll think about it but I use color blocks so will take some doing to see what will be black black.I have a black color block.So see I have the color but never used it.LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Those are some really nice looking black candles...is it ok to use powder with Soy? I seem to remember reading somewhere that you should'nt use powder with soy. How much powder would you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I use about 1 drop per oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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