jennifer Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Does anyone know where I can get liquid candle dyes that are NOT very concentrated? For example, I have purchased packs at Hobby Lobby with a Crafty Candle label that in one had red blue yellow & the other had purple green orange. I'm really needing a brown/tan color & would prefer not to mix--because the colors are not concentrated, they do not blend well when you add in the natural fragrance oil color.Also, the Hobby Lobby i live close to is rather small, maybe the answer is simply that a larger store may offer other colors or possibly Michaels--I've never been to one of those because the closest one is almost 2 hours away, but if it would have what i need, i may just drive there anyway.Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 we use the liquid shades from Bitter Creek. you can vary the depth of the color by swirling with a dipped toothpick or by drops. 1 bottle goes a long way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I use the dyes from Bittercreek also. You aren't going to find much at your local craft store. Your better off buying online at a quality candle supply store. Plus if you have to drive 2 hours the shipping cost is well worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 i understand about quality dyes, but I'm not using them for candles. I am using the dyes for aroma beads so i really want some lighter colors. I have found that even just using a toothpick with the beads can cause me to get a darker color than i want. so I picked up some of the dyes at hobby lobby and since they are not quality in the sense that they are not concentrated, i am able to get really nice colors for my aroma beads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I have read that you can dilute liquid colors with mineral oil. Perhaps you could pour a little mineral oil in a 1 oz bottle and then a drop of brown. I have never made the aroma beads so don't know if this would mess them up or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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