Kay Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 How many people DON'T dye their candles? I've read where Ecosoya 135 is great with scent throws but bad with frosting. Am I reading right? I am waiting on my wax now to arrive, but was doing some searching on info before i actually test. I'm more concerned about scent throws rather then appearance. How many of you just leave the dye out? Do your customers like it? I am no where close to selling, but just wondering. Does this wax have an off white appearance?I appreciate any info.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Kay if you do a search, you will find a lot of info on this subject. FWIW - I don't color my candles and never have. Frost is part of soy and one I explain to my customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy/WI Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I haven't dyed my candles now for a good 5 years. No one seems to have a problem with it. As a matter of fact most like it b/c the candle will go in any room and look nice. They don't have to worry about matching the color of the candle with the color of their room. HTH Cindy/WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I use Ecosoya 135 & don't usually dye it, works just fine for me.On the occasions when I do dye it it's just for my own experimenting & it doesn't worry me if it has a bit of frost. However I am getting a little frostop to try out in case I decide to produce a dyed range in the future.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenOH Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 My candles are dye-free and have been for the last 6 yrs. Has not hurt my sales at all in fact my sales increased when I stopped using dyes. I use 415 from Snowtop.Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Alot of customers like a dye-free candle ... it denotes that there is less chemical in the candle, therefore, better air quality. Customer's always tell me that they like to buy soy candles because they are "pure", so, the absence of color dye goes right along with their thinking. To each their own ... personally, I like a 50/50 para-soy blend and color is fine (as long as it doesn't clog my wick). As for the pure thing ... fo oil isn't pure and I add that to the wax. So ... I guess it's all just a matter of perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I actually offer both. It depends on the jar. I use the 415 and when I do color it because my candle room is a little on the chilly side to store them they frost up. So I decided to swirl them with dye. Or do chunks. Its seems to be catching peoples eyes more for those that like color. I must admit I am a naturalist myself. But when I walk into a store and se a big colorful, chunky candle I have to pick it up and smell it. Grubbies are my worst enemy, can't resist them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamsoycandles Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 How many people DON'T dye their candles? I've read where Ecosoya 135 is great with scent throws but bad with frosting. Am I reading right? I am waiting on my wax now to arrive, but was doing some searching on info before i actually test. I'm more concerned about scent throws rather then appearance. How many of you just leave the dye out? Do your customers like it? I am no where close to selling, but just wondering. Does this wax have an off white appearance?I appreciate any info..Some fragrances I don't color, just because I can't relate a color to the fragrance. I also make some aromatherapy candles with pure essential oils. These don't get color.I'd love not to color mine either. Once I standardize on a container and label (or tag) that I'm happy with, I might start eliminating color, except on request.Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 thanks for all your input..i think dyeless candles do look "pure" looking..i know you have FO in them, but a candle with no color just looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I am thinking about it since I do tins now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varda Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I think there is an absolute market out there for dye free, pure, natural etc ... I'm making some dye-free soy containers in frosted glass and everyone seems to love them so... imo one less ingredient to buy, one less step + one less variable = a good thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakalex Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I use CB135 and do not color my candles. The only time I may color is for special Holidays such as Valentines Day. I did some this year for Valentines and colored them. I did three different colors and 1 set did frost badly! The others looked really great! I use liquid dye from Candlescience.I prefer the natural look for soy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KukiKat Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I go back and forth on this issue too. I started out dyefree, and then started coloring when I switched to the CB3 wax. It seems to no frost much with frostop added, especially when I am able to pour in a warm room without the candles cooling too fast. But lately I have been thinking about a spa line that is dye free again. I am a purist at heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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