garymac221 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Hi all. You have all been a fantastic help. Here is another stupid question from this newbie! I know that everywhere it says what to use to color your candle. I would like to know..in an emergency..can food coloring be used,,and if so..anyone know how much??? Thank you for not treating me like the idiot I feel like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoazGal Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 According to different forums I have visited, food coloring can not be used. It is water based and will not mix with wax. You can use Crayola Crayons, there are a lot of colors and it is the almost the same as color chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 According to different forums I have visited, food coloring can not be used. It is water based and will not mix with wax. You can use Crayola Crayons, there are a lot of colors and it is the almost the same as color chips.Not sure about Crayola in particular but I'm sure that I've read somewhere not to use wax crayons as they clog up the wick. I know that this doesn't help answer your original question but thought I'd better put in my two bob's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 DON'T use crayons for a burning candle, the pigments in them will clog the wick. You can, however, use crayons in hurricane shells or everlasting candles because you are not burning those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I would not suggest the crayons either. Food coloring is water based I believe which will not blend well with your wax. I know of people who use it in soaps, but not candles. If you have an "emergency" don't color at all. LOL! Sometimes white can be the perfect color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredron Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Food coloring is out! Will not mix with the wax.Also, crayons will clog the wicks, and cause black smoke and soot. Stick with coloring made for candles.Fredron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I would not suggest the crayons either. Food coloring is water based I believe which will not blend well with your wax. I know of people who use it in soaps, but not candles. If you have an "emergency" don't color at all. LOL! Sometimes white can be the perfect color.DITTO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I tried a soy crayon to color a candle, beautiful blue. Wick burned like coals, just a glow of this same blue just oozing up the wick. Never had any soot but then again it really never got a nice flame. Guess that's what they mean when they say it clogs the wick. Worked great in HP soap though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymac221 Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 Again you all are a great help!! Thank you. I am making my first scented container today. I decided that the best way is the way that works for everyone..good old fashion preplanning and listening to the pros. Went out and bought some dye chips. Thank you soooo much! :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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