parma_mom Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Before you ask: YES I am stirring as long as they say to stir. Should I even bother with them? Should I buy the liquid dyes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarysweet95 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 HiI had this very same problem a while ago and asked about it on here. I got some great responses which generally worked really well. Hopefully this link will work http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40060 Hope it works for you too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I started with dye chips and converted to liquid dye. I suppose there are pros and cons of each, but I am much, much happier with the liquid dye. The only down side is you really have to be careful not to spill the dye...It's very potent and I think it would be a nightmare to clean up. I handle it very carefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Were did you get your dye chips? I have never had problems with them. I am scared of the liquid dye lol, I would probally ruin my kitchen floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefree Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 gmp couldn't have said it better IMO. I actually threw my chips out and never looked back. I love my liquids! I think they are easier to use when mixing colors and easier to reproduce the same color batch after batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3lilrugrats Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I had a problem with the chips too when I first started...my candles would change colors after a burn..so I switched to liquid and I've never had a problem. I definitely prefer the liquid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian H Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Although I've never used liquid dyes I have read that if you go too strong on the colour they can impart a fuel type smell.Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parma_mom Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 Thanks for the help everybody. Happy candling!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel91805 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I have that problem too with the Reddig diamond dye chips. I swear I stir until my wrist is about to fall off....pour....and then have little sprekles in the bottom of my tarts. GRRRR. I'm just got a bunch of the liquid dyes to use. So much easier! Ian, there is a bit of a fuel smell, because they are so concentrated. The scent seems to have gone away on the one I've tested so far.Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 OK, no one else has, so I'll ask......how hot is your wax when you're adding the chips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 You know, very few of the chips I have leave the specks, but typically it's the red one that causes the fits. I'm not beyond melting them separately and then adding to my wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I've found that if I put the dye chips in my pyrex cup, the put in the microwave for about 30 to 45 seconds, the chips start to melt. Then I pour my wax in and stir. Haven't had any problems this way.I have one bottle of liquid dye...I made a mess when I used that color. I need to buy more colors and use them. I like the ease of using 1 chip to a pound of wax, but the colors are deeper with the liquid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamute Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I have mainly switched to liquid dye, I do use some chips for colors I can't achieve with the liquid. I have problems with certain colors, like Burghandy, doesn't matter what supplier I use there is always speckling on bottom of tarts, or Cranberry, doesn't dissolve, all the way, no matter how much stirring and adding in at 180 or more. SO to solve this problem I've starting cutting the top corner of the diamond off and that seems to be helping with the speckling or dissolving issues, or I cut in half which can help too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parma_mom Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 My wax is 175 degrees when I add the chips, I stir for a bit then add my FO and then stir for 2-3 minutes. Should it be hotter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I only use chips on a couple of colors, but I add at 180-185°. Not much of a difference, but you can always try adding at a higher temp just to see if it solves your problem, then ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I use 98% liquid, but I started out with chips. I had the same problem with them not dissolving as well, but I fixed it. I always heat my pour pots in the oven on warm while my wax is melting. I would just throw however many chips I needed for that batch into the pouring pot, while in the oven, and the chips would be completely melted when I was ready. Easy!ETA: You can also zap the chips with a heat gun before adding them to your wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 yup, i gave up on the chips too. no matter how long i had them in the wax or even if i melts the color first for a while there would always be the little bits on the bottom. i switched to liquid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmfritz Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Great, I was just thinking about trying the chips, I tried the blocks but don't like shaving it off the block, thought the chips would be easier. I'm tired of the mess involved with liquids ,frosting and the nice frost line I was getting. So now what? Colorless candles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamute Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Some chips work great!!! I love the navy and bright green for example, but the cranberry I cut in half and it works great. I only use them for colors I cannot achieve with liquid. I did use color blocks in the beginning too, I just found I really prefer the liquid more than anything and try and use it whenever possible. I have a couple of friends that only sell "dye free" candles there is actually quite a market for them as some people don't like the bowls of their tart burners getting stained. Go figure!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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