butterfly Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I have had the liquid red dye for @ 1 yr. The left over candle I made last yr. smells great! Now this season I have duplicated the red dye, Warm Apple Pie, w/ J-223. Same-O-Same-O-. But the fuel smell is awful. Poured 1#,let it set. stunk,then started from scratched, poured it, stunk, tried again still stunk... Not just me now!!!Tried diff. temps. diff. scents, w/ 3 # of wax + dye + FO But it is the liquid dye I'm sure. Now what?? I have wasted soooo much money.(9 oz. jars inc.) Does the red liquid not last as long as the other colors? Any info or bitching appreciated:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Some of my liquid dye is 2 yrs. old and it smells the same to me. I do know that if you use too much that a candle will get that strong chemical smell. Sorry that I'm no help at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I have had my liquid dyes for almost 2 years now and they are fine. I would have to agree w/ Sheila though ..... if you use too much of any of the liquid dyes, they will have a fuel smell. Could it be the FO you are using? I know you said you tried different scents, but are they all from the same supplier? Wish I could be of more help. :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxwench Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 The very reason I will not use liquid dyes ever. I tried them once and the stench was so bad, my candleroom stunk from the dyes just sitting here.The dyes went in the trash. Yuck! I use flakes now and love em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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