UV Inhibitor

[Kymber]

Is this what you add to your wax to keep you color from fading out when it is out in the elements? I have some electrics I made for myself....and I noticed that the color faded after being out on my tables and that for awhile...especially if they were close to a window. If this is what you use how much per pound do you use. I normally use soy but for these I used paraffin because of the melt point. Thanks!

[country candlemaker]

Is this what you add to your wax to keep you color from fading out when it is out in the elements? I have some electrics I made for myself....and I noticed that the color faded after being out on my tables and that for awhile...especially if they were close to a window. If this is what you use how much per pound do you use. I normally use soy but for these I used paraffin because of the melt point. Thanks!

yes this helps the fading.

and for me i use 1/2 teaspoon to 1lb of wax and it works good,some use up to 1 teaspoon to 1 lb of wax.

[Scented]

Yep it's what helps. Whatever you buy will give you the recommendation on what to use. For instance, Peak's is 1/2 tsp ppw.

[Crafty1_AJ]

Yes, Scented is right -- different suppliers have different versions and usage rates vary. Some colors are more stable than others. My greens, for example, don't fade too much, but the pinks? Aye chihuahua! I use the maximum dosage for those candles. LOL

[Linnyeg]

Yep UV inhibitor does help, but doesnt completely stop the fading. If you leave a candle in a window, over time it will still fade.