MissMary Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Hey, another silly question:I've done a search on white, white wax, white color etc. and I'm getting 500 threads and none has the info I need.I want to have a white color, not opaque, but solid white for a few candles. I saw this here at Peaks:http://www.peakcandle.com/products/White-Pigment-Block__D1018.aspxBut it says not to use due to clogging of wicks.Is there a safe alternative? I've tried sifting through the google and suggested sites with no luck. I would also like to use it and 'tinge' the color of waxes to create only a hint of color, without having opacity to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 To make very white candles, I don't use any coloring, however, I do add vybar to give the candles a creamy appearance.You can buy a white color block, which I have used before without any wick problems, but I didn't see any difference in appearance using that as opposed to just adding some vybar. Both produced the same result....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 You can get some luster crystals too. Might appear as lustre in some places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I add 2 tblsps of stearic, 1 tsp of luster crystals and a 1/2 tsp of vybar to 1 lb of wax to make a very true white, without wick clogging problems. I use 4045H (mottling wax) though, so I'm not sure if these amounts may be a little excessive for your wax? :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I just did some perfect white tarts, using paraffin and vybar. Don't forget UV inibhitor! HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Thanks so much for the help, I wasn't sure if Vybar alone would do it or not.I saw the link in the newbie section, but it was for the Peaks, so I wanted to be safe! I'm about to make a LARGE purchase from Peaks, so I want to make sure I have the right stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherofalltrades Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Mill Creek has WHITE DYE FLAKES. I just ordered some, I will let you know how they work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Keep in mind that some scents can change the color of wax, so don't use a heavily colored scent if you want to make a white candle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Oh please do! I'm anxiously awaiting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Pawz Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Candlewic has a liquid white dye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 Have you used it 7? (or anyone else for that matter)If so, did you like it? Did the additives mess with it at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I have used Gloss Poly and Vybar to make wax white.....also remember that over time stearic tends to yellow wax. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamR Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Alot of the wax blends are super white. One little trick I use is to add some opaque votive wax to my pillar wax. I have some wedding cupcake tarts that have been packaged & sitting in the open that are as white as the day I made them. One of the properties of wax is that over time it oxidizes. I used to use BHT to help keep this from happening, but haven't ordered any in a long time. It seems to help some. I think the only place to buy this is General Wax.Pam R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 Oh thanks Donita! I did not know that!Pam - I think I might stick to the blends for now then. I was gonna try my own adds, but if they come pretty white already, might be easier for a beginner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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