oakbrookcandles Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 So what does everyone use? Liquids, Powders, Dye blocks or Dye chips? I use mostly powders and sometimes liquids.Powders are great but you need a very accurate scale and are sometimes messy.The liquids are about as messy as powder dye but as long as you have a GOOD cap you shouldn't have any problems.Dye chips are conveinent as you can just toss a chip in or so per pound. Dye blocks are very easy also but you can get covered in dye as you hold it to take slivers off. You can get about any color you want but results are often hard to replicate.What is your favorite way to color?Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I started out w/chips and blocks, but changed to liquid, which for the most part I love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 We have always used liquid. I did order some of the chips, but haven't had a chance to try them out.We thought it would be easier to get a consistent color with the liquids - so far, so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jipow Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I use to use liquids and blocks, but about 2 years ago changed to blocks and LOVE em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Die-Hard Powder... BUT BUT BUTI'm THINKING about going over to liquid... Just not sure yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Cajun Candles liquid dyes for 6 years. I do use a black color block too!Thanks for asking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopsgirl Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I've always used liquid, Just seemed easier to stay constant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakbrookcandles Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 Seems everyone likes the liquid coloring. What does everyone else pay for their liquid coloring? I have got from candlewic, those were pretty good and so was candlechem. Had some from candlerock was not happy at all with them. The dye seemed to separate the colors were strong but when all the liquid was gone all you had was a gooey mess in the bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 According to French Color, C&S is one of the few that doesn't cut they dye in any way... I have NO idea if this is true or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindys Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I only use block. I tell my costumers color my vary. But scent is always the same. Seems to be OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I only use liquids. I like the control I get using dropper bottles and find it much easier to keep track of how many drops of dye to add to so many lbs. of wax to achieve a particular color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMom Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I use chips-love them, no worries about not having the next batch being off in colour. I also use liquid dyes. I have dye blocks but find it hard to measure to get an exact duplicate of colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindy5140 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I use dye blocks and liquid.Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I use C&S liquid dye. Started with blocks, but love the liquid. Nice vibrant colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I guess I am the oddball out lol I use the color crystals from Make Scents. I have the color blocks and liquid dyes but I am worse than a kid fingerpainting when I start messing with my liquid dyes and my counters end up looking like someone colored them with crayons when I slice my color blocks lol.I used the rediglo when I first started. I really need to order some more because once I finally got them melted, I liked the colors they produced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajl Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I started out using the colour chips and still use them occasionally. Since I got some liquid dye, I've been using them most of the time and I love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I like liquid the best, but lately I haven't been coloring my jar candles. My customers like "dye-free" candles. They think it's better for air quality (and allergies & asthma) ... no dye burn-off to breath in. I say, if they're happy, I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt and Light Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 This is awesome. I was going to ask the samething... eventually.I have only made a handful of container candles and I used liquid dye. I loved it. Still do in fact. But was wondering about blocks since I see alot of them offered for sale. I did place a small order so I can try them out too.Until then though I like liquid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozyaromas Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I personally use both liquids and dye chips. I buy most of my chips or liquid color from Peaks. With dye chips my colors are very consistent in each batch of candles I make, with liquid dye you may have to test the hue each time you make a batch if you want to stay consistent. If you don't mind your batches being different shades then what I just said doesn't really matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliveoil1017 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Hey everyone! I just would like to know if the liquid or the block chips is the best??? I am new and would like to get all my ducks in a row before I start buying my candle stuff!! Any suggestions are welcome to a newbie like me. Thank You so much. Have a great day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobboTheGreat Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 i use blocks but not happynext time want to try liquid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I use only Block colors and have going on seven years. I find it easiest to test the depth of the colr on a white doubled paper plate. I do eigh pound batches only so I begin adding the color by shaving the block with a knife over the melting wax. I use soy wax. As I add move wax, I add more color as well and test along the way. I will circle the final color that I approved on the plate and then match for the second pour. As my colors are always very dark,(Jewel tones) I find the block cheaper to work with. I can also make whatever colr I want by mixing. My supplier have an excellet selection of colr blocks from Candle Wick. But to be honest, if I had to do it over, I would make the candles with no color at all. Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chauntelle Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Used blocks but after reading this i am very interested in trying liquid, how accurate r we talking??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunkie68 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I usually use liquid, occasionally blocks or chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Made my first candle using a block chip. Then I got liquid dyes and have been using them ever since. Easier to use and much better color too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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